Dad Outraged After Obama Camp Turns Away 8-Year-Old Daughter Who Showed Up Early to Campaign Event
- Posted on August 10, 2012 at 11:10am by
Billy Hallowell
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A young girl and her father are heartbroken after not being allowed into an Obama campaign event. Eight-year-old Alana Wenger, who has Asperger Syndrome, was turned away from a speech that the president was giving at Grand Junction High School in Grand Junction, Colorado, on Thursday. Her father is now speaking out, with KJCT writing that her “dreams were crushed.”
WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 4: In this handout image provided by the White House, U.S. President Barack Obama holds a baby while greeting guests during an Independence Day celebration on the South Lawn of the White House on July 4, 2012 in Washington, D.C. Credit: Getty Images
The girl’s father, Shannon Wenger, arrived at the school with his daughter at 4 p.m., assuming that they had shown up with plenty of time to spare before Obama’s 5:30 p.m. address. But — they were turned away at the door and given little reasoning for the decision, Shannon claims. Obama apparently showed up an hour earlier than expected and the family was purportedly never told that the doors would be closed upon his arrival.
“I thought what a great historic event to take my daughter to and she’ll remember it her whole life,” he said. ”And then we got there and they said nope, sorry. No explanation.”
8-Year-Old Shannon Wenger (Photo Credit: KJCT)
While being declined entry was disappointing enough, the father is more angry over the fact that at least one other individual was allowed into the door after he and Alana were not. This, in Shannon’s view, rails against everything that the Obama campaign claims to be about, considering that the individual was given special treatment.
“That a prominent democrat would get let into the event after we were told the secret service said nobody else is allowed in — it’s a security risk, but there was obviously somebody that wasn’t,” he said. ”A lot of his campaigning is about people shouldn’t be treated special because of who they know or how much money they have and we saw it in action yesterday that somebody did get treated special.”
Watch the family discuss this incident, below:
(H/T: KJCT)
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Comments (159)
WithOutGodWePerishAsARepublic
Posted on August 10, 2012 at 11:48amHmmm. Iwonder what spectacle BO will make when is campaign manager tells him…hey, you need to reach out to this little girl..then promise that giv‘t is going to make sure more money is directed to autism and it’s spectrum of syndrome’s…it is just like BO to do someting like that… brownie points for me …yeah (I reall really care about the little people !!) !!!!
Report Post »sawbuck
Posted on August 10, 2012 at 11:55amLiberals will spin this.. Barry can even make the blind …..SEE.
Report Post »LIBSALWAYSLIE
Posted on August 10, 2012 at 11:56amTake your daughter to a C.L. Bryant speach, its actally worth listening to.
Report Post »CatB
Posted on August 10, 2012 at 12:25pmWait until the Obamacare death panel gets control over all these kids with “problems” … Oh I know there are no death panels .. just the Independent Payment Advisory Board (IPAB). Pray for these children …
http://spectator.org/archives/2011/04/22/ipab-is-an-acronym-for-death-p
Her father should be fighting for REPEAL! Not trying to see Obama.
Report Post »Leadthemtothelight
Posted on August 10, 2012 at 12:54pmHopefully the dad will be to angry to vote :)
Report Post »hidden_lion
Posted on August 10, 2012 at 1:14pmThats what he gets for being a democrat moron. He should be jailed for attempted corruption of a minor.
Report Post »paperpushermj
Posted on August 10, 2012 at 1:30pmHere’s a tip Dad:……. Don‘t put Your’s or Your Daughter Dreams into Any Politician.
Report Post »oneshiner
Posted on August 10, 2012 at 2:16pmBelieve me, I’d have been plenty angry if I had been turned away, and they allow someone else to walk in because he’s “someone” and Dad, I’m with you, I wouldn’t vote for that skank for all the tea in China (you know, the people we now owe more than 40 cents on each dollar.
Report Post »Plus, Dad, don’t lean on the obamacare pkg. It‘s really worse than you think and isn’t only for healthcare. They have attached to the healthcare bill, that beginning next year (2013) you will be charged sales tax if you sell your home. Sounds like he’s squeezing the lemon for the juice and the pulp, nothing to do with healthcare.
imsteph
Posted on August 10, 2012 at 2:35pmthey voted for him….
stupid is as stupid does.
if they had actually LISTENED to what he said campaigning in ‘08- instead of the spin the msm did after every time he opened his mouth..they would have known what an elitist, self serving, American hating, unicorn loving, self idolizing creep he is. and would have spared themselves the ‘supposed’ slight that this ‘traumatic’ event caused them…
gag.
