Obama on security with Bayh, Nunn

matt — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 20:47:45 GMT

I'm looking forward to the next round of polls to see how much this spate of security-themed speeches and events and new found focus on the issue helps Obama. It was the biggest anchor on his numbers, so there has got to be a sizable bounce from this.

http://www.political-buzz.com/

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Justice for All — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 20:50:24 GMT

Obama sure whines a lot. For a man that has done absolutely nothing, he sure complains a lot about others that have done a lot.

Barack H. Obama - The babbling man!

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Snark Walters — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 20:51:29 GMT

Some one should ask Obama what he imagines when he lights up a doobie.

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housier daddy? — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 20:56:07 GMT

Indiana is Obama country... count on it

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Maggie White, Dallas Texas — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 20:56:48 GMT

Maggie aka McCain reputhug intern troll

If McCain is elected President, I will kindly take you up on your offer, because I will not want to live here anymore. But this time, please, I want to go on a luxury cruise ship, no slave ship for me... thank you very much.
Peg, Chicago, IL (Sent Wednesday, July 16, 2008 3:35 PM)

==========

Good. See ya. And be sure to take a friend, or six. What accommodations you prefer are up to you, I really don't care.

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Kevin H — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 21:05:24 GMT

Yesterday the lunatic leftists went all out because McCain said that Czechoslovakia still exists even thought it hasn't for the last 15 years, Well here's a link To a Sam Nunn quote at Obama event, note he mentioned that Czechoslovakia still exists

http://hotair.com/archives/2008/07/16/video-elderly-out-of-touch-aspirant-for-national-office-calls-czech-republic-czechoslovakia/

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Dr B, Phoenix, AZ — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 21:05:49 GMT

It seems to me that McCain is getting a lot of mileage out of his Vietnam experiences. How else can you explain that people view him as more knowledgeable about foreign policy when he makes repeated mistakes between Sunni and Shia, where Al Qaeda is or isn't and doesn't even know that Czechoslovakia hasn't been a country for some time?? Obama has been ahead of the curve on Iraq, on shifting troops to Afganistan and Pakistan and also understands there are other security issues such as cyber-security etc. No more free passes for Mc Cain. (P.s. he's my senator and no great shakes, let me tell you)

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Donna, Lincroft, NJ — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 21:06:31 GMT

"America cannot afford another president who does not understand the threats that face us now and in the future"

That's why I'll be voting for McCain.

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wisdave, Madison, Wi — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 21:07:26 GMT

Holy cow.

This guy is running an incredible campaign. Just like in the primary, he's demonstrating an amazing sense of timing and intelligent commentary.

WRT to cyber attacks, I suspect that his opponent thinks that is a description of the tooth of a wild tiger on the loose.

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Charlie Tallahassee — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 21:14:29 GMT

Thanks, Mr. Todd, for today's excellent Newsvine discussion. Please see if Chris Matthews will do one!

One thing that is apparent from the Newvine discussion as well as posts here: McCain IS getting off easy from most in the media on his flip-flops, gaffes, and senior moments. You say it is up to Obama to take the lead in pointing these out, you guys just report the news that's there, yet Obama wants to rise above this stuff and so do the voters. If that's the case, then stop with these knee-jerk reactions to the right's every-day attempts to set the news agenda. More substance, less BS please!

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Houston — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 21:20:06 GMT

In the latest Washington Post/ABC poll, the Arizona senator was seen as the one with greater knowledge of the world by more than 2 to 1
-------------------------------------------

McCain probably knows more about nonexistent countries like Czhechoslovakia than Obama does. McCain seems to be living in the 1960s. He more trouble with countries that exist in the present, like Iran, which he didn't seem to know was Shiite.

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Walt, Ohio — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 21:21:07 GMT

The only reason the polls currently show McSame ahead on National Security is because the American public assume that because you were in the military you must know something about foreign relations. I believe if Obama continues his current course, the voters will see the candidate with the best judgment. The Iraqi leadership is now calling for timetables; McSame flip flopped his position on Afghanistan; and Bush/McSame flip flopped their position on negotiating with Iran.
The repugs are only interested in maintaining their wealth through oil.
Obama's new ad says it best. Continued reliance on foreign oil funds the terrorists. So their whole foreign policy, the war in Iraq, the reluctance to aggressively pursue Bin Laden in Afghanistan (Bush Sr did business with the Bin Laden family; the Bin Laden family plane was the only one allowed to fly on 9-11-2001 to evacuate the Bin Ladens), and the desire to invade Iran revolve around controlling the flow of oil; nothing more, nothing less.
These criminals have got to go.

