By Jennifer Parker

Jul 30, 2008 12:50pm

Negative Ad Wars Over Obama ‘Celeb’ Status

ABC News’ David Wright reports: The McCain campaign says its new ad comparing Barack Obama with Britney Spears and Paris Hilton is fair and balanced.  The Obama campaign and its supporters clearly don’t agree.

“It’s beyond dispute that he has become the biggest celebrity in the world,” McCain campaign strategist Steve Schmidt explained to reporters today.  "But do the American people really want to elect the biggest celebrity in the world?"

Asked why the campaign chose these particular celebrities to compare with Obama, campaign manager Rick Davis answered matter of factly, as though the comparison were obvious and indisputable: "What we decided to do was find the top three international celebrities in the world.  Britney and Paris came in second and third," he said.

But perhaps the Hilton family won’t appreciate the irony of the ad? Those political junkies over at TMZ.com discovered that Rick and Kathy Hilton, parents to Paris, are McCain donors.

The Obama campaign initially responded to the ad with a twist on a Britney Spears classic.  Said spokesman Tommy Vietor: “On a day when major news organizations across the country are taking Senator McCain to task for a steady stream of false, negative attacks, his campaign has launched yet another. Or, as some might say, ‘Oops! He did it again.’"

And later this afternoon, the Obama campaign fired back with a new ad of its own. See it HERE.

The Obama campaign ad ignored the pop princess comparisons and instead hammered at McCain for his "attacks on Obama" and taking "the low road." Under a photograph of McCain with President George Bush the narrator says: "John McCain. Same old politics.  Same failed policies."

McCain campaign officials say they are not worried that voters may perceive the ad as another negative attack from their candidate.  Or as sour grapes that their candidate, who has traveled widely, does not seem to draw such large crowds.

“I’d love to think that john McCain was a big international celebrity, but he’s not," Davis said.  "We see him more as a global leader than a global celebrity.”

UPDATE: Tit for tat, Obama supporters are firing back at the McCain campaign for comparing their candidate to Britney Spears and Paris Hilton in a new campaign ad — pointing to McCain’s penchant for wearing $520 Ferragamo designer shoes.

"I’m just saying if you want to launch attacks about celebrity and out of touch, maybe you shouldn’t do it while wearing $520 shoes," Eddie Vale of the DC-based Progressive Accountability.org emailed reporters.

Vale included an item from the Huffington Post website highlighting the swish new loafers McCain has been sporting on the campaign trail. 

For instance, he wore them to his meeting with the Dalai Lama and during his ill-fated visit to a Bethlehem, PA, grocery store when jars of Mott’s Applesauce knocked over by a stock clerk went toppling to the floor right next to McCain.

Luckily for the candidate, the applesauce appeared to miss the Italian calfskin loafers.

As Huffington Post points out, McCain’s black monk strap "Pregiato Moccasins" feature "tonal topstitching, silvertone hardware, and a Gancini bit and strap over vamp" (whatever that means).  They’re made by the Italian designer Salvatore Ferragamo and retail at Niemann-Marcus for $520.

"What better way to show his American pride than to tour the country in Italian leather?" chided Huffington Post blogger Isabel Wilkinson.

(Full disclosure: I also happen to be wearing Ferragamo loafers today.  But I got them on sale in Milan some years ago.  And I certainly didn’t spend $520.)

User Comments

McCain would sound more convincing if he wasn’t wearing $500 shoes.
Now I understand how Cindy McCain routinely spends $750,000 a month on just one credit card. She has to buy the most expensive clothes for fancy pants Johnny boy.

Posted by: Dan | July 30, 2008, 1:03 pm 1:03 pm

A sneek peek at tomorrow’s ad from the McCain campaign, “Hey, Obama, your mother wears army boots. . . . .”
How childish is the McCain Campaign? If McCain loses, I’m hiring them and a pony to do birthday parties.

Posted by: DAVID NH | July 30, 2008, 1:05 pm 1:05 pm

This is a new low

Posted by: David | July 30, 2008, 1:05 pm 1:05 pm

If I donated money to the McCain campaign I would be asking I gave you $2300 and this is what I get? How does this help McCain? It only makes him seem petty and jealous.

