A few months ago, a commercial aired on television for Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kddX7LqgCvc). It preyed on the fears already established in the minds of the American public concerning national security and, for parents, the safety of their children. It implied that Democratic candidate Barack Obama would not be a good president because of his inexperience, making Clinton the obvious choice on that point alone.
In response, Obama sponsored a commercial that said, "...in the real world, it's judgement that matters" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9BvyF351RS8&feature=related-- not just experience.
However, according to The Washington Post, Obama traveled to Afghanistan and Kuwait, and is going to Iraq to meet with officials. After that, he is going to Jordan, Israel, Germany, France and Britain to meet other officials and leaders.
It seems that Obama is trying to get some experience to combat the statements of his opponents that say he does not have much experience in foreign affairs. Is Obama trying to gain the trust and approval of America? Is he trying to prove himself worthy of the Oval Office? More importantly: Will the American people notice and take that into consideration for the 2008 elections?
2 comments:
It's ridiculous for Clinton to say that to begin with, as she does not have much experience either. She's been a senator, but so has Obama. The only experience she has that he doesn't is her 8 years as first lady.
It isn't that rediculous of a statement; Obama and Clinton both may have been senators, but Clinton has held the position longer. What can give you experience, if not time?
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