Clinton Campaign Accuses Obama of Ducking Debates
From CBS News’ Allison O'Keefe:
Accusing Barack Obama of trying to “duck” a debate in North Carolina with Hillary Clinton, her state director in North Carolina ripped into Obama on a conference call with reporters today. "Obama wanted to brush off the people of North Carolina," said Ace Smith, referring to the video of Obama brushing off his shoulders yesterday when talking about Wednesday night's ABC News debate.
Smith took Obama's campaign slogans of “hope,” “change,” and “turn the page,” and used them to illustrate why they believe Obama does not want to participate in a North Carolina debate. Obama is "hoping for no more tough questions, hoping for no more debates," according to Smith, and that he wants to "change the channel, change the topic," as well as wanting to "turn the page, because there is a scary picture."
Smith dismissed the notion that one of Obama's reasons for not agreeing to this debate is that he agreed to one in North Carolina on a different date. That is a bogus argument, Smith said, because the debate referenced by Obama was not sanctioned by the Democratic Party and was set for the first evening of Passover.
Gov. Mike Easley, D-N.C, is urging Obama to participate in the debate, and Smith says 20,000 people in North Carolina have already requested tickets. "This is important to the voters of North Carolina," said Smith. "I don't understand how you can run for President and not answer tough questions." The CBS News debate is scheduled for Sunday, April 27th, at 8:00 pm, in Raleigh, North Carolina.
The Clinton campaign also announced today that she has accepted the invitation for two debates in Indiana, and said they hope Obama will accept as well. "I know Senator Obama was complaining throughout the day about the tough questions he got,” said Howard Wolfson, a Clinton campaign spokesman. "It's obviously very easy to give an eloquent speech, but it’s harder to stand in front of questioners and take tough questions, and that's part of the process too."
The Obama camp responded by turning the focus to campaigning, rather than debating. "There have been 21 Democratic debates and four one-on-one debates with Senator Clinton, all televised nationally," said Bill Burton, an Obama spokesman. "Our focus will be on meeting with voters in Indiana and hearing directly from them. We will make a decision about debates shortly."
Michelle Levi contributed to this report
Accusing Barack Obama of trying to “duck” a debate in North Carolina with Hillary Clinton, her state director in North Carolina ripped into Obama on a conference call with reporters today. "Obama wanted to brush off the people of North Carolina," said Ace Smith, referring to the video of Obama brushing off his shoulders yesterday when talking about Wednesday night's ABC News debate.
Smith took Obama's campaign slogans of “hope,” “change,” and “turn the page,” and used them to illustrate why they believe Obama does not want to participate in a North Carolina debate. Obama is "hoping for no more tough questions, hoping for no more debates," according to Smith, and that he wants to "change the channel, change the topic," as well as wanting to "turn the page, because there is a scary picture."
Smith dismissed the notion that one of Obama's reasons for not agreeing to this debate is that he agreed to one in North Carolina on a different date. That is a bogus argument, Smith said, because the debate referenced by Obama was not sanctioned by the Democratic Party and was set for the first evening of Passover.
Gov. Mike Easley, D-N.C, is urging Obama to participate in the debate, and Smith says 20,000 people in North Carolina have already requested tickets. "This is important to the voters of North Carolina," said Smith. "I don't understand how you can run for President and not answer tough questions." The CBS News debate is scheduled for Sunday, April 27th, at 8:00 pm, in Raleigh, North Carolina.
The Clinton campaign also announced today that she has accepted the invitation for two debates in Indiana, and said they hope Obama will accept as well. "I know Senator Obama was complaining throughout the day about the tough questions he got,” said Howard Wolfson, a Clinton campaign spokesman. "It's obviously very easy to give an eloquent speech, but it’s harder to stand in front of questioners and take tough questions, and that's part of the process too."
The Obama camp responded by turning the focus to campaigning, rather than debating. "There have been 21 Democratic debates and four one-on-one debates with Senator Clinton, all televised nationally," said Bill Burton, an Obama spokesman. "Our focus will be on meeting with voters in Indiana and hearing directly from them. We will make a decision about debates shortly."
Michelle Levi contributed to this report
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Barack Obama - Subplots of Operation Board Games - Part I
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"''We were both asked some pretty tough questions and that''s part of what happens in a debate and in a campaign, and I know he spent all day yesterday complaining about the hard questions he was asked,'' Clinton said, although Obama did not complain about the difficulty of the questions, just the substance."
http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5i9VRMevycLjQJp8Y2KbMGAUZAV8QD904AN4G0
By GLEN JOHNSON, Associated Press Writer
1 hour, 18 minutes ago
Note: Negative Hillary did this to Herself, he gains everytime she thinks shes made some ground !!
