Republicans are crying foul over a new campaign ad from President Obama taking credit for dispatching Osama bin Laden one year ago — and for marking the occasion with a surprise journey to Afghanistan yesterday to mark the occasion. George W. Bush, of course, was the subject of similar criticism (though from Democrats, of course) after his 2004 campaign ads featured flashbacks to the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. At that time, most Americans thought such tactics were inappropriate. But just as with the latest round of commentary, it all depends on who’s the hero.
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