AP falsely claims Obama has delivered no policy speeches --

[pnwmom]

and some DU'ers have parroted the claim. Media Matters demonstrates otherwise.

http://mediamatters.org/items/200703270004

AP falsely claimed Obama has "delivered no policy speeches" on campaign trail

Summary: A March 27 Associated Press article falsely claimed that Sen. Barack Obama has "delivered no policy speeches" while campaigning "and provided few details about how he would lead the country." In fact, the Chicago Tribune described a March 2 address by Obama as a "major policy speech on U.S.-Israel policy," and numerous news outlets have reported on Obama's policy proposals on the campaign trail.

A March 27 Associated Press article -- headlined "Is Obama All Style and Little Substance?" -- falsely claimed that Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama (D-IL) has "delivered no policy speeches" while campaigning "and provided few details about how he would lead the country." In fact, on March 2, Obama delivered what the Chicago Tribune described as a "major policy speech on U.S.-Israel policy," and news reports indicate that in campaign speeches across the country, Obama has offered policy proposals on Iraq, education, the environment, energy, and health care.

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[illinoisprogressive]

1. In Dec. he delievered a policy speech in chicago that was carried on cspan.

[Radical Activist]

2. Once again, the framing beats reality.

There's no merit to the charge but people repeat it anyone. I guess repetition is easier than thinking.

[nevergiveup]

3. Join the frenzy

Obama = empty suit. I believe he is strong enough to survive the initial swift boating but it will not be pretty.