Clinton Moving To General Election Strategy?
FRANKFORT, KY – With the Democratic nomination all but wrapped up, Barack Obama has moved past his primary battle with Hillary Clinton, beginning to implement his general election strategy. But even as she slides towards irrelevance, the New York Senator has, in her own way, joined Obama in general election mode — increasingly aiming her rhetorical cannons not at her primary opponent, but at John McCain.
Clinton delivered her sharpest attack yet on McCain’s economic policies – saying the Arizona Senator is “laying out an agenda on the campaign trial that is nothing less than four more years of George Bush economics.” And that, as all Democrats know, is pretty bad. “I don’t know that we’ve had a worse president in American history,” Clinton said of Bush.
She ripped McCain’s Bush-like tax policies, saying “you really have to work hard to have a tax plan that is more tilted toward the wealthy than President Bush’s tax plan. But somehow Senator McCain has figured out a way to do it.”
She blasted his Bush-like plans to privatize Social Security – saying “that would be a disaster” – and his Bush-like disinterest in the housing crisis, saying “like President Bush, Senator McCain refused to acknowledge the home mortgage crisis until it spiraled out of control. He has spent his time blaming homeowners.”
And she lit into his Bush-like corporate agenda, saying “Senator McCain decides Americas most pressing economic priority is tax cuts for our largest corporations. I don’t know that you can be more out of touch than that.”
“Senator McCain’s economic policy boils down to this – don’t just continue driving our nation in the wrong direction, put your foot on the accelerator and gun it,” she told a cheering crowd.
“It’s hard to imagine, but Senator McCain and President Bush are like two sides of the same coin, and it doesn’t amount to a whole lot of change.”
Missing in her remarks were any critiques of her current Democratic opponent that came anywhere close to matching the energy of her McCain bashing.
Could it be that she’s accepted the inevitable? While she called for a big turnout on Tuesday and claimed the lead in the popular vote, she also called a Democratic victory in November “the most important goal that we have before us.”
With that in mind, her dogged determination to continue until the last votes are cast makes sense – so long as she continues bashing McCain and treating Obama with kid gloves. She’s doing it for the Party.
“Tuesday, Kentucky gets to vote. And I’m sure glad you do. Because it’s important we continue this process to give everybody the chance to vote, to make sure everybody’s voices are heard,” she said. “I believe with all my heart that this election has been good for the Democratic party and it’s been good for America.”
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Ok ok ok. I have a confession to make to all of you. My conscience is bothering me.
I AM THE PAID BLOGGER FOR THE OBAMA CAMP! I’m sorry but it has been too much fun misleading you guys. This should teach you all a lesson not to trust everything you read. All of you Hillary supporters should know that she has about as much of a chance of winning as McCain does. OBAMA’S MY MAN.
The voters of Florida and Michigan are depending on us to help them make sure they have a voice in this race, and your action is going to make a difference for them — and for Hillary.
If you haven’t already, please take a moment to forward this message on to your friends, and urge them to join you in standing up for Florida and Michigan voters.
Seat FL & MI based on the elections that have taken place. (Obama does not get MI 55 uncommitted).
Required: 2209.0 unless the caucus delegates are removed.
dnc by- laws actually said they can only strip 50 % of the delegates not 100 %. even if it gets resolved at best, she will have to decide would she rather have them all seated or sacrifice 50%.they both agreed in writing. may not seem fair for voters, but also not fair for voters when all are not on the ballots.
wont matter in the end unless a true scandal arises. we would have heard it by now.
good night . will take my last shot of Makers Mark and toast the Senator from NY
way to go, ms clinton
maybe you can still save democrats from defeat
Sniper fire.
I don`t care if Hillary can win or not, I just want to see Howard Deans head explode.
Comment by RC MO.
May 18th, 2008 at 12:51 am
I don`t care if Hillary can win or not, I just want to see Howard Deans head explode.
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I want to hear him in one of his classic yelling rants before it explodes!
Who will she be running in the General Election? Is there like another race someone failed to inform me about? Please, just desperate!