Report Post »Balpit
Posted on August 10, 2012 at 3:26pmThey promised her special treatment, then failed to uphold that promise.
A sign of things to come?
Report Post »Yeah_Buddy
Posted on August 10, 2012 at 4:32pmThe little girl will one day grow up to be thankful they didn’t get in.
Idiot dad will still probably vote for Obummer. Yeah, bro, keep amassing debt for your kids to pay off.
Report Post »Rampart
Posted on August 10, 2012 at 7:32pm“Crushed…?!?” Being spared the drivel of an Obummer speach is the best possible thing that could’ve happened to this young mind! Count yer blessings.
Report Post »TexasHunter
Posted on August 11, 2012 at 1:54amHEY DAD WAIT until YOUR CHILD is SICK!!! WELCOME TO OBAMACARE !!
Report Post »000degrees
Posted on August 11, 2012 at 8:58amThey did you a favor……..
Report Post »Jim in Houston
Posted on August 11, 2012 at 5:25pmTaking a child to an Obama event is Child Abuse!
Report Post »wvgirl
Posted on August 11, 2012 at 9:43pm@LIBSALWAYSLIE: I was fortunate enough to hear C. L. Bryant speak at the Restoring Love event in Dallas, Tx in Aug. I agree 100% with you. If you really want to liberate yourself, introduce your daughter to TRUTH, this is the man your really need to hear and heed. Go see the movie, “RUNAWAY SLAVE”. A true patriot and hero for our time.
Report Post »RayOne
Posted on August 10, 2012 at 11:46amThis should be a learning experience, I am sorry for the way your daughter was treated, the people who surround BHO are not good or genuine people and should have no contact with any child.
Report Post »KevINtampa
Posted on August 10, 2012 at 11:52amVery very few in government are good and genuine. This could have happened just as easily at a Romney event.
Report Post »Twinspeedr
Posted on August 10, 2012 at 4:00pmThis is why we need to look to YHVH our God NOT to men.
Report Post »chips1
Posted on August 10, 2012 at 11:18pmTaking your child to see Obama is like taking our son to see Michael Jackson. They are both doing the same thing.
Report Post »LameLiberals
Posted on August 10, 2012 at 11:45amIf he and his daughter were white, they would have gotten in.
As for her genetic disease, on the outside – no one can tell and no one cares.
Report Post »Eaglesnest
Posted on August 10, 2012 at 1:16pmI agree that the daughter‘s Asperger’s is irrelevant to the story, but I care. When you have a beautiful daughter with Asperger’s like I do, you care very much.
Report Post »For my Liberty!
Posted on August 10, 2012 at 6:38pmDUH, they WERE….Next time LOOK at the pictures and video BEFORE you open your mouth and just look STOOPID….
Report Post »DAGNY
Posted on August 10, 2012 at 7:50pmI’m sure she meant, “Who cares?” as it relates to the story. But typical lib, it’s not enough to faces the trauma of not getting into a speech, but it absolutely must be made more horrific because the girl has a syndrome.
They always go to the extreme.
Report Post »OUT THE REGRESSIVES
Posted on August 10, 2012 at 11:44amMy guess is they are from Aspen.
Report Post »watashbuddyfriend
Posted on August 10, 2012 at 11:42amI see the baby in the picture is not to happy with the one holding her! grin
Report Post »I am 'We the People
Posted on August 10, 2012 at 11:39amDemocrats Voted For:
Slavery, Secession, Segregation, & Socialism
Republicans Passed:
Civil Rights, Voting Rights, & N.A.A.C.P.
Distinction?
Report Post »Sirfoldallot
Posted on August 10, 2012 at 11:47amSo what did u expect from a dictator who spent the kids future money ?
Report Post »sWampy
Posted on August 10, 2012 at 12:45pmNAACP, that is a racist socialist organization, from top to bottom, I can’t see any conservative at all wanting to support an organization created to discriminate against non blacks.
Report Post »pissantno.10
Posted on August 10, 2012 at 10:07pmnaacp was started by white republicans
Report Post »chips1
Posted on August 10, 2012 at 11:24pmAnd screwed up by black Democrats.
Report Post »AffirmationChick
Posted on August 10, 2012 at 11:38amAnd yet the father will still vote for him, so really he’s just making noise to get something special from Obama.
On another note… *Who.* Who showed up early.
Report Post »RayOne
Posted on August 10, 2012 at 11:50amThe dad can sign is daughter into slavery in many places around the world.