Posted by: Malcom | July 30, 2008, 1:06 pm 1:06 pm

wow. this is just rediculous! the mcCain camp is now saying obama is the biggest celebrity in the world?! are you kidding me?? they are so desperate!!!! obama is known around the world just as much as mcCain!! HELLO YOUR BOTH RUNNING FOR PRESIDENT!! and running for president and making a difference in the world is a hell of a lot different then being the biggest slut in the world!! i think they are really shooting in the dark with this one. wow. GO OBAMA!!! I still think you rock!

Posted by: Lindsay | July 30, 2008, 1:06 pm 1:06 pm

Unfortunately McSame the Panamian child is not a global leader nor a global celebrity, he is just a little and small minded leader from Arizona. McSame the Panamian has to learn that negative campaining will not work. He is runing away from failed economic and foreign policies of the Republican House and a Republican Government. America does not need left overs of WBush-Cheney-McSame. He can run but cannot hide. God bless America and God bless Obama. OBAMA08.

Posted by: BKMC | July 30, 2008, 1:06 pm 1:06 pm

McSame has more of nothing to say he has no idea how to fix the countries problems the only thing this guy can do is try and smear Obama McSame is a looser the guy couldnt be more pathetic im so voting Obama its time to send a clear message to the GOP trying to scare us into voting republican is not going to work anymore.

Posted by: getsmart | July 30, 2008, 1:07 pm 1:07 pm

Republicans have nothing to offer
and everything to hide, such as
endless war and collapsing economy.
So they present us with an
unending procession of garbage
attacks on Obama.

Posted by: Chemist | July 30, 2008, 1:07 pm 1:07 pm

Obama should pay to run this ad as well, although he should move the “I’m John McCain and I approve this message” to the beginning of the ad.

Posted by: Bill, CA | July 30, 2008, 1:08 pm 1:08 pm

Is it a good thing for a country’s leader to be respected and loved globally, like Nelson Mandela?

Posted by: Thomas | July 30, 2008, 1:08 pm 1:08 pm

Jealous are ye Dan? Tell me true, if you had the money that Cindy McCain has, would you be shopping at the low budget places? Do you know what the purchases were on her credit card?

Posted by: Sue | July 30, 2008, 1:09 pm 1:09 pm

Let’s face it, Obama is a perfect fit for the age of reality TV. The last guy left standing on “American Political Idol”. From out of nowhere, with no experience, he was elevated to national name recognition and international rock star glam.

Posted by: hopesprings52 | July 30, 2008, 1:10 pm 1:10 pm

To all the above…
Spoken like true dazed Obama followers!

Posted by: aquaglass | July 30, 2008, 1:10 pm 1:10 pm

Damn it Mccain……stupid. Sure wish someone else was running against Obama

Posted by: Blerg | July 30, 2008, 1:11 pm 1:11 pm

How embarrassing… for McCain

Posted by: missykitty | July 30, 2008, 1:11 pm 1:11 pm

John McCain reminds me of those geeky Keebler elves.
He is a small, pathetic man, little John is.

Posted by: FilmMD | July 30, 2008, 1:11 pm 1:11 pm

McCain needs to stop whining about Obama and put forth some substance of his own. The more he stays in reactive mode against Obama, the more he looks like the beta male in this race. Not a good sign.

Posted by: Big Dan | July 30, 2008, 1:12 pm 1:12 pm

Lindsay, do you mean ‘Panamanian?’ What are you talking about? You are incoherent. Your insults leave people scratching their heads wondering what they just read.

Posted by: bags | July 30, 2008, 1:12 pm 1:12 pm

There is so much more garbage out there for the Obuma guy. Keep it coming McCain and sharpen your aim, hit him with your best shot!
For the first time ever I will not vote for one not one democrap this year or next………..

Posted by: HP Boston | July 30, 2008, 1:13 pm 1:13 pm

McCain’s campaign seems to think this is an election for junior high student council president. Panama Jack doesn’t have any tact.

