UPDATED: Senator Durbin Likens Clinton Camp’s Attack on Obama’s Iraq War Opposition to Swift Boating
Senator Hillary Clinton continued to question Senator Barack Obama’s positions on the War in Iraq. On Meet the Press today, Clinton stated that Obama four years ago said he wasn’t sure how he would have voted in 2002 if he had been in the Senate. Clinton reminded host Tim Russert that when he asked Obama about it, Obama responded that he didn’t want to hurt then nominees John Kerry and John Edwards.
This, Clinton argued, was a “political explanation” and she said, “If he was against the war, he should have spoken out in 2004, he should have followed his speech, which is that he would not vote for funding in 2005, 2006, and 2007.” Clinton went on to say that this was “inconsistent” and pointed out that “there were others
The Obama campaign responded, in part, by setting up a conference call with foreign policy advisor, Dr. Susan Rice and Senate Majority Whip and Obama Campaign Co-Chair, Senator Dick Durbin. On the call, Durbin said he was “troubled” by recent allegations that Senator Obama’s views on the Iraq war have been inconsistent and that the Clinton campaign must be “getting bad information.” These types of accusations, Durbin said, are not good for this campaign, for the election, or for the Democratic Party.
When asked by a reporter why he thought the Clinton campaign was aggressively going after Senator Obama’s position on the Iraq War, Durbin admitted he was speculating, but said it is common for candidates to go after their opponent’s “positions of strength.” That position for Obama, Durbin said, is his “early and consistent” opposition to this war, so that’s why the Clinton’s have called it into question.
Durbin likened this to the strategy used by the 2004 527 Group, Swift Boat Veterans for Truth, who called into question Senator John Kerry’s Vietnam War record. If team Clinton can call into question Obama’s war positions, they could then “open up” many other issues.
UPDATE: In a press availability today, Senator Obama was asked if he thought the Clinton camp was swift boating his campaign. “Look, they have decided to run a relentlessly negative campaign. I don’t think anybody who’s watching would deny that. I gather she’s determined that instead of trying to sell herself on why she would be the best president, she’s trying to convince folks that I wouldn’t be a good one.” And at a town hall meeting later in the day in Pahrump, Nevada, Obama was sure to talk about what he considers a solid and consistent record on the war in Iraq - and to mention that one of his opponents is trying to “rewrite history.”
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IT IS PAST TIME, AND THEN SOME, FOR THE AMERICAN PEOPLE TO REALY CONSIDER THE FACT’S AND THE CANDIDATES POLICY’S, PAST PERFORMANCE AND THE POSITION ON EVERY ISSUE, FROM ILLEGAL ALIANS TO THE ECONOMIC FUTURE OF THIS NATION. REMEMBER THE VOTER’S DO WANT ANSWERS TO STRAIGHT QUESTIONS. WILL YOU ANSWER THEM?
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So we have Controversy in the Clinton Campain? When has the Truth Squad? ever come Clean?
And Now That’s ??? Got Hillary? and her Hubby, The EX-PREZ? “Hoppin-Mad!” The the Audacity and Unmittigated Gual! of it ALL! “Offend’s ME! and I’m White!
Not to mention, ?? “The Rest of the Voter’s” Too. And “Not”, Just in the “Black”, “Communities and Churches!” ….. Either!
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IE: Where’s the Beef? And/or that should be What’s the Beef?
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The American Service Member’s and their Family’s, Extended and Otherwise
Have shouldered the Burden for the Majority of the conflicts around the world,
Ad-nausea-um since the Korean Conflict!
We had a draft then, and also many Volunteers! Today we only have so many
Volunteers to barely cover the borders of this country and the National Guards Responsibility’s!
Which are increasingly prolific? If I may, To use the word, guardedly.
When will the Congress and the Government Actually “See!” that the Standards they set, for the defense? And security of this nation is “NOT” just for those who volunteer? Those who do also have their Family’s Sacrifices to consider! It is the responsibility of those who govern the country to accept responsibility for Their action, and inactions in congress to get the support for those, service member “who” do “Serve on Behalf of this Nation!
For myself, as a Service connected Disabled Vet, DAV! Those whom, also Serve with that Sacrifice and Honor! And, their dedication intact! So: with that Distinction in mind. I find it incredulous that there is no serious Consideration for; “Bringing Back the Draft? “ The Defense of this Country is Everyone’s, responsibility, yea, duty!
We could require Illegal Alien’s, and Anyone! And everyone else too, To Complete, Two Year’s of service and Followed by 4 years, reserve duty, for a total of 6 years, and then get their: Citizenship!
This would help them to acclimatize and learn the language, and provide a path to move forward with dignity! By the way, (No Age Limit’s)! Those who are willing to serve, in the supply chain at home in the U.S. vice the front line’s would free up those Service members who can!
