The Colvin Report: Some Dumb Moves By Obama?

Obama has made two poor choices to divert attention from his Rev. Wright scandel.

First, as seen in the photograph above Obama's camp has released a photograph of Bill Clinton shaking Rev. Wright's hand during an annual prayer breakfast with religious leaders. There is nothing in the picture or anything even asserted to suggest that Bill. Clinton had met Rev. Wright prior to the White House meeting or that he or Hillary knew anything about Rev. Wright’s views (afterall, she isnt the one who knew him for 20 years).

I think this is a poor move by Obama because he is basically saying, look Rev. Wright is a bigot who hates America but thats okay because the Clinton's invited him to one event. To me, this makes the 20 year case look even more appealing. He went out of his way to say that he was not attacking the man, only a few statements... but what is he implying about Rev. Wright now that its in the Clinton context?

Moreover, it is in poor taste after the Clinton's left this issue alone. I think he just invited more controversy from the Clinton camp.

Second, Obama has come out hard blaming the Bush Administration because of the conduct of a few independent contract workers who had access to a passport program. These workers were curious and it could happen to anyone in any field where there is confidential information. Just look at the staff of medical personnel that were recently fired over snooping at Brittany Spear's medical records. Even more serious, the name Valerie Plame comes to mind.

This passport viewing has nothing to do with an evil plot by the Bush Administration. Executive Agencies enact regulations but they cannot force employees to always do the right thing.

Maybe it was wrong for the independent contractors, which are employed in most airports across the country, but this isn't the Bush Administration fault and Obama made a poor decision in trying to make it an issue.

Two more tallies against the "judgment" column in my humble opinion.