Are the American people ready for an elected president who was educated in a Madrassa as a young boy and has not been forthcoming about his Muslim heritage? This is the question Sen. Hillary Rodham ClintonÂ’s camp is asking about Sen. Barack Obama. | If a Republican asked the question, he'd be hounded out of town. If Saint Hillary asks, it's time for a thoughful investigative story. |
An investigation of Mr. Obama by political opponents within the Democratic Party has discovered that Mr. Obama was raised as a Muslim by his stepfather in Indonesia. Sources close to the background check, which has not yet been released, said Mr. Obama, 45, spent at least four years in a so-called Madrassa, or Muslim seminary, in Indonesia. "He was a Muslim, but he concealed it," the source said. "His opponents within the Democrats hope this will become a major issue in the campaign." | Let the bloodletting begin! |
When contacted by Insight, Mr. Obama’s press secretary said he would consult with “his boss” and call back. He did not. | I'll take that as a "Yes" |
Sources said the background check, conducted by FBI agents researchers connected to Senator Clinton, disclosed details of Mr. Obama's Muslim past. The sources said the Clinton camp concluded the Illinois Democrat concealed his prior Muslim faith and education. "The background investigation will provide major ammunition to his opponents," the source said. "The idea is to show Obama as deceptive."
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