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Is Obama moving towards Clinton on terrorism?

Posted: Thursday, April 26, 2007 8:41 PM by Hardball
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After the first question, there was some space between them on their answer to a question about how they would respond to a domestic terrorist attack.  Obama expressed concern that we carefully deal with international colleagues.  Clinton made it clear that retaliation against the enemy would be right in her sights if the blame could be clearly identified.

I thought it was going to stand that way and he would be viewed as more reserved in international aggression.

Yet this didn't stand, Obama needed to come back and use another question to assure people that he thinks that a serious military response is sometimes called for.

Then he gets in a fight with Kucinich and he is the hawk.  No, it isn't your imagination.  He aligned himself purposely with the views of  Hillary Clinton.

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Dennis Kucinich was absolutely awsome! As an anti war democrat I cant say enough about his profound take on the situation. Barak and Hillary fell flat and more of the business as usual and scare me when it comes to a future war against Iran.
No Hilary: as much as you want/need to Justify Clinton. Barack is his own man and he can see things in multiple levels. We know that you are supporting her why not say it up front, so everyone knows
Who was that lanky redhead with Kucinich? Wow! My husband's eye's dropped out of their sockets.
I liked all the answers even though Richardson seemed to try too hard and go over the time limit. Obama looked and acted confident that earned my trust in him. Hillary would make any woman proud. She was professional and didn't stumble on her words. I think a good team would be Hillary and Obama, no matter which one will run for president, I hope one will pick the other as their running mate. Kucinich was excellent, but we would all like a world with no violence and war. Unfortunately, we have to be ready in case we are faced with any more attacks and that is why we need to keep our nukes and weapons as protection. Edwards shown his usual class and dignity and beliefs. Dodd didn't really impress me to vote for him and Biden would be better on Comedy Central for being humorous. If I had it my way, I would definately choose Obama and as his running mates, he should pick Edwards or Hillary.
When does the impeachment of Obama start? Didn't Kucinich accuse him of leading us to war with Iran, the same as he accuses the VP of? Gravel and Kucinich sure add to the debate if nothing else... woooo hoooooo
I have one question...Where was Bill Clinton???? He should have been by Hillary's side like she was for him! Shame on you Bill! You better have a good excuse! HAHAHAHA!
Uh, Karen, I believe he was in attendance at Yeltsin's funeral...
Hillary gave a tough and presidential answer to the question of what she would do if the U.S. was attacked again. Obama lacked conviction and seemed to stumble over his words. Obama has been called an, "Amazing Orator," however, tonight he was lacking in terms of presidential presence.
Clinton and Obama sure did seem to be building bridges for that C/O ticket. Watch them stage a few spats in the upcoming weeks, just to prove they're not batting for the same team.
Some people seem to think that Obama is stumbling with his words, but he isn't. I believe he is as he has always been, carefully thinking, mostly before he speaks. This way person's such as you and I will here his views. Maybe Senator Obama is a bit nervous it's quite a job expressing your plan to help clean up our residents mess. He's got my attention so far.


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