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Originally Posted by PsyOps  An endorsement by a group means that they identify with that candidate's philosophy. Is that a comfortable situation to you? Does that comfort level stand par with a Robertson endorsement of McCain? Or do endorsements occur in a vacuum? |
It means that if I run for county commissioner and the local KKK chapter endorses me, it doesn't make me a racist. It means if Charles Manson endorses Obama, it doesn't mean anything about Obama. For all we know, they're betting that their endorsement HURTS the person they endorse.
For all we know, they base their endorsement on a false perception. I know people who are voting for Obama because they think McCain will start a war with Russia. It may align with their agenda, but they may not be thinking right.
Now, if I meet with the KKK and embrace their endorsement - or if Obama meets with or otherwise approves the endorsement - that's different. It's only important if it goes both ways.