Obama Does Fine in O'Reilly Interview - Would Palin?
Barack Obama did fine in the short piece of his interview by Bill O'Reilly which was aired on Fox News tonight. This piece had to do with foreign relations. O'Reilly gave Obama credit for being against the Iraq war in the first place, but asked why Obama couldn't admit that he was wrong in opposing the surge, which has worked. Obama explained that the surge indeed has worked militarily, but the Iraqis have still not picked up their political and economic part of the bargain - the U.S. is still spending billions of dollars there. Obama also explained why not taking any option off of the table with Iran, but not tipping his hand as a Presidential candidate, was the best course of action with Iran.
It struck me, watching this interview, that Joe Biden would have also done well in this interview. For that matter, although I disagree with his militarism, John McCain would certainly have been knowledgeable on these issues, too.
But what about Sarah Palin? How would she have done in this interview with Bill O'Reilly about crucial, life-and-death issues for the United States?
That may be the most important lesson of this interview.
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Take away Mr. O'Reilly's signature style, and it was actually a useful interview. I guarantee there are a lot of Fox News viewers who have, at the very least, a less negative view of Sen. Obama now.
It was the right decision on Sen. Obama's part to do the interview. Good man.
I am anticipating some sort of interview like that with Palin. I think she would put anyone who's still on the fence as to who to vote for on the Republican side. It would be another asset to McCain's campaign if he'd put Palin in front of the camera again.
(BTW, I have a new post up, about the final night of the convention, if you're interested.)
If she tries to get too cute during the debate, she will look like a fool. If she does a full press avail, she will have to confront the multitude of controversies following close behind her. In either situation, she will have to live up to her first impression or risk looking like a one-hit wonder.
This was the tough week, the GOP's prolonged infomercial. Barack can recover from any damage that may have been caused, because the battlegrounds going forward now benefit him.
I am trying to think about where they'll peddle Sarah Palin first. Who'd be the nice, soft first interviewer?
Rush.
Joan: I'd say Chris Wallace, or Hannity and Colmes (not to worry too much about Colmes, the Republicans will think, with Hannity to interrupt if the questions get tough).
What a campaign season!
From the little portion that I saw of the interview, I do think Oboma will succeed in getting people to consider that if they slow done and get his full thoughts out, that he may give a reasonable and well thought answer. The conservatives, of course, will be looking to see if he changes or waivers on his position in front of another audience.
I hope that Palin lives up to expectation. I don't think "cute" is her option or her neccissity...I think she knows who she is, is comfortable with herself, her position and her experience. O'Reilly is already challenging her to his show...actually he did it the day before announcing Oboma's interview...wonder if that had any play in the Oboma camp?
There is a fine line between sexism and sexy. Sexy does not have to be four letter word in politics, though no doubt is a convienant form of attack.
I agree with you completely about sexy and politics.
Apparently, the one provided by KOS was a forgery.
The proof is here:
http://pumasunleashed.wordpress.com/
Being Sexy does not have to have anything to do with the bedroom...or oval office...
I would think print first - National Review, Wash Times, somewhere where the responses can be edited.
What's striking about this is that here's Bill O'Reilly, lead hatchet of the right wing media, and he showed more professionalism and respect than Joe Leiberman, Sarah Palin, or any of the attendees of the convention. How to put this-when your convention makes O'Reilly look moderate, can it not be called a wee bit...partisan?
The choice is pretty clear-if you want somebody who can give an unequivocal one-liner, McCain's your man. Some may feel we've had too much shooting from the hip in recent years. I leave it to you.
I find myself wanting to come to the defense, here, of people I have not even made my mind up about - that being McCain/Palin. Or perhaps I have made up my mind...
Can someone tell me the general position held here on Oboma's association with Ayers and if he should disclose more information? I'll search the site here to see if I can find anything.
Anyway, despite the hostility around here cloaked in offense for others perceived hostility...there are some brilliant and talented mind and authors.
So, can you point me into the direction of my last question on my previous post?
And, absolutely, about it being good to talk to people not in your comfort zone.
About Ayres: I've been here on Open Salon just a few weeks, so I don't where anything is, or was ...
My position on Ayres is, who cares? I think it's more than enough to hold candidates accountable for what they said and did - not what their associates did.