Well, i didn't see any direct speech quoted in that article but i believe that the American people aren't stupid and will see right through his tactics, as Gandalf mentioned.
Reefer Rogue Reviewed by Reefer Rogue on . Republican Party to make race an issue: Obama US Democratic presidential contender Barack Obama says he expects Republicans to highlight the fact that he is black as part of an effort to make voters afraid of him. He told a Florida fundraiser that the Republicans have already shown their cards and they are likely to make race an issue. However, Senator Obama says he is confident that the American people will realise that tactics like these are divisive and bad for the nation. Republican Party to make race an issue: Obama - ABC News Rating: 5