I'm not particularly fond of Barack Obama, but that dude can campaign!

[BuyingThyme]

I learned of John McCain's "al Qaeda in Iraq" dig and Barack Obama's response in the same top-of-the hour radio news broadcast.

This guy knows how to play. Just beautiful.

[Trajan]

1. I am growing quite fond of Mr. Obama ....

I am very happy with our choices ..... I reject the trivial nitpicking of the DU hoi polloi ....

We are wealthy beyond measure ....

[Eric J in MN]

2. Joe Scarborough responded to Obama...

...pointing out that "al Qaeda in Iraq" started after the US invasion by saying:

Joe Scarborough: "while a lot of people in Manhattan and Georgetown and on college campuses are worried about what happened in 2002 and the lead up to the war, Americans are concerned about what’s happening now."

Petition against Joe Scarborough here:
http://www.democrats.com/fire-joe-scarborough

[Cha]

9. Thanks..joe scarborough doesn't

speak for anybody but joe. How about both, joe? Can Americans think past and present at the same time and come to a conclusion?

[ellisonz]

35. Real Amerikuns know the past is completely detached from the present and the future.

In fact, to consider the past as relevant at all is anti-patriotic:crazy:

[butterfly77]

40. Yeah Joe, they are worried that..

nutball McCain will start the draft...

[riverwalker]

3. even better

Obama used Bush's comments from this morning's press conference and worked it into a rally a few hours later. (Bush told reporter he had not heard gas was predicted to hit $ 4.00 per gallon when asked about it. Obama later said "how could you not have known that, he's out of touch" etc)
It was instantaneous!

[BuyingThyme]

4. I'll never understand why it took so long for a presidential Dem

to figure this out -- this immediate response game.

It's like the rest of them had/have a habit of picking up newspapers every few weeks.

[hisownpetard]

13. Or maybe he's the first presidential candidate we've had who uses the internet

as most of us do - daily, and often. This allows him to keep up with the latest things being said
and to go out and respond to them immediately. I love it!!

[BuyingThyme]

39. I was thinking that DU should have an immediate-response forum.

It could be aimed at quickly researching and responding to the attacks in real time.

I doubt the Dem candidate's campaign would actually pay attention, but it would be fun to pretend.

[Enthusiast]

33. When do you suppose?

When do you suppose the last time was that the fuck put gas in his truck? He likely hasn't gassed up a vehicle since it was $0.85 a gallon, if then.

[bklyncowgirl]

36. Obama and his people have studied what's worked in the past

This is a page from Bill Clinton's playbook rapid response playbook.

He's also studied and refined the use of the Internet pioneered by Howard Dean's campaign.

They've also studied what has not worked and learned from them.

So far so good.

[AtomicKitten]

5. I'm looking forward to Obama spanking McCain on a regular basis.

[Psst_Im_Not_Here]

10. Love the cartoon!

That's great!

[AtomicKitten]

11. thanks!

cheers

[Az_lefty]

6. Obama has gotten better as this campaign has gone on...

I've come to have a lot of respect for him.

[Riley133]

16. His campaign does seem to clean up messes rather quickly. nt

[still_one]

7. He definitely thinks on his feet. I will vote for WHOEVER the Democratic nominee is /nt

[KLee]

8. Yes he certainly does

I am extremely proud of him for it, way to fight back against their garbage they been feeding us for years.

[grantcart]

12. Yes I was quite surprised to find out that atleast in this case,

The system worked - who would have guessed


Also along the same lines Obama has gone thru 20 debates and the last 5 were very brutal. He has gotten so much better. McCain really has no experience in debates at that level. With only 3-4 debates in the general they should be very entertaining.

[dkf]

14. Seeing him think through and react in the debates was very

informative.

You can see its all him, not some campaign advisor giving him directions on how to parry these attacks.

[lutefisk]

24. The first President of the 21st Century not reliant on an earpiece!

That would be refreshing.

[eridani]

15. That has had me concerned in the past

It's looking more like the slime machine won't be walking all over him.