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Capt, Smash Salt Lake City, Utah — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 21:21:35 GMT

Mean-while back at McWar’s Iranian death camp, McWar pushes his final solution for all Persians and Iranians.

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ken montana — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 21:22:33 GMT

Did anybody notice that in McCain's statement yesterday he said that the commanders on the ground want three more brigades? It wasn't even his idea. Now he is "forcefully" calling for more troops. He's being credited with this strategy that Obama came up with on his own. I really dislike him. Best to lead the nation. Whatever.

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donna — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 21:25:19 GMT

Somebody leveled a snipe at Senator Obama yesterday saying he 'horned in' on Senator Luger's loose nukes finding mission. Clearly Barack is giving Nunn, and Luger credit for their leadership with that effort. That carping comment had no merit.

I love the title 'Cyber Advisor'. The 'Czar' handle is getting stupid.

Obama's plan to use the latest technologies, and forge new frontiers for fighting terrorism, etc., by networking around the globe with other nations, is wonderful. Using the most sophisticated lines of communication, and ideas imagined by coordinated think tankers would be quite a change from the backward thinking of the Bush Administration, and what we could expect from McCain.

Bush, and McCain are so far behind, they could never wrap their brains around Obama's 21st century vision.

The google, the internets, and the 'they get me maps' leader's have had their day.

Obama is the future.

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MR — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 21:26:17 GMT

HE IS SOOOOO PRESIDENTIAL!

OBAMA '08

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eric, minnesota — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 21:27:55 GMT

Obama has to keep hammering home his positions. Then when McCain follows Obama on a policy( like Afg.), he has to be relentless on his criticism of McCain. He has to realize the media will not do this for him. McCain doesnt get the same scrutiny that Obama gets, for whatever reason. All I know is when Obama said he would "refine his position" on Iraq, it was news for a week. Last week McCain said we dont need more troops in Afg., and then this week pretty much puts forth the exact same plan as Obama. Yet, the media really hasnt said anything about it. So, Obama has to do the hammering himself. Apparently the media isnt going to do its job, so he has to.

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not bad — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 21:30:24 GMT

Lybia
A.Q. Khan Network
Iraq isn't in a nuke race with Iran.
Maybe N. Korea but who really knows.
Clinton, Gore or Kerry aren't in the white house right now.

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Terry, Great Plains — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 21:31:26 GMT

Listening to "Hardball" today on John McCain's need to reintroduce himself as an "American Hero" like John Wayne or Audie Murphy. What is not needed is a biographical push but an understanding of the 21st century geo-politics and the need to utilize all of U.S. diplomatic skills to better our country politically and economically. Going "Teddy Roosevelt" who is much admired by us but not swo much by other countries is not the answer. The 20th century of 100 years ago can not be repeated. The days of "Gunship" diplomacy of Teddy and European colonial hegemony reaped the world wind of WWI an WWII. We can not act like the Great White Hope of the world educating and christianing the heathen Asian and Africans of the 21st century. History does not have to repeat itself but if you want Teddy Rossevelts "walk softly and carry a big stick" approach to the world you will repeat the ills of the 20th century.

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Kris STL — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 21:34:22 GMT

Obama is ahead of the curve while Mccain is still trying to figure out where it is!!

Obama has ideas, while McCain is trying to steal them.

Obama will soon be living in the White House, while McCain is livin in a retirement home!!

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Larry, Roseville CA — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 21:37:20 GMT

Re The Panel: But NOT including Richard Clarke who via his book ("Your Government Failed You") has presented in essence an extended resume for the post of counter- terrorism head in a new administration!!??

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Brendan D, Niles, IL — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 21:47:32 GMT

Obama said something very important today when he referenced the 9/11 Commission and Americans' "lack of imagination" in regards to terrorist threats. There is a very potent way that he can use that. Not as fear-mongering, but as framing the argument from a readiness perspective. We went into the same country we went into in 1991. Where's the imagination in that? Are we really anticipating the "new" threats posed in a post-9/11 world?

