Georgia-Russia Conflict Sparks Crossfire in Presidential Race

The conflict between Georgia and Russia continues to cause upheaval in the 2008 presidential campaign as both sides are accusing the other of exploiting the fight for personal gain. Connecticut Independent Democratic Sen. Joe Lieberman ripped Barack Obama on Tuesday night for exhibiting inexperience when it comes to foreign policy. The criticism comes as the Obama campaign accused John McCain’s team of a “belligerent” response to the Caucasus crisis. At a fundraiser for McCain in Teaneck, N.J., Lieberman, who has split from his party over the 2008 presidential election, said Obama’s initial call for both sides to “show restraint” is misguided. ““The last few days, four or five days, we’ve seen one of the most unexpected crises in the world as the Russians moved into Georgia as aggressors. And if you read the statements from the beginning, Senator McCain and Senator Obama, one had kind of moral neutrality to it. That comes, I think, from inexperience. ... (link)