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Barack Obama to Get Up Close and Personal on The View
Barack Obama by Paul Redmond/WireImage.com
On Friday, March 28, Barack Obama will be dishing and discussing the issues on ABC's The View (11 am/ET) in what the show is billing as a "no-holds-barred" interview.
The presidential candidate last joined the morning show in November 2004 to promote his book. This time around, Obama will be covering a range of topics — from the personal to the political — including his relationship with his wife and family, his recent remarks on race, the Iraq war and his views on religion and life on the campaign trail, among other things.
"I am really looking forward to my return visit to sit down with the ladies of The View," he said.
Obama's interview will be pre-taped on Thursday, March 27, but airs the next day, in an episode of the program that promises to focus largely on the candidate. Is this going to be Obama's version of Hillary Clinton's Tyra Banks moment? Do you think sitting down with The View hosts will have an impact on the views of voters? — Anna Dimond
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Mar 19, 2008 6:10 PM
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I don't believe for a minute that we'll see anything new here, so I'll pass.
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Mar 19, 2008 6:45 PM
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He's all fluff, no substance, and as is typical of a democrat he has more flip flops then you'll find at a public pool in the summer. It's nothing more then a rtatings ploy.
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Mar 19, 2008 6:58 PM
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Yawn.
Another conservative trots out the old "flip-flops" talking point straight from the Hannitization of America Handbook.
Flip-flopping is hardly exclusive to the Democrats.
9/17/01 - "I want justice. And there's an old poster out West, I recall, that says, 'Wanted: Dead or Alive.'" - George Bush, all het up about Osama Bin Laden
3/12/02 - "I don't know where he is. You know, I just don't spend that much time on him... I truly am not that concerned about him." - George Bush, not quite so het up about Osama Bin Laden (just six months later!)
2/15/00 - "The state can do what they want to do. Don't try to trap me in this state's issue like you're trying to get me into." - Gov. (not president yet) George Bush on Larry King Live
2/24/04 - "Today I call upon the Congress to promptly pass, and to send to the states for ratification, an amendment to our Constitution defining and protecting marriage as a union of man and woman as husband and wife." - well, no wonder he doesn't have time to find Bin Laden
So come up with something new -- the "flip-flop" slam (along with the Gallagher-level "joke" that accompanied it) is just lame.
And as for the View appearance being a "rtatings" ploy -- are you opposed to shows featuring visits from presidential candidates in general, or are you just ticked off that the most popular candidate right now (therefore guaranteeing a huge "rtatings" jump) happens to be from the other side?
I always find it amusing how conservatives can't conceal their bewilderment and anger over the fact that political "rock stars" tend to be Democrats -- not Republicans.
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Mar 19, 2008 7:41 PM
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Oh, and you might want to delve into the intricacies of "than" vs. "then."
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Mar 19, 2008 7:44 PM
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wildbill, maybe you haven't been paying attention lately, but John McCain is the one who has flip flopped on many, many issues. He's went from denouncing right-wing bigots like Hagee and Robertson to apologizing and asking for their endorsements. Not to mention, he's completely changed his position on the Bush tax cuts.
Barack Obama is exactly what America needs right now. I don't know that The View will have any impact at all, although I think it'll be worth watching just to see Barack shoot down Elisabeth's "views."
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Mar 19, 2008 7:53 PM
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Seeing (most) of the gals fawn and gush all over Barack and ignore tough questions is definitely going to be "Must-Heave-TV!!!"
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Mar 19, 2008 8:31 PM
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Wow, wish I could see it, but unfortunately will be at work. I don't particularly care for the View, but I would like to see the interview, if it will be a true, fair, unbiased informative piece and not a fluff piece. I think at this point, people have made up their minds as to who they are going to vote for, so I don't think these appearances by either of the candidates are going to change anyone's minds.
I was impressed by Obama's speech yesterday and he has my vote, but he had my vote before the speech. So unless something comes out that he's done something so terrible, like actually kill someone, he's my choice for the presidency.