Posted by: bhciapol | July 30, 2008, 1:13 pm 1:13 pm

McOldmanCain is getting desperate.
Patetic really because we are still more tha 3 months from the election.
At this rate he will be pulling his hair off by the time we get to the Repug Convention.

Posted by: Steve_NJ | July 30, 2008, 1:13 pm 1:13 pm

Is this for real? Who in the world comes up with this stuff?! McCain you had better reign in these morons.

Posted by: LongT | July 30, 2008, 1:13 pm 1:13 pm

In case it escaped anyone’s attention, here’s what’s happening: Steve Schmidt, who McCain promoted to run his campaign 3 weeks ago, is a close protege of Karl Rove. It’s clear that the new mantra of the McShame campaign is: “by any means necessary.” Schmidt is going to run a nasty, in the mud, say whatever you can get away with campaign. John McCain, you have indeed become George Bush, the man you once despised.

Posted by: American Patriot | July 30, 2008, 1:13 pm 1:13 pm

Sorry Lindsay,
BKMC is the person who does not make sense.

Posted by: bags | July 30, 2008, 1:14 pm 1:14 pm

We all agree! This is ridiculous.
Malcolm, I’m with you….I’d ask for a refund on my donation.

Posted by: TW | July 30, 2008, 1:14 pm 1:14 pm

And this guy wants to be the leader of the free world! Give me a break! When they can’t find the dirt, they go for character assassination. Do we really want someone who thinks this way running our country? The Democrats shot themselves in the foot last election by choosing John Kerry. This time it’s the Republicans. Keep talking McCain, it is the best campaign tactic for the Democrats.

Posted by: Tom | July 30, 2008, 1:14 pm 1:14 pm

To “Ya Right” – Bush has humiliated this country for the last eight years with his made up words, poor grammar, and stumbling and grasping during interviews. As unpolished as he may be during an interview, Obama can only be an improvement. Hell, one of the Teletubbies would be an improvement.

Posted by: yomama | July 30, 2008, 1:14 pm 1:14 pm

I started out as a Ron Paul supporter who converted to McCain. But as time has gone on, I’ve just gotten sicker and sicker of McCain always talking negatively. This isn’t the Maverick I once revered.
Count me in guys, I’m voting Obama.
I HAVE YET TO HEAR HIM SAY ONE NEGATIVE THING ABOUT MCCAIN despite all the mud that’s being slung his way.
That’s class if you ask me, and that’s just the typ of statesmen we need.

Posted by: Teo | July 30, 2008, 1:15 pm 1:15 pm

Finally! McCain is focusing on the issues!
NOW GET OFF MY LAWN, YOU DERN KIDS!

Posted by: RuperttheBear | July 30, 2008, 1:16 pm 1:16 pm

To answer Bill’s question “Is it a good thing for a country’s leader to be respected and loved globally, like Nelson Mandela?”
No. You are the President of the USA. I coudl care less what GErmany, France, England, Italy, etc think. You represent 300 million Americans, you are too look out for our lives, our land, our fortunes. Both parties are to blame, I don’t give a rip about some 3rd world country. Did anyone care about us? No, we grew on our own, we had our civil war, we had our problems, and did some other country step in to “fix” it. No. So why are we fixing the world.

Posted by: OverthrowThemAll | July 30, 2008, 1:16 pm 1:16 pm

McCain’s new lows. The only surge we will be seeing in the polls is the popularity of Obama. The future of the USa is Obama. McCain is history

Posted by: gjkotw01 | July 30, 2008, 1:17 pm 1:17 pm

McCain is not only embarrassing but he has nothing…nothing!!! Hello!!! Is anyone home!!!

Posted by: becky | July 30, 2008, 1:17 pm 1:17 pm

You guys have your head so far up Obama’s butt you can see the backside of his big,fake, blame America first smile. While your down there check his wallet for his NAACP card.

Posted by: jimdog | July 30, 2008, 1:17 pm 1:17 pm

It seems like no one has respect anymore. No matter what a person might think of another, respect should be given especially by politicians or anyone who would want respect in return. I’ve lost respect for McCain and do sincerely hope that Obama will turn the other cheek. People need to learn better manners.

