UPDATE III: The plot thickens. Here’s Byron York’s analysis.
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UPDATE II: Then again, CTV stands by their story—and names names.
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UPDATE: The Canadian Embassy says the following conversation never happened. We here at CFO deeply regret implying that Senator Obama is anything less than human perfection.
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Is Barack Obama lying on the campaign trail?
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Within the last month, a top staff member for Obama’s campaign telephoned Michael Wilson, Canada’s ambassador to the United States, and warned him that Obama would speak out against NAFTA, according to Canadian sources. The staff member reassured Wilson that the criticisms would only be campaign rhetoric, and should not be taken at face value.
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So, what’s new about this style of politics, and why is his wife proud of it?
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(Hat tip: Ed Morrissey)
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Within the last month, a top staff member for Obama’s campaign telephoned Michael Wilson, Canada’s ambassador to the United States, and warned him that Obama would speak out against NAFTA, according to Canadian sources. The staff member reassured Wilson that the criticisms would only be campaign rhetoric, and should not be taken at face value.
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So, what’s new about this style of politics, and why is his wife proud of it?
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(Hat tip: Ed Morrissey)
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