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Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama takes the cover of the latest issue of Rolling Stone. Here are some of the interview’s highlights:
Tell me your reaction when you first heard that he had picked Sarah Palin as his running mate. I didn’t know her, so it was a surprise decision. Look, you have to give them credit: It obviously energized the conservative wing of the party. And that’s worth something in politics.
Weren’t you shocked, at least a little, by the choice of someone with no real experience on the national stage? As I said, we didn’t know her, so we were surprised. It wasn’t anticipated.
Looking back over the past eight years, what’s the thing that Bush screwed up the worst? I think Iraq has to rank number one. Although the economy and his failure, utterly, to anticipate the dangers of such a highly leveraged Wall Street, combined with such a highly leveraged federal government, combined with such highly leveraged consumers, at a time when we knew that baby boomers are about to retire and we need to start storing the acorns for the winter — it’s breathtaking. The level of irresponsibility that’s taken place over the last eight years is breathtaking.
To read the full cover feature on Barack Obama, visit RollingStone.com.
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I KNOW! its such a disgrace. Can you believe we might have a *black * man RULING us ‘whites’? His skin color is..so much darker than mine! it scares me!
*eye roll.*
This is not about popularity but electoral votes and someone who brings real change,morals,values and dignity in the White House also victory and peace for our troops and us all….McPalin all the way
Republican’s are SOOOOO Jealous Right Now!!!!!
ACCEPT DEFEAT REPUBLICANS!!!!!
1 of the GREAT things about Obama is that he’s NOT Phased by U
Republican’s & ur Ignorant Racist comments!!!!!
ACCEPT DEFEAT GRACEFULLY REPUBLICANS,
IF THAT’S EVEN POSSIBLE SINCE THAT SOMETHING THAT U GUYS LACK !!!!!
wow, that is one fugly cover. Surely they could have a picked a more flattering picture. He is not an attractive man but that picture makes him look even worse.
Why is he ashamed of his muslim roots? Both his biological father and step-father were muslim and his mother converted. He attended a muslim school and read the Koran. Yet, they never talk about it and if it is brought up they get uneasy and deny it. Why can’t he be honest about this, Rev. Wright, Rezco and Unicorn? Both he and his wife have ties to radical anti-american groups and have for a long time. Does this make anyone uneasy?
Weren’t you shocked, at least a little, by the choice of someone with no real experience on the national stage?
Oh puhleeze, that same question could be asked of him.
I am amazed at how many people, particularly McCain supporters, seem to be parroting back his talking points from the last debate.
“Obama will raise taxes!”
And McCain won’t? Here’s a tip: Get your facts from someone OTHER than the candidate. Rhetoric is just that…
“He said he’s not George Bush!”
His voting record says otherwise. Really, is rhetoric this effective on you people?
When there was that Sarah Palin picture on newsweek, the republicans were soo angry about it because it wasnt photoshopped and didnt look pretty, and it was the most outrageous thing in the world. they were even on the news complaining about it.
well, heres a not so flattering picture of Obama. They can stop whingeing now and stop looking like idiots who make a big deal out of everything.
OBAMA/BIDEN 08!!!!!!
Oh no!!! Such an unflattering, non-touch finish photo… now Barach can whine like that idiot Palin and those moronic Republicans…. :P Is this some sort of favor that Rolling Stone is doing for Obama?!
Obama/Biden 08!
At the end of the day we all have to remember that ALL of them are politicians, all of them. They all have made promises that they will not be able to or not even try to keep because they are politicians. Vote for your choice but always hope for the best no matter who wins the election. It saddens me to see so much hate and derogatory statements about all the candidates from both parties and from the general public about the candidates and each other. You seriously hate someone that thinks differently than you or who is running against the person you favor? That’s sad and a great indicator of the world we live in. And the whole “they are only voting for him because he is black” or “your are a racist if you support McCain/Palin” that **** seriously is disgusting and needs to stop. Why can’t we be civilized adults and agree to disagree in this country? Isn’t that what our freedom enables us to do and not “hate” someone because they are different from us. Neither supporters on either side have been innocent of this.
Go Mr President! The whole world loves you Barack! let’s just hope America gets it right this time!
Are you related to Palin?
YAY OBAMA!!!
MCCAIN = GEORGE BUSH 2.0
PALIN = REPUBLICUNT BARBIE
Republicans have nothing to be jealous of, all you have to do is look at the Democrat running for office!!
If you want to have a decent home to retire in make sure you vote for the right man. Look at Obamas grandmothers conditions - the poverty she lives in and he never tried to help her … What is really wrong with him? Does America know this African son?
Obama should have seen to his grandmothers poverty first (years ago) before he tried to clean up Americas back yard.Unfortunately, he finds it more important to be on the cover of Rolling Stone and other magazines.
Why is his grandmother still living in such abject poverty if Obama is the hero he makes out to be?
It would have taken just a few of his American dollars to help her build a better shack
“Waaaahhh… they didn’t retouch the picture….. Rolling Stone is SOOO biased and rightwing….”
Sounds ridiculous, doesn’t it? Yet people took that rationale so seriously last week with Palin’s cover on People… idiots.
3 weeks til Prez Obama!
waaaah, i can see his wrinkles! lol republicans get outraged over palin’s cover. what about obama’s?
OBAMA ‘08!
haha. “Jen” #1…
yeah, that is a terrible picture of him. he has horse teeth.
McCain/Palin ‘08
beautiful picture.
OBAMA 08!
BARACK/BIDEN 08
what gives Rolling Stone the right to put him on the cover ???
OBAMA ‘08
I agree. The Republicans are SO jealous right now. Especially the racist ones. Obama is WAYYY ahead in the polls and even if he wasn’t, he still has tons more electoral votes than John. Okay, so just shut up you stupid f*ckers. John McCain is a condescending *******. He is rude and manipulative. I’d rather have Obama as president, not just because I believe in his politics, but also because he has true character. Election time shows people’s true colors and John McCain is an angry, manipulative douchebag.
McCai’ns tax package is a disaster. I own a small business, and when I looked into McCain’s proposal, I was suprised to learn that I would actually be better off with Obama’s plan. Not just short-term, but long-term; that’s a key element that’s been overlooked in McCain’s plan. As a matter of fact, four years down the road, we’ll be in deep shi_t with McCain.
I’m a Republican, but I have to give kudos to Obama on his positions on the Iraq war. He was right from day one. And he’s right about the Bush policies (and McCain’s) that have gotten us into this mess. Ths is the first time in my life I’ve ever voted Democrat, but Obama’s my pick for this election.
why….is this picture so bad. it makes him look like a ridiculous chipmunk. BOO ROLLING STONES!
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