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Chicago police ready for possible riots in black community if Obama loses

by tikun | November 4, 2008 at 10:24 am

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I pray this is an exaggeration.

Chicago police ready for possible riots in black community if Obama loses

hicago Police beefed up forces on Tuesday following rumors that members of the African-American community planned to riot if it became clear that Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama was losing the election, Army Radio reported.

Chicago is Obama's hometown.

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Rachel Nixon

at 10:32 on November 4th, 2008

I sincerely hope it is an exaggeration, as well.

By the way, Annie Colbert is going to be at the Obama rally in Chicago tonight. Here's her write-up on the queue that has begun to form outside Grant Park.

Amy Judd

at 10:38 on November 4th, 2008

I hope that there will be no violence whichever side loses - that might be wishful thinking however.

Karen Hatter

at 10:43 on November 4th, 2008

There isn't any link provided to substantiate this story regarding the Chicago Police's plan of action.

The police link within the post links to the World feature post here at NowPublic. Nor does the link at jpost.com provide the initial story discussing plans for riot control in Chicago.

Is there another source available for this story?

Samson Babayan (not verified)

at 12:00 on November 4th, 2008

Mcaine might steal the election.If he does then chicago might have serious riots.Obama is way ahead in reality.But, unfortunately presidents are selected not elected.

tikun

at 12:13 on November 4th, 2008

We are looking into another source. However, generally the JP is very reliable and not one to post garbage. It is not a rag sheet.

Samson,(not verified)

Not very civil or helpful. Fair elections if your guy wins and rigged if he doesn't. Not much room to wiggle. LOL

Aitch (not verified)

at 17:50 on November 4th, 2008

If anyone was to "steal" this election, it would be Obama. His sleazy ACORN and Fraudulant backers would be the only reason he will win. If he can live with the fact that for history he would be known as a Fraud..