By: Michael H. Cottman
In one revealing moment during this week’s presidential debate, Republican John McCain, while talking about energy reform, glanced at Barack Obama dismissively and referred to him as “that one” instead of calling the Illinois senator by name.
It was a telling few seconds for McCain, but the impact may last for weeks. Even CNN anchor Wolf Blitzer was moved to conclude that McCain had apparent “disdain” for Obama throughout the debate.
McCain’s remark Tuesday night revived discussion among some black Democrats who have said quietly for months that McCain has shown a pattern of “talking down” to Obama and does not treat him with the same level of respect he treats other fellow senators.
Michelle Obama told CNN’s Larry King that McCain’s comment was not a slight and no big deal. “It’s just a part of politics,” she said in an interview Wednesday night.
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