Plane Problems Cancel Obama N.C. Visit

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Posted: 1:12 PM Jul 7, 2008
Last Updated: 1:12 PM Jul 7, 2008

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Barack Obama isn't going to North Carolina today after all.

His plane had to make an unscheduled landing in St. Louis due to a mechanical problem.

The charter was taking the Democratic presidential candidate to campaign events in Charlotte. A cockpit announcement said the plane experienced a flight-control problem after take-off from Chicago.

Passengers felt the plane dip briefly. But the unexpected movement did not cause visible alarm for the frequent fliers on the plane.

Obama told reporters on board that the stopover was to "spice things up a little bit."

The Illinois senator and a small entourage eventually left the plane and the tarmac to await a flight maintenance check at a local hotel. The North Carolina trip has been postponed until a future date. Obama is instead delivering his remarks on the economy to the reporters traveling with him.

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Posted by: Rita Hollins on Jul 16, 2008 at 03:16 PM
I'd like to where can I buy obama buttons in the kansas City area"

Posted by: Yes We Can! Location: Plymouth on Jul 8, 2008 at 10:42 PM
Rob- I assure you that whatever Obama has to offer will be tons better than what McBush has in store.

Posted by: Rob Location: NC on Jul 8, 2008 at 06:43 PM
Katrina- Be careful what you wish for.

Posted by: Tim Location: La Grange on Jul 8, 2008 at 04:41 PM
“Oh what a tangled web we weave, When first we practice to deceive”- Sir Walter Scott.

Posted by: Rob Location: NC on Jul 8, 2008 at 03:39 PM
I don't see what all of the hype is about. I thought Bill Clinton was the first black president. Now that's according to Rush Limbaugh. And if you can trust Rush or any other neo-conservative, who can you trust?

Posted by: Yes We Can! Location: Plymouth on Jul 8, 2008 at 01:46 PM
J- what an asinine comment to make. You are saying "yay" to the fact that Senator Obama was on a plane with mechanical problems? Seriously?

Posted by: J Location: Gville on Jul 8, 2008 at 09:47 AM
YAY!! Stay away from NC.

Posted by: Blog Refuter Location: NC on Jul 8, 2008 at 12:47 AM
"Just Wondering", that's where the "one drop" rule comes into play. Nearly every African American in this country has mixed ancestry. Even some white people who appear full-blooded white have Black and/or Native American ancestors. Race is so overemphasized.

Posted by: Katrina Location: NC on Jul 7, 2008 at 10:16 PM
Hatred will NEVER prevail over greatness! It boggles my mind that someone would have the audacity to make such a thoughtless comment and post anonymously. If your beliefs are that strong and you are making such a strong statement for your family, don't be so ashamed that you have to hide your identity. Obama will visit the state regardless of how you feel and we will paint NC blue in November. YES WE CAN!!!!

Posted by: Yes We Can! Location: Plymouth on Jul 7, 2008 at 07:13 PM
I just have to wonder can you give any valid reason why you don't want him here?

Posted by: Brenda Winstead Location: G'boro on Jul 7, 2008 at 06:03 PM
Maybe he was coming to Senator Helms funerals...Maybe they had something in common. It never amaze me how the race card always come into a conversation about obama

Posted by: Anonymous on Jul 7, 2008 at 04:04 PM
My family and I could care less if he ever comes back to NC. We dont want him here.

Posted by: you people! Location: g on Jul 7, 2008 at 03:42 PM
hey just wondering thats pretty funny, i mean i would guess he was a man of color by, uh, looking at him... but really, who cares about technicalities. how is this news good or bad? most people i know have their minds made up, the candidates should save their money!

Posted by: Response to just wondering Location: NC on Jul 7, 2008 at 02:13 PM
Since when are children classified by the race of their mother in the school system? I have never heard of this. Insight please!

Posted by: Just wondering Location: NC on Jul 7, 2008 at 01:58 PM
Bad news for the Bamamaniacs. Not to sound racist, but Obama is being touted as the first black nominee. Why then, are childern classified by the race of their mother in the school system? His mother is definitely not African-American. Just a thought.

Posted by: MADDOG Location: U.S.A. on Jul 7, 2008 at 01:18 PM
Some good news ,,,,it is about time.

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