Posted by: miaruss | July 30, 2008, 1:19 pm 1:19 pm

Folks, it’s just one tv add. Get over it.

Posted by: John McCain | July 30, 2008, 1:19 pm 1:19 pm

Little John’s Depends are leaking.

Posted by: FilmMD | July 30, 2008, 1:19 pm 1:19 pm

This is a disgrace.

Posted by: Kevin | July 30, 2008, 1:20 pm 1:20 pm

Do you really think Obama doesn’t try to portray himself to be a celeb? Obama doesn’t visit U.S. Soldiers at a hospital because no one is there to hold a camera to document that he cares, give me a break.
McCain just said what everyone has been thinking. Go McCain!

Posted by: John CT | July 30, 2008, 1:20 pm 1:20 pm

This ad may not be John McCain’s best piece of work, but it is interesting to see the kind of company Obama’s in. Don’t be surprised Obama’s “artsy” tapes and indiscretions surface. When you start prematurely glorifying yourself the way that this clown has, your past and the snakes in it have a way of coming up and biting you in the….

Posted by: jules | July 30, 2008, 1:20 pm 1:20 pm

lol
love the repubs trying to figure out a way to back this one from mccain
yea.. welll… ummm obama has no experience and hes totally egotistical and… a celebrity good commercial mccain
LOL
dont you guys feel stupid, i mean this is probably the silliest most pathetic most cry baby whiney ad i have ever seen…
i mean, what is mccains strategy with this… its just pathetic

Posted by: bhrandon | July 30, 2008, 1:20 pm 1:20 pm

MCcains ad that blames Obama for high gas prices was what changed my mind about McCain.
I thought he would run a respectful campaign and we could get past the BS of the past 8 years. Too Bad he wasn’t elected instead of W.

Posted by: Teo | July 30, 2008, 1:21 pm 1:21 pm

I’m with McCain———too much showmanship in other words “BS”

Posted by: Jesse James | July 30, 2008, 1:21 pm 1:21 pm

The problem with the GOP is that they DID not expect a YOUNG guy, African American could run a “next to flawless” campaign. More over, they did not know that the american people would be TIRED of this nonsense and hungry for NEW leadership.

Posted by: al phillips | July 30, 2008, 1:22 pm 1:22 pm

Wow. . .so the Republican candidate who was thrown under the bus in favor of Bush in 2000 isn’t too concerned that he doesn’t seem to attract any crowds to hear him. Does this mean the GOP, and the newly Rovian McWorse campaign, merely figure that their own recycled candidate, which doesn’t seem to generate much public enthusiasm, is better presidential material?
Maybe the better question for the GOP would be: Is McCain running for President – or dictator?

Posted by: kevinbgoode | July 30, 2008, 1:22 pm 1:22 pm

Wow, what a childish non-issue to make a commercial out of. That’s about on par with an Obama ad comparing McCain to Methuselah, or mocking his fashion decisions.

Posted by: grr | July 30, 2008, 1:22 pm 1:22 pm

JUST ONE TV AD SAYS A LOT OF THINGS ABOUT THE PERSON/PEOPLE WHO PUT IT OUT, DON’T YOU THINK???!!!!

Posted by: Deborah Driver | July 30, 2008, 1:23 pm 1:23 pm

There are so many sore Obama supporters on this blog.

Posted by: al4mcattack | July 30, 2008, 1:25 pm 1:25 pm

Wow, what will McLame come up with next, “Vote for Whitie”?

Posted by: e_t_t_s | July 30, 2008, 1:25 pm 1:25 pm

jealousy isn’t pretty

Posted by: dattexas | July 30, 2008, 1:25 pm 1:25 pm

DAN you must have not been listening to the news yesterday or looking at the story post on this home page. Man you people find what ever to bad mouth for your own good feeling. OBAMAs wife is rated at one of the top best dressed women in the country?? DUHHHHH!! guess she buys her clothes at K-MART or better the elite garage sales.

Posted by: Jim Rod | July 30, 2008, 1:25 pm 1:25 pm

What an F-Tard!

