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Bush Attack Provides Boon to Obama Camp

Posted May 17, 08 12:26 PM CDT in Politics 

(Newser) – President Bush’s comments this week about Nazi appeasement have allowed Barack Obama to polish his attacks on the administration and John McCain. Obama seized on the criticism as a two-for-one opportunity, saying there’s “no separation” between Bush and McCain on Mideast policy. The Dem’s tough response could signal his bid to use the war to undermine McCain’s credibility, writes Carrie Budoff Brown in Politico.

But the presumptive GOP nominee is hammering his own message, saying Obama’s willingness to talk directly with Iran reveals his “naiveté and inexperience,” adding he “should know better.” An Obama aide predicted the GOP’s formula of discrediting Democratic candidates on national security won’t work this election year because Republicans are using “old tactics in a new environment.”

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John McCain said Barack Obama%u2019s willingness to engage in direct talks with Iran revealed his %u201Cnaiveté and inexperience.%u201D   (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
According to a recent poll, John McCain holds a 55%-34% lead over Barack Obama on who is more trusted to handle the war on terror.   (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Barack Obama has struck back against for President Bush for seeming to liken him to Nazi appeasers.   (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Barack Obama is trying to tie President Bush and John McCain together on the issue of the war.   (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)
Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill. speaks during a news conference held after a town hall meeting in Watertown, S.D., Friday, May 16, 2008.   (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
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Obama Fires Back on Bush's Appeasement Accusation: Appearing at a Townhall in Watertown, Obama fires back on Bush's "Appeasement" accusation and challenges Bush and McCain to a debate on Foreign Policy, "anytime, any place."   (NCDem)

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