Obama Says Opponents Focusing on Character, Not Policy

What’s amazing is that he thinks character doesn’t matter when picking a president.

The person running for President should be held to a higher standard. Is Obama surprised by the scrutiny he is receiving? Maybe that explains the lack of good judgement in picking his friends and business associates. Or is it that radical left wing liberals really don’t understand why some Americans would object to a presidential candidate having former American terrorists as friends, a corrupt Syrian businessman as a friend, or a racist pastor for 20 years. Yes, character does matter – especially when you are claiming to be about a new kind of politics, implying your superior character.
GO HILLARY 08!

It is suprising to hear that from OB since the OB camp has been zeroed in Hillary’s Bosnia sniper incident for the last few weeks in Penn State. I guess it’s all politics as usual, no matter how you cut it.

Character does matter,
Learn how to read, THAT is what the man is saying. Between the two of them, I’d rather suffer through an Obama admin. before suffering through a Clinton one. In fact, if I were not voting for McCain and I had to pick someone else – I would pick him over her.
Only TRUE DIE HARD SUPPORTERS of Clinton, and I mean total dumb as/’es think this woman has characther. She has none, she has proven her characther is ZERO.
Face it, we were right about the Clinton’s. We told you all then, they were morally challenged disgusting pigs of people and you all defended them to the death. Well, Well, Wellllll…they themselves have proven us “vast right wing” Republicans correct!
A guy at work told me, he said: “There will NOT be another Clinton Administration. I don’t care if Rev. Wright damns my mother, I will never vote for another Clinton again…see he understand the context in which the man delivered the message. And if Hillary’s pastor had delivered that same message, you all would understand it as well. Regardless, the man is correct, THERE WILL NEVER BE ANOTHER CLINTON ADMINISTRATION. Hillary herself has sought to that.

Thanks for illistraiting my point george.

It was always assumed that the first black candidate for President that had a real chance to be elected would have to be superior in so many ways — like Harvard Law Review, College Professor, community organizer, and a great speaker. Barack is all of those things and since they can not go after him, they go after his associates.
Starting with the Keating Five I believe John McCain has his own associate problems. Unfortunately you can not reduce the Keating Five to a series of sound bites.

Character is important for a President to have! We can liken this race to another race back in history—the race of the century. Obama does not want another debate as the last one his “character” took a beating and if he is ahead then just spend dollars on ads, and commercials and he may still win. No effort needed. Yet, this voice keeps coming, I’ll debate you on your terms. Come show the American people what you have. Sounds just like the owners of that tiny race horse from the past called “Sea Biscuit”. Hillary is like Sea Biscuit, she is mighty, strong, enduring, has stamina and strength as we all have seen over the many past months. She doesn’t give up, takes criticism with the best of them. Perhaps like the Biscuit she will surprise many and take this race. I like apple pie, the American flag, our traditions, our memories of better days, and we don’t need to “change” America, we just need to improve America. We have magnificent people, dedicated people, people with compassion and high ideals. We do not need people like the Rev. Wright to tell us we are awful. We try to do our best and we are a caring nation—no nation in the world gives more money to charity, or help to other countries more than the US. Vote Hillary and watch another race make history.

If Obama becomes the nominee (I sincerely hope not) then the candidates who endorsed Obama will also lose their elections and DNC will be doomed. All the blame on Dean, Pelosi and the media who force fed Obama to 2/3 of the country who already voted.

I think everyone here tonight is stringing the logic together that shoulve been brought out a long time ago it is up to us after all to determine who wins and I hope NC and IN do the right thing

Staniam – thank you for verifying my hypothesis – I’m sure you got all your information about Wright’s NAACP presentation from the MSM and blogs?? Didn’t bother to listen to the whole thing or the his entire sermons?? Ever been to an African American church?? Didn’t think so.

Rob.. i’ve been to many african american churchs and none preaches the hatred that wright does… that is not religion but a political indoctrination similar to what the muslim and Al Qaeda does

