Hull was late opposing war in Iraq, Obama says

[La_Serpiente]

Hull was late opposing war in Iraq, Obama says

Democratic Senate hopeful Barack Obama lit into millionaire investor M. Blair Hull in a radio debate Monday, accusing the front-runner of falsely claiming he had been outspoken in opposing the war in Iraq.

"The fact of the matter is, Blair, you were silent when those decisions were being made, and you didn't end up being outspoken about it until well after the war had been completed," Obama said. "You were AWOL on this issue."

The seven Democrats hoping to succeed outgoing Republican Sen. Peter Fitzgerald met for an hourlong debate in Springfield, sponsored by the Illinois Radio Network, WBBM-AM and WTAX-AM in Springfield.

The candidates met in the historic Old State Capitol, where Abraham Lincoln delivered his famous "House Divided" speech. And the divisions were starting to show among the Democrats, who had generally not done much disagreeing in past encounters.

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Hull was late opposing war in Iraq, Obama says

[Nailzberg]

1. I lost much respect for Obama when he said that.

I've been following this race closely for a year now. When Fitzgerald still hadn't announced he wasn't running, I was researching all the canidates were forming exploratory committees.

Hull was an early critic of the war. When I heard Obama lie for political gain, it changed my view of him. He seemed like the type that was above that, but I guess I had figured wrong.

The late Steve Neal, who was sure to endorse Obama if you've followed his columns, was well aware of Hull's position. He stated:

"Hull was an early and outspoken critic of President Bush's war against Iraq. Among the Democratic senatorial contenders, only state Sen. Barack Obama has been as forceful as Hull in opposing Bush's decision to intervene...Hull, the only veteran in this race, has credibility on this issue."

No wonder people don't vote anymore. Even the good guys play dirty.

[mac2]

2. Senate candidate Hynes about the war......

I missed the debate. How did Hynes feel about the war?

[Nailzberg]

3. Hynes supported the war

But now admits it was under false information.