Sens. Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama faced off one last time Wednesday night before the Pennsylvania Democratic Primary on Tuesday, April 22.
Obama spent much of the first half of the debate defending his words and associations with controversial figures:
“What’s important is to make sure that we don’t get so obsessed with gaffes that we lose sight of the fact that this is a defining moment in our history,” Obama said at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia. “For us to be obsessed with this – these kinds of errors – I think is a mistake. And that’s not what our campaign has been about.”
Clinton mentioned several areas in which Obama would be vulnerable in a general election fight if he won the nomination. When asked if she believed he could beat Sen. John McCain, though, she answered, “Yes, yes, yes.” She added, “I think I can do a better job. Obviously. That’s why I’m here.” Obama responded to a similar question regarding Clinton, “Absolutely and I’ve said so before.”
Neither candidate, however, would commit when asked if they would take the other as their running mate should they win the nomination.
Both candidates pledged not to raise taxes on individuals making less than $200,000 and said they would respond forcefully if Iran obtains nuclear weapons and uses them against Israel. Read the debate transcript in its entirety.
At a town hall meeting in North Carolina on Thursday, Sen. Obama told the audience that the 90-minute debate with Sen. Clinton exemplified the problems with Washington by not focusing on issues that matter and he brushed Clinton’s attacks off…literally.
MICHELLE OBAMA ON ‘COLBERT REPORT’
Michelle Obama sat down with Stephen Colbert Tuesday night and explained why women voters are turning to her husband.
“Many women like myself who are independent, strong, focused, who care about family values, who know that Barack is special, that he has something unique to offer the country, and that his perspective is really gonna change the lives of working women, he understands because he’s living with me.”
Obama also mentioned that she would not be making her own run for president someday: “One Obama in the White House will be enough,” adding, “For the eight years that Barack is going to be in the Oval Office, he’s going to change the face of this country.”
Michello Obama, What a 1st LADY!!!
I just wish that Obama would speak as eloquently about his platform as he does about hope…he stumbles when it comes to policy…it might not matter to his flock…but this voter with a passion for politics just is not convinced…I am starting to hate the game…
And let me just say…
Come Nov…all democrats need to stay united and make sure that McCain does not get into the White House.
#59 I agree with you as well. Further more, it is important that we understand that is the way of politics. You can like who you like, but there are some realities that are inescapable. The presidential candidate will be scrutinized, sometimes even their family members are thrown in for good measure. In the last election, Bush’s drinking, partying ways in college no less, his grades in law school, his deferment from the active duty, his kids partying ways all were highlighted by media. Tipper Gore’s mental stability or at least the medication she was on was being highlighted in the medai. Remember when Bill Clinton was running for President and every misstep his brother made (drinking, business deals gone bust) was hung as an albatross around Bill Clinton’s neck. Wrong or right, Barack is now on the receiving end of what most before him and certainly Hillary has had to endure. Hillary has the unfortunate experience of having to tow the line for criticisms against her husband, what he said, what he did, etc.
Not to insult anyone here who believes Obama is being treated differently, but clearly he has been treated very well by us and the media for MOST of his run thus far. And yes, he has come under fire over the past couple of months over several things that are no different in my opinion than what others in a similar position have had to endure.
Finally, let’s think ahead. The Republicans have no allegiance to the Democratic candidates. If confirmed as the Dem candidate, the Reps will go after Barack and probably will not leave any pebble unturned. More will be revealed no matter how trivial and meaningless it may appear to be.
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Thank you @63 Patience, what they’re doing to Obama they’ve done to all candidates, especially Hillary.
But its still wrong. I wish they would focus on the ISSUES, obama is WRIGHT about that one. (Pun intended). But yea, ABC was def kinda biased in that debate.
Frankly, i think Hillary would be way better than McCain. Can someone please tell me what is it thats so awful that the Clintons did during their time in office? So much that no one wants them over McCain? Shit, they stand for Democratic values, all bullshit aside. THey may still be and act like politicians ( cause i believe all politicans are full of shit, no one is excluded) but they will FIGHT for US.
It cant get any worse than Bush. Hillary knows that if she makes president and fucks it up by avoiding all the real issues, she’ll never be forgiven. She’ll be the most hated person so trust me when I say she will be a good president. Obama as well…
And i second what someone up there said, about history repeating itself. Everytime Republicans get in office they FUCK up the country to the point where only the rich prosper and everyone else suffers.
We need to eliminate the Republican party. Old rich white men passing on their corrupt values to the younger white generation.
too bad obama got his ass stomped in the debate
and to the people talking about this debate has been bais toward hilary.
the Media and other debates have been bais towards Obama since the begining. and once obama feels what shes been goin through. he complains.
and so do yall
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