[Phx_Dem]

17. Obama is strong and confident and reasoned

and that's why I fucking love him!

The old man is toast. I can't wait for the debates.


Posted by Mrs. Phx_Dem.

[VenusRising]

19. Hi Mrs. Phx_Dem!

Welcome to the fray!

:hi:

[BenDavid]

18. Obama is naive....all mccain would have to say is, Senator

Obama enjoys telling the world time and time again he was against the invasion back in 2002, and I think we get it.....but Senator Obama that means nothing if you were to become president. You will have to play the hand you are dealt and personally I do not think you have the experience.....That's it....

and I personally would like to see HRC say this to Obama. Cause at least she has left the door open because she will listen to the Generals on the ground and the Joint Chiefs and go from there. If Obama gets the presidency and unless he wants a revolution within the military he better listen to his military folks are they will revolt on him......

[KLee]

21. yeah and.....

all Americans would have to do is think for themselves..Imagine that

[progressive_realist]

23. Bush has faced constant opposition from the generals

They hate this war even more than the American public does. They will be thrilled if Obama provides the political cover for us to get out. Thanks for your concern, but I rate this a non-issue.

:hi:

Oh, and by the way, we will be hanging the deeply unpopular Iraq war around McCain's neck in this election. As a prowar Democrat, you're probably going to have a lot of uncomfortable moments over these next months. But I had to vote for Kerry last time even though he voted in favor of the IWR -- it's just the way the wheel turns. I hope you don't take it too personally.

[cali]

26. We know that's what you wish- that McCain will beat Obama

you've made that clear, but you are so wrong. If that's the best McCain can do, he's toast. And you aren't informing yourself: Obama has made it quite clear that he'll listen to the Joint Chiefs. Pay attention. Keep up.

[casus belli]

27. You do realize that Obama has more legislative experience than Hillary, right? n/t

[PretzelWarrior]

20. that's what is so great. he does it with such wit and grace and is FAST

I mean, it's like he's got his aides giving him updates all the time about what McCain or Clinton says and BHAM!! he's got a response. I love this guy.

[BringBigDogBack]

22. yep/

[FrenchieCat]

25. It is what we have been praying for!

It better happen, too. Cause after watching him work, getting Hillary and her old time politics instead would be a total let down, for sure! :(

[barack the house]

28. Barack is on to the next fight. He is just finishing up a decisive win at the moment....

Barack was excellent at the end of his last debate he avoided the pitfall last question and made the topic about McCain a class act.

[Crunchy Frog]

29. Our party is in desperate need

of somebody who knows how to play. I'm just not getting that vibe from Hillary.

[FrenchieCat]

30. I just think that we are in dire need for a new approach to winning elections,

and that is part of what Obama offers.

It is an offer that we can't refuse.

(Hi hon! :hi: You doing good? )

[Crunchy Frog]

31. Okay.

I'm enjoying once again seeing you do heroic battle on behalf of a presidential candidate. :toast:

[SKKY]

32. I guarantee Obama already has 3 responses for anything...

...McCain might throw at him. McCain is on the offensive right now because he has to- he has so much baggage that the only chance he has is to start slinging the mud now and hope something sticks. Because once the American people become reminded of some of the things McCain has done (i.e. Keating, Cindy McCain, etc), it's lights out. Or at least it should be. Remember the electorate is one that chose George Bush not once but twice.

[Kaylee]

34. That's my only hope for the GE....

Kerry did so abysmally in response to attacks, it is refreshing and encouraging to see how he has responded during this primary campaign....AND he manages to respond on all fronts (Hillary, McCain, Bush, republican party surrogates). He's goooood.:)

[psychopomp]

37. I am beginning to think that youth is a serious advantage

I wonder if we are going to reach a point when only people in their twenties have the stamina to keep up with the ever more frenetic pace of presidential campaigning?

Agreed with all the above posters remarking on his political skill, speed and dexterity.

[Laelth]

38. He's showing himself to be very savvy, indeed.

I am impressed. I look forward to watching how he handles Congress when he's President.

For the first time in many years, I have some HOPE.

:dem:

-Laelth