Open Congress : News Articles for Rep. John Lewis [D, GA-5]2008-10-15T00:00:00Zopencongress.orgtag:opencongress.org,2007:/person/news/400240The pull of racial politics: John Lewis' history lessontag:opencongress.org,2008-10-15:/commentary/30260842008-10-15T00:00:00ZAnniston Star
...angry crowds looked familiar to the sort once riled up by George C. Wallace. In the aftermath, the comments by U.S. Rep. John Lewis, D-Ga., were widely misinterpreted, as was the comparison between former Alabama Gov. Wallace and the Republican presiden<br /><br /><a href="http://www.annistonstar.com/opinion/2008/as-editorials-1015-editorial-8j14s3306.htm">Go to article</a> McCain calls Lewis remarks 'outrageous'tag:opencongress.org,2008-10-13:/commentary/30173182008-10-13T00:00:00ZCNN
...controversial remarks were "so disturbing" that they "stopped me in my tracks." Sen. John McCain says comments made by Rep. John Lewis were "unacceptable." Lewis, a Georgia representative and veteran of the civil rights movement, on Saturday compared t<br /><br /><a href="http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/419891531/index.html">Go to article</a> CNN - Rep. Lewis Clarifies George Wallace Remarktag:opencongress.org,2008-10-12:/commentary/30123132008-10-12T00:00:00ZKTVU
...WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Georgia Rep. John Lewis said Saturday that controversial remarks he made comparing the feeling at recent Republican rallies to those of segregationist George Wallace were misinterpreted. The civil rights icon issued a statement Sat<br /><br /><a href="http://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/10/12/mccain.lewis/index.html?eref=ib_topstories">Go to article</a> Rep. Lewis clarifies controversial remarks about McCain, Palintag:opencongress.org,2008-10-12:/commentary/30098702008-10-12T00:00:00ZCNN
...WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Georgia Rep. John Lewis said Saturday that controversial remarks he made comparing the feeling at recent Republican rallies to those of segregationist George Wallace were misinterpreted. The civil rights icon issued a statement Sat<br /><br /><a href="http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/418663129/index.html">Go to article</a> Rep. Lewis: McCain 'Sowing Seeds Of Hatred'tag:opencongress.org,2008-10-12:/commentary/30098692008-10-12T00:00:00ZWCCO
... DAVENPORT, Iowa (AP) ― Rep. John Lewis, a Georgia Democrat and veteran of the civil rights movement, says the negative tone of the Republican presidential campaign reminds him of the hateful atmosphere that segregationist Gov. George Wallace<br /><br /><a href="http://wcco.com/national/mccain.obama.attacks.2.838388.html">Go to article</a> Rep. Lewis compares McCain to Wallacetag:opencongress.org,2008-10-12:/commentary/30068682008-10-12T00:00:00ZWebindia123
...Rep. John Lewis, a Democrat that Republican presidential nominee John McCain has hailed as a hero, has compared McCain to segregationist George Wallace. Lewis was elected to Congress from Georgia after years as a civil rights activist. McCain praised hi<br /><br /><a href="http://news.webindia123.com/news/articles/World/20081012/1076238.html">Go to article</a> What John Lewis' attack on John McCain's really about, and Obama's responsetag:opencongress.org,2008-10-12:/commentary/30068662008-10-12T00:00:00ZLos Angeles Times
...had referees, they'd be calling offsetting penalties every day now. And we have 24 more of these to watch. Democrat Rep. John Lewis likened the politics of Sen. John McCain and Gov. Sarah Palin to segregationist Gov. George Wallace. McCain shot back his<br /><br /><a href="http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/washington/2008/10/mccain-obama-2.html">Go to article</a> More info on the Rep John Lewis / Senator McCain controversytag:opencongress.org,2008-10-11:/commentary/30068672008-10-11T00:00:00ZFOX News
...is causing this hate… which i am not excusing the hate… the media is also causing the hate by not reporting more fairly… John McCain was WRONG about John Lewis. He shows his appreciation of the Senator’s kind words with blasphemous comments; jus<br /><br /><a href="http://feeds.foxnews.com/~r/blogs/Gretawire/~3/418134823/">Go to article</a> Rep. Lewis: McCain 'Sowing Seeds Of Hatred'tag:opencongress.org,2008-10-11:/commentary/30068642008-10-11T00:00:00ZCBS 5
... DAVENPORT, Iowa (AP) ― Rep. John Lewis, a Georgia Democrat and veteran of the civil rights movement, says the negative tone of the Republican presidential campaign reminds him of the hateful atmosphere that segregationist Gov. George Wallace<br /><br /><a href="http://cbs5.com/national/mccain.obama.attacks.2.838388.html">Go to article</a> Rep. Lewis Has Harsh Words For McCaintag:opencongress.org,2008-10-11:/commentary/30068632008-10-11T00:00:00ZWall Street Journal
