Jesse Jackson apologizes for angry outburst directed at Barack Obama.

The Rev. Jesse Jackson apologized Wednesday for "crude and hurtful" remarks he made against Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama after finishing an interview with a Fox News correspondent.

Jackson told CNN's "Situation Room" that a "hot" microphone caught a part of conversation he was having with a fellow guest at the studio.

He said he made a comment about Obama "speaking down black people" followed by a crude remark.

"It was very private" he said, adding later, if "any hurt or harm has been caused to his campaign, I apologize."

Apparently the Reverend said that he would "cut his n**s out" while referring to Obama and what he perceives as Obama's habit of "talking down" to black supporters.

I have to say that for an African American who was once a candidate for President to express this level of anger at Barack Obama, who is more then likely going to win that office, is very sad and shameful. Jesse Jackson should be Obama's most ardent supporter and if he has any disagreements with the man he needs to talk directly to him in private and not allow the African American voters to recognize any animosity between the two.

After all the Reverend Jackson is still an iconic figure to many black Americans.