NPR: Obama gets Secret Service protection

Obama gets Secret Service protection

The Associated Press is reporting that Democratic Sen. Barack Obama will receive Secret Service protection. It's the earliest ever that a presidential candidate has been given this security.

Secret Service spokesman Eric Zahren said Department of Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff authorized Obama's protection after consultations with the congressional advisory committee. Zahren would not provide details of what led to the extra security, but said, "I'm not aware it was based on any threat."

More details as we get them.

4:05 PM ET | 05- 3-2007 | permalink

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I'm glad he's getting protection because I fear this country won't accept a black man as president or perhaps even allow him to run for the office. This racist, gun happy country is capable of anything. My guess is Chertoff realizes this.

Sent by Ed | 5:03 PM ET | 05-03-2007

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