...Meckler reports from Washington on the presidential race. Rep. John Lewis, an icon of the Civil Rights Movement, compared Republican presidential nominee John McCain to former Alabama Gov. George Wallace, a legendary segregationist. Lewis (D, Ga.) said <br /><br /><a href="http://feeds.wsjonline.com/~r/wsj/washwire/feed/~3/9ccz7JCe11Q/">Go to article</a> and now …. Rep John Lewis fires back ….tag:opencongress.org,2008-10-11:/commentary/30068622008-10-11T00:00:00ZFOX News
...Obama devided we are conqured , ALL both black and white and All inbetween Why are you blaming Obama for something that Rep.Lewis said? If you want to play that game,then It’s McCains fault that people are yelling all the mean nasty remarks at his ral<br /><br /><a href="http://feeds.foxnews.com/~r/blogs/Gretawire/~3/418134821/">Go to article</a> John Lewis Condemns GOP Campaign Tacticstag:opencongress.org,2008-10-11:/commentary/30068612008-10-11T00:00:00ZThe Washington Post
...John Lewis of Georgia, a Civil Rights-era leader, condemned GOP campaign tactics as "sowing the seeds of hatred and division," drawing an immediate and angry response from Sen. John McCain. Although McCain and his Republican running mate, Gov. Sarah Pal<br /><br /><a href="http://voices.washingtonpost.com/the-trail/2008/10/11/john_lewis_condemns_gop_campai.html">Go to article</a> Civil rights attorney Dees speaks at NAACP state conventiontag:opencongress.org,2008-10-11:/commentary/30068592008-10-11T00:00:00ZThe State Journal-Register, IL
It’s been wonderful,†Page said Convention activities continue today, with another civil rights pioneer, longtime Georgia Congressman John Lewis, ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.sj-r.com/homepage/x282370123/Civil-rights-attorney-Dees-speaks-at-NAACP-state-convention">Go to article</a> Ben Gordon Center celebrates 40 yearstag:opencongress.org,2008-10-11:/commentary/30068542008-10-11T00:00:00ZDekalb Daily Chronicle, IL
BGC board member and Northern Illinois University Associate Vice President John Lewis read a letter written by NIU President John Peters thanking the center ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.daily-chronicle.com/articles/2008/10/11/news/local/doc48f04d56c7416137919920.txt">Go to article</a> Rep. Lewis compares McCain to Wallacetag:opencongress.org,2008-10-11:/commentary/30068522008-10-11T00:00:00ZTimes of the Internet, Ohio
US Rep. John Lewis, a Democrat that Republican presidential nominee John McCain has hailed as a hero, has compared McCain to segregationist George Wallace. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.timesoftheinternet.com/10284.html">Go to article</a> Obama: Don’t let McCain “hoodwink†or “bamboozle†youtag:opencongress.org,2008-10-11:/commentary/30068492008-10-11T00:00:00ZHot Air, MD
... in Minnesota and within a few hours of Rep. John Lewis comparing McCain to George Wallace, a smear for which the campaign is demanding an apology. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://hotair.com/archives/2008/10/11/obama-dont-let-mccain-hoodwink-or-bamboozle-you/">Go to article</a> McCain: I'll Give You Both A 'Scalpel and a Hatchet'tag:opencongress.org,2008-10-11:/commentary/30068482008-10-11T00:00:00ZDigitalJournal.com, Canada
Earlier today, Democratic Representative John Lewis of Georgia had compared the recent McCain rallies to those by segregationist George Wallace. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.digitaljournal.com/article/261043">Go to article</a> Obama Campaigns in Philadelphia, McCain in Iowa (Update2)tag:opencongress.org,2008-10-11:/commentary/30068472008-10-11T00:00:00ZBloomberg
Both campaigns reacted to a statement by Congressman John Lewis, a Georgia Democrat, posted on politico.com comparing McCain to the late segregationist ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601087&sid=aVxJnkJljvpg&refer=home">Go to article</a> Political Punchtag:opencongress.org,2008-10-11:/commentary/30068462008-10-11T00:00:00ZABC News
John McCain, R-Ariz., listed among others civil rights hero Rep. John Lewis, D-Ga., “who can teach us all a lot about the meanings of courage and commitment ...<br /><br /><a href="http://blogs.abcnews.com/politicalpunch/2008/10/one-of-mccains.html">Go to article</a> Absolutely Shameful Attacktag:opencongress.org,2008-10-11:/commentary/30068452008-10-11T00:00:00ZPoliGazette, Netherlands
Palin are sowing the seeds of hatred and division, and there is no need for this hostility in our political discourse,†Rep. John Lewis, D-Georgia said in a ...<br /><br /><a href="http://poligazette.com/2008/10/12/absolutely-shameful-attack/">Go to article</a>