It's not just Fox News that has confused Sen. Barack Obama, the Illinois Democrat running for president, with Al Qaeada leader Osama bin Laden.
Sen. Dick Durbin, Illinois Democrat, who is Mr. Obama's senior senator and strong ally, did it this morning in a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing.
"It is well known that Obama, excuse me, Osama bin Laden is still at large," Mr. Durbin said, in a question to Attorney General Alberto R. Gonzales.
The mistake drew gasps from observers in the gallery.
-- Jon Ward, White House correspondent, The Washington Times
Comments (2)
Now I understand why Barak Obama thinks he has a chance to be nominated for the president's office, name recognition! He needs and wants that recognition since Osama bin Laden is such an infamous name.
Posted by Danilo | July 24, 2007 3:55 PM
My last name is Jackson. I get called Johnson all the time. No big deal unless done intentionally to disparage (FOX NEWS!). Also, there is a big difference between people speaking extemporaneously and a show that is scripted, produced, and directed.
Posted by Speak power to Truth | July 24, 2007 6:00 PM