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Originally Posted by Claeren
Obama already has a special security detail from the federal government (CIA?).
He received one a few months ago, by FAR the earliest a presidential nominee (or in this case, merely a potential nominee) has received such protection.
Apparently he has been receiving a LOT of treats, many of which are fearfully quite legitimate.
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The security detail would be provided by the Secret Service, and no, its not out of the ordinary. Many high ranking members of congress are afforded security protection and details. Obama is considered high profile so it makes all the sense in the world.
I'm not surprised that Obama is receiving threats. All political leaders get them, but Obama is definitely an exception because of the number of hate groups out there with an axe to grind. Fortunately, Obama is very popular with whites as well, so it is likely coming from the very fringe, which means all bluster and no action. The planning and assets required to assassinate the President is well beyond the likes of most of these groups.