RUPERT, Idaho — An alleged racial slur against Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama has sparked criticism against a southern Idaho radio station, with some in the community calling for the show to be canceled.
Obama supporters allege a conservative talk show host on Rupert, Idaho-based KBAR AM this week referred to the Illinois senator as the "black Negroid Barack Hussein Obama."
Others also say a guest on Zeb Bell's show called Obama's mother "trailer trash" who has a fixation on black men.
Obama's mother is white. His father is from Kenya.
Bell, who has hosted his show on KBAR since 2000, denied making any racist comments but acknowledged a friend and guest, Frosty Wooldridge, did make inappropriate remarks on the air Monday.
Obama supporters allege a conservative talk show host on Rupert, Idaho-based KBAR AM this week referred to the Illinois senator as the "black Negroid Barack Hussein Obama."
Others also say a guest on Zeb Bell's show called Obama's mother "trailer trash" who has a fixation on black men.
Obama's mother is white. His father is from Kenya.
Bell, who has hosted his show on KBAR since 2000, denied making any racist comments but acknowledged a friend and guest, Frosty Wooldridge, did make inappropriate remarks on the air Monday.
1 comment:
I guess Barack's quest to the white house will be an uphill battle. He's turning a whole lot of stones as he progresses and it stinks. Racism is alive and well!
Nicole
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