BOSTON - Former Clinton Cabinet member Robert Reich on Friday endorsed Barack Obama over Hillary Rodham Clinton in the battle for the Democratic presidential nomination.
Two other Democratic elder statesmen, former Sens. Sam Nunn of Georgia and David Boren of Oklahoma, also said they were supporting the Illinois senator.
Reich, who served as Labor secretary under Bill Clinton, said in a blog post that "although Hillary Clinton has offered solid and sensible policy proposals, Obama''''s strike me as even more so."
Reich also said Obama''''s plans for reforming Social Security and health care have a better chance of succeeding, and his approach to the nation''''s housing crisis and financial market failures are sounder than the New York senator''''s.
A number of other former Clinton cabinet members have endorsed Obama.
New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson, who was U.N. ambassador and energy secretary under Clinton, endorsed former rival Obama in March despite heavy wooing by the former president.
Former Denver Mayor Federico Pena, who headed the transportation and energy departments under Clinton, became a co-chair of Obama''''s campaign last September. Former Clinton Commerce secretaries Norman Mineta and William Daley also have endorsed Obama.
I Love It !!
George (NAFTA-NAU) Bush sure as He!! has had a Great Economic Plan, A Great War Plan, Devalued the Dollar, High Unemploment, High Nation Debt and caused America, to be Despised by All other Industrialized countries and You Lame Brains Voted him in (Twice)!!
Obama didnt Do this to this Great Country...it was Bush Sr. Bush Jr. & Bill Clinton...
Get on your Knees & Thank Them..
Their White & Christian and Sold out this Great Country !!
I Guess that makes you Feel Better about, being Rolled Over...So be it.
Call me, when Hillary EVENS Obama or better still, When she SURPASSES Obama..Please
Otherthan that, You people are Blowing sand out your A!!''s
Total Delegate Count
Democrats | 2,025 Needed to Clinch
OBAMA 1,638
CLINTON 1,496
EDWARDS 18
Republicans | 1,191 Needed to Clinch
MCCAIN 1,241
HUCKABEE 231
ROMNEY 149
CBS News estimates. Includes super delegates.
We Americans deserve answers to all those questions asked in the last debate about Obama''s dubious relationships with men who hate or *** America, after all he is being considered for the Presidency of the United States of America and whoever is elected will be the Commander in Chief responsible for the security of our country. We didn''t get clear answers and we will continue to ask the tough questions, but in our mind the main question still remains:
DOES OBAMA LOVE OR HATE AMERICA ?
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Obamas Laughing at Hillary and her Sad A!! Campaign !!
A group of prominent Pennsylvania Jews endorsed U.S. Sen. Barack Obama in advance of the state''''s April 22 primary.
In a letter to the state''''s Jewish community, about 60 Jewish supporters of Obama, including some politicians, rabbis and community leaders, dismissed concerns raised about the candidate''''s commitment to Israel, praised his response to the controversial statements of his pastor and urged them to support the Illinois lawmaker in the Democratic primary.
Among the signatories were two Jewish Pennsylvania legislators -- Reps. Josh Shapiro and Daylin Leach.
"Senator Obama has earned our respect and gratitude because of his support for traditional Jewish values and his commitment to a peaceful and prosperous Israel," the letter said.
The letter also lauded Obama''''s recent speech in which he repudiated the views of his controversial pastor, the Rev. Jeremiah Wright Jr., and compared support for Obama to Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel''''s famous description of marching for civil rights in Selma as "praying with his feet."
"We have each chosen to pray with our feet and stand with Barack Obama because he is sensitive to the issues of the Jewish community and a stalwart supporter of Israel," the letter said.
Clinton''s Arab Connections Why Aren''t People Talking About It?
Yid with Lid Blog
January 22, 2008
http://yidwithlid.blogspot.com/2008/01/clintons-arab-connection-why-arent.html
I do however, believe that they are opportunists who will do anything for a buck, to enhance their image or to get elected.
And it is this do anything for power that scares me more than anything
It is people like that who get this country in Trouble
Just look at the almost cynical way she has her husband play attack dog against Senator Obama, while denying any connection to his statements.
Take a look at the fact that Both Bill and Hillary MAKE TONS OF BUCKS from their extensive involvement with Dubai.
Why is that bad?
Dubai deals in major commerce and shipping point for the "business-side" of terrorism.
Bill and Hilary are major friends of Dubai, to the point where the Clinton Foundation have established Dubai Study departments in universities in the US and London.
They worked hard at granting legitimacy to this Jew-hating, Terrorist supporting nation."
