Webb Tells Virginians: 'You Should Trust Barack Obama'

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By Shailagh Murray
http://voices.washingtonpost.com/the-trail/2008/10/17/webb_tells_virginians_you_shou.html

ROANOKE, Va. -- Democratic Sen. Jim Webb, a favorite son of western Virginia, offered a rousing introduction to Sen. Barack Obama and a few choice words about Sarah Palin at an event here today.

On Obama, he sought to dispel some myths. "I know what it's like to be involved in a Karl Rove campaign, and it's not fun folks," said Webb, referring to his bruising battle in 2006 against GOP incumbent George Allen. "And the last several months we have seen that same type of campaign conducted against Barack Obama. What they do is they say, 'That person's not like you. That person doesn't understand you. You can't trust 'em.'"

"Let me tell you," Webb continued. "First of all, Barack Obama is like you. He knows what it's like to struggle."

He offered a few biographical facts, to clear up possible misconceptions. "There's a lot of comments that have been made about certain ethnic issues in this campaign," Webb said. "I would like to say we know Barack Obama's father was born in Kenya. Barack Obama's mother was born in Kansas by way of Kentucky. We are going to see on Election Day the election of the fourteenth president of the United States whose ancestry, whose family line goes back to the mountains of this area."

[BootinUp]

1. Webb is a hell of an asset to have. nt

[ej510]

3. Obama has roots in appalachia country? Wow I did not know that but he has a strong midwestern accent

though.

[Drunken Irishman]

4. Yes, they've traced his family line back to the Ohio hills!

:D

[MoJoWorkin]

2. I saw the stream of this, and Webb did a wonderful job.

I know there are those who have disagreements with Webb on some things, but he is really coming thru for Barack, and I appreciate it.

[JimWis]

5. I always did like Jim Webb. Thanks for the info.