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Obama Responds to Clinton's "Who Has What It Takes?" Ad

April 21, 2008 5:17 PM

The campaign of Sen. Barack Obama has responded to the 'toughness' ad Sen. Hillary Clinton launched today.

Keep in mind these ads are really more for the media than they are for voters -- it takes much longer than a day to have an impact with a TV ad.

"Who has what it takes to really bring change?" the Obama response ad asks. "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."

Obama himself then says, "We are one people. All of us pledging allegiance to the stars and stripes.  All of us defending the United States of America."

(Pledging allegiance to the stars and stripes? Huh.)

Watch it HERE.

- jpt

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Most people need to educate themselves before posting on thes blogs. There are hardly any facts here. It's important to read the articles not just the headlines. Especially the ones on ABC. Turn off the TV and step away. Grab a book or newspaper. Do some real research and you may be surprised at what you find.

Posted by: Tiffany | Apr 22, 2008 10:44:01 AM

NC wants - Clinton/Edwards 08! Vote Clinton ya got a chance to get Edwards VP for 8 years then Pres. for 8 years. Sweet!

Posted by: AmazonTraveler | Apr 22, 2008 8:05:46 AM

Amozon traveler...I'm hoping for 17 points but I'll be happy with 15 :)

Posted by: Jackie | Apr 22, 2008 5:26:31 AM

McCain's privileged upbringing? That would depend on how you define the word privilege?

Let's see....Being a military brat and then himself, McCain going into military, being shot down, a POW, mentally broke down and ashamed....

And gee....there are two sons of McCain in the military now.

Yep, I would say America and my fellow brothers and sisters are privileged, indeed, to have a presidential candidate who comes from a military family of making the highest sacrifice a person can make for or to their human being.

All the people that want to trash talk McCain, ask yourself, just What have you done for your country or your fellow man?

What have you done to improve this world or make the lives of others better.

What sacrifices have you made?

Opinions and words are cheap...actions count.

Posted by: mercey | Apr 22, 2008 3:29:07 AM

Did anyone here watch Adams on HBO?

Those were great men....and women. Too bad the sorry excuses for the Democrat nomination don't have a shred of their integrity. Obama at least seems like he's loyal to someone or something, I'm just not sure who or what. Hillary is loyal to herself and Bill - as for the rest of us, we can serve her interests or, in her words, "screw em". Can you imagine Adams or Jefferson saying that?

Posted by: SuziQ | Apr 22, 2008 2:40:52 AM

Oh please Tapper: "(Pledging allegiance to the stars and stripes? Huh.)"

This is from his 2004 speech, well before you and the media stirred a non-issue about patriotism into the mix. Perhaps you and the media should take a look at the patriotism in Obama's past to create a balanced story.

Obama's life story defines what this country is about in a way that McCain's privileged upbringing cannot.

Posted by: RJ | Apr 21, 2008 11:35:42 PM

Empty suit. No plan. No original thoughts or words. Hillary takes PA by 15 points. Take a seat and watch Chris of the misogynist boys explain it away ... again.

Posted by: AmazonTraveler | Apr 21, 2008 11:29:27 PM

Obama has proven He can't take pressure.

He has proven he will not defend or protect America. Evident by his policy removing our defenses. spending less on defense and removing our nuclear capabilities.

So Hopefully His talk of changing the Constitution will be halted by the oath of office. The best of ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution. So I hope he knows and will be expected to live up to that.
But he is so cocky and thinks he is above things, that he scares me.

His Lack of Honor and integrity lying on his family and best friends. So calmly, like it was part personality to simply lie outright, and feel no remorse, even when catch on them, brushed them off as nothing.

He has proven his has not Honor or integrity, how easily he was able to lie on his family and best friends. To millions. Was he to dumb to know it was seen and be known he was lying. He had no remorse and just fluffed it off. C'mon your own family and friends.

His sexist remarks with the kitchen sink.

His Gutter politics with flipping hillary off, then snickering about it.

Patriotic Americans get upset with someone damning their country and he calls you racists for it. Get Real!

He sells the small town people out to his new San Fransisco friends, they get a laugh and he gets money.

He lied to the blacks in his Selma speech.

He pretty much is a scam artist and has taken many.


Not my Kind of Presidential material.

I love America

I want my country to be around for my Great Grandchildren and theirs.

I want them to be able to live with the freedoms I so enjoyed and cherish. I want them to have a country they can be proud of and love, and not ashamed to show it, like me.


I have my Flag out. I have yellow bows on my porch in support of the troops. I am Proud to show I am an American, support my government. I wish everyone was.


