Posted by
Dan@Minuteman1 on Friday, July 04, 2008 8:15:02 AM
It would appear that Obama is beginning his slow drift to right attempting to portray himself as something other than the left wing Socialist that he really is. I guess he figures all them thar red necks that go to NASCAR races, are pro-life and want to see us win in Iraq won’t be smart enough to see through his little charade. This guy is obviously nothing but an elitist who thinks he is just so darn much smarter than the rest of us poor country folk. I guess he figures we’ll just be in such awe that we’ll be more than happy to believe everything he tells us. BUNK! Sorry there Obama! But the morons are all on the same side of the issues that you’re on and that you’ve advocated your whole life.
News that Barack Obama has changed his mind, and is rejecting at least some of the extremism of NARAL, Emily's List, and other radical abortion organizations are starting to creep into some mainstream news outlets.
WASHINGTON (AP) - Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama says "mental distress" should not qualify as a health exception for late term-abortions, a key distinction not embraced by many supporters of abortion rights.
In an interview this week with "Relevant," a Christian magazine, Obama said prohibitions on late-term abortions must contain "a strict, well defined exception for the health of the mother. "Obama then added: "Now, I don't think that 'mental distress' qualifies as the health of the mother. I think it has to be a serious physical issue that arises in pregnancy, where there are real, significant problems to the mother carrying that child to term."
Also, when it comes to his Iraq policy,
Obama may now be softening:
Senator Barack Obama said Thursday the United States cannot sustain a long-term military presence in Iraq, but added that he would be open to "refine my policies" about a timeline for withdrawing troops after meeting with American military commanders during a trip to Iraq later this month.
Mr. Obama, whose popularity in the Democratic primary was built upon a sharp opposition to the war and an often-touted 16-month gradual timetable for removing combat troops, dismissed suggestions that he was changing positions in the wake of reductions in violence in Iraq and a general election fight with Senator John McCain.
"I've always said that the pace of withdrawal would be dictated by the safety and security of our troops and the need to maintain stability. That assessment has not changed," he said. "And when I go to Iraq and have a chance to talk to some of the commanders on the ground, I'm sure I'll have more information and will continue to refine my policies."
Obama May Campaign at NASCAR Races
Sen. Barack Obama (Ill.) in the coming weeks may become the first Democratic presidential nominee to attend a NASCAR stock car race in 16 years, his campaign confirmed today.
"We would love to make it to a NASCAR race if the schedule permits," Obama spokeswoman Jen Psaki told Roll Call Thursday afternoon. "In the meantime, we plan to continue campaigning in communities across the country including small towns and rural communities where people are dissatisfied with the leadership of the last eight years and looking for a new direction for the country."