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McLaughlin Draws Ire for Calling Obama 'Oreo'

Venerable TV host in hot water

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(Newser) – John McLaughlin is drawing heat for calling Barack Obama an “Oreo” on his show yesterday. The longtime TV host defined the derogatory term as “a black on the outside, a white on the inside,” and wondered aloud if Jesse Jackson was miffed because “an Oreo should be the beneficiary of the long civil rights struggle.” Guests Michelle Bernard and Peter Beinart objected strongly, CNN reports.

Said Bernard: "If Barack Obama is an Oreo, then every member of this generation of African-Americans is an Oreo."

Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., responds to a question as Rev. Jesse Jackson listens.
Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., responds to a question as Rev. Jesse Jackson listens.   (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
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Democratic presidential candidate, Sen. Barack Obama   (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Democratic presidential candidate, Sen. Barack Obama.
Democratic presidential candidate, Sen. Barack Obama.   (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
TV talk show host John McLaughlin yesterday called Barack Obama an
TV talk show host John McLaughlin yesterday called Barack Obama an "Oreo."   (mclaughlingroupie)
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May 22, 09 6:16 PM CDT
OH; SHUT UP....who CARES IF HE CALLS OBAMA WHAT HE IS??? Can't handle the truth?? GROW UP Reply
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May 22, 09 6:19 PM CDT
SO WHAT........who cares? You have a problem with the TRUTH??? He only said the TRUTH. Can't handle the truth...? GROW UP. Reply
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