Obama hits Clinton on electability

[babylonsister]

Obama hits Clinton on electability



(CNN) — Barack Obama took direct aim Thursday night at Hillary Clinton’s claim that she is the most electable Democrat in the presidential field, telling a New Hampshire crowd that the argument that “is being pushed, by the way, by a candidate who starts off with a 47 percent disapproval ratings.”

The remarks come days after a new Gallup survey found that Obama fared better than Clinton in head-to-head match-ups with the leading Republican candidates.

“I’m not going to mention names, but I mean the notion that a viability or an electability argument is being made by somebody who starts off with almost half the country not being able to vote for them doesn’t make sense,” the Illinois senator told a Portsmouth audience, according to a report in Foster’s Daily Democrat.

“For whatever reason I keep on defying this notion that somehow the American people are not ready for me. That just is not borne out,” he said.

Obama’s campaign has grown more aggressive in recent days, sending out press releases and mailers that directly take on senator’s chief rivals for the Democratic nomination.

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[tekisui]

1. As Edwards watches and takes a few steps forward.....

[babylonsister]

2. May the very best person win, and I mean that sincerely! nt

[aquart]

3. That remains a stupid attack for anyone. The Dem will win.

[mtnsnake]

4. “I’m not going to mention names". Wow, that' real brave

What, is that like voting "Present" or something?

[journalist3072]

5. He's such a turn-off. I really have nothing good to say about him right now.

[Skidmore]

6. Isn't it interesting that I feel the same way about Hillary.

[journalist3072]

10. Well....you have a right to your opinion..however misguided.

[Cameron27]

7. I'm getting to that point myself.

Tweety may buy into the new Joshua's campaign, but I don't.

[OHdem10]

8. Deep down most know that HRC is the Democrat who

understands the GOP and how underhandedly they operate. She is
willing to street fight if she has to.

Edwards will fight.

Obama does not "do nasty".

[MadBadger]

9. I'm sorry if we dont like people fighting like them, especially during the primary.

[babylonsister]

11. But do we need someone so similar to the underhanded GOPers?

I'd hope not. I would think Obama not doing 'nasty' would be a good thing and a refreshing change.

[Beacool]

12. Obama attacking Clinton? Nothing new, it started in October.

Let's see how many people who were so outraged by the Clinton "attacks" now will defend Obama for his "throw the stone and hide the hand" approach.

Oh, the hypocricy.........

[MethuenProgressive]

13. “I’m not going to mention names," - another "Present!" vote from BO...

The lack of courage is disappointing, but not unexpected from someone so inexpereinced.