Obama takes aim at Clinton during his visit to Austin

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Obama takes aim at Clinton during his visit to Austin
Iraq pullout goal touted, would fight on in Afghanistan

By R.G. RATCLIFFE
Copyright 2007 Houston Chronicle Austin Bureau


AUSTIN — Democratic presidential contender Barack Obama repeatedly criticized front-runner Hillary Clinton on Saturday while rallying about 3,500 supporters at an outdoor music venue in Bee Cave.

Obama never mentioned Clinton by name but hammered on themes that he has used against her previously in the campaign: that she was wrong for voting to give the president war powers that led to the invasion of Iraq and that she is too closely tied to lobbyists in the nation's capital.

"I'm tired of Democrats thinking that the only way to look tough on national security is to act and talk and vote like George Bush Republicans," Obama said. "When I am the Democratic Party nominee, my opponent won't be able to say I voted for this war, because I opposed it."

As members of the U.S. Senate, Clinton and Democratic presidential contender John Edwards voted for the resolution that empowered President Bush to explore military options against Iraq and essentially authorized the invasion to overthrow Saddam Hussein.

Obama promised as president to end the war in Iraq and bring the troops home within 16 months. He promised to end the use of torture but vowed to continue fighting al-Qaida in Afghanistan.

Obama also said the nation has talked about reforming the health care system for too long and promised to do it in his first term if elected. Clinton led a failed health care reform effort during her husband's first year as president in 1993.

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[durrrty libby]

1. He's a Big Big Man when he's not on stage with her

:rofl:

[William769]

4. Just like Edwards!

:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

[Karmadillo]

7. ''Tis the voice of the Lobster: I heard him declare

'You have baked me too brown, I must sugar my hair.'
As a duck with its eyelids, so he with his nose
Trims his belt and his buttons, and turns out his toes.

When the sands are all dry, he is gay as a lark,
And will talk in contemptuous tones of the Shark:
But, when the tide rises and sharks are around,
His voice has a timid and tremulous sound.'

Lewis Carroll

[NoPasaran]

2. Three thousand, eh?

Only about twenty thousand less than he drew last time he was in town.

[madrchsod]

3. the first was free

the second was a fund raiser.... :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

[DaHoot]

5. Last time

he was in an open area in downtown Austin. The place he spoke at yesterday was set up for musical acts and isn't made for large crowds. That 3,500 completely filled up the place.

[MethuenProgressive]

6. "my opponent won't be able to say I voted for this war" because I was dog catcher in Podunk.

And of course, Podunk dog catchers have insight into US Foriegn policy that US Senators don't.
:sarcasm:

[Inuca]

9. That's not sarcasm

that's just plain stupid.

[AtomicKitten]

8. Good for Obama.