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"Rednecks for Obama" page creates controversy
LEE COUNTY -
Race and politics are two topics many people try to avoid. But controversy isn't stopping one Cape Coral teenager. It's just how he's getting his point across that got our attention!
For many people, just seeing the Confederate Flag can stir up some very strong emotions. And seeing President Barack Obama's picture next to that flag is something you might not expect to see.
Now though, the juxtaposition is part of a political message is part of a 16-year-old Ryan Turner's political message.
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Ryan explained his uncle Tony has been a big part of his life – especially since his father died of cancer 10-years ago.
"If he had good health insurance it would be totally curable - prostate cancer," Ryan said.
And it's that idea - healthcare reform - that steered Ryan toward one candidate.
"Oh, definitely President Obama," he said.
He even started a 'Rednecks for Obama' Facebook page.
"We're rednecks, but we're not racists," he said.
http://www.abc-7.com/story/19240739/rednecks-for-obama-creates-controversy
Race and politics are two topics many people try to avoid. But controversy isn't stopping one Cape Coral teenager. It's just how he's getting his point across that got our attention!
For many people, just seeing the Confederate Flag can stir up some very strong emotions. And seeing President Barack Obama's picture next to that flag is something you might not expect to see.
Now though, the juxtaposition is part of a political message is part of a 16-year-old Ryan Turner's political message.
...
Ryan explained his uncle Tony has been a big part of his life – especially since his father died of cancer 10-years ago.
"If he had good health insurance it would be totally curable - prostate cancer," Ryan said.
And it's that idea - healthcare reform - that steered Ryan toward one candidate.
"Oh, definitely President Obama," he said.
He even started a 'Rednecks for Obama' Facebook page.
"We're rednecks, but we're not racists," he said.
http://www.abc-7.com/story/19240739/rednecks-for-obama-creates-controversy
Damn! Romney can't even hold on to the Redneck vote!
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So the idea isn't exactly original, but I still find it apropos. 
