Obama on HRC's truthiness

Posted: Wednesday, April 16, 2008 8:40 PM by Mark Murray
Filed Under: Democratic debates

From NBC's Lauren Appelbaum
When asked if Clinton is truthful, Obama said "Senator Clinton deserves the right to make some errors once in a while."

He went on to say it is important to not focus on gaffes but the issues important to the American people.

"To be obsessed with these errors, I think is a mistake."

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You know, why don't we just play 20 questions with these two? Where are the questions on the economy, Iraq, taxes, Patriot Act, gas prices, and inflation? What's next here for ABC, bowling scores and what types of whisky go well with what types of beer?

Larry Flunt, Atlanta (Sent Wednesday, April 16, 2008 8:46 PM)

ABC should be ashamed of how they're conducting this debate so far. It's nothing but a Gotcha after gotcha ado about nothing. ABSOLUTELY PATHETIC !

Rick,Ky (Sent Wednesday, April 16, 2008 8:46 PM)

Absolutely HORRIBLE debate. No issue questions whatsoever. Just character assassination. These people are morons.

fortuna, Houston, TX (Sent Wednesday, April 16, 2008 8:47 PM)

Taking the high road - how refreshing!

Randy E (SC) (Sent Wednesday, April 16, 2008 8:49 PM)

Typical question at a Democratic debate.

Hillary, if you were to go, like, on a date with Barack, and like, you held hands, and he, like, took you to like, a movie, like, would you kiss Barack at the like, end of the date?

Hedio Hoe (Sent Wednesday, April 16, 2008 8:54 PM)

I think that is a great answer, fundamentally. Focusing on errors (which everyone makes). The lying that the Clintons do regularly is something people can notice on their own. Misspeaking is one thing (and all candidates do it on occasion). Outright lying is another matter.

Lisa in working class New Britain, CT YES WE CAN! (Sent Wednesday, April 16, 2008 9:09 PM)

Where are the questions to Clinton about Bills Columbia money?

Bonnie Flynn (Sent Wednesday, April 16, 2008 9:09 PM)

Thank goodness Barack is not fall for her games

Rochella Alozie, Herndon, VA (Sent Wednesday, April 16, 2008 9:10 PM)

That's right, put the goof balls on track for the voters. These guys stink as moderators. Charlie definity has an agenda. Who is debating Obama, Hillary, or Charlie?

donna, pgh., pa. (Sent Wednesday, April 16, 2008 9:17 PM)

Yes, Obama tends to take the high road... but I think he gave her a pass on this issue when it actually raises legitimate questions about her character. A lack of sleep does not tend to cause people to remember sniper fire that didn't actually exist. This wasn't misspeaking; it was a lie, and she said it more than once. Come on, Barack.... We know you are a nice guy, and we like you for it, but it's too late in the game to be letting stuff like this slide.

Sally, Chattanooga, TN (Sent Wednesday, April 16, 2008 9:22 PM)

Hillary did not "mis-speak" about her landing in Bosnia. She lied, and she lied repeatedly. Does she take us for fools? Even after the videos of her reception at the airport were shown repeatedly, she only said that she'd mis-spoken. Mis-speaking is saying "I talked to Mary," when you meant to say, "I talked to Alice."

Oh, well. Bill just says she'w old and tired.

E. W. Parks, Eugene OR (Sent Wednesday, April 16, 2008 9:28 PM)

Charlie Gibson is very biased, George S as well , are they moderator?

yash Solon oh (Sent Wednesday, April 16, 2008 9:31 PM)

I THINK CHARLIE SHOULD SET UP THE A DEBATE WITH OBAMA (HARVARD REVIEW PRESIDENT) AS HE SEEMED HE WANTED TO TONIGHT. HE HAS NO DIGNITY. SHAME ON YOU CHARLIE SHAME. AS FOR GEORGE I WOULD NOT GIVE HIM ANY TIMED MENTIONED. WE KNOW HE IS JOINED AT THE CLINTONS HIPS SICK EXCUSE FOR A DEBATE. OBAMA IS THE THE ONE WHO COULD RIDE THE HIGH ROAD AND LEAVE BILLARY IN THE GUTTER WHERE THEY ARE MORE COMFORTABLE. GUTTER RATS AND CHARLIE GIBSON PLAY THE GUTTER RAT ROLE VERY GOOD.

TOR (Sent Wednesday, April 16, 2008 9:47 PM)

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