The current meme from the McCain campaign is: We’re not saying Barack Obama is a terrorist; we’re questioning his judgement.
John McCain on 10/9:
Look, we don't care about an old, washed-up terrorist and his wife. That's not the point here. We need to know the full extent of the relationship. It's a factor about Senator Obama's candor and truthfulness with the American people.
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Nicole Wallace on 10/9 on Today show:
Meredith, what I’ve just said is no one who’s sitting around the table cares about a washed-up terrorist. What they care about is the truth.
- They’re implying he might be a terrorist or pal around with terrorists but they’re not sure. Then why don’t they know for sure??
- Is there any evidence that he’s a terrorist? If yes, and the government has let him proceed, they’re complicit.
- Since the terrorist part isn’t really important (wink wink) and it’s a question of honesty, then let’s take a look at honesty.
Let’s look at these questions one at a time after the fold.
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