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Quote Of The Day

By Justin Gardner | Related entries in 2008 Election, Barack, McCain, Quotes

“I have never suggested that Senator McCain picks his positions on national security based on politics or personal ambition. I have not suggested it because I believe that he genuinely wants to serve America’s national interest. Now, it’s time for him to acknowledge that I want to do the same.”
- Obama addressing veterans yesterday at a VFW Convention in Florida

Yeah…I wouldn’t hold my breath if I were him. I think it’s pretty apparent given this “Celebrity” campaign that McCain doesn’t really care what he has to say to win.

Also, now that the polls show this race starting to tighten in the electoral college, my guess is it could get even rougher.

And so it goes…

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4 Responses to “Quote Of The Day”

mike mcEachran Says:
August 20th, 2008 at 11:20 am
Obama is trying to take the high road, but comments like these almost add credibility to McCain’s remarks. When Obama says, “It’s time for [McCain] to acknowledge that I want to do the same [serve America's national interest]“. It begs the question, does McCain believe that? The answer that pops into my head is no, I don’t think McCain thinks that at all. Obama can’t look to his opponent to quash the “un-American” rumors about him. This line of ‘attack’ is downright foolish. Damn it Obama, wisen up!

And you know the Clintonistas are lickin their chops right now. Say what you will, Hillary would never ask her opponent for his blessing. Sheesh.
ExiledIndependent Says:
August 20th, 2008 at 12:28 pm
“I think itâ€™s pretty apparent given this â€œCelebrityâ€ campaign that McCain doesnâ€™t really care what he has to say to win.”

Given Obama’s quick rhetorical shift from far left to center left (primary season to now), surely you’re not suggesting that Barack isn’t saying whatever is necessary to win, right? Both candidates are typical “politics as usual” guys; one has just done a better job at convincing people that he isn’t.
Justin Gardner Says:
August 20th, 2008 at 1:22 pm
Political compromise is the name of the game when you have to lead the nation. That’s not a rhetorical shift.

Also, I don’t think it’s accurate to compare McCain using Britney Spears and Paris Hilton in ads to Obama considering opening up offshore drilling.
Tully Says:
August 21st, 2008 at 5:14 pm
As Mike alluded to, what you saw there was Obama affirming McCain’s patriotism, and then trying to imply that this somehow affirmed his own and demanding that McCain praise him.

Uh uh. Doesn’t work that way.

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