Obama accuses McCain of 'losing his bearings'
McCain used those comments in a fundraising appeal and has cited them in interviews.
Asked about the matter Wednesday during a taping of "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart," McCain said: "It's indicative of how some of our enemies view America. And I guarantee you, they're not going to endorse me."
In an interview Thursday with CNN, Obama accused McCain of trying to smear him by repeating the comments.
"This is offensive, and I think it's disappointing, because John McCain always says, 'Well, I'm not going to run that kind of politics,'" Obama said. "And then to engage in that kind of smear, I think, is unfortunate, particularly since my policy toward Hamas has been no different than his."
The Illinois senator added: "For him to toss out comments like that, I think, is an example of him losing his bearings as he pursues this nomination. We don't need name-calling in this debate."
Like McCain, Obama criticized former President Carter for recently meeting with Hamas leaders, saying the U.S. must not negotiate with a terrorist group that is intent on Israel's destruction. McCain had called on Obama to repudiate Carter's meeting.
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Posted By: Core Democrat in Texas @ 05/11/2008 2:33:15 PM
Comment: WagonDriver, he is passionate and shallow --- very talented at appealing to the emotions of his audience but no depth of analysis.
Posted By: Driver of wagons @ 05/10/2008 9:36:45 PM
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No one running for president has any more experience being president then the other. It is a clean slate and Obama is head over heels above the rest as a manager, uniter, organizer, constitutionally savvy, speaker, decision maker, visionary,etc. Just about every aspect of the man says leader/president. May not be perfect but he is the best we got and we are extremely lucky to have someone like him in our day and age within arms reach of the Presidency. He will go a long way in restoring Americas good name in world affairs.
Posted By: Core Democrat in Texas @ 05/10/2008 4:03:49 PM
Comment: Obama is the mrror image of Bush. One is a smooth-talking shallow convervative, the other is a smooth-talking shallow liberal. Neither has any depth or discipline, and both are equally dangerous.