To McCain’s invitation to visit Iraq together, Obama responded by saying it was a political stunt. Maybe in his eyes, but he sure would have benefited from McCain’s deep knowledge of war, army, and the progress made in Iraq.

Obama is letting not only his arrogance surface but his unwillingness to work on a bi-partisan level. How can he bridge, as he kept repeating, Washington and work hand in hand with both parties if he rejects the first one offered to him.

Obama cannot accurately assess the situation in Iraq because he didn’t even care to visit it more than once and only when he saw it as an essential step for his political agenda - and talk with the soldiers, the civilians, the generals in charge and see it with his own eyes. Isn’t it time he stops his monotonous leitmotiv that he voted against the war in Iraq, and show us that he has what it takes to be the Commander-in-Chief, by saying, all right, I was against it but now it is what it is, and let’s make sure I make the right decision for all involved and that includes the Iraqi people.

As McCain stated, to [stubbornly] set a fixed date for troop withdrawal would lead to chaos, genocide and increased Iranian influence, and if I may add, revert the country to a fertile ground for terrorism training bases and launching board for more anti-U.S. attacks, as it was during Sadam Hussein. Obama lacks the facts needed to make the right decision, and let’s face it he lacks experience because of his age and obvious indifference to international politics.

What can one conclude when Obama is willing to sit down with Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, but refuses so far to talk with Gen. David Petraeus, the commander of U.S. troops in Iraq. I’ll let you be the judge.

OBAMA DOESN?T RISE TO MCCAIN’S CHALLENGE
By Maeve Reston, Scott Martelle, and Louise Roug(LA Times 5/29/08)
Abstract by Johana Nadler
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As per The Pew Research Center for the People and the Press, 50% of white women have a negative perception of Obama. Among white men, only about 20% have an unfavorable view, which hasn’t changed much from February. In general, divisions within a party settle during the general election, and though In the long run, women will watch Hillary Clinton’s reaction, how she’s treated by Barack Obama, suggested Celinda Lake, a Democratic strategist, right now white women prefer McCain over Obama by 49 to 41 percent.

Democrats usually get the White House by winning large margins of minorities and nearly splitting white women, while Republicans generally base their victory on their dominance with white men and half of the white women’s vote.

OBAMA CAN’T CONNECT WITH WHITE WOMEN
By David Paul Kuhn (Politico.com 5/29/08)
Abstract by Johana Nadler
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A summary of January 2007 medical checkup shows Obama fit as a fiddle. No excess body fat, BP of 90/60, total cholesterol of 173 with an LDL of 96 and HDL of 68. EKG and standard blood tests are good. One caveat though, he is a smoker, despite his numerous efforts to give up, and that could lead to strokes, heart disease and lung cancer. Whether Nicorette gum will help him quit smoking or not remains to be seen. Though there is a history of cancer on his maternal side, it should not predispose him because it is not on his father side. However, black men are generally at a higher risk of developing prostate cancer, and Obama is regularly having his PSA checked.

Granted it looks rather sparse compared to the 2000 pages of medical records McCain provided, which cover the last eight years, who is to predict future illnesses for either candidate. Oftentimes, one used to face medical setbacks has a penchant for overcoming them and hence extending one’s longevity.

Bottom line, both presidential candidates are physically fit to take on the presidency.

OBAMA CLEAN BILL OF HEALTH
By Lauran Neergaard (A.P. 5/29/08)
Abstract by Johana Nadler
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