Obama hits back hard against McCain

Published May 16 2008, 01:37 PM by Ian Donnis

Courtesy CNN

OBAMA PUNCHES BACK– HARD.

In South Dakota, the Senator fires back against Bush and McCain following Bush’s “appeasement” remark.

“That’s exactly the kind of appalling attack that’s divided our country, and that alienates us from the world… So much for civility.”

“They’re trying to fool you. They’re trying to scare you. And they’re not telling you the truth.” Click above for a clip.

Denies suggestion he would negotiate with terrorists.

Hits McCain hard on foreign policy– links him to George Bush and calls his Iran policy “naive and irresponsible.”

“I’m running for president to change course, not to continue George Bush’s course.”

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Plus: White House adviser Ed Gillespie tells reporters he’s “surprised and curious” Bush’s comment was assumed to reference Obama.

Asked why it was interpreted that way, he pleads ignorance: “I’m not a sociologist.” Read gaggle transcript.

Next up: How will Bush, McCain and his campaign respond later Friday?

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