Obama Hits McCain Again: We Can't Afford Bush-McCain War Any Longer

[sniffa]

For the second time in two days, Obama is delivering a sweeping speech about the Iraq War -- and today he again is using the occasion to focus listeners on his coming general election standoff with John McCain, this time highlighting the war's economic costs at home to deepen the contrast between the two.

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"So we know what this war has cost us – in blood and in treasure. But in the words of Robert Kennedy, “past error is no excuse for its own perpetuation.” And yet, John McCain refuses to learn from the failures of the Bush years.
Instead of offering an exit strategy for Iraq, he’s offering us a 100-year occupation. Instead of offering an economic plan that works for working Americans, he’s supporting tax cuts for the wealthiest among us who don’t need them and aren’t asking for them. Senator McCain is embracing the failed policies of the past, but America is ready to embrace the future.

When I am your nominee, the American people will have a real choice in November – between change and more of the same, between giving the Bush policies another four years, or bringing them to an end."

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[Sarah Ibarruri]

1. Love this man! nt

[ayeshahaqqiqa]

2. McCain needs to be hit hard and constantly about the war

Both candidates should be doing it. It is his weakest spot. It is also something people care about--we must not only talk about the cost in lives, but the cost to our military and our treasury. As more and more people fall into this economic depression, they will be looking for reasons it happens. The trillion dollar rat hole called Iraq War is the answer.

[sniffa]

3. I mentioned to Bi-Baby last night, that I think he should start

running ads against McCain. The DNC should too, but I think it would be a smart innovative maneuver. It may even hasten the end of the Dem fight.

[DJ13]

4. See Hillary, THAT is how its done

Forget sucking up to a fellow Republican just to take swipes at your Democratic opponent, hit the enemy HARD now instead of throwing your Party under the bus.

[Connie_Corleone]

5. While Hillary and Bill are praising McCain, Obama is doing what he's SUPPOSED to do...

Taking the fight to McCain.

[AlCzervik]

6. his love of war and persistent stubbornness to admit what a disaster it is imo

speak volumes about his lack of judgment and ability to make the right decisions for this country. We don't have the luxury of someone like a McCain.

[David__77]

7. "Bush-McCain war." I like that.

I think the phrase "Bush-McCain" needs to used whenever possible.

[Swamp Rat]

8. k&r

[Texas Hill Country]

9. good for him, he is right on about so many issues!

[here_is_to_hope]

10. Take it to him Obama!

He should shift focus from that other candidate who cant possibly win and focus only on Mclame.