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“Running on a national ticket months after your child was born? Let alone a son who has Downs Syndrome and therefore under the best of circumstances is going to need every last bit of attention. How can one possibly be an involved and nurturing parent while campaigning in such a heated race? ...Running for VP is not much different from putting her child up for adoption for a few months.” - Hanna Ingber Win on Vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin. link
Ninth most offensive comment of 2008
“Maybe that’s a way of killing them” – Senator John McCain responding to a report that exports of cigarettes to Iran have increased dramatically. link
Eight most offensive comment of 2008
“This is not a man who sees America as you and I see America. We see America as a force for good in this world. We see an America of exceptionalism... Our opponent is someone who sees America as imperfect enough to pal around with terrorists who targeted their own country.” – Vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin on Presidential candidate Barack Obama. link
Seventh most offensive comment of 2008
“I don’t trust Obama. I’ve read about him. He’s not... he’s an Arab.” – Minnesota resident Gayle Quinnell at a John McCain campaign appearance. link link
Sixth most offensive comment of 2008
“Who are Israelis? They are responsible for usurping houses, territory, farmlands and business. They are combatants at the disposal of Zionist operatives. A Muslim nation cannot remain indifferent vis-à-vis such people who are stooges at the service of the arch-foes of the Muslim world...It is incorrect, irrational, pointless and nonsense to say that we are friend of Israeli people.” - Iranian Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. link
Fifth most offensive comment of 2008
“Iron my shirt!” – Radio personalities at a Hillary Clinton Presidential campaign rally in New Hampshire. link
Fourth most offensive comment of 2008
“I'm opposed to having a brother and sister being together and calling that marriage. I'm opposed to an older guy marrying a child and calling that marriage. I'm opposed to one guy having multiple wives and calling that marriage. Oh , I do.” - Pastor Rick Warren on his support for California’s Proposition 8. link
Third most offensive comment of 2008
“Assassinate Obama!” – Idaho school children on a bus. link
Second most offensive comment of 2008
