Political Punch

Another last minute political pandering to make Obama look bad... When will Hillary Clinton and Howard Wolfson stop lying. All they do is lie, lie and lie again, so long as they get the vote. This is simply disgusting and a disgrace to democracy. It's pathetic...

Obama's answer is pretty clear..."Now obviously, there is a legal aspect to it. It's got to run through the paces to make sure all the t's are crossed and the i's are dotted. So, I don't want to talk as if I snap my fingers and it suddenly happens, but as president with the authority to appoint an attorney general who actually understands the law..."

Has a candidate ever come out of the Chicago/Illinois political machine that thought honesty was a virtue? I don't think so and Obama is in a long line of such men. He talks the talk and makes deals in back rooms to get elected. This is not the same ole Washington politics but the same ole Chicago politics--dirtier than Washington ever was. Obama, the great manipulator.

Clinton also suggested the decree should be lifted when she met with the Teamsters on March 27. See Ben Smith's Blog on Politico. He has audio too! Puhleeze deliver us from this woman!

And the Clintons don't say one thing in private and another thing in public? How about their original plans to smear Obama's mother? But gosh darn, she died of ovarian cancer in 1995 at the age of 52. "Shucks Hillary, we could have really got him with that one!"

(google "war on obama" and "robert parry" and read the 5-4-08 article)

Senator Obama is the most brilliant figure ever to light up the political scene. After over 7 years of fascist Bush government, Americans have the opportunity of a life time to elect the most incredible leader of our time. If you want more Rovian politics, vote for Hillary or John. If you want integrity, intelligence and judgment, vote Obama. This is your wake up call America. We have two more days to end this campaign and nominate Obama!

Obama lies, look at how many times he blinks after she asks him that question. He's going nuts!!! He's a liar!! Anyone can tell.

I must agree with carnival. The whole Obama/white blue collar divide is code for racism. It amazes me how the media echo chamber pushes this narrative (along with Jeremiah Wright) as a wedge to keep low-information voters hostile to Obama's programme (which is more inclusive of working class issues that HRC's)

I think his comments were entirely consistent. It is shady to imply that he said one thing on television and another to the teamsters. Obama seems reluctant to make promises to people and pander to them. That is an admirable quality. To be honest about what promises you make. He's straight talking when he say's he'll consider the issue, but won't 'snap his fingers' like magic. I don't understand how this can be covered as an inconsistency on the part of Obama.

Jake doesn't even seem to be implying that. He is suggesting that Obama may be wishy-washy. I'll take that point; It's hard to be unbending on every issue because you'll be lying to someone; making promises you can't keep. But that doesn't mean he was doing some shady dealings. That's a dishonest assertion.

I knew there must have been some dirty deals when Obama, a not well know senator, got so many unions backings in February. Now it just seems too late for voters to know this.

I've noticed that Obama is frequentely saying things like "bunch of stuff" and "this, that and the other thing". I always thought it was because he didn't really understand issues well enough to discuss detail. That is true, but additionally it's because he doesn't want to be definitive about anything.

It certainly not surprising that Senator Obama and corruption are in the same sentence. That is how he has been elected in the past. He will say or do anything to get elected. He is a SLEAZE.

Teamsters spokesman John Coli? Too bad his name isn't Ed Coli, or Earnest Coli. Then he would be E.Coli

The national media was so high on the idea of Obama earlier on, and treated him with soft fuzzy gloves, affecting early wins.

If the b.s. artist actaully takes the nomination, I will be stunned and amazed.

Martin

There's ALWAYS something wrong with this or any country. Maybe you didn't read the papers when you were in the Navy????

And blaming everything on racism seems a bit myopic. Doesn't it?

oh oh...America brace yourself...I feel a major speech from Obama about America's unions coming on?

Just out of interest I read these blogs but you know, I find that they lean toward supporting Clinton. I haven't made my mind up yet but the more I read what is happening here I am leaning in one direcitons, Obama. Everytime he even opens his mouth the press is there sensationalizing it, and stretching the truth. I am a white, blus collar worker who is tired and sick of the Clintons. Been there, Done that...perhaps we do need change....and maybe all the knocking of Obama is because people are afraid of him...fear of the unknown, but then again...we thought Bush was so GREAT we elected him twice....

Is this why the Obama camp is so confident that he will get the nomination? The fix is in.

Karen,

Try looking at the current Administration, if you want to talk about thugs, terrorist & government corruption. Oh by the way does the name Norman Hsu mean anything to you, he did to the Hillary Clinton campaign in early 2007 she received a total of $850,000 in donations. By the way Mr. Hsu is under federal investigation for allegedly violating election laws.

I'm sorry, but this is shady stuff. He is disappointing me more and more.

How much does Obama Hate the U.S. that he wants to CHANGE it.
How Arrogant is Obama that he thinks he can CHANGE it.

Only now when he sees his Polls slipping that he Cloaks himself in the Flag, arming himself with Apple Pies ...... but then and all the Panderings and backroom deals he's made is all coming out for all to see.
Rev Wright was right about Obama being a POLITICIAN.... and thats all he is.

And Mr. Coli, the LOBBYIST for the Teamster knew this....