Obama, Edwards Criticize Clinton

[Omaha Steve]

Source: Associated Press

By MIKE GLOVER and LIZ SIDOTI

LE MARS, Iowa (AP) - Barack Obama and John Edwards separately castigated Democratic front-runner Hillary Rodham Clinton for defending lobbyists and portrayed her as the consummate Washington insider with special interest ties.

"If you don't think lobbyists have too much influence in Washington, then I believe you've probably been in Washington too long," Obama said Monday. Added Edwards in an Associated Press interview: "Democratic candidates, and for that matter all candidates, should just say we're not taking these peoples' money anymore because it's the way to take their power away from them, and it's the way to bring about the change that this country needs."


Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., speaks during town hall meeting, Monday, Aug. 6, 2007, in Le Mars, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)


Among Republican hopefuls, John McCain promised to protect individual's property rights, Rudy Giuliani sidestepped a question about his daughter's apparent enthusiasm for Obama and Sam Brownback squared off with Mitt Romney over the sanctity of life.

Unencumbered now that Congress is on a monthlong break, presidential candidates from both parties descended on the leadoff contest state of Iowa, where they tested themes, rolled out proposals and maneuvered for support.


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1. Good politics....

...gang up on & attack the front runner? The Sunday GOP debates are going the same way!

I guess the election is finally "Game On!"