Do you approve of President Obama's handling of the Arizona attack?:

[Kaleva]

In another thread, the subject was a poll which showed 78% overall approved.

[elocs]

1. Why exactly was it something that Obama had to "handle"? n/t

[Kaleva]

2. When something major happens, people look to the President.

[Skittles]

4. because

it shocked the country and divided the country - Obama handled it very well

[JoePhilly]

6. Yea, the President should just keep quiet when a Congresswoman is

shot in the head.

He should just stay out of it. It has nothing to do with him.

I mean its not like his going there and providing the people in Tucson with a few hours of comfort makes sense.

:sarcasm:

[bigwillq]

3. Yes (nt)

[nxylas]

5. Absolutely

I've criticised Obama in the past for his conciliatory tone when he should be fighting, but on this occasion, it was his greatest strength. With all the inflammatory rhetoric that has been flying around, it needed "no drama Obama" to set exactly the right tone. His speech looks even better when contrasted with Sarah Palin's narcissistic, self-pitying response.

[boston bean]

7. I thought his speech was the best one he's ever given.

[Axrendale]

8. I concur

Throughout his political career Obama has had some true oratical masterpieces to his name, but the one he gave in Tucson was a true stunner.

[slackmaster]

9. Most assuredly so. K&R.

:kick: