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<< Previous   of   Next >> Associated Press  (click to enlarge) Obama Waffles were pulled from sale Saturday at a political forum in Washington, D.C. The public policy groups American Values and Focus on the Family Action co-sponsored the summit. (click to enlarge) Obama Waffles' box flap depicts Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama wearing an Arablike headdress.   ADVERTISEMENT   Related Stories • Sale of bills mocking Obama cut off at GOP fair booth 8/27/08   CONTACT THE HERALD Do you have a news tip? newstips@heraldnet.com | 425.339.3400   Published: Sunday, September 14, 2008 Obama Waffles pulled from sale at forum Associated Press WASHINGTON -- Activists at a conservative political forum snapped up boxes of waffle mix depicting Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama as a racial stereotype on its front and wearing an Arablike headdress on its top flap. Values Voter Summit organizers cut off sales of Obama Waffles boxes on Saturday, saying they had not realized the boxes displayed "offensive material." The summit and the exhibit hall where the boxes were sold had been open since Thursday afternoon. The box was meant as political satire, said Mark Whitlock and Bob DeMoss, two writers from Franklin, Tenn., who created the mix. They sold it for $10 a box from a rented booth at the summit sponsored by the lobbying arm of the Family Research Council. David Nammo, executive director of the lobbying group, said summit organizers were told the boxes were a parody of Obama's policy positions but had not examined them closely. Placing Obama in Arablike headdress recalls the false rumor that he is a follower of Islam, though he is actually a Christian. On the back of the box, Obama is depicted in stereotypical Mexican dress, including a sombrero, above a recipe for "Open Border Fiesta Waffles" that says it can serve "4 or more illegal aliens." The recipe includes a tip: "While waiting for these zesty treats to invade your home, why not learn a foreign language?" Asked if he considered the pictures of Obama on the box to be racial stereotypes, Whitlock said: "We had some people mention that to us, but you think of Newman's Own or Emeril's -- there are tons and tons of personality-branded food products on the market. So we've taken that model and, using political satire, have highlighted his policies, his position changes." READER COMMENTS Be the first to comment. You must be a registered user and verify your e-mail address to post comments to blogs or articles on HeraldNet. To register, click here. To read other terms and conditions, click here. Log out

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