Other FOBs including disgraced former National Security Adviser Sandy Berger, Ex-Secretary of State Madeline Albright
Al and Tipper Gore - have attended highly publicized events there. Republican ex-Sen. Bob Dole
No one is as involved as to the extent of the Clintons.
Clinton makes $10 million a year from Yucaipa a Dubai firm.
Obama''s done how many debates? And if he skips one, he''s "ducking" them because he''s afraid.
After ABC''s debate, I''d be afraid -- of going into a coma.
Hes WINNING and You Afro American Hating So & So''''''''s Can''''t Stand it !!!
I Love It !!
George (NAFTA-NAU) Bush sure as He!! has had a Great Economic Plan, A Great War Plan, Devalued the Dollar, High Unemploment, High Nation Debt and caused America, to be Despised by All other Industrialized countries and You Lame Brains Voted him in (Twice)!!
Obama didnt Do this to this Great Country...it was Bush Sr. Bush Jr. & Bill Clinton...
Get on your Knees & Thank Them..
Their White & Christian and Sold out this Great Country !!
I Guess that makes you Feel Better about, being F--Ked Over...So be it.
Call me, when Hillary EVENS Obama or better still, When she SURPASSES Obama..Please
Otherthan that, You people are Blowing sand out your A!!''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''s
Total Delegate Count
Democrats | 2,025 Needed to Clinch
OBAMA 1,638
CLINTON 1,496
EDWARDS 18
Republicans | 1,191 Needed to Clinch
MCCAIN 1,241
HUCKABEE 231
ROMNEY 149
CBS News estimates. Includes super delegates.
as a liar, (dodging bullets in Bosnia),
a cheater,(trying to change the rules in FL & MI after signing an agreement to honor them),
and now as a hypocrite, (calling Obama an elitist when she''s one herself).
I think the super delegates are seeing her as she really is and that''s why they''re still moving to Obama''s side.
BTW, The NRA sent me a letter including a list of anti-gun politicians. Hillary Clinton was on the list, Obama was not. It seems strange that she is now posing as a gun rights advocate trying to get votes in rural Pennsylvania. Now she says Obama should quit complaining about the debate - she must have a short memory, it wasn''t that long ago that she was complaining about another debate. It is just two more examples of her hypocrisy.
Unfortunately she is delusional and she now believes that we care what her campaign says.
If it is so easy then why haven''t we heard one from Hillary yet? (or was that the Bosnia Fantasy that she told us about)?
I still don''t think it''s inappropriate to ask Clinton about her character and judgement in the handling of her husband''s many illicit affairs. If my husband cheated on me multiple times, he wouldn''t be my husband any more. It''s not the sign of a strong, principled woman to me.
I still don''t think it''s inappropriate to ask Clinton about her character and judgement in the handling of her husband''s many illicit affairs. If my husband cheated on me multiple times, he wouldn''t be my husband any more. It''s not the sign of a strong, principled woman to me.
I still don''t think it''s inappropriate to ask Clinton about her character and judgment in the handling of her husband''s many illicit affairs. If my husband cheated on me multiple times, he wouldn''t be my husband any more. It''s not the sign of a strong, principled woman to me.
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What???does everyone have amnesia. Did we forget the whiney, "Why do they always ask me the first question."" sob sob. Please.
Classy Obama shooting hillary the bird at the debate...
http://www.youtube.com/watc
h?v=pNO58WdUptU
what white America is all about. He has surrounded himself with radicals and
racist and attending a church for 20 years that is dedicated to Black Africa.
His preacher is stuck in the 50%u2019s preaching hate and racial divide. And after
reading
Michelles%u201D thesis (they tried to get off the internet) she has always had a chip
on her shoulder, even though affirmative action got her to Princeton.
Obama is not for all Americans.
This video says it all:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l
I77cU3jsFs&eurl=http://www.ziggidy.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=artic
le&id=322:baracks-original-race-speech
OBAMA is standing in front of the camera himself for 52 seconds explaining how he will disarm the USA.
What we are talking about here IS NOT about politics and the differing
views concerning issues.....this is about the potential literal destruction of
this country by our enemies and our inability to defend ourselves against those
attacks.
This is a very short (52 seconds) video by Barak Obama in his own words
about how he plans to destroy our defense capabilities if elected.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dl32Y7wDVDs
PEOPLE.
OBAMA WHOSE REAL NAME IS BARRY SOETORO, WAS PUT UP BY FARRAHKAN AND IS BACKED BY
THE MUSLIM NATION WITH MONEY FROM LIBYA.
EXCERPT FROM THE %u201CJUST SOUND BITES%u201D REV.WRIGHT AND FARRAHKAN TRIP TO LIBYA..