Hillary supportors, we all understand why we can’t support Obama… so fight on Hillary………but in the end, if the unknown, inexperienced, untested, untrustworthy Obama gets the nomination…….then we must save the democratic party from itself, and vote John McCain. At least John is an independent at heart, has experience, is tested and trustworthy, and has a grip on reality about the world.
Hillary or McCain……….our only choice in 08′
Well..if you look at birth records in this country, “whitey” will be the minority by 2050. So remember you hard working Hispanics, it’ll be YOU that’ll support the same minority still looking for government handouts, still mired in complaining about injustices like Rev. Wright.
BO adds to his platform…………
hope, hope, wish, hope, wish, wish,
hope, tax wish, tax, hope, hope,
whine, (new)whine, tax, wish, whine, hope,
change,? hope, hope, wish, whine, tax, guess.
Bend Over Obama - at his best !
“Howard Deans head explode.”
IN High definition, surround sound, slow motion,
It would / will be great !!!
I am from Florida and there are many of us that would like to see Howard Deans head on a platter, covered with grits!!!
GO HILLARY! 08
Southern girl
Why would you want to ruin a good plate of grits.
Comment by Southern girl
May 18th, 2008 at 1:26 am
I am from Florida and there are many of us that would like to see Howard Deans head on a platter, covered with grits!!!
GO HILLARY! 08
Comment by Mike
May 18th, 2008 at 1:27 am
Southern girl
Why would you want to ruin a good plate of grits.
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LOLOLOL
Keep on going Senator Clinton. By popular vote you are the winner. Count and respect the voters of Florida and Michigan. They are entitled to their votes.
Don’t vote for Obama please.. You cannot trust this man. He always denies and CHANGES his brain, depending on what the voters are leaning on. He chases the will of the voters, by lying all the time. It was a shame of him speaking with a crucifix background. Ridiculous.., just few weeks ago, he insulted the people of Pennsylvania of resorting to prayers due to frustrations. But now, he wants to have crucifix behind him. Is he also frustrated? Earlier he also wanted to talk to Iran president without any preconditions. Now he is changing his version again. Where does he stand? HE FLIP-FLOPS, HE CHANGES, HE LIES. He is not trustworhty. Please ….don’t vote for Obama!. Please… Vote for Senator McCain. He is honest, trustworthy, brave, a hero, loyal, patriotic, brilliant, experienced, and he will protect us from the terrorists.
Comment by dlwix
May 18th, 2008 at 1:16 am
BO adds to his platform…………
hope, hope, wish, hope, wish, wish,
hope, tax wish, tax, hope, hope,
whine, (new)whine, tax, wish, whine, hope,
change,? hope, hope, wish, whine, tax, guess.
Bend Over Obama - at his best !
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LOLOL
dlwix, You forgot one, tax. I know you didn`t mean to, but there are so many.
to Florida and Michigan : I am from Florida,nd as EWvery Normal Person will wait for May 31st for Party’s decision.
There is no necessity for You and others to scream here and anywhere less.
Votes will be counted the way Our Party will decide. If You would ne be happy with decision - get out of the Party and do NOT scream.
If You came to Man’s game - follow the rules and get out, when You do not understand that.
Shut Up.
to Comment by constance - when You do not have any thought to express - shut up.
Sure we will vote and he will be elected.
Period.
It would NOT be any dirty clinton anymore.
Amin.
linda,fl
It would NOT be any dirty clinton anymore.
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My thoughts exactly, Anyone but Hillary
Go Hillary……..Give em Hell……..Anybody But Obama……..Hillary “08″
Funny how blind Clinton supporters are..
You will blindly vote for a woman who
1, Can’t even control her own cash (£20,000,000 in debt)
2, Can’t do maths (Ahead in popular vote?)
3, Condones flagrant breaking of rules (Fl and MI with no punishment at all)
Seems that her experience has only taught her to SPIN very well.. and its shocking how her followers are like hynotized sheep!
Comment by Nick
May 18th, 2008 at 4:13 am
Funny how blind Clinton supporters are..
You will blindly vote for a woman who
1, Can’t even control her own cash (£20,000,000 in debt)
2, Can’t do maths (Ahead in popular vote?)
