Barack Obama said Thursday that black voters should not object to criticisms being aimed at him by presidential rival Hillary Rodham Clinton and her husband, a sign of cooling campaign rhetoric before Saturday's primary in South Carolina.
"Black voters shouldn't blame Senator Clinton for running a vigorous campaign against me," the Illinois senator told reporters after a rally in this heavily black community. "That should be a source of pride. It means I might win this thing."
As for the campaign's overall tone, Mr. Obama said: "I don't feel like the candidates are getting bloodied up. This is good practice for me, so when I take on those Republicans, I'll be accustomed to it."
His comments followed a day of sometimes bitter remarks from the campaigns and former President Bill Clinton, who has stumped for his wife all week in South Carolina. The Clinton's were cool...keyword: were! It's time for change people, Obama 08.
"Black voters shouldn't blame Senator Clinton for running a vigorous campaign against me," the Illinois senator told reporters after a rally in this heavily black community. "That should be a source of pride. It means I might win this thing."
As for the campaign's overall tone, Mr. Obama said: "I don't feel like the candidates are getting bloodied up. This is good practice for me, so when I take on those Republicans, I'll be accustomed to it."
His comments followed a day of sometimes bitter remarks from the campaigns and former President Bill Clinton, who has stumped for his wife all week in South Carolina. The Clinton's were cool...keyword: were! It's time for change people, Obama 08.
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