I have to admit, I had some ambiguity about supporting Barack Obama...I have a sense that people are heaping praise on him without knowing much about him, as a sort of last great hope or chosen one. But if he keeps this up, together with some good policies, he'll earn my support (via CNN.Com):
First, Prime Minister Howard, war fanatic from Australia:
"I think that will just encourage those who want to completely destabilize and destroy Iraq, and create chaos and a victory for the terrorists to hang on and hope for an Obama victory," Howard said on Nine Network television.
"If I were running al Qaeda in Iraq, I would put a circle around March 2008, and pray, as many times as possible, for a victory not only for Obama, but also for the Democrats," Howard said, speaking on "Sunday," a TV show on Australia's Nine Network.
Then, Obama smacks Howard down like the lap dog that he and his buddy Blair have shown themselves to be:
Obama, campaigning in Iowa, told reporters Sunday he's flattered that one of Bush's allies "started attacking me the day after I announced (his presidential run) -- I take that as a compliment."
The Democratic presidential hopeful said if the Australian prime minister was "ginned up to fight the good fight in Iraq," he needs to send another 20,000 Australians to the war.
"Otherwise, it's just a bunch of empty rhetoric," Obama said.
Then, via Kos, Obama's spokesperson:
"If Prime Minister Howard truly believes what he says, perhaps his country should find its way to contribute more than just 1,400 troops so some American troops can come home," [Obama spokesman Robert Gibbs] said. "It's easy to talk tough when it's not your country or your troops making the sacrifices."
Ouch. And to Edwards, Hillary, and the rest...show some cajones when dealing with this race.
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