Undermining McCain Campaign Attack, Republicans Back Obama‘s Version of Meeting

ABC news ^ | 8/19/2008 | Jake Tapper and Kirit Radia

[6SJ7]

The moment I saw the headline I thought “Hagel”. I wuz right.

[Waryone]

They need to drag both Upchuck Hagel and 0bama before a grand jury and see if they both perjure themselves. There are enough people out there who heard exactly what they said especially since 0bama’s own people have agreed that what Zebari said was true.

[6SJ7]

WHY DOESNT SOMEONE MAKE THE CONNECTION: Obama’s spokesHole has said that HE DID make the comment.

You're correct. This is now the third reported version of the meeting.

[pissant]

Bullshit. Hagel is just giving his hero a blowjob on this one.

[Vn_survivor_67-68]

According to one person present at the meeting, Obama told al-Maliki that the American people wouldn’t understand why the Iraqi parliament would get to have a say on the Strategic Framework Agreement, but the U.S. Congress would not, especially since Bush is only months from leaving the White House, regardless of whether Obama or McCain succeeds him.

“...especially since Bush is only months from leaving...”

there is the proverbial nugget of truth in this BS story....AND the exact premise upon which o’mamba the snake hoped he could succeed with his act of subversion

[6SJ7]

So now ABC is reporting we can’t trust the “reporting” done by the WaPo in addition to the WaPo saying McCain’s first mistake is trusting the reporting by the WaPo. So, I get the picture now. We can’t trust what the WaPo says... but it does get logically tricky when the WaPo says you can’t trust the WaPo. Are they lying now or lying then... or both.

[Behind Liberal Lines]

Hagel is the new Lincoln Chaffee. Time to start looking for a primary opponent.

[CedarDave]

Jeez, Gibson’s interview and the criticism following it must have shaken the ABC in-the-tank-for-Obama establishment more than we thought. This and their Troopergate “exclusive” makes two stories where ABC is distorting and/or making conclusions from partial/incorrect information. Makes for good headlines, though.

[cgbg]

Hagel is the new Lincoln Chaffee.

Linc was from a heavily Democratic state. What is Hagel's excuse?

:-(

[altura]

the only person named is that idiot, Hagel.

I never believe what ‘two officials’say and I never believe ABC.

[Gator113]

Chuck Hagel is NOT a Republican, he IS and filthy TRAITOR.

[Cold Heat]

What actually demands an explanation is why the McCain campaign was so willing to give credence to such a questionable story with such tremendous international implications without first talking to Republicans

Hagel?????? Repulican????

The guy who said his own party's VP nomineee was not qualified?????

That Republican?

Bwwwwahahahahahahahahahaha!

[Republican Wildcat]

How do they explain the Obama campaign’s admission of the same, then, just in more flowery language?

I don’t trust what Hagel says to be the truth.

[McGruff]

Don't call Hagel a Republican. That is an insult.

[impeachedrapist]

Hagel’s working overtime. Guess he’s still bucking for a Cabinet position.

[ncalburt]

Hagel and his wife have donated to Obama ! Hagel is an advisor. ABC is just out and out campaigning for Obama now !

[supercat]

WHY DOESNT SOMEONE MAKE THE CONNECTION: Obama’s spokesHole has said that HE DID make the comment. Now this comes out. THERE IS A DEEPER mystery here and it’s getting no play.

What do you think should happen? Be specific, and explain the consequences that would result.

If criminal action is taken against Obama, it will be perceived by liberals and many independents as a political prosecution; Republicans will lose in a landslide.

If the Republicans publicize Obama's actions, but no criminal action is taken, the lack of action will be perceived by liberals and many independents as a sign that the accusations are baseless. Again, landslide.

I see no scenario by which the Republicans can benefit by fully exposing Obama's actions. The guy belongs in jail, but patience is required.

[AKA Elena]

Speaking of "quantifying rumors", I received an email today from a friend, which (e-mail) was simply a report, alleged to originate from unnamed persons within the DNC hierarchy, stating that on October 5th, Biden was going to claim an illness which would preclude his taking the VP spot and that Hillary was going to replace him.

SCARY THOUGHT, no?

[DakotaRed]

ABC now says it didn't happen?

But, wasn't it NBC back in June who reported "He said he told Zebari that negotiations for a Status of Forces agreement or strategic framework agreement between the two countries should be done in the open and with Congress's authorization and that it was important that that there be strong bipartisan support for any agreement so that it can be sustained through a future administration. He argued it would make sense to hold off on such negotiations until the next administration," back in June 2008?

OBAMA'S TALK WITH IRAQI FOREIGN MINISTER

And, wasn't it Obama's security spokeswoman Wendy Morigi who just this week said, "In fact, Obama had told the Iraqis that they should not rush through a "Strategic Framework Agreement" governing the future of US forces until after President George W. Bush leaves office," as she denied reports were outright falsehoods?

Obama camp hits back at Iraq double-talk claim

Maybe, it only happened just a little bit, on accident?

[GVnana]

The charge -- that Obama asked the Iraqis to delay signing off on a "Status of Forces Agreement," thus delaying U.S. troop withdrawal and interfering in U.S. foreign policy -- has been picked up on the Internet, talk radio and by Republicans, including the McCain campaign, which seized on the story as possible evidence of duplicity.

WHO HERE HAS SEEN THE McCAIN CAMPAIGN "PICK THIS UP?"

I haven't.