Kenyan Town Protests Obama Somali Photo
Since their native son -- Barack Obama -- has a shot at becoming president, Kenyans are watching our election process more closely than ever. (Obama's late father was from Kenya.)
CNN recently aired this take on it:
And now -- in response to the photo flap involving a leaked picture of Obama dressed in traditional Somali garb -- Kenyans are hitting the streets on Friday, demonstrating in support.
"The controversy made headlines in Kenya, where many people already support the Democratic front-runner in the way the Irish idolized U.S. President John F. Kennedy in the 1960s -- as one of their own who succeeded beyond their wildest dreams. ... Wajir residents planned to demonstrate in the town after Friday prayers to show their support for Obama."
Tags: Barack Obama | Kenya
11:40 AM ET | 02-27-2008 | permalink
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