3, Condones flagrant breaking of rules (Fl and MI with no punishment at all)
Seems that her experience has only taught her to SPIN very well.. and its shocking how her followers are like hynotized sheep!
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1. I believe she is using what is being donated to her and some of her own money I think she has more money than you or i have. What is it any of your business anyway!!!
2. Math. Well i believe she is ahead in the popular vote if you count every vote!
3. No different than Obama breaking the rules!!!
At least she has the Experience Obama don’t Naive Jr Senator. It’s also shocking that Obama supporters still follow him considering what is falling out of his closet!!! And more to come out!!! BTW You forgot the p in hypnotized!
Go Hillary
Hit Me With Your Best Shot!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wu9AHZHMaNA
Tammy
Spoken like a true Clinton Blind Lamb..
Her campaign IS in debt… FACT
She is not in the lead in the popular vote… FACT
She is condoning Fl and MI breaking the rules… FACT
Fl and MI BROKE THE RULES.. therefore they should be punished to set a precedent… she counts what she feels like and leaves out what suits her, if you believe she is ahead you are delusional as she clearly is.
The breaking the rules wasn’t in reference to her personally, it was to her being happy to ignore the rule breaking from MI and FL.. funny also that the message from the DNC is that they will NOT just give her all the votes and extremely likely that they will give half a vote for each full and split more evenly… how does that maths add up then Hillary?
Hillary Won’t Back Down!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DIZF_ZucoFM
Give em Hell Hillary!!!
How Obama got his start in politics, you think he wouldn’t abandon you followers if the political winds shifted?
But instead of letting the voters decide, Obama got Palmer (as well as the rest of his opponents) knocked off the ballot for her own seat. As soon as a 1996 list of registered voters was completed which purged over 15,000 voters from the registered list, he challenged all his opponents’ signatures against the purged list. Since some voters had moved or passed away, not enough matches could be found. (Obama’s own signatures were never put to the same test.)
So Obama charged Palmer with ‘fraud’, had her disgraced and knocked out of politics — rather than run a fair campaign against her.
Running as the only name on the ballot, Obama took Palmer’s safe seat. Soon he abandoned it for an unsuccessful higher office run himself. So instead of Palmer in her safe seat and Obama in another seat, their party had lost them both.
Palmer made some mistakes, but she is not running for President of the US on a claim of judgement and unity and courtesy, as Obama claims to be. Palmer’s mistakes came from innocent optomism — and trusting Barack Obama.
http://www.mgwashington.com/index.php/forums/viewthread/8/
I think everyone has the right to vote,but i think they should be required to take a iq test,anyone with a brain would know McCain is the only choice,i hope that there are not that many stupid people to elect Obama ! I am 63 years old thank God i do not have much longer to live.Every day our morals get worse. Because of brave men like McCain we live in a free country,If McCain does not win,he will still be a hero to me.The first woman to rule,if i remember right her name was eve and what did she do to adam?
I want to know why Obama is allowed to have fliers that he has deliberately combined church & state.
When Huckabee advertisement accidentally had what appeared to be cross in background the news blew it out of proportion
but Obama is not only standing in what appears to be a church, behind a pulpit but had a cross behind him. And he goes on to imply he is God’s will being done! WTF?
Hello people! does this not bother you? to use God to achieve his advancements? It bothers me a whole lot.
You want to see for yourselves link is provided.
http://www.//race42008.com/2008/05/12/barack-obamas-pitch-in-kentucky/
ray,newport,ky,
Queen Elizabeth did great things! so keep in mind a lot of women in history had power and conquered the troubles of their countries.
on the other hand I have yet to see one person who used God as a stepping stone(Obama) to care about the people.
Nick ,
They weren’t the only states who moved the election up NC did and the DNC decided they would give them a pass and give them more delegates! yea I know you hate the truth
Comment by Nick
May 18th, 2008 at 4:52 am
Tammy
Spoken like a true Clinton Blind Lamb..
