Andrew Reiff

National Primary

Summary- Obama wants voters to remember Clinton's past

Barack Obama seems to be renewing his focus on attacking Senator Clinton. He knows that she has been in the public eye for many years, so she has many things that can be used against her. Obama is being smart, but it is yet to be seen if Clinton can counter all of his attacks effectively. If she can, she may prove to be a tough candidate to beat. Obama accused Clinton of accusing him too much over the remarks he made about small-town Americans clinging to religion out of bitterness. Obama is certain that the Republicans would attack the winner of the primary, so he wants Hillary to back down a little bit.

Opinion-

I don't really like the tactics that Obama is using. If he can't take the heat from Clinton, then he should not be running in the race. I think that he should give as good as he gets. Sure he made a mistake in speaking in recent days, but he should compare that to all of Hillary's "memories." I say lets make this fight as dirty as it can get. The Democrats have not had a very close primary in a long time, and this one is going to be very memorable. The winner of this primary will have a good chance on John McCain if they come out stronger, rather than weaker, than they came in. If the winner feels beaten up at the end of the primaries, a fresh John McCain will destroy him. And I totally agree with McCain's tactic of laying low and letting them duke it out. Good for him.

Summary- Obama says debate focused on "gotcha" not policy issues

Senator Obama is mad that the moderators for the recent debate focused on his misspeaking errors and past beliefs. Clinton seemed happy with it. Obama claimed that in pursuing those routes to go for the debate, ABC robbed the American people of a chance to see what a brilliant tactician he is.

Opinion-

I think that Obama is being a bit of a crybaby here. ABC has the right to ask any question that they may feel is necessary to get good ratings. If Barack didn't like the questions, he didn't have to be at the debate at all. Now I know that they do not receive the debate questions beforehand, and I applaud them for their excellent answers on the spot, but he should have expected the media to go after him after his recent activities.