Simmons, who has been in the news recently for his defense of hip hop in connection to the Don Imus controversy called Presidential candidate, Barack Obama, a “mouse.”In an interview with Black Agenda Report, Simmons speaks on how he thinks that the Illinois senator is a “controlled” politician.
“I wish (Obama) really did raise his money on the Internet, like he said. I wish he really did raise his money independently.” Simmons goes on to add to the topic, “I think about one-fourth of his campaign contributions came from small donations made over the Internet, even though he collected more than any other. Democratic candidate from Wall Street people. So at the end of the day, he’s controlled, too. That’s my point. He’s a mouse, too, like everybody else.”
The rap mogul also went on to express his admiration for Democrat John Edwards. “I talk to John Edwards more than I talk to anyone. He has said more things about the conditions we need to think about.”
by Robby Uppal & David Dennis
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