Well this is disgusting...negative politics have been a staple of the Obama camp for a while, but now Obama's friends in the media are starting to print it.
So Clinton is responsible for Bhutto's death? According to Obama's chief advisor David Axelrod:
"Barack Obama had the judgment to oppose the war in Iraq. And he warned at the time that it would divert us from Afghanistan and Al Qaeda, and now we see the effect of that," said Axelrod. "Al Qaeda is resurgent. They’re a powerful force now in Pakistan....There’s a suspicion they may have been involved in this. I think his judgment was good. Senator Clinton made a different judgment. Let’s have that discussion."Axelrod was responding to reporters' questions whether Bhutto's assassination enhances claims that her foreign policy experience may make her more fit to serve as commander-in-chief.
And here he goes to tell us how Hillary is responsible:
"I think people need to judge where these candidates were and what they’ve said and what they’ve done on these issues," said Axelrod. "I mean, she was a strong supporter of the war in Iraq, which we would submit is one of the reasons why we were diverted from Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Al Qaeda who may have been players in this event today. So that’s a judgment she’ll have to defend."
But of course later after realizing how idiotic he sounded, he backtracked:
"I believe our policies in Iraq have had a direct impact on events in Pakistan and Afghanistan, but I would not suggest there is a straight line relationship between the events of today in Pakistan and anyone’s particular vote," he said. "What I was pointing out was the difference in judgment at the time. Obama thought that the war would have a negative impact in Afghanistan and Pakistan, and that seems relevant right now."
I cannot believe this guy is actually advising a political candidate. He does not understand why the majority of Democrats still believe Hillary is better suited to handle Iraq, terrorism and foreign policy in general. Instead he blames Clinton, Edwards, Biden, and everyone who voted for authorization, while his candidate was not even in Congress. What an idiot, yet you will hear Obama supporters crying b/c one of Clinton supporters stated this is why we need a seasoned experience person in the Oval office. Well this is not an Obama supporter, it is Obama's mouthpiece.
Instead of focusing on the issue and the consequences it will have on the US and world, this man is playing politics with baseless allegations. How can Obama claim he is the candidate of change, when he and his people are playing politics as usual. Disgusting and very naive.