In Atlantic, Iowa, Democratic Senator Barack Obama defended his foreign policy experience, accusing Senator Hillary Clinton and other opponents of portraying typical Washington practices as valuable experience. Despite facing criticism for his perceived lack of experience, a CBS poll shows that Obama is seen as the candidate with innovative ideas, while Clinton holds a 20-point lead due to her perceived experience. Clinton has criticized Obama for his willingness to engage with hostile nations, support strikes in Pakistan, and oppose nuclear weapons in such attacks. Obama believes that Clinton and other candidates are simply following traditional expectations rather than offering genuinely new ideas. During a five-day tour of Iowa, Obama expressed his belief that many of his opponents, including Senator Clinton, rely on reciting the traditional beliefs in Washington to demonstrate their experience. He argued that this approach to foreign policy was responsible for the Iraq war and needs to be changed. In response, the Clinton campaign defended her track record of fighting for change and her ability to bring about change in 2009. Obama emphasized the need for a new administration to move away from traditional thinking that fosters a climate of fear. He criticized the current administration for obfuscating and playing on the fears of the American people in foreign policy. Obama also highlighted his commitment to not using nuclear weapons in attacks on al Qaeda targets in Pakistan. In contrast, Clinton has emphasized the importance of nuclear deterrence in maintaining peace. Obama stated that numerous military experts have assured him that nuclear weapons would not be utilized in a potential attack on a terrorist group in Pakistan. He emphasized that in such a scenario, conventional weapons would be used instead. Despite criticism of his perceived lack of experience, Obama received enthusiastic support and standing ovations in Council Bluffs and Atlantic for his message of change. He stated that when individuals mention experience, they are essentially asking about one's ability to make good decisions. Donald Rumsfeld and Dick Cheney may have had extensive experience, but they lacked good judgment in their foreign policy decisions. One of his strengths is his ability to exercise good judgment.