Her campaign IS in debt… FACT
She is not in the lead in the popular vote… FACT
She is condoning Fl and MI breaking the rules… FACT
Fl and MI BROKE THE RULES.. therefore they should be punished to set a precedent… she counts what she feels like and leaves out what suits her, if you believe she is ahead you are delusional as she clearly is.
The breaking the rules wasn’t in reference to her personally, it was to her being happy to ignore the rule breaking from MI and FL.. funny also that the message from the DNC is that they will NOT just give her all the votes and extremely likely that they will give half a vote for each full and split more evenly… how does that maths add up then Hillary?
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1. My 1st statement to you was 1. I believe she is using what is being donated to her and some of her own money I think she has more money than you or i have. What is it any of your business anyway!!!
2. I said if you count EVERY vote she is ahead! I do believe Obama leaves out what he wants left out! He has played dirty just as Hillary has done! They all do! So you see Obama is just another Politician
3 We have 50 states (or is it 57) not 48. This is Democracy at its worse to disenfranchise those two states i don’t care what anybody says! I’m not from either of those 2 states either. As far as those rules The DNC and Obama and Hillary should never a loud it. So you see just don’t blame Hillary there is plenty of blame to go around!!!
And i am not delusional so if you want me to reply stop with calling me blind, delusional or anything else you might want to sling!
you know what is funny Obama camp tried to get McCain disqualified due to being born in PANAMA, dirty Chicago politics. He did it to the woman who gave him his start not only did he have her disqualified by disgraced so she could not run again and then he ABANDONED his seat and the party lost two seats due to him wanting what he wants when he wants it!
Good Post Nick.. Hillary’s only agenda is to be the first Woman Pres. She thinks she deserves it and cannot believe Obama is beating the CLINTON machine.
I am a 48 YO Woman who would NEVER vote for Clinton. She is wolf in sheeps clothing..
Tammy ,
Good points don’t forget first Obama said the flag represents oppression and he didn’t want other national wondering where his loyalties laid. Then it was he revered it too much to wear it,then every time he is pandering to Vets all of a sudden he has it on,lmao.
He thinks are national anthem represents violence. He needs to learn it was a poem by a man on a ship who didn’t know if we kept our flag and independence,but who really cares the BO followers tend not to think of the big picture.
He had/has terror ties. His church distributes fliers endorsing Hamas and guess what? He wants to hold talk with them,and two of his advisers were busted having talks with them recently.
Fairy ,
like Obama’s isn’t to be the first mixed president? sorry to say he will not be the first oh well better luck next time,
Comment by I hate Obama
May 18th, 2008 at 5:27 am
you know what is funny Obama camp tried to get McCain disqualified due to being born in PANAMA, dirty Chicago politics. He did it to the woman who gave him his start not only did he have her disqualified by disgraced so she could not run again and then he ABANDONED his seat and the party lost two seats due to him wanting what he wants when he wants it!
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Yea i know they were on Obama homepage trying to figure away to disqualify him! But it didn’t’ work! You have to watch them they will steal shirt off your back if they could just to see this Anti-American to be elected! Obama supporters are Pathetic they get away with double standard!!
Obama getting his money from terrorist supporters look at his big fund raiser buddy Hatem El Hady, to be honest I’m more worried about recieving money from terror supporters!
Clinton supporters are SOOOOO bitter and twisted
I certainly hope they don’t represent the whole of the USA to the world..
A country of cheating, lying, bitter people..
It’d be amusing if it wasn’t so frightening…
PLus, give it up, no chance she will be the nominee.. and if a Democrat votes McCain just to avoid voting for Obama.. then your not really a Democrat!!!
but a typical Clintonite
To ” I Hate Obama” .. You are the lowest form of ignorance that is taking this country down. Your screen name says it all. You, and all your types are the reason the USA is going downhill. You are a Bigot..
Hatem was even on Obama campaign site listed as Michelle Obama’s friend, then they whitewashed it like they did to the black panthers endorsement.
http://www.//michellemalkin.com/2008/04/25/whitewashing-hatem-el-hady-from-the-obama-campaign-website/
Comment by I hate Obama
May 18th, 2008 at 5:38 am
Obama getting his money from terrorist supporters look at his big fund raiser buddy Hatem El Hady, to be honest I’m more worried about recieving money from terror supporters!