Rev. Wright for Vice President and Black Liberation Theology principles become law of the land. Oh yeah. NOT. IS REV. WRIGHT RELEVANT TO THIS ELECTION PROCESS?: For those who think that Rev. Wright is not an issue in the campaign, I beg to differ. First, it doesn’t matter that Rev. Wright has resigned; he was Obama’s “mentor and spiritual adviser” for 20 years. Second, there is no dispute that Rev. Wright believes in and preaches black liberation theology. He admitted it on the church’s website, before the church scrubbed the site for offensive materials in an effort to conceal their true nature. Third, I recommend that all read a few books about black liberation theology to learn more about Obama’s so-called “religion,” and make the determination for yourselves whether or not it has any relationship to Christianity or the teachings of Jesus. Just to give you a head start, here are a few quotes from a founder of black liberation theology (and Rev. Wright’s theological mentor), Rev. James Cone, about Obama’s religion:
(1) “To be Christian is to be one of those whom God has chosen. God has chosen black people.” (2) “While it is true that blacks do hate whites, black hatred is not racism.” (3) “All white men are responsible for white oppression.” (4) “Theologically, Malcolm X was not far wrong when he called the white man “the devil.” (5) “If there is any contemporary meaning of the Antichrist, the white church seems to be a manifestation of it.” (6) “Black theology refuses to accept a God who is not identified totally with the goals of the black community. If God is not for us and against white people, then he is a murderer, and we had better kill him. The task of black theology is to kill Gods who do not belong to the black community. Black theology will accept only the love of God which participates in the destruction of the white enemy. What we need is the divine love as expressed in Black Power, which is the power of black people to destroy their oppressors here and now by any means at their disposal. Unless God is participating in this holy activity, we must reject his love.”
Now, if you don’t think that the statements above are racist, then you and I can agree to disagree. The real issue is that Americans in general need to know about the racist nature of Obama’s religion, because it goes to the heart of his character and judgment. Then, once America understands this issue, if they agree with the racist bent of his church, so be it. I have a feeling, however, that once people find out about this issue, he will be losing supporters by the droves. If it doesn’t happen now, it will in the general election if, God forbid, he is the Democratic nominee.
Posted by: Fred | Apr 23, 2008 9:12:51 PM
Has anyone here read books by Rev James Cone; Rev wrights black theological mentor? If you haven’t read Rev. James Cone’s books to find out what Rev. Wright believes, preaches and his church scrubbed from his web site. Obama POTUS and Rev. Wright Vice President what a horrible thought. Oh did anyone else see the Los Angeles Times article about Illinois state Senator Obama laundering money $112,000 salary Obama received from a political supporter Robert Blackwell through Obama’s law firm to hide the fact it came from Robert Blackwell who received political monetary favors from Obama totaling $320,000 in Illinois State Grants. Obama committed a crime that is illegal Obama supporters, the DNC and Super-delegates. Obama will eventually be indicted and charged with this crime and others. The DNC, Obama supporters and Super-delegates are giving the election to McCain if Obama is the Democratic Nominee for President. It’s time for Obama to quit before he gets arrested. The people of the Democratic Party, the DNC and Super-delegates need to unite, vote and support Hillary Clinton for President. Go to http://www.hillaryclinton.com read her speeches and solutions for real changes that will benefit all American’s. Make donations of your time, phone calls, go door to door and give money generously to her campaign. Hillary has solutions for real substantial changes that will benefit all the people of the USA. http://www.hillaryclinton.com donate and vote for Hillary.

The debates and primaries are for show casing the strengths and weaknesses of the candidates and their solutions for issues for the voters. The debates and the primaries are for the people so they can make an informed decision and vote for who is the best candidate who demonstrates Presidential qualities, experience, able to answer question easily with real substance and to the point, support the plans and solutions for issues that will benefit the people not the elitist aristocracy or hidden radical agendas. Obama refuses to do any more debates because he is a sore loser he performed miserably by not answering the questions with straight forward to the point answers and lost all of the debates. Obama is scared that his elitist beliefs and attitudes towards the people of the USA and his disrespect and hate of the USA and its people will be completely exposed. Obama is scared that his true greedy desires in obtaining power and money will be completely exposed. Late breaking news Illinois Senator Obama laundered money (person income) from Blackwell through his the lawyer firm he worked for prior to his being elected to the Illinois Senate. Blackwell who received political favors from Obama and Obama received donations for campaigns and hidden personal income. Obama will be indicted for these criminal actions. Obama is scared his actions, lack of action and very questionable associates clearly demonstrate Obama’s true intentions and agendas. Obama is scared that all the negative things Obama has accused Hillary of doing and saying in this campaign are actually the very actions and things Obama has been doing and saying not Hillary. Obama is scared his lack of confidence and inexperience will be completely exposed. Another very important reason Obama is scared and will not debate is Obama can’t remember all the lies he has told during his campaign. Here are 76 lies and counting that Obama has told us at http://www.audacityofhypocrisy.com/?page_id=15 Find more lies told by Obama at http://www.hillaryclinton.com Click on the icon Fact Check. If Obama loses the Democratic Nomination for President his supporters say they will riot in the streets. Obama supporters want to turn the USA into third world countries like Kenya and Zimbabwe. Rioting in the streets because, Obama has been exposed as a spoiled brat; weak, wimpy, arrogant, elitist, inexperienced, corrupt, racist and radical to the extremes are character traits, beliefs and actions of Obama that will cause him to lose this race for the President of the USA. Rioting in the streets is very immature and stupid like Odinga, Obama’s cousin who incited riots and death squads in Kenya. Mugabe did the same in Zimbabwe because he is a mentally challenged immature violent sore loser like Odinga. The USA is a country that provides many freedoms for its people example: right of free speech and the right to vote as we please. Be smart make an informed decision and vote for the most qualified and experienced candidate for President of the USA Hillary Clinton who respects the people, who listens to the people, has compassion for the people of the USA. Hillary will fix the economy and fight for the people of the USA by creating solutions for real changes that benefits all the people of the USA. Hillary will unite the people of the USA, restore the US Constitution and win back the respect of our people and the respect for our government of the USA world wide. Hillary has real substantial solutions for real changes that make sense and will help all of us. Go to Hillary’s web site and explore it http://www.hillaryclinton.com Look at Hillary’s detailed solutions for real changes on the economy, healthcare, education, veterans benefits, Iraq and Afghanistan wars. Read Hillary’s speeches, fact check, attack timeline (of Obama attacks on Hillary), Women for Hillary, and all the other great places on Hillary’s web site to find out more about Hillary so you can make a informed decision and vote for Hillary. While you are visiting Hillary’s web site http://www.hillaryclinton.com make donations to Hillary’s campaign.

