In a campaign speech, Obama got caught up and said that the Kansas tornados have left 10,000 people dead, when in reality the number was 12.
"In case you missed it, this week, there was a tragedy in Kansas. Ten thousand people died—an entire town destroyed," the Democratic presidential candidate said in a speech to 500 people packed into a sweltering Richmond art studio for a fundraiser.
Later in the speech realizing what he had said, he explained to the people that he would get tired and misconvey what he meant to say. I think all in all it was a good save, but either way ...being in this much spotlight..your bound to get burned....more more and in the months to come.
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2 comments:
Its all in the numbers I guess. 10,000 or 12, what's the difference?
To be fair to Obama, at the time the death count was 10. Politicians, just like everyone else, misspeak at times. The difference between campaigns today and just seven years ago is in the widespread video posted by any person with a camcorder and a little too much free time. Personally, I give him credit for correcting himself before it became a big deal.
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