Obama Camp Hits McCain Aide Over Terrorism Remark

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June 24, 2008, 12:03 pm

Obama Camp Hits McCain Aide Over Terrorism Remark

By Michael Falcone

On a conference call organized by the Obama campaign this morning, Richard Ben-Veniste, a member of the Sept. 11 Commission, stopped short of calling for the resignation of Charlie Black, a McCain campaign senior adviser, but accused him of politicizing terrorism.

Mr. Ben-Veniste, a surrogate for Senator Barack Obama and a campaign adviser, said Mr. Black’s comment in an article in Fortune magazine that a terrorist attack on American soil between now and the election would be a “big advantage” for Senator John McCain provided a “very disappointing glimpse into the thinking of one of McCain’s closest advisers.”

But Mr. Ben-Veniste declined to go a step further and suggest that Mr. Black resign or be fired for his statement.

“I don’t think it’s up to us to suggest how Senator McCain staffs his campaign,” Mr. Ben-Veniste said. “I think the remarks were so out of place that they call for some recalibration in the thinking and perhaps a greater adherence to principle here in staying away from the politics of fear.”

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[eleny]

1. "recalibration in the thinking" = "fire his ass"

k&r :kick:

[mrreowwr_kittty]

2. We need to make sure this comment is not forgotten

Basically, Black let the cat out of the bag and it needs to stay out. The repukes are just aching to pull an October terra surprise to distract the country and steal the election. Not this time.

[napi21]

3. I'm glad to hear that Be-Veniste is an Obama advisor. I've always

liked the way he thinks! He's a fiesty little Italian who's not afraid to kick ass and take names.

[JudyInTheHeartland]

4. It's so sad that it's come to this...

wishing harm on America for cheap political gains.