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DAUGHTER OF MCCAIN SUPPORTER WHO CALLED OBAMA AN ARAB FEARS FOR MOTHER?S SAFETY

Airdate: Tuesday, October 14th, 2008

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New York, NY - October 14th, 2008 - INSIDE EDITION speaks with the daughter of Gayle Quinnell, the 75-year old McCain supporter who called Barack Obama an "Arab" at a McCain rally in Lakewood, MN.

Quinnell's daughter tells INSIDE EDITION her mother, who works as an assistant on a school bus, has received threats.

Quinnell's daughter also tells INSIDE EDITION the family is terrified for her mother and they are trying to protect her.  The family has suggested she not say anything else or do any further interviews.

Quinnell is currently a volunteer at the McCain Headquarters in Burnsville, MN.

INSIDE EDITION is the #1 ranked syndicated newsmagazine celebrating its 20th Anniversary this season.  INSIDE EDITION is produced daily at the CBS Broadcast Center in New York City and produced and distributed by CBS Television Distribution, a unit of CBS Corp.

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