Posted by: Cory | July 30, 2008, 1:26 pm 1:26 pm

****BREAKING NEWS************
According to Gallup, Obama is falling in polls while McCain is gaining. For Wednesday, July 30, Obama 46% to McCain 42%. Obama once was leading by 49% to 40%. It seems that Obama’s world tour did nothing to help the candidate in the minds of Americans! McCain continues to climb in the polls as America recounts their support of Obama.

Posted by: Will | July 30, 2008, 1:26 pm 1:26 pm

Keep it simple, Obama…

Posted by: al4mcattack | July 30, 2008, 1:26 pm 1:26 pm

He says Obama is an idiot along the lines of Paris and Britney when McCain himself proclaimed he was honored to have The Hills’ Heidi Montag’s support and that he never missed an episode of her “show?” I think the old man is getting a bit senile!

Posted by: N. Dolan | July 30, 2008, 1:26 pm 1:26 pm

MCCAIN has become stupid….insane

Posted by: wycliffe | July 30, 2008, 1:26 pm 1:26 pm

Yo Mama – Your post slammed Obama for his lack of ad hoc public speaking ability. I was pointing out that nobody can be worse than the current President in that capacity. I’m sorry, I should’ve broken it down for you so you could understand.

Posted by: yomama | July 30, 2008, 1:26 pm 1:26 pm

The McSame campaign can be summed up in one word “PATHETIC”

Posted by: Tired of Whiney GOP Tactics | July 30, 2008, 1:27 pm 1:27 pm

I am not a sore Obama supporter…I just can’t believe how out of touch and lost McCain is! Really…how can anyone deny this!

Posted by: becky | July 30, 2008, 1:27 pm 1:27 pm

I’d have to say that he is more Paris than Brittany. Total phoney.

Posted by: Johnny | July 30, 2008, 1:27 pm 1:27 pm

It seems the only thing McCain wants to talk about anymore is…..OBAMA.
Very sad ending for those of us who really liked McCain. I thought he could be the next Teddy Roosevelt 8 years ago, but now I don’t even know what he stands for.
The other day he said he was against gay adoption. The the next day, he said he was for it, then the next day, he was against it again.
I can’t believe any one with CONSERATIVE PRINCIPLES is still carrying water for him.

Posted by: Teo | July 30, 2008, 1:27 pm 1:27 pm

I actually like this ad. It is so close to the truth!! Obama is using the media to become a celeb!!! My question is, will he use it for the greater good.. NOPE… Oh and as far as republicans and War.. It was a Democrate that was doing his intern not paying attention to the economy or Osama and was able to get out of office just in the nic of time before 9-11 happened!! Thanks Clinton for screwing it all up!! I vote for McCain!!

Posted by: April | July 30, 2008, 1:28 pm 1:28 pm

What a joke how stupid does McCain and the RNC think the American public is? As stupid as them apparently? And as stupid as the RED(neck) states that vote highly religious/biblical and conservative.

Posted by: foodietrekkie | July 30, 2008, 1:28 pm 1:28 pm

To Aquaglass – and isn’t it refreshing to see someone admire a candidate…you know, much in the same way Republicans fawned over the Dubya in 2000, telling the public that God Himself annointed Bush to reign over America.

Posted by: kevinbgoode | July 30, 2008, 1:28 pm 1:28 pm

Ya RiGHT
I LOVE HOW PEOPLE MAKE THIS STUFF UP AND ON TOP OF IT THEY REALLY MAKE THEIR SELVES BELEIVE THE LIE THEN THEY TRY TO GET EVERYONE ELSE TO BELEIVE THEIR BULL-SH-IT. NEWS FLASH THE GUY HAS CHARISMA AND NO THERE’S NO ” WELL HE STUMLBES SOMETIMES AND HE’S ONLY GOOD ON A TELEPROPMTER”. YOUR AN IDIOT, IF HE’S SUCH A BUBBLEING IDIOT LIKE YOUR PRES. BUSH HE WOULDNT BE ABLE to talk to all these national leaders unlike your dady bush aka retarted

Posted by: new york | July 30, 2008, 1:29 pm 1:29 pm

I actually like this ad. It is so close to the truth!! Obama is using the media to become a celeb!!! My question is, will he use it for the greater good.. NOPE… Oh and as far as republicans and War.. It was a Democrate that was doing his intern not paying attention to the economy or Osama and was able to get out of office just in the nic of time before 9-11 happened!! Thanks Clinton for screwing it all up!! I vote for McCain!!
Posted by: April | Jul 30, 2008 1:28:25 PM
I agree, April!

