Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan was a staunch supporter of President Barack Obama throughout the election campaign. In February 2008, Farrakhan told a Chicago, Illinois crowd that Obama could be the "savior" that America needs. In October 2008, a video surfaced of Farrakhan referring to Obama as "the Messiah."Forward.com: Farrakhan Casts Long Shadow on Campaign Trail YouTube Video: Whitey Tape - No Joke... (Time: 0:48)
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"You are the instruments that God is gonna use to bring about universal change, and that is why Barack has captured the youth. And he has involved young people in a political process that they didn’t care anything about. That’s a sign. When the Messiah speaks, the youth will hear, and the Messiah is absolutely speaking."--Louis FarrakhanYouTube Video: Whitey Tape - No Joke... (Time: 0:48)
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Louis Farrakhan endorsed Barack Obama at the Nation of Islam's annual convention in February 2008ABC News: A Spry Farrakhan Sings Obama's Praises (February 24, 2008)
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Video believed to be from the February rally surfaced on YouTube
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On the video, Farrakhan tells the crowd "When the Messiah speaks, the youth will hear"YouTube Video: Whitey Tape - No Joke... (Time: 0:48)
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Obama has denounced Farrakhan's endorsement, saying he "did not solicit his support"The Wall Street Journal: Obama Denounces Farrakhan Endorsement (February 26, 2008)
