As the first African American president, Barack Obama faced unique challenges and obstacles when addressing issues of race.
The Jeremiah Wright controversy gave way to the birther and \'secret Muslim\' conspiracy theories, while anxieties about Obama\'s identity proved particularly potent as modes of p.
While rhetorical attacks on the basis of Race directed at Obama were not unexpected, many of the most consistent racially-motivated criticisms of Obama were associated with his religious identity.
As the first African American president, Barack Obama faced unique challenges and obstacles when addressing issues of race