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Obama ad highlights independence

Posted by Foon Rhee, deputy national political editor April 21, 2008 05:15 PM


Barack Obama quickly responded this afternoon to Hillary Clinton's TV ad suggesting that she alone is tough enough to be president with an ad of his own arguing that he is more independent, has better judgment, and doesn't stoke fear.

"Who has what it takes to really bring change?" the announcer asks in the spot to air in Pennsylvania before Tuesday's primary. "To finally take on the special interests -- not take their money. Who made the right judgment about opposing the war and had the courage and character to speak honestly about it. And who in times of challenge will unite us - not use fear and calculation to divide us."

The ad ends by showing Obama giving one of his uplifting speeches. "We are one people. All of us pledging allegiance to the stars and stripes. All of us defending the United States of America," he says.

4 comments so far...
  1. The politics of fear are dead.

    Clinton may win PA but she will not win the nomination.

    http://www.opensecrets.org/pres08/select.asp?cycle=2008

    My vote is for Senator Obama.

    Posted by Deward Bowles April 21, 08 06:14 PM
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  1. e I am a Constitution loving American, patriotic as one can be perhaps only if one has lived overseas.
    Because I am a patriotic American if HRC wins the Democratic nomination, I will campaign and vote for McCain.
    Here's why..
    The Clintons have taken $15 million (w/ ano 20 on account) from the Emir of Dubai. This occured while HRC sat in the US Senate. Dubai is a repressive antiSemitic anti Israel oligarchy and no friend of the US. Nor does the Emir give away money out of the goodness of his heart. He owns the Clintons. This is not influence peddling. It's treason.

    Posted by Miri April 22, 08 12:46 AM
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  1. The politics of fear are dead.

    Clinton may win PA but she will not win the nomination.

    http://www.opensecrets.org/pres08/select.asp?cycle=2008

    My vote is for Senator Obama.

    Posted by Deward Bowles April 22, 08 09:07 AM
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  1. A time of Change has come for the United States.We all know who is capable to bring about this change...Senator Hillary Clinton is definately not,she moves around the states campaning ,saying just what she needs to say to win votes...
    Senator Barrack Obama is the Answer to the riddles of the present America

    Posted by Shynna MIllion May 7, 08 02:46 PM
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