Senator Barack Obama

Rednecks For Obama

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The Caucus:

“We hunt, fish, drink beer and support Barack Obama,” said Tony Viessman, a 74-year old former Hillary Clinton supporter from Rolla, Mo. He and his buddy Les Spencer co-founded “Rednecks for Obama,” a grassroots organization that announced itself outside the Pepsi Center with a huge “Rednecks for Obama” sign.

And now, one of the smartest quotes of the entire election year (take note, barbecue media):

“I don’t care about his beer, I care about his intelligence,” he said.