Alleged plotter against Obama was member of Supreme White Alliance

Southern Poverty Law Center by Mark Potok | Oct. 28, 2008 (Investigative Report)

Daniel Cowart, one of the two men arrested Friday in an alleged plot to assassinate Barack Obama and murder more than 100 people, was a member of a racist skinhead group formed earlier this year. The group, the Supreme White Alliance (SWA), posted a note after the arrests saying that a “probate” member — clearly Cowart, although the site didn’t mention his name — had been booted out some time ago.

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by Marsha Iverson - Nov. 1, 2008

This chilling follow-up to last week's horror story is important because it confronts the very unpleasant reality of hate groups large and small in America.

As the crowds at Palin campaign rallies become increasingly vitriolic, it is essential to bring these groups into the light of public scrutiny. I have made small regular contributions to the Southern Poverty Law Center for many year. I am quite familiar with the organization, and support their work.

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