Eyes Open
I know how to use google unlike alot of the of the Obama supporters who cant get their stories straight and compare and contrast etc thanks for the info

Crisis08
yea I think thats what I read about I think it was the international Tribune that I used to read when I was a student in Paris… I think thats enough to force Obama from the race you cannot promise favors to other heads of state or those seeking office etc

LG
Apparently you didnt get the memo that Obama cant win regardless without 36 percent of us “straight ticket” democrats so it is better to get your info before u post end of story!

Staniam. You went to a Baptist Church last Sunday and can now judge the dynamics of all AA churches based on that experience. Look, I’ll save you a bit of time this morning “arguing” until 4 or 5AM. It is clear that you choose to believe that which supports what you already believed prior to this election and no rational thought or balanced discussion of other possibilities is going to change that. Good night and good luck. Really.

the problem is Clinton can’t “jump on this one quick” as one angry Hillary supporter threw out there…
the problem is Hillary has more “character” questions than anyone in congress never mind anyone running in this race.
So all you Obama bashers onhere talking about Rev. Wright like it’s actually oBama that said those things…why don’t we look at all the things that Hillary has actually done…
You all want to jump on Obama for somebody else’s statements… someone he explained over and over and through years and years of work on the ground has done the opposite of what this guy has said…
Yet you do not want to talk about all those questions that still follow the Clintons..
so yes let’s talk about this Iran deal. That is what we should be talkign about above everything else…
you know Hillary…policing with Massive retaliation across the middle east and on the us dime…or say ing on vide and audio that she will “obliterate” Iran with Nuclear weapons…
nomatter what the context …the stupidest thing a Presidential candidate has said in eons (including Mike Gravel and Alan Keyes)…
you may have seen the things she said Ahmadenijad has been playing them for every allie and enemy we have on a continuous loop.

Tony
Listen
Divisive, yes he said that…that is not a character issue…
Trustworthy he did not say
politics as usual, more of the same
was not about Clinton herself but the p[olicies she was talking about at that time…
and that is the difference…you people can’t tell the difference…
He may come close on sparingloccasions…but Hillary’s entire campaign is attacking his character…that si the only way she can win…and that is the only way she knows how to govern.
and that is one of the ways we will destroy ourselves by continueing to have a government of leaders like we have for the last 15 years.
It needs to change.

Isn’t it funny McCain has to distant himself from the President Bush. And Obama has to distant himself from his pastor Wright. And the media is talking about the pastor and the Obama. Why does McCain have to distant himself from the President? Maybe it’s because the president has us in war and a recession plus huge unemployment, major health care problems, talk of more war out sourcing jobs that will never come back. Unfair trade practices and much more, i’m tired of typing.

Opponents haven’t talked about policy with Obama, because he hasn’t laid out concrete PLANS of policy to view and discuss. As for character, he brought that topic onto the field by suggesting that Clinton and McCain can’t be trusted due to being in Washington for too long. The Obama campaign has long portrayed Clinton as whiny and downright do anything to get elected. She is fighting hard to have an electable nominee…we don’t need 4 more years of Republican rule. TRUST HILLARY 08!

Obama has neither good character or good policies.

Senator Obama plays the victim well, but his argument is weak at best. He chose that venue after the PA debate and we all know how well that worked for him.
His character is not only flawed, it is weak. He has repeatedly chosen to use distraction or lash out at his opponent or the press when confronted rather than take a stand, or apologize.
Senator Obama is undeniably a very smart man but he does not seem to have the leadership qualities we need in a President.

