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<?xml-stylesheet type="text/xsl" href="http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/rss.xsl" media="screen"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/"><channel><title>Obama's lack of directness</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/10/30/439255.aspx</link><description>From NBC's Domenico MontanaroMaybe it's not in his personality. Maybe it's about 2012 or 2016. Maybe it's Iowa Nice. But Obama just doesn't seem like he either can or wants to be direct on Clinton instead of continuing to talk about himself. Edwards is</description><dc:language>en-US</dc:language><generator>CommunityServer 2.0 (Build: 60608.1)</generator><item><title>Obama's lack of directness</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/10/30/439255.aspx#439273</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 Oct 2007 01:41:26 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:439273</guid><dc:creator>Aidyn, NY, NY</dc:creator><description>That is a good point. </description></item><item><title>Obama's lack of directness</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/10/30/439255.aspx#439280</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 Oct 2007 01:42:10 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:439280</guid><dc:creator>Terry Ryan, Cedar Park, Texas</dc:creator><description>I think that Joh edwards is actually making his points loud and clear and maybe actually winning the debate at this time.</description></item><item><title>Obama's lack of directness</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/10/30/439255.aspx#439285</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 Oct 2007 01:42:51 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:439285</guid><dc:creator>Jim H. Bethel CT USA</dc:creator><description>How about equal time in this debate. This is another travesty inclined to present Clinton, Obama and (to a lesser extent) Edwards as the only choices. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;It makes me sick. </description></item><item><title>Obama's lack of directness</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/10/30/439255.aspx#439287</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 Oct 2007 01:43:08 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:439287</guid><dc:creator>Brad. SLC, UT</dc:creator><description>more sharper? &amp;nbsp;Brilliant. &amp;nbsp;I'll think twice before putting any stock into what you say.</description></item><item><title>Obama's lack of directness</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/10/30/439255.aspx#439288</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 Oct 2007 01:43:42 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:439288</guid><dc:creator>new jersey</dc:creator><description>she opposes the war in iraq???omg,did u all hear what she just said???oopsss,hilary!!!here we go,now ur real inside opinions are coming out!!!hilary,why didnt u say that u were having same opinions as the bush's administration?!!!!why???u sneaky foxy politician!!i am disappointed by what she said! she is pro leaving the troops in iraq,and she is going to cause a lot of trouble to the world by wanting to have a war with IRAN this time!!!</description></item><item><title>Obama's lack of directness</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/10/30/439255.aspx#439289</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 Oct 2007 01:43:45 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:439289</guid><dc:creator>Jon Hemb, Sheboygan, WI</dc:creator><description>If Obama's reluctance to take on Sen. Clinton right now is because he is looking toward 2012 or 2016 he is going to let a lot of Americans down and give himself little to no hope for the future. &amp;nbsp;I do not think Hillary will win a general election and could not fathom another Republican in office at this time. &amp;nbsp;We need change now!! &amp;nbsp;</description></item><item><title>Obama's lack of directness</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/10/30/439255.aspx#439294</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 Oct 2007 01:44:21 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:439294</guid><dc:creator>Anne, Plantation, FL</dc:creator><description>Perhaps he doesn't have to. &amp;nbsp;With Edwards doing the dirty work, maybe Obama can reap the benefits without undermining his politics of hope. &amp;nbsp;I think it's pretty smart, actually. &amp;nbsp;Too bad the media will paint it as a weakness in their unabashed Hillary cheerleading. </description></item><item><title>Obama's lack of directness</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/10/30/439255.aspx#439295</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 Oct 2007 01:44:28 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:439295</guid><dc:creator>diane</dc:creator><description>I don't know what you guys want from this man but, he has been clear and strong.&lt;br&gt;He knows Hillary &amp;nbsp;is waiting for him. &amp;nbsp;why attack now.&lt;br&gt;Let him do his game his way.