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Barack Obama rapped by opposition
Barack Obama rapped by opposition
Barack Obama's bid to become America's first black president is under fire from Democrats and Republicans.A day after his unexpected victory as Iowa's choice for the Democratic presidential nomination, Obama's message of hope and change was derided by both Hillary Clinton and Mitt Romney, the leaders of the Democratic and Republican before political debates on Saturday.Tuesday's New Hampshire primaries will help decide who runs in November's election to succeed US President George W. Bush.Mr Romney said: "Did you listen to Barack Obama? He is a new face, but gosh when you listen to what comes out of his mouth. It's like, 'We're going to just get our troops out of Iraq. Have you thought about the consequences?"Ms Clinton added: "I know that the next president will embody the hopes and dreams of all of us, but I also know that they cannot be false hopes."Ms Clinton and Mr Obama will face off against each other in a controversial televised debate which promises an in-depth look at the candidates.© Independent Television News Limited 2008. All rights reserved.
ITN | January 5, 2008