One thing confuses me. Hillary says that choosing a pastor is a personnel choice and Obama is flawed because he chose a pastor that has “SAID” some controversial things. But then she states we should judge people by what the DO and not what they SAY. On the other hand, isn’t whom you choose as a spouse or whether or not to stay with a spouse also a personnel choice? I most people can agree that what Bill has “DONE” is beyond reproach. SO why hasn’t Hillary distance herself from Bill? Is she saying that it’s ok to take advantage of people working for you and then lie about as long you can help my political ambitions?

just joe, Why do assume I am an Obama supporter? I belong to the ABC contigency (Anybody But Clinton). So, throw stones all you want at Obama. It does not enhance Hillary’s image in my eyes nor the eyes of Independents and moderate Republicans. I just do not want to see the shameless lies and hypocrisy of the Clintons anymore.

just joe, If character is important then where is her character in this campaign? It is during this campaign that I became an Anybody But Clinton member. And, by the way I am probably more liberal than most of you Clinonites. What I detest is blatant lies and hypocrisy as exhibited by Hillary and Bill. They are playing you and rest of their supporters just like they played us in 90′s. And, yes I will say “us” as I voted for them then. Never again….And, don’t kid yourself that Bill is not running….It is a two for one package just like last time. So, liberal as I am I will vote for McCain if Democrats continue to be self-destructive and somehow allow Hillary to steal this election. I do not see any difference between the Democratic party as represented by Hillary/Bill from the Republican party. Therefore, I will base my vote on character. McCain has it the Clintons do not.

Would you please do a story on Obama’s mother? He uses the term “single mother” to describe her; on the Monday night news cast he spoke of discussing food stamps with her. The New York Times published a story in which they reported that she had been a single mother for two years, that after her remarriage she moved to Indonesia with her new husband and young son. While living in Indonesia she earned a doctorate in anthropology from the University of Hawaii. Although Obama was the son of a divorced mother, she appears to have been unmarried for only two years. Also, the Times reported that his grandparents, who were in the Army and then moved to Hawaii,owned a business in Hawaii. Further, it was Obama’s choice to live with his grandparents; his mother wanted him to stay with her in Indonesia. When his mother returned to this country she came to New York and worked at the Ford Foundation as an anthropologist. The New York Times story seems to differ from the portrait of his youth Obama is drawing. Could you investigate to determine which story is most accurate? If the Times account is accurate, Obama’s reinvention of his past would seem to be less than candid. Thank you.

McCain was NOT a member of the Keating Five. They were all DEMOCRATS. McCain returned all the campaign money received from Keating long before Keating was indicted.

Obama, the spin-meister. strikes again as the demagogue candidate. (Demagogue definition: a wannabe leader who makes use of popular prejudices and false claims and promises in order to gain power) He learned his skill as an 20- year understudy of Rev Wright. Many are growing tired of his tirades. When he complains he can’t manage to change the subject to policy discussion or whatever he says he wants to talk about, he has a problem with either his own or his supporter’s focus. Obama needs a new mentor as he has a steep learning curve in 2008.

Obama shouldn’t be scrutinized. He is the messiah. Leave Obama alone. We only should scrutinize Republican presidents.

Obama’s “character” is actually pretty good, compared to his opponents. He’s strategically and subtly redirecting the public discourse away from policies and toward character, which is squeaky clean compared to Clinton’s (obvious), and also, perhaps McCain’s.
Obama benefits from an electorate that doesn’t properly consider his stance on important policy issues. His stance on most important issues is essentially socialism at home and demonstrable weakness abroad.

To suggest that Hillary Clinton has better character than Barack Obama is downright insulting. You’re talking about the woman who had the biggest fundraiser for her 2000 senate bid locked up to keep him from squealing on her, after she renounced him as a criminal, and then asked for more money. Barack Obama is going to get the nomination. Given that most of the country has an unfavorable view of Clinton anyway, it’s probably for the best.

Instead of boiling about the FUD’s from HRC, her media lapdogs, the Reverend, or even the monster Monsanto, I did Just pick up the phone!! and made twelve pretty painless phone calls to North Carolina today. I know I persuaded at least one woman to cast her vote for Obama, fer sure.
FUDs are what the old politicians want for us, it makes it easier for them to control the outcomes. We don’t have to live in the FUD of Fear Uncertianty and Doubt. Millions of Americans feel have NO fear, NO uncertianty, NO doubt that Barack Obama will be the excellent next president of the United States?
I am going to call that nice state again tomorrow and do my small part to shut the corpratocracy down.

Although I am not a Campaign Manager or
Strategic Planner – I think I have a very sound plan for overcoming all of this
regative publicity surrounding Obama.
I would quickly drop a name of the person that he thinks could be his running mate in November. A great Vice Presidental Choice could shift all of this negativity that has been hounding him for several weeks. I personally think Obama is exactly what this Country has been lacking for many
years. He is real, honest, decent,
brilliant in everything he does. Obviously – he is human & humans do err – and obviously Rev. Wright was a
bad choice. Thanks for the
opportunity to speak my thoughts.
He will always have my vote!