Quotes from people in the United States on Democratic presidential contender Barack Obama's trip to Europe and the Middle East: ___ "This trip overseas has an opportunity to backfire on him, because it looks like they're giving him so much attention, they're ignoring John McCain, the war hero." _ Terry Alexander, 60, a teacher from Columbia, Mo., speaking about the media attention Obama has drawn. ___ "They should vote on who he is and what he does rather than where he goes or what he sees." _ Rena Anabtawi, 20, a pharmacy technician from Tampa Bay, Fla. ___ "I think it's a political stunt." _ Nathaniel Breznau, 25, a sales representative from Manchester, N.H. ___ "It's showing his inexperience, which is a concern for a lot of people, especially Democrats like myself who liked Hillary Clinton." _ George Londono, 42, now an Obama supporter from Merrimack, N.H. ___ "I think dialogue at this point is a good thing." _ Michael Holdowski, who was pleased Obama met with Palestinian leaders. Holdowski is president of the Upper Valley Jewish Community, a Hanover, N.H., congregation. Continued... |