If the US were attacked again by terrorists what would happen to the Obama candidacy?

[Proud2BAmurkin]

How would that "hope and change" candidacy work out for him if he was the nominee against McCain?

It probably won't happen but the issue will be huge in the voter's minds because McCain and the Republicans and the MSM will make sure of it. The effect on the Obama candidacy would be the same.

[Fresh_Start]

1. Just STOP, please, STOP with this thread NT

NT

[Egnever]

2. He was right the first time. Why should the next time be any different?

Would Hillary go all hawk on us again?

[Proud2BAmurkin]

3. Clinton would not have invaded Iraq and everybody knows that

[lligrd]

10. But She Knelt Over For Bush

How is that showing strength?

[RaleighNCDUer]

20. Yeah! I remember those empassioned speeches on the floor of

the senate, from the end of March 03 right up through her re-election campaign, decrying Bush's abuse of power and misuse of the authority the IWR gave him...

Oh. Wait. She didn't.....

[BenDavid]

4. By the time the November election comes something will have

happened that makes the American people want a tough guy in the White House and McCain and Hillary are tough guys. Obama appeals to those who think we can rise above the fear, but if we are actually in a state of fear he will be slaughtered.

So, we better choose wisely(HRC) and not the one that would fold under the pressure of another 9 11 type attack(obama)

[tabatha]

5. Boy you are good at predicting other people's reactions...not.

Wishful thinking!

Don't think Obama would cry.

[BayouBengal07]

9. Woah, woah...

So, we better choose wisely(HRC) and not the one that would fold under the pressure of another 9 11 type attack(obama)

Is that you, Mitt?

[islandmkl]

11. WTF? Let's all sign up for 4 or 8 or 12 more years...

of having some asshole in the White House try to SCARE US instead of actually PROTECTING US.

[Indenturedebtor]

21. Gah

How did you manage to get the trick of typing with your ass? Years of practice? Most impressive.

[lligrd]

6. He'd Keep A Level Head And Assess The Situation

correctly again and the people would applaud him while Bush was declaring Martial Law so that he could stay in the White House forever.

Edited to add: I wonder if Hillary would bend over for that vote too?

[JohnBreauxDemocrat]

7. Fearmongering, thought we'd had enough of that with Bush.

Despicable...go serve if you're scared of terrorists, keyboard jockey.

[islandmkl]

8. sometimes you are amusing...sometimes not....

i guess asking an idiot to drive the train has its risks.

[Egnever]

12. asking an idiot to drive the train has its risks

LOL:bounce:

[jgraz]

13. VOTE FOR HILLARY OR DIE!!!!

:puke:

[Nailzberg]

14. You're right on this. I'm gonna start a Draft Cheney campaign

I don't feel safe otherwise.

[Purveyor]

15. Billy Kristol...is that you? Sounds like you and the boilerplate 'neocon' line... eom

[Kool Kitty]

16. Bush would then cancel the election.

Problem solved.

[andym]

17. if terrorists strike McCain has the military "cred"

Both Clinton and Obama would have difficulty against McCain given the lack of sophistication in the general populace. His 'experience' will likely trump both potential candidates.

Either Clinton or Obama NEEDS a military/security person as VP on the ticket. Perhaps Webb or Clark.

[McCamy Taylor]

18. Stupid thread. Obama's VP will be chosen for his military and foreign policy experience, So no sweat

Jeez. The things some people will try. Do they think Obama just got off the school bus? He isn't that inexperienced.

[4nic8em]

19. Maybe

Bill Clinton would teach Barack how to play the saxaphone and Barack would teach Bill how to dance. I'm series.

[Enthusiast]

22. If we have another terrorist attack before the election

40% of the American population will insist on Bush staying in office because he will protect us. 20% of the American population will believe Obama is part of the attack conspiracy because he is Muslim. 20% of the population will go along with any plan to invade another country, take your pick. The remaining 20% will stand with their mouths hanging open, not believing the behavior of their fellow citizens (and media).

[stray cat]

23. We probably will be attacked again

it may be a boost for McCain if it happens before the election. Either way Clinton or Obama would probably be attacked by Republicans and will have to appear strong on the issue.