Posted by: Will | July 30, 2008, 1:30 pm 1:30 pm

Yeh, too much showmanship says “Jessie James”. I agree, he needs to start more illegal wars and trample on the constituion more. Is that the kink of action you are talking about. It must be! I’ll take no action over the type of action the Republicans have taken. No Bin Laden, more American deaths, Gitmo, Abu Graib, censorship of environmental safely reports, nepotism and God knows what else.

Posted by: Tom | July 30, 2008, 1:30 pm 1:30 pm

THATS ALL HE IS; A CELEBRITY! ITS TOO BAD THAT WE’RE GOING BY CELEBRITY STATUS RATHER THAN ABILITY, KNOWLEDGE, HONESTY AND INTEGRITY WHICH OBAMA HAS NONE OF! WHAT SAD SHAPE THIS SO CALLED “PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN” HAS TAKEN. WE NEED OUR HEADS EXAMINED AMERICA! GOD HELP US ALL!

Posted by: Danito | July 30, 2008, 1:30 pm 1:30 pm

McCain is so afraid to talk about issues that matter like the Iraq War, the budget deficit, the troubled economy — that he resorts to bashing Obama. This old guy doesn’t have any substance, does he?

Posted by: M Joseph | July 30, 2008, 1:30 pm 1:30 pm

I’m an Obama supporter keeping a low profile until the convention is over. I just keep donating but when it is time to officially campaign I will kick it into gear.

Posted by: The Dog In Me | July 30, 2008, 1:30 pm 1:30 pm

Ya RiGHT
I LOVE HOW PEOPLE MAKE THIS STUFF UP AND ON TOP OF IT THEY REALLY MAKE THEIR SELVES BELEIVE THE LIE THEN THEY TRY TO GET EVERYONE ELSE TO BELEIVE THEIR BULL-SH-IT. NEWS FLASH THE GUY HAS CHARISMA AND NO THERE’S NO ” WELL HE STUMLBES SOMETIMES AND HE’S ONLY GOOD ON A TELEPROPMTER”. YOUR AN IDIOT, IF HE’S SUCH A BUBBLEING IDIOT LIKE YOUR PRES. BUSH HE WOULDNT BE ABLE to talk to all these national leaders unlike your dady bush aka retarted

Posted by: new york | July 30, 2008, 1:31 pm 1:31 pm

It’s amusing that neither party has had its national convention yet, and the Republican are acting like they’re on their last legs. As long as Obama doesn’t stoop to McCain’s level with the negativity, it’s his election to lose.

Posted by: OSURubydoo | July 30, 2008, 1:31 pm 1:31 pm

the last time i checked britney was a REPUBLICAN.

Posted by: johnosahon | July 30, 2008, 1:31 pm 1:31 pm

Is it legal to be using Britney and Paris in ads without their permission?

Posted by: Patriot | July 30, 2008, 1:31 pm 1:31 pm

if you people actually watched the commercial you would realize that brittany and paris appear with poparatzi like flashes serving to make the point of Obama living in the spotlight. I guess he should have chosen Michael J Fox and Cher since their faces have covered the tabloids and star magazines for the past couple of years.
Obama loves the attention and views himself as God’s gift to the world. Good for McCain for showing the Rock Star image he seems to think he’s obtained.

Posted by: Tyler | July 30, 2008, 1:32 pm 1:32 pm

April
dont worry i cant stand your duma-ss either and your a waste of life you dumb bi-tch. i swear i hate ignorant people and your daughter will most likely fu-ck the blackest most spanish mothef-er you know. stupid

Posted by: new york | July 30, 2008, 1:33 pm 1:33 pm

I’m getting disappointed that McCain seems more interested in trying to diminish Obama rather than tell us about his ideas and his policies. McCain has never acted like this and it makes me feel that he’s willing to do things he’s always said he’d never do. Up until now, he hasn’t, but it’s getting harder and harder to keep admiring him.

