Who can beat McCain?

Curator · 01-31-2008, 09:23 AM

Assuming he is the Republican nominee.

Obama and Clinton will probably start making the case that they can beat John McCain in a general election, and their rival can’t.

Now, it’s going to get focused. Dems aren’t just talking about taking on a generic Republican opponent anymore, they seem to be targeting a specific, known candidate.

Obama seized on an opportunity at an event at the University of Denver yesterday.

Quote:

“It’s time for new leadership that understands that the way to win a debate with John McCain is not by nominating someone who agreed with him on voting for the war in Iraq,” Mr. Obama said, “who agreed with him in voting to give George Bush the benefit of the doubt on Iran; who agrees with him in embracing the Bush-Cheney policy of not talking to leaders we don’t like.”

He reportedly added, “We need to offer the American people a clear contrast on national security, and when I am the nominee of the Democratic Party, that’s exactly what I will do. Talking tough and tallying up your years in Washington is no substitute for judgment, and courage, and clear plans. It’s not enough to say you’ll be ready from Day One — you have to be right from Day One.”

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