this is not an endorsement of barack obama

I haven't made any decisions, for me it's too early. However, this is what I like to see in a candidate. A swift, smart response.

Australian PM says: "Mr Howard said any withdrawal of US troops by March 2008 - the date Mr Obama believes should be set - would mean defeat for Washington."

Obama's response: "Obama, campaigning in Iowa, told reporters Sunday he's flattered that one of Bush's allies "started attacking me the day after I announced (his presidential run) -- I take that as a compliment."

The Democratic presidential hopeful said if the Australian prime minister was "ginned up to fight the good fight in Iraq," he needs to send another 20,000 Australians to the war.

"Otherwise, it's just a bunch of empty rhetoric," Obama said."

Posted by jennj at February 12, 2007 08:34 AM