Posted by: Dave R | July 30, 2008, 1:33 pm 1:33 pm

This is a stupid, childish, embarrassing ad for the McCain campaign.
VERY REFLECTIVE OF MCCAIN!!!!
NOT PRESIDENTIAL AT ALL!

Posted by: tracy | July 30, 2008, 1:33 pm 1:33 pm

To the person who wrote “One more thing – I hate blacks and jews and mexicans and all stupid, dirty liberals!” This is sick and sad!! Don’t turn this into a Bashing place of race.. If you don’t like Obama fine but lets not go this low!!

Posted by: April | July 30, 2008, 1:33 pm 1:33 pm

The fact Obama refused to visit wounded troops without cameras being present says a bunch about his patriotism and sincerity. Face it: with either candidate, we’ll get the same ‘ole thing.

Posted by: Judy | July 30, 2008, 1:34 pm 1:34 pm

Miniscule info for Obamabots concerning ad campaigns…lol. What you need to be concerned about is the fact that your boy, “Baracksissy NoBama” is still tied to Rezko and Iraqi government fraud:
JERUSALEM – Sen. Barack Obama’s office engaged in six months of negotiations with a company controlled by convicted criminal Tony Rezko to lobby the U.S. government to push through a nixed $50 million contact to train Iraqi security personnel at a site in Chicago.
The contract was awarded to Rezko’s company while Aiham Alsammarae, a long-time, close Rezko friend and a contributor to Obama’s campaign, served as Iraq’s U.S.-appointed electricity minister, the senator’s office confirms.
Rezko was a major Obama fundraiser and associate for two decades.
Alsammarae also awarded another Rezko-controlled operation as part of a $150 million contract to construct a 250-megawatt electricity plant in Iraq.
Alsammarae later was arrested by Iraqi authorities for bilking the coalition government out of some $650 million. He was sprung from prison under questionable circumstances in 2006 and escaped from Iraq, where he is still wanted for questioning with regard to major financial crimes.
The information raises questions into the nature of Obama’s relationship with multiple deals made by Iraq’s Electricity Ministry while Alsammarae was in charge. Obama has ties to Alsammarae and to the recipients of several of the massive contracts Alsammarae handed out.
http://worldnetdaily.com/index.php?fa=PAGE.view&pageId=70972

Posted by: Will | July 30, 2008, 1:34 pm 1:34 pm

Apparently the Republicans have no campaign except to talk about Obama. It makes sense, I suppose – after all, McWorse has flip-flopped so many times already that there isn’t much of anything “maverick” about him except his willingness to sell the country’s soul out in order to pander his way into the presidency.
My, how disappointed he was back in 2000, when the Bush campaign feared-and-smeared McWorse’s campaign into history, with the voters of South Carolina joyfully playing along. I suppose this is his misdirected revenge or sorts, since he really can’t lash out TOO much at Bush, the man he campaigned for in both 2000 and 2004.
And yes, after the GOP told the American people that their party was the party of GOD, and that the Dubya was annointed by the Creator, the adulation has somehow disappeared – and the GOP is bitter. Bitter and tired and old with the same demonizing cliches which should be directed at themselves in the nearest mirror.

Posted by: kevinbgoode | July 30, 2008, 1:34 pm 1:34 pm

Hey Mc Cain,America has already elected a celebrity as president. Did you forget his name was Ronald Reagan. You sure as hell aren’t Reagan either.
I voted for Reagan twice unlike I won’t vote for a desperate joker like you. And to think you were once a POW hero?
What did you do to survive as a POW, tell jokes to your captors?

Posted by: Repulican For Obama | July 30, 2008, 1:34 pm 1:34 pm

Unfortunately, those of you who chose to carry water for McCain aren’t real conservatives.
I AM A TRUE CONSERVATIVE, and John McCain IS NOT.
I don’t agree with what Obama stands for, but at least I know where he stands. McCain has changed positions so many times John Kerry is laughing at him.
I’m voting Obama.