Monitor them, “maybe put Ollie and Col Hunt in that Position! Then, during the follow on guard duty time! how about, taking care of the infrastructure of the country?
It is pretty obvious to me, that it needs attention too! Look, The bridges are falling down, and that’s not just the: London Bridge in Yazoo city, Arizona!
The American Indian’s Built Skyscrapers in N.Y. that are still standing today!
” Remember the Empire State Building?”
Why won’t “they”, the “Congress and the State Governments?” …….. ( - ) .. ! ( , ) .. !
do the job with the tax dollars we give them to build something Constructive that goes somewhere we can all benefit from?
“Instead” , we get bridges to “NOWHERE?”
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While Holding our Collective Nose’s!
Go FRED………………………………………..RUN THE RACE:
FOR THE OFFICE OF “PRESIDENT” IN THE WHITE HOUSE WITH DIGNiTY,
AND THE “HONOR” IT DESERVES AND SHOW THE “RESPECT!” for the VOTER’S
Too! That: THIS COUNTRY EXPECT”S FROM OUR ELECTED OFFICIAL’S!
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SUPPORT YOU!…………………………………..AND OUR TROOPS!
The Clintons have no dignity and that is the problem with this country. Too many people have come to beieve that it is okay to lie.
The Clintons rigged the NH primary and I will NEVER vote for Power-Hungry Hilary if she wins the nomination, I will rathee vote republican.
Since you brought it up Mr Durbin,why didn’t Kerry release his military records? If they are what you think they are why not let the American People know what a great American Hero he was. Instead of bashing 64 individuals who thought the American people should know the truth.
Bill and Hillary are the birth parents of partisan bickering, lies and distortion in order to further advance themselves at any cost regardless of the accuracy of the statements they make or the harm done to others. How do they sleep at night? Unforgiveable opportunistic, self-serving politicians no longer belong in this environment of hope and change. Buh-bye!
Why can’t they conduct themselves like fellow Arkansasan, Mike Huckabee?
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BARACK “HUSSEIN” OBAMA……is PHONY, PHONY, PHONY, PHONY, PHONY, AND MORE PHONY!!!!
BARACK “HUSSEIN” OBAMA……is NO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NO…Martin Luther King, Jr.
BARACK “HUSSEIN” OBAMA……is NO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NO…John F. Kennedy.
BARACK “HUSSEIN” OBAMA….is a Muslim, past Muslim.
BARACK “HUSSEIN” OBAMA…put his hand on the Koran when taking his Senate Oath.
BARACK “HUSSEIN” OBAMA…DID NOT put his hand on the Holy Bible when taking his Senate Oath.
BARACK “HUSSEIN” OBAMA…does NOT respect the American flag or the national anthem.
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VOTE - HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON - PRESIDENT - she is ready to do the President duties day one!
VOTE - HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON - REESIDENT - she is ready to do the President duties day one!
VOTE - HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON - PRESIDENT - she is ready to do the President duties day one!
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HILLARY AND BILL R LIARS!!!!!
HILLARY WILL SAY ANYTHING TO GET ELECTED!!!!!!!!
HILLARY WAS A LAWYER OVERBILLING CLIENTS FOR MANY YEARS AND THEN A WIFE
HILLARY’S RECORD IS A RECORD OF FAILURE–(SHE FAILED TO GET HEALTHCARE WT A DEMOCRATIC PRESIDENT AND CONGRESS)
HILLARY’S SO CALLED EXPERIENCE IS LIKE AN EXPERIENCE OF A MOVEIGOER–WATCHING THINGS HAPPEN AROUND HER
HILLARY IS POLARIZING AND NOT ELECTABLE IN THE GENERAL ELECTION
HILLARY HAS EXHIBITED BAD JUDGMENT ON THE IRAQ WAR AND IN THIS CAMPAIGN
HILLARY AND BILL ARE FRACTURING THE DEM PARTY
AMERICA IS NOT A MONARCHY–TWO FAMILIES FOR 20 YRS IS ENOUGH
I WILL VOTE FOR THE ONLY CANDIDATE WITH INTEGRITY, INTELLECT, AND SOUND JUDGMENT—GO OBAMA.
Barack Obama TOOK A STAND against the IRAQ INVASION when it MATTERED.
Hillary Clinton PLAYED politics when it MATTERED.
Everything else is just BUNK !
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I stumbled here by accident but will stick around!
Durbin should keep his cool - he backed the wrong horse - I think swift boating could have been anticipated and Obama did use the same ad. Shame on the senator.
Trying to find out the truth Did Obama take oath on Bible or Koran Did he refuse to salute the flag or put hand over heart. He will not wear a flag to show support for the victims of 9/11 Why not? This man shows signs of being as patriotic as his Paster Wright.
He makes me very nervous
Was Obama a muslim before he met Wright? Any one know?
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