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Obama: McCain 'doesn't know what he's up against'
The Anchorage Daily News ^
| August 19, 2008
| Beth Fouhy
Posted on 08/19/2008 8:16:47 PM PDT by 2ndDivisionVet
A combative Barack Obama said Tuesday that Republican John McCain "doesn't know what he's up against" in this election and challenged his rival to stop questioning his character and patriotism.
Obama, campaigning in a state where he hopes to become the first Democratic presidential candidate to win in more than three decades, implored his supporters to fight for the presidency.
"Our job in this election is not just 'win,' although I'm a big believer in winning," Obama said during the rally. "I don't intend to lose this election. John McCain doesn't know what he's up against."
"He can talk all he wants about Britney (Spears) and Paris (Hilton), but I don't have time for that mess," Obama said.
His remarks carried forward a theme of feisty campaigning he debuted earlier in the day.
Addressing the Veterans of Foreign Wars convention in Orlando, Fla., Obama reaffirmed his early opposition to the U.S. invasion of Iraq and said the strategy of sending in 30,000 additional troops last year had not produced the political reconciliation necessary to achieve lasting peace in the country.
McCain supported the Iraq invasion and was an early champion of the surge.
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TOPICS: Extended News; Foreign Affairs; Politics/Elections; Russia; US: Florida; War on Terror
KEYWORDS: 2008; election; electionpresident; elections; georgia; iraq; mccain; obama
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To: Notasoccermom
Obama’s comment sounds like a threat.
61
posted on
08/19/2008 8:48:20 PM PDT
by
TNCMAXQ
To: 2ndDivisionVet
anyone else sick of hussien’s threats??? first he was going to bring a gun to the fught...then we were all ignorant....
bottom line is he’s a clown rat-wing novice and the pressure is getting to him....
62
posted on
08/19/2008 8:49:38 PM PDT
by
God luvs America
(When the silent majority speaks the earth trembles!)
To: llandres
63
posted on
08/19/2008 8:51:32 PM PDT
by
silentreignofheroes
(In my day,Flunking gym was not an option , even for Stupid Kids!)
To: BenLurkin
O-bummer is an amateur, yes, but also very much a poseur.
64
posted on
08/19/2008 8:52:07 PM PDT
by
Wolfstar
("My 80% friend is not my enemy." Ronald Reagan)
To: 2ndDivisionVet
A combative Barack Obama said Tuesday that Republican John McCain "doesn't know what he's up against" in this election and challenged his rival to stop questioning his character and patriotism.
Trash Talk Barack. Yeah, Barry, stick the other foot in there.
65
posted on
08/19/2008 8:53:57 PM PDT
by
aruanan
To: 2ndDivisionVet
Dear John, This is what you are up against.
- A traitorous media. After 7 years of fawning over you as a maverick, they now question your age and integrity. Not only have they turned on you, they have unequivocally thrown their support behind Barack Obama, and will do and say anything to get him elected.
- A foreign socialist with a billion dollar bankroll. George Soros.
- An empty suite. A guy with a funny name, uh, did I mention he's black, so uhm, anything you say is racist.
66
posted on
08/19/2008 8:54:14 PM PDT
by
douginthearmy
(Obamaniacs suffering from "inevitability complex" go cold turkey Nov'08.)
To: 2ndDivisionVet
Obama: McCain 'doesn't know what he's up against'Obama sounds more like Mahmoud Ahmadinejad every day....
67
posted on
08/19/2008 8:54:47 PM PDT
by
Aln in Eastern WA
(We have an obligation to call this what it is...the false comfort of appeasement... GWB, May 2008)
To: 2ndDivisionVet
68
posted on
08/19/2008 8:57:45 PM PDT
by
mylife
(The Roar Of the Masses Could Be Farts)
To: Enchante
the latest Obama campaign talking point.... that even to talk about Obambi's inexperience is to invite "racism" in the campaign). Nice try by lickspittle tingleleg but it won't work and in fact, it will backfire. Noting bambi's lack of experience is probably the nicest thing anyone can say about him.
69
posted on
08/19/2008 9:00:46 PM PDT
by
HerrBlucher
(Barack's mesmerizing speeches are little more than oratory Three Card Monte)
To: arkady_renko
Obama made time to bring up a commercial that most people have probably forgotten by now. It must still be needling him, as well as making his handlers groan for bringing it up again.
He does seem to have a limited vocabulary for that level of education, doesn’t he?
70
posted on
08/19/2008 9:01:20 PM PDT
by
skr
(I serve a risen Savior!)
To: 2ndDivisionVet
Obama is a naive puppet and has no idea that many of his rock fans are not even registered to vote.
To: 2ndDivisionVet
Has anyone ever heard a presidentisl candidate make such an immature, childish statement? Unvelievable. And this guy wants to be president!
72
posted on
08/19/2008 9:01:37 PM PDT
by
PAR
To: Aln in Eastern WA
"Well, if Barack had had his way, I'd still be using up valuable oxygen on this little green ball."
To: Aln in Eastern WA
Yes, Hussein is askin for it!
74
posted on
08/19/2008 9:02:40 PM PDT
by
roses of sharon
(SAVE YOUR GAS RECIEPTS, SEND TO PELOSI!)
To: skr
Sounds like a threat to me. Unfortunate language from a presidential candidate.
76
posted on
08/19/2008 9:08:44 PM PDT
by
Godwin1
(Godwin)
To: 2ndDivisionVet
Yes, McCain knows and so do FReepers.
77
posted on
08/19/2008 9:09:12 PM PDT
by
Islander7
("Show me an honest politician and I will show you a case of mistaken identity.")
To: 2ndDivisionVet
He will call on the name of the beast. Count on it. Even Carl Rove says so.
78
posted on
08/19/2008 9:14:16 PM PDT
by
lookout88
(Combat search and rescue officer's dad.)
To: BenLurkin
79
posted on
08/19/2008 9:15:21 PM PDT
by
lesser_satan
(Cthulu '08! Why vote for the lesser evil?)
To: hole_n_one
“Hes becoming completely unhinged.”
Much like a snake. Hmmm...fitting.
80
posted on
08/19/2008 9:15:21 PM PDT
by
Weya
(Everything that needs to be illegal...already is)
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