Just reported on MSNBC that Obama has gone negative

[Saturday]

in PA. Showed an ad he's running. Interesting, isn't it?

[jillan]

1. Just reported? Geez - where have they been? CNN's been reporting on it all weekend.

[Saturday]

3. Been busy I guess. lol nt

[AlCzervik]

2. negative in what way?

[TheWraith]

14. He had the temerity to point out that she was lying. nt

[AlCzervik]

19. oh i see, they call it going negative when the truth is pointed out.

[Saturday]

30. We call it negative for the same reasons you call it negative if Hillary were to do it. nt

[AlCzervik]

32. find me a post where i ever said that.

[Saturday]

41. I don't mean you personally, I mean Obama supporters in general. nt

[TheWraith]

45. Let me clarify what "negative" means.

Negative means "He's not a Muslim to my knowledge." Negative means "Gee, why can't anyone talk endlessly about his teenage drug use?" Negative means saying "He's cheering on McCain" a month after you yourself endorsed McCain over your Democratic rival and the presumptive nominee.

Hitting your opponent on lying about your record? Talking about their support for a disasterous war? Condemning their dirty politics? That's called substance.

[anonymous171]

4. So?

[Saturday]

9. Hope and change Obama has resorted to old fashioned ugly politics. nt

[anonymous171]

17. lol Sore about that aren't you?

HRC & co thought Obama's "new politics" meant he would stick to positive campaigning. Problem is, "new politics" is a totally different game, not just a different way to play old politics.

[Saturday]

20. No, not sore, just showing the clay feet of St. Obama. nt

[Maddy McCall]

5. He went negative four or five months ago.

[tekisui]

6. Negative does not equal smear.

A negative ad means only highlighting your opponents weakness, rather than focusing on your strengths alone. It does not mean smear or slander.

He should go negative. This needs to end.

[Saturday]

16. When Obama does it you praise negative campaigning? nt

[tekisui]

28. I am not praising it.

I am pointing out the distinction. It would be great to make it without any, but I recognize the need. And, I have no problem with negative ads. Smear, whisper campaigns, and fear-mongering I have a problem with.

[Saturday]

31. Yea, whatever. nt

[tekisui]

33. yada yada yada.

[Kittycat]

27. Exactly. He has to counter the 527's and RW Talking Points/Smears.

[Saturday]

34. He's not countering any 527's. He's being a politician. Sainthood rescinded. nt

[Kittycat]

46. Wrong again. he was countering a 527 Ad that was put out in PA against him.

:eyes:

[DJ13]

7. Its about time

I would have started two weeks ago since Hillary has so many negatives to cover.

[Liberal Veteran]

21. Just choosing what weak spots to hit HRC wouldn't leave enough time to eat or breathe...

...considering how many negatives she has.

[Johnny__Motown]

8. He said in a rally that he throws some elbows now and then.. why is this news to you?

[Saturday]

36. Because he was supposed to be different? nt

[OzarkDem]

10. Bad choice

Voters won't respond unless he's attacking Bush.

[undeterred]

11. Ohmigod, he's been photoshopped?!

I hope they can get him back!

[Straight Shooter]

12. He's been negative for me for a long time. n/t

[Liberal Veteran]

13. What did he do? Defend himself against one of Her Royal Highness's attacks?

That's usually considered negative by the Hilbots.

[SoCalDem]

15. when you're getting pelted with rocks, occasionally you will pick one up and throw it back

dontchathink??

[Saturday]

23. Not St. Obama, he's different, remember? nt

[anonymous171]

29. Yeah, he actually hits her on the issues instead of calling her a terrorist.

[Nitrogenica]

18. So they define what negative is and is not?

All I'm saying is stick to the list of negative because of your opponents actions or negative because you made up bullshit?

There is a huge difference.

[DemGa]

22. Obama's been negative from the start

[Liberal Veteran]

25. Hope, change, unity, healing.....sooooo negative.

Short of flying unicorns and fairy dust, I hardly see how a campaign could be more positive.

[Occam Bandage]

40. They can't decide if he's a hopey sunny empty suit or a bitter negative politician.

[DemGa]

42. That's too easy -- Both

[Occam Bandage]

43. So he's too sunny *and* too negative. Hillaryworld doesn't require consistency, it seems.

[cornermouse]

24. He's been negative for quite some time now.

Like Bush, he was using others to do his dirty work.

[ecstatic]

26. If Obama went negative, HRC would be off in Mexico somewhere

licking her wounds. You better pray that Obama never goes "negative" on HRC.

[Saturday]

38. He's negative in PA and Hillary's not in Mexico. nt

[qazplm]

35. and if he didnt

you'd say he was too weak.

Just admit you cant stand Obama and so therefore he can do no right.

[Saturday]

39. Actually, my problem is that his supporters think

he can do no wrong. Even his negative ads are fine with them.

[DiceK]

37. Good for him!

[keep_it_real]

44. While Hill has been negative all along

Maybe Obama has some catching up to do?