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Mar 19, 2008 10:12 PM
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Chappy, don't forget the old line of "If anyone in my administration is responsible for the CIA leak (Valerie Plame), they will be held accountable...." RIGHT. Actually never mind, that wasn't a flip-flop, that was an outright LIE.
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Mar 20, 2008 12:21 AM
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Considering the boobs you've elected for the past few decades, I think Barack Obama is the most promising leader I've seen in my lifetime!
I also think it would be good for America to show the world that they can choose a candidate who, a) has opposed the Iraq war since day one; and b) has both black and white heritage.
Considering how contentious the race issue continues to be in America, it would be a wonderful message to the rest of the world (not to mention to yourselves) that you really ARE the land of opportunity, where ANYONE can grow up to be President.
Signed,
A resentful Canadian who has never been able to vote for the so-called leader of the free world.
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Mar 20, 2008 12:24 AM
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Actually never mind, that wasn't a flip-flop, that was an outright LIE. - Arod
Yeah, there have been plenty of those, too!
Barack Obama is the most promising leader I've seen in my lifetime! - TV Gord
I totally agree, Gord. I sure hope this moronic minister flap -- which has subtle racist undertones -- doesn't do any lasting damage to his campaign.
It's the Swiftboat tactic all over again -- I hope this time it doesn't work.
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Mar 20, 2008 4:29 AM
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You know, re-reading my post in the light of a new morning, I think I come off a little more holier-than-thou than I wanted, so let me add...we Canuckistanis aren't much better on the boob-electability scale. 
Chappy, I think the minister thing will blow over in the long run. While it disappoints me a little that he didn't deal with it sooner, I believe the only ones who will continue to cling to it are people who wouldn't have voted for Obama anyway.
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Mar 20, 2008 7:23 AM
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I realized that what I was going to say was going to fall on partison-deafened ears.
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Edited by ctheslayer at 03/20/2008 5:54 AM
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Mar 20, 2008 8:54 AM
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People who are supporting Obama should really get their heads out of their butt so that they can see what this Muslim is all about.
Scorned1
Are you really that completely clueless? The man is and has always been a Christian. You do realize that having a "Muslim" name doesn't actually make you Muslim. It's because of people like you that we wind up with the ninnies we have now. Try and crack open a paper sometime, huh?
Oh, and to all those you feel that Obama is all fluff or that he's not worth your time - why not? This man has a distinct possiblity of becoming our next president. That's true whether you agree with his positions or not. Are you afraid to hear an opinion that is the opposite of what you believe in? Are you afraid that his thoughts might actually rub off on you or make you doubt what you believe? If your beliefs are so strong, then what is the harm?
Yes, I do plan on voting for Obama if he gets the nomination and I voted for him in my state's primary. But, I watch the Republicans and their speeches as well. I'm not afraid to hear other people speak; it allows me to broaden my horizons. I'm not afraid to admit that I change my mind (oh, those dangerous flip-flops!) at times. I also understand that McCain has a good chance of becoming our next president. I'd like to know where he stands considering his decisions may effect my life.
Open your eyes and ears people. We are supposed to run this government (We the people anyone?), but you can't do it if you don't know what's going on.
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Mar 20, 2008 9:28 AM
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I am not impressed with the O's speech. He oversimplified the issues by mentioning only Black and White. How about the other races: Asian, Hispanics, European, Native Americans?
Another issue, he did not publicly denounce his "crazy" pastor and demand him to apologize to Hilary and the American for the contents of his sermons. Does it mean that he will tolerate his supporters' behavior no matter how outrageous they are if he becomes the P. Why would he and his family still attend that church from time to time after disagreeing with the viewpoint of his pastor? Can we trust this guy to be our next President!!!??
I don't care O is muslim or christian or buddist, if he tolerated his crazy pastor to curise US and her citizens, O is an extremist supporter and is not fit to be a president! I can tolerate critism about the administration but not the nation and its people especially by its own people.
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Mar 20, 2008 9:45 AM
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