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It will all come out in time just like his cousin burning that church that had Christians in it! The Americans will not stand for that! I wish they will get it out about Hatem El Hady and the rest of his thugs!
Fairy ,
yes truth hurts,lol you don’t bother me. just keep your responses like bigot to yourself with Michelle yelling whitey at church and Obama fellow church member chanting down with whitey you might want to save your breath to defend that
lol yea nothing compared to Obama’s bitter,small town gun toting,bible clinging, don’t like no one who isn’t like us typical white average folk comments, uh?
Comment by I hate Obama
May 18th, 2008 at 5:47 am
lol yea nothing compared to Obama’s bitter,small town gun toting,bible clinging, don’t like no one who isn’t like us typical white average folk comments, uh?
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Thanks i was getting to write this!! lol slow at typing!
BTW I’m not a “Hillary” supporter I’m an ABO party person (Anyone But Obama) don’t jump to your close minded idealisms.
I rather have someone like Hillary who shown she will fight for the middle class. Not raise gas tax like Obama wants to to support his Poverty Bill for other countries when we have Americans starving and homeless! Take care of our own also!
lol no pron Tammy this obama zombies don’t scare or intimidate me. It makes me laugh when they try to say I’m racist since I’m mixed it prove the point always use the race card when they are put on the spot.
Fairy,
I thought your ID was towards Obama about his preference to his Chauffeurs. My bad sorry
I was going to say no need to be mean but keep letting everyone know how he really is.
Well im far from being a racist! I’m just your typical white gun totin bible thumping small town person! AZ(not so small)
Comment by I hate Obama
May 18th, 2008 at 5:57 am
Fairy,
I thought your ID was towards Obama about his preference to his Chauffeurs. My bad sorry I was going to say no need to be mean but keep letting everyone know how he really is.
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I’m laughing so hard that i can’t hardly see the screen!!!!!
guess they left,Oh well save me typing about how Obama threw his Grandmother under bus and said how hard he worked to pay off his college loans and failed to say his grandparents help pay them!
Fairy,nick,
Ya’all come back now ya hear
unlike Obama I will happy to debate you anytime and anywhere.
He says that a lot but was afraid of Hillary…
lol
Tammy,
lol I am from small town,I’m a gun toting,middle class person. I love God and I take it personally when someone tries to use him for their own selfish achievements. Obama has crossed my path on the wrong side in the wrong way
Can’t stand the heat get out of the kitchen!!
They must have!
Tammy,
you say something to offend them? man some people
Comment by I hate Obama
May 18th, 2008 at 6:07 am
Tammy,
lol I am from small town,I’m a gun toting,middle class person. I love God and I take it personally when someone tries to use him for their own selfish achievements. Obama has crossed my path on the wrong side in the wrong way
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Yea i know! I used to be from a small town 1,500 people Ia. Now AZ millions of people of every walk of life. It is personal when he talks that way about Religion! Because i love God also.
you know they are Obama followers might had to call him to know how to change screen name….. thinking isn’t the followers best ability or they would see what he really was.
Comment by I hate Obama
May 18th, 2008 at 6:12 am
Tammy,
you say something to offend them? man some people
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No, lol
What is John. W Bush McCain’s foreign policy experience– has he ever been secretary of state — or a foreign diplomat?
yes I can’t understand after he spent over 20 yrs in a questionable church how he would even have the guts to do that flier and say in it his family is still active members. go figure the gall of some peeps.
Comment by I hate Obama
May 18th, 2008 at 6:16 am
yes I can’t understand after he spent over 20 yrs in a questionable church how he would even have the guts to do that flier and say in it his family is still active members. go figure the gall of some peeps.
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I will say this I have never in my life heard a pastor say what he said! It wouldn’t take me 20 plus years to leave!
