Ben Carson: White House wanted apology for ‘offending’ Obama

Obama was offended that Dr. Carson left the reserve.



Neurosurgeon Ben Carson says the White House wanted him to apologize for “offending” President Obama after he famously delivered a conservative message at the National Prayer Breakfast last year.

Carson, the former director of pediatric neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins Hospital, recalls the events surrounding his 2013 speech in his new book, One Nation: What We Can All Do To Save America’s Future. The Daily Caller obtained an advance copy of the book, which is set for release May 20.

“He did not appear to be hostile or angry,” Carson writes of Obama, “but within a matter of minutes after the conclusion of the program, I received a call from some of the prayer breakfast organizers saying that the White House was upset and requesting that I call the president and apologize for offending him. I said that I did not think that he was offended and that I didn’t think that such a call was warranted.”

Conservatives rallied around Carson last year after his remarks, made from a podium as Obama sat just feet away. In his speech, he railed against “political correctness” and offered specific ideas for health care reform.

“Many have commented that the president appeared to be uncomfortable during my speech, but I was not paying particular attention to him or his reactions, as my comments were really directed more at the American people than the people on the dais,” Carson recalls. “At the conclusion of the program, the president approached me to shake my hand and thank me for my participation.”

Since that speech, a super PAC has been formed to encourage Carson to run for president in 2016.

In his book, Carson suggests he has no plans to run, but hints he would if he “felt called by God.”

“I have been offered support from around the country and tremendous financial resources if I decide to run for national office,” he writes in his book. “But I have not felt called to run. I suspect that there are many others who think logically and are interested in a political future who might be better candidates than myself. Nonetheless, if I felt called by God to officially enter the world of politics, I certainly would not hesitate to do so.”

Watch Carson’s speech:

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Our dear leader was offended by facts truth and reality?

FUCK dear leader.

 

I wonder how the left would deal with him if he was prez... They couldn't really use the race card. I suppose they could use an Uncle Tom card of some sort, but wouldn't that cause more blacks to leave their base? He's smarter than most. He's done good works through his career. Yeah, the left would get their collective panties in a big knot if he was prez.

 

and before you become too carried away while Ben Carson strokes you . . .

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There is a 2007 of Ben Carson on YouTube where Ben clearly states that he believes that semi-automatic firearms should be banned in urban areas. Before conservatives get too excited about Carson, they need to understand where he stands on 2nd Amendment issues.

http://dailycaller.com/2014/04/14/b...ed-apology-for-offending-obama/#ixzz2yxotd0Sm

 

There is a 2006 video on YouTube where Obama says it would be reckless to raise the debt ceiling. There is a 2008 video where he promises to have the most transparent administration in history. There are a whole host of videos out there we could talk about.

 

He would be labeled an Uncle Tom by 98% of blacks. In addition, those same blacks would then vote for another democrat so they can remain slaves...

 

He's knows it's easier to run as a republican than a democrat given the stupidity and gullibility of the republican base. All you have to do is say some stupid shit about fiscal responsibility, God, guns, and the Constitution and you're Mr. Popular overnight.

 

And all a dem needs to do is promise "free" goodies to parasites who actually believe it's cool to steal it from those who worked for it, and EARNED it. This is no different than robbery to me. A felony.

 

Seriously. Should we talk about the intelligence of the majority who vote democrat? What a laugh!

 

So you hate God, guns and the Constitution. Can't say I'm surprised.