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During a campaign rally in Lakeville, Minnesota, for John McCain on October 10, 2008, the Arizona senator was forced to defend his opponent after several comments from McCain supporters. Gayle Quinnell stood in front of McCain with a microphone and said that she couldn't trust Barack Obama because "he's an Arab." McCain corrected Quinnell as well as another supporter who said he'd be afraid to raise a child during an Obama presidency.Boston.com: McCain warns supporters, calls Obama a decent man
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Fast Facts
- McCain defended Obama, calling him a "decent man"Talking Points Memo: McCain to Supporter...
- Obama is a Christian
- The rally took place in Lakeville, Minnesota
- Much of the crowd booed after McCain asked his supporters to "be respectful"YouTube: McCain Tries to Tame Flames
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Quotes from Rally
- "We're scared...we're scared of an Obama presidency."Talking Points Memo: McCain to Supporter...
- "I can't trust Obama. I have read about him, and he's not-- he's an Arab."Talking Points Memo: McCain to Supporter...
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McCain's Response
- "And we want to fight and I will fight. But, we will be respectful. I admire Senator Obama and his accomplishments. And I want none of--and I want everyone to be respectful and let's make sure we are, because that's the way poltiics should be conducted in America."Talking Points Memo: McCain to Supporter...
- "He's a decent family man, citizen, that I just happen to have disagreements with on fundamental issues and that's what this campaign is about."Talking Points Memo: McCain to Supporter...
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Talking Points Memo: McCain To Supporter: No Ma'am, Obama Is Not An Arab
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Talking Points Memo: McCain To Supporter: No Ma'am, Obama Is Not An Arab
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