Thursday, June 12, 2008

BARACK OBAMA

"I just don't think he's got yet the proven substance or experience to be president."

Former President Jimmy Carter, on November 30, 2006, asked about a presidential run by Barack Obama:

"I just don't think he's got yet the proven substance or experience to be president."

The RNC is showcasing that, and it's a nice quote to throw at Carter. But you know what quote goes well with that?

"Just what's he done? I mean, what's he done?"

— Congressman Bobby Rush, in a debate with then state legislator Barack Obama, when both men were competing for the Democratic primary for Rush's seat in 2000. Rush won the primary, 61 percent to 30 percent.

In other words, the voters in Chicago concurred with Rush that Obama was not experienced enough or accomplished enough to be their Congressman in 2000. Seven and a half years later, we're told he's ready to be commander-in-chief.

06/12 08:21 AMShare