&lt;br&gt;My god, it's early in the debate and you need to let him do his thing. &amp;nbsp;If he doesn't by the end of the night, fine, &amp;nbsp;then complain. &amp;nbsp;Leave him alone for awhile.</description></item><item><title>Obama's lack of directness</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/10/30/439255.aspx#439298</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 Oct 2007 01:44:52 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:439298</guid><dc:creator>Nicia Behary, CPA, Nashville TN</dc:creator><description>Totally disagree. Edwards does not have the international expertise that Clinton has. Clinton just spoke of a very focused, clear strategy for pulling troops out and leaving special forces to handle Al Queda. &amp;nbsp;Edwards spoke of bringing &amp;quot;them all home.&amp;quot; &amp;nbsp;He is not as strategic as Clinton. &amp;nbsp;Clinton has these guys by a long shot! &amp;nbsp;Go Hillary.</description></item><item><title>Obama's lack of directness</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/10/30/439255.aspx#439304</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 Oct 2007 01:46:22 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:439304</guid><dc:creator>John Doe</dc:creator><description>What do you mean she left no room. &amp;nbsp;She is totally unrealiable and a fake. &amp;nbsp;She thinks leaving a force to combat &amp;nbsp;al-Qaeda means that soldiers will not die.. &amp;nbsp;Hillary is your Anti-Crist. </description></item><item><title>Obama's lack of directness</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/10/30/439255.aspx#439314</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 Oct 2007 01:48:14 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:439314</guid><dc:creator>Jason Bourgoin, Miami Beach, Florida</dc:creator><description>Seems like Obama is Intimidated and is avoiding opening that can of worms... &amp;nbsp;He quite simply needs to man up and get his hands dirty in this debate... His answers sound more like a soft soap interview on Larry King and less like a man who's losing a battle for the White House.</description></item><item><title>Obama's lack of directness</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/10/30/439255.aspx#439315</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 Oct 2007 01:48:26 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:439315</guid><dc:creator>J Doe, California</dc:creator><description>or is it that a black man cannot go after a white woman without conjuring up negative stereotypes.</description></item><item><title>Obama's lack of directness</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/10/30/439255.aspx#439325</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 Oct 2007 01:50:20 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:439325</guid><dc:creator>Michael, Des Moines, IA</dc:creator><description>Obama and Edwards are taking it to clinton. It is time people wake up and realize they have a point.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Obama-Edwards 08</description></item><item><title>Obama's lack of directness</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/10/30/439255.aspx#439528</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 Oct 2007 02:25:32 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:439528</guid><dc:creator>Justin, Chattanooga, TN</dc:creator><description>I DIGAGREE!!! &amp;nbsp; OBAMA IS BEING VERY DIRECT!&lt;br&gt;WHAT A SLANTED STORY!&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Obama is really strong in this Tuesday debate by giving specific examples on how Hilary is supporting the status quo Bush - especially with her vote opening pandoras box to let Bush take us down the sliperly slope of an Iran Invasion. &amp;nbsp;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Also, Clinton keeps getting nailed on contradictions -- She was asked about her experience and refused to lift a block on her records at the National Archives. &amp;nbsp;President Clinton had put a block on the National Archives records until 2012 that would illustrate her experience while in the White House - Tim Russert asked if she would request President Clinton to remove the 'lock down' on her records - she said she would leave it the usual 'processes' at the National Archives...&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;How can you be ANY LESS DIRECT????&lt;br&gt;I AM VOTING FOR OBAMA!</description></item><item><title>Obama's lack of directness</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/10/30/439255.aspx#648066</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 Feb 2008 10:46:03 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:648066</guid><dc:creator>m20  west  memphis  ARKANSAS</dc:creator><description>yes i thack she is going to wen? but we will have hill on earth in usa ....HILL- ARY . &amp;nbsp;CLINTON &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;...................LOOK AT HER NAME VEARY CLOSE &amp;nbsp;HILL ON &amp;nbsp; THE ARMY ANTI CRIST..........2009-2013 &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;</description></item></channel></rss>