John W. Bush McCain
May 18th, 2008 at 6:15 am
no he hasn’t but spent yrs as a prisoner where he could of been k!lled. What has Obama done to protect this country? play pocket pool with his Chauffeurs? have secret meeting with terrorists? have fund raisers at their houses? Have them as fund raisers? have them on his staff? send Dick Morris overseas to tell his cousins how to destroy people? not sure maybe you can tell me
What is John. W Bush McCain’s foreign policy experience– has he ever been secretary of state — or a foreign diplomat? anyone?
Tammy,
he never left nor did he disown him. He said he was his inspiration,mentor and adviser for twenty years but never knew what he stood for??? how good is his “judgment” ?
what is Obamas?
Comment by I hate Obama
May 18th, 2008 at 6:20 am
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being a prisoner does not make an expert on foreign policy.
What is John. W Bush McCain’s foreign policy experience– has he ever been secretary of state — or a foreign diplomat?
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here is his experience:
McCain served in the U.S Navy from 1958 to 1981 with a variety of international postings, most notably combat duty in Vietnam. In his Senate career he has dealt with international issues while serving on the Senate Armed Services Committee and the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (where he also serves on the global climate change subcommittee).
.some of his policy outlines:
McCain would maintain the embargo on Cuba. He has called for strong action(including a NATO-enforced “no fly” zone) to end genocide in Darfur. Global climate change is seen by some as McCain’s “signature issue”.
Citizens for Global Solutions gave McCain a B+ rating on foreign policy positions and “extra credit” for “ponsoring climate change legislation and for addressing allegations of torture and abuse by U.S. personnel.”
now tell me Obamas
John W. Bush McCain
Tell me with out looking it up..how fast are you on it?
Bush’s I don’t know nor care about! but I gave you McCain’s
Did you scare him off with McCains?
yea what I thought,lol you can’t without looking it up LOSER!!
wow,lol I must have
Obama international experience is show boating,lol but I already knew that was waiting to see if they tried to lie
You must of left him speechless!!
Well he has had 20 mins and still can’t answer!
Comment by I hate Obama
May 18th, 2008 at 6:24 am
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Being a combat pilot does not give foreign policy experience — that is point # 1. — It gives you military credentials.
Do you know the last time America elected a senator to the presidency? — not many senators become CIC. — Longevity in Washington is not foreign policy experience — this is point # 2.
If serving in committees is what makes one a great expert on foreign policies, most of our Secretary of States, would come from congress — this is not the case — point # 3.
Do you understand what foreign policy means?
What is John. W Bush McCain’s foreign policy experience– has he ever been secretary of state — or a foreign diplomat? Anyone who knows or have an Idea?
Comment by John W. Bush McCain ,
if that is true Obama has none!
actually you see I do know what it is even looked up all the candidates on an official site!
Now tell me Obama’s and don’t forget :if serving in committees is what makes one a great expert on foreign policies, most of our Secretary of States, would come from congress — this is not the case
Let me give you a few names of those who possess foreign policy experience –
Al Gore
Dick Cheney
James Baker
Madeleine Albright
Colin Powell
Condoleezza Rice
Bill Richardson
This is to give you a clue as to how to answer the question if you don’t understand in context what you are being asked.
Again,
What is John. W Bush McCain’s foreign policy experience– has he ever been secretary of state — or a foreign diplomat? Anyone who knows or have an Idea?
you see I gave you a quick run down it would be impossible to put it all here you dimwit. it would be too big and time consuming
Now give me an outline of Obama’s experience…. still waiting………..at least I gave some of McCain compared to none of Obamas!
What is John. W Bush McCain’s foreign policy experience– has he ever been secretary of state — or a foreign diplomat? Anyone who knows or have an Idea? Educated individuals only — so we can debate intellectually.
Tammy,
you think John W. Bush McCain drank too much Obama kool aid? lmao he knows Obama has NONE so he attacks and don’t let true answers stand so he will be on iggy,
did you look up Hatem El Hady Tammy? One of BO’s big fund raisers! and can you believe Obama had a fund raiser in Ayers house after that man said earlier that year he wished they could of done more? Wow how about Michelle yelling Whitey in her church? or them chanting down with whitey disgusting bunch of people not even fit to be on the bottom of my shoe after I step in dog poop!
I think that was fairy or nick just mad because they couldn’t respond earlier,lol