The video link is not working but here is the full quote:

"James T. Harris, a local African-American talk show host, stood and said, "I doubt that anyone in this room has taken, pardon me, the ass-whuppin' that I have taken for supporting you. Sir, I believe that in the next coming debate it is absolutely vital that you take it to Obama and that you hit him where it hits (sic)." The crowd exploded. "ACORN is out there, we have Reverend Wright, all of these shady characters that surrounded him. I am begging you, sir." McCain told the man that he would take his advice—but that he also will offer a "positive plan of action" to address the financial crisis."

Rec'd! A very suspicious moment. Thanks for bringing this up.

My first reaction to this guy was that he was a McPlant in the audience. I was hoping that someone would investigate this. Thank you

yup, we waz suspicious, my boyfriend and I, while watching that. . . .

The guy's a real piece of work. Check this out.

http://nationalconversation.typepad.com/the_national_conversation/2008/09/tomorrow-belongs-to-me---pre-obama.html

Here's an article on officer.com, an IA news site, explaining the investigation:

http://www.officer.com/online/article.jsp?siteSection=5&id=43619

The Hatch Act of 1939 regulates how certain government employees use their official authority in their private lives. Guglielmi said the Sheriff's Office would fall under the law's provision if it receives federal funding, a near certainty.

Scott potentially used his "official authority" to influence the outcome of an election, Guglielmi said. He could also face penalties for wearing his uniform or even driving his cruiser to the event.

. . . .

Guglielmi said OSC investigators would define what constitutes "official authority" and "influence," although he gave a hint:

"He's kind of a public official," Guglielmi said. "People respect him. When he stumps for an official candidate, it can be seen that he puts the weight of his office behind that."

Once investigators conclude the case, an independent board will determine a penalty if Scott is found guilty. On one extreme, the board could find for no punishment. On the other, they could call for Scott's dismissal.

Another penalty is the revocation of federal funds to the Sheriff's Office equivalent to two years worth of Scott's salary. The amount would total about $300,000.

Wow, am I ever off-topic. Sorry, I meant to post this on Larry Tamblin's blog about Sheriff Scott (http://tpmcafe.talkingpointsmemo.com/talk/2008/10/this-gop-sheriff-is-in-deep-do.php).

So, so sorry, clsmithj!!

I would presume the media identified James T. Harris purposely as a random person, so that inquisitive people would not know who he was and quite possibly tune into his radio show to hear more of what he has to say about Obama.
But really do you doubt "it ain't easy" for him, to be black and to be so public about not supporting Obama. Because I am sure he would also love to see a person of color in the oval office, it's simply that he objects to Obama's socialist agenda for the USA if he becomes President and the pattern of shady associations he has acquired over the years.
The media constantly trumpets that Obama has the black vote sewn up as if they think black people all share the same brain. People seem surprised, shocked or angry because they assume a person of color should support a Presidential candidate just because they happen to have the same skin tone. This is ignorance. Because their skin is similar does NOT mean that their thoughts are.

How does this fit?:

http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/10/10/1530713.aspx >?:

From NBC/NJ's Adam Aigner-Treworgy
McCain just called on his supporters to be respectful at his town hall.

"We want to fight, and I want to fight, but we will be respectful," McCain said to boos at first. "I want everyone to be respectful," he then said and people began to clap.

In response to a later question he added, "You can be respectful and point out facts," as he called on his supporters to point out facts to their neighbors but be respectful.

*** UPDATE *** McCain just added, "He is a decent person and a person who you do not have to be scared as president of the United States."

After that, McCain said of himself that he just thinks he'd be a better President of the the United States." Some in the crowd booed his statement and shouted, "No!"

More to come.

Then, there's the "blind ambition" advertizing, which seems to be a return, allusion & illusion, to Madonna, Britney, Paris, et-al, of months ago, w/ several special appearances by Bill Ayers.

Regarding "ms. hilton", "clsmithj", I do wish that that would be clearer.

"McCain Campaign Now Attacks Michelle Obama Over Ayers"?

Huh?

http://tpmelectioncentral.talkingpointsmemo.com/2008/10/mccain_campaign_goes_after_mic.php >?

I do wish that I could compare 1930 Germany, & know the difference, similarity.

What would Joe McCarthy say about an America that would fund several wars via a communist dictatorship? In every other way, except for "I want everyone to be respectful," John seems to imitate Joe. “Who is the real Barack Obama?” seems very Joe. So, which is the actual John?