« Hillary On Vilsack: "Tom Has Made Iowa A Leader" | Home | Giuliani Nabs Jeb Bush's Former Campaign Manager And Other Campaign Updates »

Obama On Vilsack: He Brings "Decency" To Our Politics

And here's Barack Obama's statement on Tom Vilsack's decision to bail:

"Tom Vilsack is an outstanding public servant whose initiatives in Iowa on education reform, health care and alternative energy are models from which our entire nation can learn. More than that, Tom brings a badly needed sense of honor and decency to our politics, and a passionate advocacy for an end to the war in Iraq. I hope he will continue to speak out in the months and years to come, as his is an important and valued voice."

Whereas Hillary emphasized Vilsack's achievements in Iowa, note that Obama is keeping his "high-minded politics" theme going here.


5 Comments

| Leave a comment
user-pic

That "passionate advocacy for an end to the war in Iraq" can be read with the unstated phrase "unlike
another current Democratic candidate I know."

user-pic

Is 'high-minded' a compliment or criticism when referring to decency in politics.?

Just wondering  is this  a classic case of mediocrity attacking excellence?

user-pic

the high minded was a compliment, white rose... whereas the "mediocrity" line clearly wasn't...but hey, I can take it

user-pic

Unfortunately, in this media, without visual and intonation clues it can be difficult to discern the actually message being conveyed.

I apologize for the mediocrity innuendo.

user-pic

no problem, white rose, appreciate that...glad to have your comments as always

Leave a comment

Recommended Reader Posts

  • Unwritten...
    by stillidealistic
  • BABIES, RACCOONS AND HEALTH CARE
    by dickday
  • Two Dreamers, by Dorothea Lange
    by Rutabaga Ridgepole
  • Tsunami Wave: Will Wipe Out Republican Party
    by coonsey
  • The Stupack Amendment played politics with women's lives and won.
    by J. Clarence
  • OBVIOUSLY, YOU AREN'T A HUNTER.....
    by wvbiker
  • wooden projects
    by kubaser
  • holly colorado
    by blumun
  • figures geometry
    by muberul
  • short stories
    by lumacer



  • Resources

    The Palin Effect

    GOP Map Of Sleaze

    Tire Swinging

    The Final Debate

    World of Sleaze

    All About Sarah

    The Presidential Debates: Round 2

    The Vice-Presidential Debates: Biden v. Palin

    Critic or Cheerleader The Definitive McCain Iraq Timeline

    The John McCain John Hagee Timeline

    Masthead

    Editor-in-Chief
    Josh Marshall

    Reporter-Bloggers
    Elana Schor
    Eric Kleefeld



    Subscribe to this blog's feed.

    Advertise Liberally
    Share
    Close Social Web Email

    "To" Email Address

    Your Name

    Your Email Address