Mrs, Clinton, a photograph and a fine
I love it -- earlier, the Clinton campaign found a photo of Barack Obama dressed in native Kenyan/Somali garb while visiting his father's village. Since it looks about the same as some middle-eastern garb, this was maybe an attempt to say that Obama is Islamic or something...
Anyway, it backfired on the Clintons and now, Shrillary may be the subject of an unusual lawsuit. From
Reuters:
Clinton faces Kenya cattle fine over Obama photo
Kenyan elders may impose a fine on U.S. presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton, payable in livestock, after a photo of her rival Barack Obama in robes dragged their people into the race for the White House.
The picture, which appeared on a U.S. Web site, showed the Illinois senator in a white headdress and traditional Somali attire during a 2006 visit to Wajir in Kenya's remote northeast.
Obama has battled a whispering campaign by fringe elements who wrongly say he is Muslim and his aides accused Clinton's campaign of "the most shameful, offensive fear-mongering" after the photograph was published.
Wajir elders resolved to file an official complaint with the U.S. Embassy in Nairobi, dropping earlier plans to hold a protest after Friday prayers.
They said they would also convene a traditional Somali court to investigate the matter. It can impose fines that are payable in cattle, goats or camels.
"We will go ahead with this case whether Senator Clinton or Democratic party leaders turn up or not," said Mohamed Ibrahim, a member of the clan that hosted Obama during his trip. "But this whole thing can be avoided if only an apology is made."
The late father of the Democratic frontrunner was from western Kenya.
Heh... It will be interesting to see the results of the Texas and Ohio primaries tomorrow.
Posted by DaveH at March 3, 2008 8:24 PM