Rapper Common's White House invite upsets rightwingers

Republicans Sarah Palin and Karl Rove are among those critical of the inclusion of the lyricist in a music and literature eventIt should have been a controversy-free event, a night of poetry at the White House. But instead a literary celebration turned into a mini-row over the lyrics of a rapper invited to perform.Michelle Obama invited a selection of poets and other writers, part of a series highlighting American music and literature.Rightwingers are upset that the list of performers on Wednes...

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