Report Post »Obama sets the tone of his campaign. The functionaries have lost respect for him or no-longer fear the WH.
deeberj
Posted on August 10, 2012 at 11:37amThe man needs to grow up. Disappointments happen in life. This is one of them. Why is he even speaking out about this? He should have just taken his kid home and said sorry kid we didn’t get in. Period. What a sissy.
Report Post »hidden_lion
Posted on August 10, 2012 at 1:16pm“What a sissy”
Report Post »What do you expect from liberal trash?
Tickdog
Posted on August 10, 2012 at 11:36amhey you voted for this clown..
Report Post »hi
Posted on August 10, 2012 at 11:36amDid he use typical democrat words,”,But it’s not fair!”
Report Post »Anonymous T. Irrelevant
Posted on August 10, 2012 at 11:28amSorry, you and your daughter were not on the pre-chosen list for applauders. Your have to have big hands or be able to faint on cue. Welcome to Obama’s world, where if you don’t give or have enough to donate, you don’t get anywhere near the Annointed One.
Report Post »Unfortunately, this will not dissuade the man from voting for zero.
Verceofreason
Posted on August 10, 2012 at 11:40amThis was a security issue.
Report Post »No speech was going on until 5:30
hayesstephen
Posted on August 10, 2012 at 11:47amGee Dad did you think you would be welcomed? This is the man who you have sold your soul for. This is the man who will one day be not only the First Black President, which is a lie.NoBama is half Caucasian and Half *****, and the First Dictator. He will assume his new title upon ascending to his throne in 2013. What did you think would happen, you show up looking a little off, your daughter seems a little odd, hey genius the man who owns your soul and the monsters who he surrounds himself with are going to make damn sure, you ain’t getting in. Liberals are all ways the last to figure it out, but really most never do figure it out. Now be a good goof and send a BIG CHECK TO YOUR GOD AND DICTATOR. I feel for your daughter, in Nobama’s realm she will be the least of the least. Nice going dad, I’m sure your daughter will thank you for growing up in a third world country. I know I want to thank all you White Liberal Trash for allowing this Dictator to take over the government of our once Mighty and Glorious Republic.
Report Post »pugczar
Posted on August 10, 2012 at 11:48amSo true. What parent in their right mind would take their child to an Obama event anyway? Maybe they were hoping to be there when Obama’s pants finally burst into flames. I know I am waiting on it.
Report Post »Anonymous T. Irrelevant
Posted on August 10, 2012 at 12:14pmSorry, VERSEOFTREASON, your lie doesn’t wash. Obama started his speech an hour early and a prominent Democrat was let in AFTER this guy was turned away. Try your lies somewhere else.
Report Post »Gregb
Posted on August 10, 2012 at 11:24amthe little girl should feel fortunate…
Report Post »MIBUGNU2
Posted on August 10, 2012 at 2:57pmShe didn’t have to listen to this JERKS Lies, Bullshi**..
Report Post »or his demeaning rhetoric..Lucky Little Girl……………….
Obama must have been running late for his Fundraiser
with the Loony Tunes at George Clooney’s house…
10 Flights to Hollywood this year to pick up HIS checks..
Where are the BOZOS from the MEDIA on this shi* ???
marybethelizabeth
Posted on August 10, 2012 at 11:24amThe gentleman is a closet conservative, complaining about trivial things.
So the Secret Service lied to him. He‘s old enough to know you can’t believe law enforcement.
The keys here will have found another whining compadre.
Report Post »IMCHRISTIAN
Posted on August 10, 2012 at 11:35amWhy are you always here on the Blaze and then complain about those that don’t believe as you do. Yes, it is because it is a free country and you can give your opinion as they have the freedom to ask why they couldn’t meet and talk to him. God Bless
Report Post »randy
Posted on August 10, 2012 at 11:46amYes we all know by now….You hate God, You hate Conservatives, and you actually come here thinking you have the power to change our minds? You’re such a pathetic little homosexual atheist…
Report Post »Anonymous T. Irrelevant
Posted on August 10, 2012 at 11:51am@bethbethbethbeth
Prove it. Give us some. Cold hard evidence that he’s a closet conservative.
With a name like “Shannon” and his round-liberal-wire-rim glasses, he sounds likes whiney liberal. He has already indoctrinated his daughter (”He’s an African-American and the greatest president we have ever had”)
“He‘s old enough to know you can’t believe law enforcement.”
Report Post »Spoken like a true progressive. Mental disorder and all.
LIBSALWAYSLIE
Posted on August 10, 2012 at 12:01pmBETHBETH, you are stuck on stupid. Typical liberal. Spewing garbage with no proof. You effing liberals are disgusting.
