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Obama Strikes Back:
“Hillary Clinton: She’ll Say Anything. And Change Nothing.”

1/24/08, 12:30 am EST

Earlier I linked to Hillary’s South Carolina attack ad that mis-characterizes Obama’s comments on Republican ideas in a hilarious Southern accent.

Now Obama hits back with the hardest hitting ad we’ve heard yet on the Democratic side.

To the three-in-five Democrats who want to see a Clinton/Obama or Obama/Clinton ticket next November? Keep dreaming.


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Nina | 1/24/2008, 1:43 am EST

It’s not a pretty ad, but it’s necessary. If Hillary continues to push items that have been widely fact-checked and debunked, then she deserves this sort of smack.

At the same time, I think all of these rumours that this certain primary might split the Democratic party might be true. McCain is attractive to some Dems and many Independents, and I know for a fact that many young voters are horrified by the Clinton Machine (remember, many of us remember them for little more than Monica). There’s no way all of Obama’s voters will swing to the Clintons (unfortunately, it’s become clear they should be considered a package presidency at this point).

What an awful stage in what started as a good primary cycle.

Stephen S | 1/24/2008, 3:28 am EST

The real surprise of this campaign for me is that so much of the criticism of the Clintons unethical lying and behavior has substance.

They really believe it’s OK to distort Obama’s positions, stretch the truth until it breaks, and then just call it politics.

They and their people must not win the nomination and give us a chance of having them back for a second round.

Stephen S | 1/24/2008, 3:28 am EST

The real surprise of this campaign for me is that so much of the criticism of the Clintons unethical lying and behavior has substance.

They really believe it’s OK to distort Obama’s positions, stretch the truth until it breaks, and then just call it politics.

They and their people must not win the nomination and give us a chance of having them back for a second round.

Pisti Nagy | 1/24/2008, 3:38 am EST

Also if I may. We should understand Bill Clinton. He almost blew up his presidency/legacy with the Monica L affair. So helping Hillary return in the WH is in my view the best gift Clinton can provide with the hope that Hillary forget about the matter. Sorry for bringing this one but it is what I really feel.

john | 1/24/2008, 3:39 am EST

when obama was attacking clintons record i did not here people talk so why are people talking about it now – the truth is obama cant make up his mine when it comes to legilation in 100 legislation instead of voting yes or no he voted present so wat is the point of comming to vote

pro fair politics | 1/24/2008, 4:49 am EST

man… can’t get the proper link messged correctly: just copy paste it. It is an article by the associated press called:

‘Fact Check: Obama’s ‘Present’ Votes’

bacalove | 1/24/2008, 8:19 am EST

I can tell you that myself, some friends and family have gotten turned off by the Clinton’s behaviour to do anything to win and will not vote for her if she gets the Democratic nomimnee. Their behavior and distortions like at Meet the Press in which Hilalry said: “Sen. Obama’s chief strategist accuses me of playing a role in Benazir Bhutto’s assassination.” When in actuality David Axelrod never made such an accusation. He said former Prime Minister Bhutto’s death will ”call into issue the judgment” of ”taking the eye off the ball and making the wrong judgment in going into Iraq.” and their recent attempt in voter suppresion in Nevada has shown a lot of people another side to them we did not know existed and it does not look pretty. In their quest for power at all costs, they have split the party — there is a deep divide.

They seem more like Karl-Rove Republicans than Democrats it is a shame to see their moral demise!

DirtyDennis | 1/24/2008, 8:29 am EST

Tim,

This your first election? The Dems spit, scratch any, yes, cry, but when it’s all done with, come together. Obama ‘could’ be on a Clinton ticket although I think he should stay in the Senate and Edwards should run as VP.

Justa Comment | 1/24/2008, 8:30 am EST

The Clinton campaign reeks of dishonesty; big boss, back-room politics; and character-destruction. I don’t want a president who condones that sort of behavior, so if they get the nomination, I’ll be voting Republican this year.

