tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1565336039022979685.post7512242732694474930..comments2023-10-17T04:33:41.592-05:00Comments on Kah Zoohl List: Obama's Pick of Biden as Running Matekazoolisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05904231352522204880noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1565336039022979685.post-49184951531533933692008-08-30T14:54:00.000-05:002008-08-30T14:54:00.000-05:00Follow up note: More on Obama's response to criti...Follow up note: More on Obama's response to criticism can be found on NRO in <A HREF="http://article.nationalreview.com/?q=MzlmOTdjYjk0ZTg2NzI4OWU3MGNlYTM1Yjg0NjVhMTY=" REL="nofollow">Dealing with Dissent, the Chicago Way</A>.kazoolisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05904231352522204880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1565336039022979685.post-60333736651184612312008-08-26T23:12:00.000-05:002008-08-26T23:12:00.000-05:00I'm not sure I agree with your assessment that Oba...I'm not sure I agree with your assessment that Obama deals well with criticism:<BR/><BR/>a.) He notably did <I>not</I> pick Clinton, his strongest Democratic challenger/critic, as his running mate.<BR/><BR/>b.) In March <A HREF="http://hotair.com/archives/2008/03/03/the-prophet-in-his-hometown-press-relations-nightmare/" REL="nofollow">he walked out in the middle of a press conference</A> after growing tired of critical questions from reporters.<BR/><BR/>c.) Within the last seven days, Obama's tried to invoke the powers of the Department of Justice <A HREF="http://sistertoldjah.com/archives/2008/08/26/reposting-american-issues-projects-obamaayers-ad/" REL="nofollow">to muffle a man from running critical TV ads</A>.<BR/><BR/>d.) Obama has indicated he finds criticism of his wife "<A HREF="http://my.barackobama.com/page/community/post/candacenewbraugh/gGxPfg" REL="nofollow">infuriating</A>", despite that this criticism only comes because he's projected her into a prominent role in his campaign.<BR/><BR/>e.) He's further avoiding criticism by <A HREF="http://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2008/06/why_wont_obama_agree_to_townha.html" REL="nofollow">refusing to engage in town hall debates with McCain</A>.kazoolisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05904231352522204880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1565336039022979685.post-22532600719999893742008-08-26T10:52:00.000-05:002008-08-26T10:52:00.000-05:00I'm actual happy that Obama picked someone that ha...I'm actual happy that Obama picked someone that has criticized him in the past. It signals that he won't shun/stifle people for disagreeing with him or criticizing him.Straadinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03900970747086937913noreply@blogger.com