Obama aide: Bill Clinton like McCarthy

[Infinite Hope]

By MATT APUZZO, Associated Press Writer Sat Mar 22, 3:58 AM ET

SALEM, Ore. - Hillary Rodham Clinton's campaign is trying to clarify comments by former President Clinton that seemed to question Barack Obama's patriotism — comments an Obama aide likened to Joseph McCarthy.

Clinton's campaign said the comments were being misinterpreted and quickly posted a clarification on its Web site. But retired Air Force Gen. Merrill "Tony" McPeak said he was disappointed by the comments and compared them to those of McCarthy, the 1950s communist-hunting senator.

The former president made the comments while speculating about a general election between his wife and Republican John McCain.

McPeak, a former chief of staff of the Air Force and currently a co-chair of Obama's presidential campaign, said that sounded like McCarthy.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080322/ap_on_el_pr/obama_patriotism_7

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So true, sadly, so true.

[40ozDonkey]

1. Yet another flub.

"I think it would be a great thing if we had an election year where you had two people who loved this country and were devoted to the interest of this country," said Clinton, who was speaking to a group of veterans Friday in Charlotte, N.C.

Uh, Bill? You WILL have two people who love this country and are devoted to its best interest. It's John McCain's judgement that's in question. Right?



Alright, let's watch them polish this turd.

[journalist3072]

2. So sad to see people here on DU agree that President Clinton is like McCarthy

You are pathetic if you agree with that statement.

[jakem]

3. what is pathetic is this crap from clintons.

[journalist3072]

5. What crap? eom

[maximusveritas]

7. He didn't say Clinton was like McCarthy; just that his comments reminded him of that time

when people's patriotism was being questioned. And I agree with him. The words are very clear. Clinton was saying Obama isn't patriotic.

[lark]

10. God Damn America

Rich white devils, whites caused 9/11, yep that's very patriotic, bringing Americans together. Don't care what he says in speeches, actions, supporting this man for 20 years even while knowing he was full of bigotry and hatred for both whites and his country shows me his real convictions. Every time a Clinton doesn't call him a saint, his supporters cry foul. It's getting old and tiresome, Obamites protest about division while fostering it themselves. Kneel down and bow - OR ELSE - seems to be the prevalent message. No Thanks!

[Cessna Invesco Palin]

11. Oh blah de fucking blah.

The faux outrage is gettin' silly.

[Infinite Hope]

12. Who said that? Hm...there you go. n/t

[Cha]

16. Bullshit red herrings comin' outta

your ears.

[Cha]

15. hilary called Obama "UnAmerican" and they had

hearings on UnAmerican Activities when joe mccarthy was in control.

I know she called Obama UnAmerican because my son called me from Kauai and said he saw it on cnn.

[Exilednight]

4. Clinton's campaign,,,quickly posted a clarification on its Web site.

Does sbe really believe that Obama supporters are going to go to her website to check for a clarification?

[anonymous171]

6. The problem with the Clintons is that now nobody trusts them.

[Infinite Hope]

13. Not even a large portion of the Democratic Party.

Many here are sick of them.

[NashVegas]

8. What Does The Obama Campaign Have Against Patriotism?

"I think it would be a great thing if we had an election year where you had two people who loved this country and were devoted to the interest of this country," said Clinton, who was speaking to a group of veterans Friday in Charlotte, N.C.. "And people could actually ask themselves who is right on these issues, instead of all this other stuff that always seems to intrude itself on our politics."

Where's the offense?

[Adelante]

9. They crossed the McCarthy line a while back

When they were pimping the Weather Underground "connecton."

[Infinite Hope]

14. Huh? What is that about? n/t

[Johnny__Motown]

17. I hate that "McCarthy" term.. can't we start calling it "Carvilleism" seems more appropriate