Guy | 1/24/2008, 9:43 am EST

I truly hope that for the sake of our country, Obama will get the nomination, I’m surprised that people never talk about the fact that he’s half white and related to Dick Cheney, we have to stop the racism in this country, turn the page and move forward, unfortunately people like the Clintons want us to stay divided because it benefits their kind of politics, a politic of division not unity. Lately with The Obama candidacy I glanced at what could be a better America for all of us, I stiil hope Obama is going to get the nomination however if it doesn’t happen then I’ll be voting republican no more clintons in power that’s enough!

DirtyDennis | 1/24/2008, 10:47 am EST

Wow, let me see if I’ve got this straight. You like Obama, but if you can’t get him, you’ll take ANY GOP? Excuse me for saying, but I see no logic behind your position. Unless, of course, you’re saying that Obama is slightly ‘better’ than a GOP.

You get GOP and you get the Cheneys, Pearls, Wolfowitz and Roves. How you can speak admirably for Obama and THEN opt for those folks is a mystery to me. Care to explain?

Joan | 1/24/2008, 12:21 pm EST

I’m sure hoping Obama gets the nod because he’s a breath of fresh and exactly who the US and the world need right now.
The Clinton’s (and it is the two of them) will say and do anything to won. Hilary isn’t running to serve the people, but because, in her mind, it’s her turn. Bill Clinton, for years, has cheated and lied. Just like he’s twisting the truth regarding Barack Obama. God, I hope it doesn’t work, and that voters can see through the gutter politics.

charlane | 1/24/2008, 12:26 pm EST

Sorry, but Clinton’s ad is way harder than Obama’s. He’s pointing out facts, like her vote for Bush’s war, she’s taking something out of context and totally mischaracterizing it.

Andrea | 1/24/2008, 5:31 pm EST

The first three contests of the primary season have confirmed my belief that Hillary Clinton can not win Independents, even if her life depended on it. The only voters supporting her at this point are stalwart Clinton leftovers that have apparently been asleep at the wheel while the rest of the world has grown tired of their now legendary inauthenticity. Mark my words, a Hillary Clinton nomination will result in a decisive victory for the Republicans in November.

Jay | 1/24/2008, 6:42 pm EST

I just sincerely think that the worst thing you guys could do is put the Clinton’s back in power. 28 years of only two families swapping leadership positions is not healthy. McCain would be preferable to Clinton. I don’t know why the guy bothers to talk about victory in Iraq – it’s not a win or lose thing – just a mess, but he has otherwise stood up against Bush a number of times, and is a heck of a lot more toward the left than most Reps.

But I think Obama would be better to unite the country and start healing relationships overseas, so he would be my first choice.

Jay | 1/24/2008, 6:44 pm EST

PS. And if the world had any left over respect for the Clintons – they’ve demolished it by the way they are running this campaign. Obama, on the other hand, is a big favourite overseas – we just hope enough American people see that in time.

Jay | 1/24/2008, 6:52 pm EST

Also, even if they did end up putting up McCain – the Dems could take it back from him after one term if they put up Obama. So put the Clinton’s in and risk having them for another 8 years? Or put McCain in for 4 years, let the fallout from Bush’s Admin fall on the Reps instead of the Dems, then put Obama in.

I reckon there are huge issues to sort out – like getting the troops home, getting people through the inevitable recession – it’s not going to be somehow fixed by super Hillary waving her magic wand and it all disappears. It’s going to take time under any President to sort things out. Seems to me, you’ll make better progress if you have a leader that can pull you all together for that common purpose than someone who’ll be devisive.

Sylvia | 1/24/2008, 7:03 pm EST

I went to hear Hillary speak when when she came to Arizona. She was awesome.
I read and watch political stuff all day. It is amazing that the Clintons make a mistake and I have to watch or hear about it for 2 full days or more. If Obama makes a mistake the press does not even come close to scrutinizing him the same way. I do not know if it is because he is black and they do not want to appear to be playing the race card or if it’s because she is a Clinton and therefore automatically gets attention.
I wish the press would stop it!!! This is my Democratic Pary…Hillary and Obama, quit tearing it apart unless you want the Republicans to win. Speak from your heart and give us your best ideas and the best person will win. Do not say or do anything you will regret when you have to face your opponent and pretend you are backing him or her, unless you are planning to change parties. Do not let the Republicans win!
To those of you who want to criticize me…I am also going to go hear what Obama has to say.

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