Posted on 09/15/2008 5:01:12 PM PDT by Roscoe Karns
McCain Responds to Obama's Reported Undermining of the Commander-In-Chief During Wartime [Andy McCarthy]
The McCain Campaign has issued a statement responding to the report from Amer Taheri (see today's web briefing) that Sen. Obama secretly negotiated with the Iraqi government regarding U.S. withdrawal from Iraq. McCain spokesman Randy Scheunemann stated as follows:
At this point, it is not yet clear what official American negotiations Senator Obama tried to undermine with Iraqi leaders, but the possibility of such actions is unprecedented. It should be concerning to all that he reportedly urged that the democratically-elected Iraqi government listen to him rather than the US administration in power. If news reports are accurate, this is an egregious act of political interference by a presidential candidate seeking political advantage overseas. Senator Obama needs to reveal what he said to Iraq's Foreign Minister during their closed door meeting. The charge that he sought to delay the withdrawal of Americans from Iraq raises serious questions about Senator Obama's judgment and it demands an explanation.
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He ain’t smart enough.
The September Surprise!!!
I seem to recall that Obama recently stepped in it with Pakistan as well - right after a security briefing. I’m glad to see the McCain campaign’s response - strong yet diplomatic. It’s a breath of fresh air.
The other interesting thing about this is that it shows that the Iraqis have realized that an Obama admin is not in Iraqs best interest and are outing The One to keep it from happening.
This is a total load of crap. Did you see the pics from Obama’s plane? “President” is stitched in to his seat back. Also his Presidential Seal? Hmmm? Can’t top that can you? He was sitting in the “Presidential” seat on his campaign jet when he flew to this secret negotiation. That should be enough authority for the negotiation...
sarcasm?
Actually, someone else suggested that he wanted them to stay so that he could take “credit” for bringing them home...
Actually, someone else suggested that he wanted them to stay so that he could take “credit” for bringing them home...
Isn’t this a matter for the sitting President to handle? And why isn’t the Attorney-General acting on this? It would not be a matter for McCain as he is just a candidate at this time???
i don't know which is worse...
And I'm not all that picky about the order...
I just want to point out that this article is admitting he asked Zaberi this in JUNE, by PHONE.
THe current claim is that he also mentioned it in July, in Person.
Now, the fact that Obama has admitted the charge already makes the discussion of WHEN, or HOW MANY TIMES, he did this moot.
But just be careful not to site this article as a “refutation” of the Obama denial of the July meeting. It’s evidence, but not conclusive.
The argument then is first, that Obama has already admitted the crime, and we are just talking about how often he commited the crime.
Second, if he admits doing it in June by phone, there is little reason to think Zebari is LYING about Obama saying it again in Person in July. In fact, it would make NO SENSE for Obama to raise the issue and admit it in June, and then to NOT raise the same issue in person in July.
Rush has the luxury of not having to making damn sure there is more than “he said, she said” before making a public statement.
It would have been irresponsible for McCain to just jump up and accuse without tracking down the facts. AS it was, I think his response was quick -
Good gravy....
Just remember, that article is about a phone call in June, the Post article is about a direct meeting in July.
Game on.
Just remember more people are worried about the economy then Obamas poor foreign policy skills.
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