Posted by: Sharon | Apr 21, 2008 8:32:58 PM

Lou said:obama is floundering, like the fish he really is. No guts, no glory just a big flappy mouth that goes on and on and on - and now another "speech" is forthcoming for all of us to hear and to throw ourselves at his feet? The golden by is speaking once again? Hallelujah. Ok you you obama female followers, please don't faint. It doesn't look to feminine.
obama is on his way out and I am so happy.

LOL!!!!!!! Keep dreaming Lou. He will win. Accept it and get behind him so the country can move forward.

Posted by: Dennis In Orlando, FL | Apr 21, 2008 8:13:12 PM

obama is floundering, like the fish he really is. No guts, no glory just a big flappy mouth that goes on and on and on - and now another "speech" is forthcoming for all of us to hear and to throw ourselves at his feet? The golden by is speaking once again? Hallelujah. Ok you you obama female followers, please don't faint. It doesn't look to feminine.
obama is on his way out and I am so happy.

Posted by: Lou | Apr 21, 2008 8:00:06 PM

Bosnia lady to Bill on working class:
"Screw ''em," she told her husband. "You don''t owe them a thing, Bill. They''re doing nothing for you; you don''t have to do anything for them."

google it to see more on the remark
Obama 08!

Posted by: leighg1 | Apr 21, 2008 7:50:07 PM

Sharon said: Obama's campaign has been on Blaming, putting down, Condemning people.

He has no respect for the office of President. He has proven that.

He has no respect for the average American. He has proven it by selling you out to the highest bidder.

He cares about money, the rich and himself. He has proven that by his actions.

He has proved he has no honor, lying on his family and all of his friends. By lying and lying over again.

He has Proven He will not uphold the oath of President. He will not Defend or Protect this land.

He has Proven he is not the one to be president, by his words, his actions and his deeds.

Please vote Hillary, McCain someone who will take their oath of office seriously.

Wow!!!! Sharon you just described George Bush’s Presidential legacy and the majority of Conservative Republicans. Now please put down whatever it is you are drinking or smoking and use that brain that God gave you. He gave all of us one, but it is up to us to use it. You must be one of those illogical, frail emotionally thinking Hillary supporters who just can't accept the fact that Obama WILL BE the democratic nominee and would be willing to vote to have another 4 more years of Bush/McCain.

I have one question for you, ARE YOU CRAZY!!!!!!!!!!!!!??????????????????????

OBAMA 08!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by: Dennis In Orlando, FL | Apr 21, 2008 7:49:32 PM

People are struggling out there to put food on the table, some have lost their jobs or cant even afford to pay for gas. Yet barack h obama is raking in millions and millions of dollars. Where is most of this money coming from? And with all this huge amount of cash, why isnt he the nominee? Why is he unable to deliver the knock-out punch? The answer is easy. He just doesnt have what it takes. ITS HILLARY ALL THE WAY, BABY! ALL THE WAY TO THE WHITE HOUSE!!

Posted by: andrea benini | Apr 21, 2008 7:41:45 PM

People are struggling out there to put food on the table, some have lost their jobs or cant even afford to pay for gas. Yet barack h obama is raking in millions and millions of dollars. Where is most of this money coming from? And with all this huge amount of cash, why isnt he the nominee? Why is he unable to deliver the knock-out punch? The answer is easy. He just doesnt have what it takes. ITS HILLARY ALL THE WAY, BABY! ALL THE WAY TO THE WHITE HOUSE!!

Posted by: andrea benini | Apr 21, 2008 7:40:53 PM

..I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands......


* the author of this article seemed to be confused when Obama stated that we pledge allegiance to the stripes and stars..hopefully ths clears it up a bit

Posted by: A.D | Apr 21, 2008 7:22:53 PM

Ever notice that Obama and Hillary both talk about helping the 'middle class' and say nothing about the poor?


Posted by: S | Apr 21, 2008 6:43:06 PM

Clinton is broke................She will stay in long enough to get her 5 mil back,She owes so many people and citys,

Posted by: h | Apr 21, 2008 6:40:58 PM

one guy asked him why he did not wear flag pin and he answered because the flag is behind him.
I just can not believe it.

Posted by: crisis08 | Apr 21, 2008 6:35:13 PM

SJ,

Lastnight ABC released his campaign donation mostly comes from big contributions from CA and other states not from internet donors like Hillary.
No surprise he got all those big money.
Imagine one time fundraiser can collect about $3 millions.
but because he is been outspent all along the campaign he almost spent all the money even owe some vendors money.
Imagine if he did not get those big nonation, he'd be lost long time ago.

Posted by: crisis08 | Apr 21, 2008 6:31:49 PM

Ron,

We actually pledge allegiance to the flag, so Obama got it right.

Posted by: Topher | Apr 21, 2008 6:30:35 PM

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