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Jackson apologises for saying he wants to cut Obama's 'nuts off'
Jackson apologises for saying he wants to cut Obama's 'nuts off'
Last Modified: 10 Jul 2008
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Lucy Manning
The Reverend Jesse Jackson apologies for rude and vulgar comments he made about Barack Obama which he says he didn't realise were being recorded.
The Reverend Jesse Jackson has apologised for rude and vulgar comments he made about Barack Obama which he says he didn't realise were being recorded.
As he waited to give a television interview, Mr Jackson was overheard accusing the presidential candidate of "talking down to black people".
He also said: "I want to cut his nuts off". The comments have sparked outrage among African-American voters, with Jackson's own son calling his comments "ugly".
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