Louis Farrakhan, the leader of the Nation of Islam, was seeking the United
States
Government%u2019s permission to accept $1 billion from Col. Muammar el-Qaddafi of
Libya. The gift, Mr. Farrakhan said, would be used to mobilize American black
voters and bolster their economic strength. (elect Obama ?)
Their AGENDA: (excerpt)
%u201CWhile visiting that mercurial miscreant Libyan strongman Col. Muammar Qaddafi,
Farrakhan struck a deal which secured millions of dollars from Libya to lobby
for the secession of part of the United States. The goal is the formation of a
separate black nation on the North American Continent replete with a 500,000 man
army and nuclear weapons. %u201C
WHO IS THE HYPOCRITE ?
AND WHERE DID THE MONEY COME FROM LIBYA ?
OH WELL THERE GOES THE NEIGHBOR"HOOD".
book "The Audacity of Hope: Thoughts on Reclaiming The American Dream", over
here in Southeast Asia I was completely taken aback not only by the violent
imagery in new title of the book, "Menerjang Harapan: Dari Jakarta Menuju Gedung
Putih", but by the fact that it was not really a translation at all, but rather
a completely different title than the original book. For the native Indonesian
speaker, this figurative language creates a mental image whereas the translation
of the book''s title can actually come to mean "Jihad: From Jakarta To The
Whitehouse". Why would the publishers drastically change the title of the book
for the Indonesian translation and make use of such figurative language? Your
guess is as good as mine, but it would seem that Barack Obama is quite
interested with promoting himself in Southeast Asia as a crusader for the cause
of Indonesia''s Muslims.
http://www.bercasio.com/movies/dems-wmd-before-iraq.wmv
Barack Obama was right with his analogy ,
They all were wrong , so why should they, " The Clintons " , have another shot at the Highest Office in the Land ??????????????
And while we are at it , lets get some changes made to that Import Policy to include some FEE Deductions from all the Importers goods coming into countries whose Currencies are Lower Valued than The USAs currency Value , and these fees go to Our SS and Medicare Systems to make them solvent again , For crying out Loud , would it hurt these Multi-Billion dollar Greedy bunch of folks that are bleeding the Americans over their Food , Money , my God think about it you Greedy Uncaring Importers of the Tariff Free Clinton trade Policy Era !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
But anyway watch this Video ;
http://www.bercasio.com/movies/dems-wmd-before-iraq.wmv
But anyway watch this Video ;
http://www.bercasio.com/movies/dems-wmd-before-iraq.wmv
Hillary needs to concentrate more on just telling The Truth not Lies rather than TV debates.
I am SO TIRED OF HER!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lI77cU3jsFs&eurl=http://www.ziggidy.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=322:baracks-original-race-speech&catid=1
PEOPLE.
OBAMA WHOSE REAL NAME IS BARRY SOETORO, WAS PUT UP BY FARRAHKAN AND IS BACKED BY
THE MUSLIM NATION WITH MONEY FROM LIBYA.
EXCERPT FROM THE %u201CJUST SOUND BITES%u201D REV.WRIGHT AND FARRAHKAN TRIP TO LIBYA..
Louis Farrakhan, the leader of the Nation of Islam, was seeking the United
States
Government%u2019s permission to accept $1 billion from Col. Muammar el-Qaddafi of
Libya. The gift, Mr. Farrakhan said, would be used to mobilize American black
voters and bolster their economic strength. (elect Obama ?)
Their AGENDA: (excerpt)
%u201CWhile visiting that mercurial miscreant Libyan strongman Col. Muammar Qaddafi,
Farrakhan struck a deal which secured millions of dollars from Libya to lobby
for the secession of part of the United States. The goal is the formation of a
separate black nation on the North American Continent replete with a 500,000 man
army and nuclear weapons. %u201C
what white America is all about. He has surrounded himself with radicals and
racist and attending a church for 20 years that is dedicated to Black Africa.
His preacher is stuck in the 50%u2019s preaching hate and racial divide. And after
reading
Michelles%u201D thesis (they tried to get off the internet) she has always had a chip
on her shoulder, even though affirmative action got her to Princeton.
Obama is not for all Americans.
This video says it all:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l
I77cU3jsFs&eurl=http://www.ziggidy.com /index.php?option=com_content&view=artic
le&id=322:baracks-original-race-speech&catid=1
Classy Obama shooting hillary the bird at the debate...
http://www.youtube.com/watc
h?v=pNO58WdUptU
He has too many radical associates. And has told us so many lies, he is a Trojan Horse, and will destroy our country.
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