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Dan M, Huntington Beach, Ca — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 21:55:57 GMT

I intend to vote for Obama although I still prefer Hillary. I have never voted for a Republican for President. However, over the years there have others running that I would have preferred be the nominee. I think of Hillary this year, Joe Biden in years past and Bayh though he has never run. In my opinion this should have been a private meet where Senator Obama should have listened more and talked less. He needs to increase his understanding of specifics on these issues not just the talking points that we as Democrats have come to agree upon.

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Justin — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 21:57:10 GMT

Obama/Bayh sounds good. It's the kind of ticket that pleases almost nobody and yet is acceptable by about everybody. Which in politics is (seriously) about as good as you can get these days. Liberals don't like Bayh, he's not Hillary, but he's not a right winger like Nunn is either.

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Chitta Nirmel — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 22:03:08 GMT

Obama is right. We need a president who has brains, is interested in the world at large, and has a healthy open-minded curiosity that can comprehend the complex security issues facing us.

Our current idiot-in-chief, Resident Dumbush, who lacked the intellectual capacity, has little knowledge, and is gifted with a trulyan inferior imagination, has made it clear just how big a price we must pay for our mistakes. A trillion dollars on the Iraq war, more Americans killed because of his stupid decision about that war than even Osama could claim credit to, and hundreds of thousands of innocent casualties all around. . . .

We need a national enema to be rid of Dumbush, but that won't happen until next January. But please, dear voters, choose much more carefully next time. Please, for the sake of out beloved country and the world!

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D. Casey, Sebastopol CA — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 22:08:39 GMT

Obama has everything I want in a President: honesty, integrity, intelligence and good judgment. He's kind and thoughtful and definitely a family man. What else could anyone want?
Contrast that with Bush's third term -- McCain, who's BFF is Phil Gramm (don't you believe for a minute that he's out of the picture), all those lobbyists on McCain's campaign team, and McCain's desperate embrace of Bush's dogma. John "I'll NEVER surrender" McCain claims to "know how to win a war" but WHAT war has he ever won? Unless he plans to crash jets ontop of the terrorists, I don't think his Vietnam experiences bring much to the table. He's just scary and I don't want him anywhere near the red phone at 3am.

I feel safe choosing Obama to be there. I know he won't be cranky, forgetful, mistaken or confused. I just hope he brings an FDR approach to his plans for economic recovery -- a NEW DEAL focused on jobs creating infrastructure and developing alternative energy.... jobs that cannot be outsourced!

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MI Chick — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 22:10:55 GMT

"Sen. McCain might be old and forgetful at times, but he can handle his own when it comes to Q&A's and debates.
The Truth Hurts a lot (Sent Wednesday, July 16, 2008 4:28 PM)"

HAHAHAHAHAHA...wait, you are SERIOUS?

McCain can't read a TelePrompter unless he squints and then he still can't make it out. ("beer" vs. "bill" anyone?)

My mom always told me "if the truth hurts, change it". So what are you doing about it?

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Rhj — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 22:18:51 GMT

"Other than the fact that he's a Republican, I can't find anything wrong with him"... This from a guy who claims to be the candidate of unity and bi-partisanship.. What a joke.

Mccain2008

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camie — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 22:19:42 GMT

i saw it today online and it was great. very helpful and insightful. I wish mccain would do the same, expect mccain should hold a summit on economics maybe he would actually learn something

Awkward Exchange between McCain’s press aides and St. Louis Reporter
http://sensico.wordpress.com/2008/07/16/awkward-exchange-between-mccains-press-aides-and-st-louis-reporter/
or
http://sensico2.blogspot.com/2008/07/my-blogs.html

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OH-IO for Obama — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 22:30:35 GMT

Love these posts. I hear ppl like that maggie thing say stuff like they are afraid of Obama. With all of the new threats to this country, I'm more afraid of a president that doesn't know the "internetS" for goodness sakes. I hope ppl that hate Obama and the idea of a Barack Obama as POTUS are as disgusted when he's elected as I would be if mccain were elected, that they all MOVE OUT! Nothing would do more good for this country than to get rid of the dregs, the 27% that still think GW is doing a good job.

For the crazies like that Maggie, Peg, we've already paid our dues in blood, sweat and tears. The damn white house was built on slave labor, pretty symbolic for this country, huh? I'm not going anywhere! Maggie should leave!

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margaret,baltimore,md. — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 22:37:29 GMT

To Maggie White,DALLAS,TX: You represent the sick, racist trash that this country needs to purge itself of! I know you will be leaving the country when Obama wins and all that can be said is "good riddance to bad rubbish!"