Friday 17th of May 2024

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sour kraut .....

Sen. Barack Obama was in Berlin today, for a lofty speech to throngs of people about the roots of American-German cooperation and the development of freedom in the world.

Sen. John McCain went to Schmidt's Restaurant und Sausage Haus. Located in the German Village section of Columbus, Ohio, the classic restaurant is owned by 58-year-old Geoff Schmidt, the fourth Schmidt to offer what his to go menu claims is 'The Best of the Wurst!' Asked whether he was trying to make a point by coming to a German restaurant while Obama was in the real country, McCain took a mild swipe at his rival.

'Well I'd love to give a speech in Germany to -- a political speech -- or a speech that maybe the German people would be interested in. But I would much prefer to do it as president of the United States rather than as a candidate for the office of the presidency.'

As Obama Visits Germany, Mccain Visits German Restaurant

Gus: He also visited the cheese aisle in a supermarket ...

photo op only...

Obama missed 'injured US heroes'

John McCain condemned Mr Obama for giving a political speech in Berlin

US presidential hopeful Barack Obama has been criticised by his Republican rival for cancelling a visit to injured US soldiers in Germany this week.

John McCain's campaign office said Mr Obama's speeches to cheering Europeans should not have been a substitute for comforting "injured American heroes".

Mr Obama responded by saying he dropped the visit after the Pentagon warned it might be considered a political event.

But officials later insisted the senator had never been told not to go.

A Pentagon spokesman said Mr Obama had only been told he could not do so if he was accompanied by campaign staff and reporters.

US military personnel and facilities are prohibited from being associated with partisan political campaigns and elections.

'Political cross-fire'

A new campaign advert for Mr McCain criticised his Democratic opponent for being disrespectful by making "time to go to the gym" during his European tour while at the same time cancelling his visit to the Landstuhl Regional Medical Centre on Friday.

"Seems the Pentagon wouldn't allow him to bring cameras," the advert claims. "John McCain is always there for our troops."

A McCain spokesman, retired Lt Col Joe Repy, claimed that Mr Obama had "badly misjudged the important demands of the office he seeks".