So who’s upset about Obama’s “Carnival Barkers” remarks yesterday? You guessed it…

Carnival Barkers Slam Obama’s Sideshow Remarks

When President Obama released his birth certificate on Wednesday morning, he may have thought he was closing the door on controversy. Instead, he ended up starting controversy anew — with America’s carnival barkers.

When discussing the lingering “birther” controversy, Obama remarked: “We’re not going to be able to solve our problems if we get distracted by sideshows and carnival barkers.”

Many in the carnival community were not amused by the mention of their industry.

“I am extremely upset by the reference,” said Frank Zaitshik, who runs Wade Shows, a carnival business with over 100 amusement rides and attractions that entertains over 15 million people each year.

Obama is likely not worried about the latest uproar – in order to vote, you need a permanent address.

h/t @emzanotti