Obama, Clinton Battle Over Novak Scandal Column

Politico   |   November 17, 2007 01:28 PM


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Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill.) took the rare step of issuing a statement in his own name on Saturday to call attention to a report by columnist Robert D. Novak that New York Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton's campaign is sitting on "scandalous" information about Obama.

The information was not described and there is no proof it exists.

Obama accused Clinton of "Swift boat' politics" and vowed he will not be intimidated.

"I am prepared to stand up to that kind of politics, whether it's deployed by candidates in our party, in the other party or by any third party," Obama said. "The cause of change in this country will not be deterred or sidetracked by the old 'Swift boat' politics. The cause of moving America forward demands that we defeat it."

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Barack Obama pulls ahead in latest IOWA poll, even after last week's debate performance. And, he's considered more "trustworthy" in the poll. Here is the link: http://abcnews.go.com/PollingUnit/Vote2008/story?id=3887274&page=1

I knew voters would start to doubt that Clinton has more "experience" than Barack, that she represents a "new direction" in politics, and that she actually believes what she is saying.

So Hillary can lead in all of the NATIONAL POLLS she wants, but if she is losing in IOWA state polls, then that means something.

Barack Obama: ready to shock the world.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 06:10 PM on 11/19/2007
- ystasino I'm a Fan of ystasino 2 fans permalink

Novak certainly knows how to inject hate. Hillary plants posts in every liberal blog.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 06:05 PM on 11/19/2007
- VOTER I'm a Fan of VOTER 167 fans permalink
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Correction:

This morning I stated Ms. Townsend who is leaving the WH was the WH Press Spokesperson.

I confused her with Dana Perino. Sorry.

However as Bush Loyalists and Liars there really isn't

much difference between them. But I do apologize.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 03:09 PM on 11/19/2007

Novak as a good Catholic would not put forth false claims. A great reporter of the old school who once dragged a drunk as a skunk LBJ out of a party, put him safely in a cab to the White House and never reported it until his recent book. Reporters had honor in those days as JFK could rely on.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 11:54 AM on 11/19/2007
- hmmmmmer I'm a Fan of hmmmmmer 28 fans permalink

Novacula is a hack. Obama should have just let it go and there would be nothing to talk about. If the Clintons and Novacula are in cahoots that would be amazing, but stranger things have happened. Why would anyone want to respond to either. There is no reason at all to keep this in the public headlines. Let it go, who ever is responsible will be found out soon enough.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 09:58 AM on 11/19/2007
- Centauri I'm a Fan of Centauri 2 fans permalink

It shocks me that Mr Obama trusts Novak's story. Does it mean that Mr Obama trusts all the trash Novak linked Plame and Wilson with? Does Mr Obama know that Novak is a Fox Contributor? Are we to believe that he is going to trust every thing Fox has to say in the future? How low is he going to sink?I think trusting Novak's story is enough of a scandal for me.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 08:53 AM on 11/19/2007
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Fran Townsend has left her position as Spokesperson

for the White House.

Calling Robert Novak

Calling Rush

Calling Hannity

Calling Ann The Man

Calling all Trolls....­.........

You, all, have the chance to speak for The Killer Chimp!

The line for the job is behind the WH Craig's Room.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 08:43 AM on 11/19/2007
- Nyla785 I'm a Fan of Nyla785 9 fans permalink

Novak has been a tool of the right wing Republicans for some time now. Remember this is the guy involved in the outing of the CIA agent Valerie Plame. And this tactic has all the earmarks of Rovian election political smearing. And it peforms two function: Leaving a taint of scandal around Obama, PLUS making the Hillary campaign look like its playing dirty tricks. The classic Rovian dirty play.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 08:16 AM on 11/19/2007
- kittycago I'm a Fan of kittycago 5 fans permalink

Any democrat that makes Bob Novak who is one of the long time liars for Karl Rove is a fool.They want to divide us democrats because that is the only way a republican can win.Let's be smart enough not get so bogged down by the words of the person who depends on us being the Divided States of America to win.Anythi­ng Noval says is bad for democrats and bad for America.Th­is is their way to the White House let's not give it to them.I wondee if Novak and Rove have any more CIA agents to out before they are done.Pleas­e do not allow them to be releveant in the democratic race.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 08:10 AM on 11/19/2007
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We may all detest Novak, but he is an insider.
Why did Hillary's campaign use Drudge to complain about Russert and then use him again to compliment Blitzer? Even Buchannan said he had heard some stuff about Obama last week...so it is out there and I for one wouldn't be surprised if Hillary's people aren't behind it. Obama did the right thing to come out and cut them off immediately. Put up or shut up! This is what Kerry should have done over the swift boaters.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 08:02 AM on 11/19/2007
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The lonely old traitor "reporter" wrote his political
garbage just to get attention. And guess what?

Chris Matthew is on the tele talking about this same item. Tweety will continue this rant for the week because this is Matthew's thing.

NOVAK IS A LONELY OLD MAN. WROTE A FEW LINES TO KICK UP THE DUST.

HOWEVER, PEOPLE DON'T REALIZE...­.NO ONE TALKS TO NOVAK, NO ONE! HE HAS NO SOURCE.

Senators Obama and Clinton SHOULD hold a joint press conference or give a joint statement to put an end to this garbage.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 07:50 AM on 11/19/2007

At the outset of this campaign, I gave the Obama camp credit for being smart and savvy. However, given that they actually believe Novak, certainly creates the impression that they do not belong in this race and are certainly rank amateurs. Obama should stop his campaign and go home. His lack of understanding of Novak's true intent certainly belies his "wet behind the ears" status.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 07:20 AM on 11/19/2007
- USMC1980 I'm a Fan of USMC1980 11 fans permalink

No one with any sense should believe anything that traitorous old dirtbag Robert Novak says in his laughable columns. Novak proved what a scumbag he is, when he betrayed the identity of Valerie Plame for his buddies in the Bush administration, now he is just doing the same kind of thing...ma­king baseless charges. The amazing thing is that Barak Obama is foolish enough to believe it.

The only writing Bob Novak should do is behind a prison cell, for exposing a CIA agent.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 05:16 AM on 11/19/2007
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Obama was saying HRC PRC, HRC PRC , ... they are almost the same. Something for Novak to think about.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 03:02 AM on 11/19/2007
- Cunningham I'm a Fan of Cunningham 91 fans permalink
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All Obama had to say was, "Consider the source".

Jon Stewart is correct... Novak is a douchebag.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 01:14 AM on 11/19/2007
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