Report Post »AvengerK
Posted on August 10, 2012 at 12:58pmSpeaking of keys HAIRYBETH…grab yours…and run back to your car…you’ve done your latest drive-by.
Report Post »DLV
Posted on August 10, 2012 at 2:26pmI respect the founders and the bill of rights but many times I feel like if I were leading the founding of a country I would allow freedom of speech but if people spewed of blatant lies or statements with no evidence like Liz here they would be jailed or at least fined a good portion of money. I swear statements like this make us stupider. Everything needs to be rooting in fact that goes for both sides of the aisle. I don’t care who you are if u lie or spew crap you should be thrown away. Feel free to disagree I welcome debate with facts as should be.
Report Post »oldchevyguy
Posted on August 10, 2012 at 11:24amWelcome to the real world!
Report Post »FREDD The WILSON
Posted on August 10, 2012 at 11:23amWelcome to reality Shannon. Maybe you now realize this man is is a fraud and a sham. Now if you would have slipped him a couple of G’s for his campaign, I am sure he would have taken time and made a special photo op with you and his daughter.
OMG 2012
Report Post »IMCHRISTIAN
Posted on August 10, 2012 at 11:23amSorry, little girl but he is a big disappointment to a lot of the people in the USA. He doesn’t want to talk about the economy so he was probably just afraid that you might know more about how to balance a budget and not spend more then you receive. … or maybe he didn’t want to talk to you because you forgot to donate enough….. or maybe you don’t belong to a Union that also donates to him……or maybe it is because he was afraid you might ask him why is leaving all this debt to you…. NO, Alana it is just because he is who he is.
Report Post »RougeFastFingers
Posted on August 10, 2012 at 11:23amServes you right for supporting Barry.
Report Post »ElChupaCabraDeUSA
Posted on August 10, 2012 at 11:23amYou don’t need to leave the house to be lied to. Just turn on any network news.
Report Post »FaithfulFriend
Posted on August 10, 2012 at 11:22amPoor thing taught his daughter the potus is great because he’s black. I taught my my 8 year old this potus is just an ignorant lying hack and left color out of it.
Report Post »Popp40
Posted on August 10, 2012 at 11:22amHopefully this guys have been opened and he won’t vote for Obama in Nov. People need to wake up.
Report Post »T-2
Posted on August 10, 2012 at 12:35pmI doubt it. Barry is gonna to invite him for a beer and all is good.
Report Post »flatdaddio
Posted on August 10, 2012 at 11:21amsending a child to obama camp is child abuse….
Report Post »encinom
Posted on August 10, 2012 at 11:21amThis is a non-story, I would say this happens all the time to people seeking to attend events for both sides, but it is doubtful that there are anybody that excited to see Romney speak.
Report Post »RightUnite
Posted on August 10, 2012 at 11:36amConservatives aren’t dumb enough to consider Romney their God, whose gonna give them some of his stash….
Report Post »IOWAGIR
Posted on August 10, 2012 at 1:31pmYour opinion is a non story. I hope the girl and father see this as a sign. Fool me ones shame on you…
Don’t feel bad, he fooled so many! I thank God I didn’t fall for his lies and did my research before voting.
Report Post »yanki161
Posted on August 10, 2012 at 11:21amBet he’ll still vote for Obama.
Report Post »saranda
Posted on August 10, 2012 at 11:20amThis is news for TheBlaze but David Barton being discredited by his own publisher gets nary a word.
Report Post »Verceofreason
Posted on August 10, 2012 at 11:41amYou are 100% corrct.
Report Post »Yhis wa sinply a security issue for the president’s people and this is a right wing hate site.
LIBSALWAYSLIE
Posted on August 10, 2012 at 12:06pma publisher refusing to sell a particular book equals discredited? Nice try lefty. Hey, did you buy Rev Alfreds book?
Report Post »saranda
Posted on August 10, 2012 at 1:39pm@libsalwayslie – in this case,yes that is what it means. Can we add that History News Network from George Mason University voted Barton’s The Jefferson Lies the least credible history book in print. Barton is being abandoned by historians on both ends of the political spectrum.
Don’t know review alfresco book. Are you recommending it? Last recommendation I bought based on this site was The Harbinger and it was complete trash, written either by or for an eight grade level.
Report Post »eyestoseeearstohear
Posted on August 10, 2012 at 11:17amHE SHOULD BE GLAD OBAMA DIDN’T GET NEAR HIS CHILD.
Ask those whose Business’s CLOSED or those who DIED AFTER
MEETING OBAMA.
EVIL IS CONTAGIOUS!!!
It’s SOMETHING WRONG WITH THIS FATHER, ANYWAY!
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