ZANESVILLE, OH - The increasingly spirited race for the Democrat Presidential nomination took a dark turn today with stunning allegations from the Clinton campaign. Speaking at a rally in this blue-collar town outside of Columbus, Mrs. Clinton made references to Barack Obama's ethnic origins, insinuating that her opponent may be African-American. Responding to a question regarding her opponent's seemingly magical public appeal, Clinton responded: "I'm not sure what the furor is all about. After all, we've already had a black president - Bill [Clinton]."
Black community leaders quickly rushed to Obama's defense. "I would be very surprised if these allegations were true." said Isaiah Herman, Executive Director of the National African-American Coalition of People. "If Obama were black, we would be spearheading his campaign."
"Mrs. Clinton's allegations are absurd - I know that for a fact." said Rev. Al Sharpton, who has not endorsed a candidate. "Just like her husband, it's time for her to shut up, too."
Stunned Obama campaign workers struggled to make sense of the situation. "I've just never thought of him as being black - not that there's anything wrong with that." said Tiffany Herring, anthropology student and campaign volunteer. "Hopefully he [Obama] will get this cleared up quickly."
Obama, speaking at a rally in another part of the state, may have possibly downplayed the accusation. "This race is not about race - it's about hope, and change. And I hope this race doesn't change into a race about race, because the American people want to spare hope, and spare change."
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