Obama Waffles

  • Attendees at the conservative Values Voter Summit purchased $10 boxes of "Obama Waffles" from a vendor booth. The product has been criticized for depicting Barack Obama as a black racial stereotype. Its creators, Mark Whitlock and Bob DeMoss, claim that Obama Waffles are nothing more than political satire.The Associated Press: Forum sells 'Obama Waffles' with racial stereotype (September 13, 2008) The event's organizer, the lobbying group Family Research Council, has issued a statement condemning the product.PR Newswire: Statement by Family Research Council (September 13, 2008)
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    Co-creator Mark Whitlock on allegations of racism:

    • "We had some people mention that to us, but you think of Newman's Own or Emeril's--there are tons and tons of personality-branded food products on the market. So we've taken that model and, using political satire, have highlighted his policies, his position changes."The Associated Press: Forum sells 'Obama Waffles' with racial stereotype (September 13, 2008)

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