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The comprehensive argument against Barack Obama
CLOSING THE DEAL
A Roadmap for Campaign 2008âs Homestretch
By Guy Benson (www.guybensonshow.com) and Mary Katharine Ham (www.weeklystandard.com)
Editor and Contributor, Ed Morrissey
WHO ARE WE?
Allow us to put our cards on the table at the outset: We are two young conservative journalistsâboth in our 20s. Unlike many of our peers, we are not swept up in Obamamania and would prefer John McCain to win the election. Weâve teamed up with seasoned blogger extraordinaire, Ed Morrissey, whose careful and thoughtful pursuit of the truthâeven when it benefits his political opponentsâis respected across the blogosphere. In that spirit, we are not at all interested in perpetuating lies, rumors, and innuendo about Barack Obama. Promoting such information does America a disservice, allows Obamaâs supporters to justifiably cry âsmear,â and damages our own credibility.
What follows is by no means comprehensive, but it does shed some much-needed light on a number of Obamaâs positions, statements, and associations about which he has been less than honest. Weâve attempted to boil each issue down to a succinct explanation with an accompanying, brief video clipâoften starring Barack Obama in his own words. Before pulling the lever for someone who hopes voters will ignore his paper-thin resume, unsavory associations, and hard-left voting record, each citizen has a duty to do his due diligence.
In short, we hope this âclosing argumentâ is compelling and clear, and we encourage you to share this essay with undecided or wavering family members, friends, and co-workers.
THE CONTEXT
If recent polls are to believed, freshman Senator Barack Obama has a better than average chance of becoming Americaâs 44th President, the Commander-in-Chief of the planetâs most powerful military, and the proverbial leader of the free world. Itâs worth mentioning that just four years ago as President Bush and Senator John Kerry were vying for the White House, Obama was still a part-time State Senator representing a liberal district in Chicago. Before that he was an attorney and, famously, a community organizer. In 2008, Obama has positioned himself as a post-partisan, thoughtful moderate with the superior judgment required to lead the country. These are lofty promises from a man with precious little executive experience, and a Senate career that lasted exactly 143 legislative days before he launched yet another campaign for higher office. No one can deny his ambition. In fact, if Obama wins on November 4thâand serves one full term in the Oval Officeâthe Presidency of the United States would be the longest consecutively held full-time job he has ever held without seeking another.
Barack Obama promises âchange,â which is an appealing concept to an American public weary of a beleaguered administration and worried about the future. They are faced with a candidate who promises them everything: Tax cuts for 95% of Americans, universal healthcare, peace, saving the planet, andâaccording to his wifeâthe âhealingâ of Americansâ souls. As the saying goes, if something sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Questions abound: Is this man prepared to be president? Does he hold mainstream values and policy preferences? Who has influenced his thinking, and where does he want to take the country? Has he been honest with the people from whom he seeks votes?
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http://hotair.com/archives/2008/10/21/the-comprehensive-argument-against-barack-obama/
The comprehensive argument against Barack Obama
CLOSING THE DEAL
A Roadmap for Campaign 2008âs Homestretch
By Guy Benson (www.guybensonshow.com) and Mary Katharine Ham (www.weeklystandard.com)
Editor and Contributor, Ed Morrissey
WHO ARE WE?
Allow us to put our cards on the table at the outset: We are two young conservative journalistsâboth in our 20s. Unlike many of our peers, we are not swept up in Obamamania and would prefer John McCain to win the election. Weâve teamed up with seasoned blogger extraordinaire, Ed Morrissey, whose careful and thoughtful pursuit of the truthâeven when it benefits his political opponentsâis respected across the blogosphere. In that spirit, we are not at all interested in perpetuating lies, rumors, and innuendo about Barack Obama. Promoting such information does America a disservice, allows Obamaâs supporters to justifiably cry âsmear,â and damages our own credibility.
What follows is by no means comprehensive, but it does shed some much-needed light on a number of Obamaâs positions, statements, and associations about which he has been less than honest. Weâve attempted to boil each issue down to a succinct explanation with an accompanying, brief video clipâoften starring Barack Obama in his own words. Before pulling the lever for someone who hopes voters will ignore his paper-thin resume, unsavory associations, and hard-left voting record, each citizen has a duty to do his due diligence.
In short, we hope this âclosing argumentâ is compelling and clear, and we encourage you to share this essay with undecided or wavering family members, friends, and co-workers.
THE CONTEXT
If recent polls are to believed, freshman Senator Barack Obama has a better than average chance of becoming Americaâs 44th President, the Commander-in-Chief of the planetâs most powerful military, and the proverbial leader of the free world. Itâs worth mentioning that just four years ago as President Bush and Senator John Kerry were vying for the White House, Obama was still a part-time State Senator representing a liberal district in Chicago. Before that he was an attorney and, famously, a community organizer. In 2008, Obama has positioned himself as a post-partisan, thoughtful moderate with the superior judgment required to lead the country. These are lofty promises from a man with precious little executive experience, and a Senate career that lasted exactly 143 legislative days before he launched yet another campaign for higher office. No one can deny his ambition. In fact, if Obama wins on November 4thâand serves one full term in the Oval Officeâthe Presidency of the United States would be the longest consecutively held full-time job he has ever held without seeking another.
Barack Obama promises âchange,â which is an appealing concept to an American public weary of a beleaguered administration and worried about the future. They are faced with a candidate who promises them everything: Tax cuts for 95% of Americans, universal healthcare, peace, saving the planet, andâaccording to his wifeâthe âhealingâ of Americansâ souls. As the saying goes, if something sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Questions abound: Is this man prepared to be president? Does he hold mainstream values and policy preferences? Who has influenced his thinking, and where does he want to take the country? Has he been honest with the people from whom he seeks votes?
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