Posted by: Teo | July 30, 2008, 1:35 pm 1:35 pm

ABC news,
I am horrified that you are advertising for a presidential candidate. Shouldn’t you be reporting and analyzing, instead of just serving as a free media outlet for a campaign.
It doesn’t matter who you do it for, I am appalled at the level of journalism at ABC News these days.

Posted by: Brian | July 30, 2008, 1:35 pm 1:35 pm

Pathetic.

Posted by: HonestAbe | July 30, 2008, 1:36 pm 1:36 pm

If they called cell phones, you would see a BIG difference in the numbers.
You’ll see in November when the 18-45 year old cell phone only voters come out by the millions.
McSenile with be… McToast.
Posted by: BarackStar | Jul 30, 2008 1:32:08 PM
***********
Suck it up, BarackStar…your boy, Baracksissy NoBama is losing and will continue to lose. Get it through your thick skull, AMERICA DOES NOT WANT OBAMA IN OFFICE! LOL!
You Obamabots make me laugh everyday with your Kool Aid drunk spewing remarks!

Posted by: Will | July 30, 2008, 1:37 pm 1:37 pm

McCain is a desperate to win an election with a cocktail of dirty tricks such as the recent ad promoting Obama as a celebrity candidate the likes of Paris Hilton and Britney Spears. Though these two ladies are extremely accomplished in their respective fields Mccain’s ad suggestion is to tie in Obama’s persona with an element of personal difficulty in success management etc. such as the two ladies experience from time to time despite their successes. McCain stoops as low as he can go in his campaign adds. Someone should do an add about Ted Stevens and make some kind of parallel connection to the old Keating 5 scandal of 1981 when McCain was under investigation himself. It must have certainly helped him then to have a dad and grandfather as an admirals.Unfortunately for Ted Stevens he has no such parentage and will probably walkj the plank. McCain exhibits no class as an individual or candidate for the President of the United States of America. Most of us want better than this for our future and for our children, our destiny, our world and for those people around the globe with whom we hope to be on good relations again. McCain does not point the way to a better world or more principled style. He is a negative force, one that does not generate positive principles and he is certainly not an example for our children in all the schools across America to emulate. What a pathetic candidate from the U.S. Many of us are already deeply embarrassed to see how McCain campaigns.

Posted by: Primetime | July 30, 2008, 1:37 pm 1:37 pm

Ya Right – I have to repost. I was distracted & addressed my first post incorrectly. I don’t have tunnel vision. You slammed Obama because he wasn’t good at speaking, in your opinion. I was pointing out that nobody could be worse than the person he’s trying to replace. Very relevant.

Posted by: yomama | July 30, 2008, 1:37 pm 1:37 pm

As far as actual issues are concerned, McCain is far, far ahead of Obama. McCain will tell you where he stands, and why; you may not agree with him, but at least you KNOW.
Obama promises “Change”, but so far has said very little about how that change would look. The only real change he has talked about is the change spilling out of the pockets of his contributors’ pants. Everett Dirksen, another Senator from Illinois, set the standard for speaking eloquently and saying nothing and Obama seems to have studied Senator Dirksen’s speeches, and his answers to pointed questions from reportes; he is certainly following the same oratorical path.
The difference is that Dirksen had substance and it showed. He had actual plans and ideas, and you always knew what he stood for, in concrete terms. Sure, he had a master of the language that let him do things like use 238 words to say “I don’t know” when a reporter pushed him about the likelihood of the passage of a particular bill, but he didn’t use those techniques when it came to where he stood, what he stood for, and particularly what he stood against.
I have been following BHO’s campaign from the start, and was initially very impressed. However, in the last year the only “change” I have really heard from him is his changing position on almost everything; I have heard no positive statements on what he stands for, or what he absolutely stands against. He is fun to listen to, but if pure eloquence is speaking is all we really want in the Oval Office, we should start an immediate write-in campaign for T. Boone Pickens, a truly eloquent man who also lets you know in no uncertain terms what he stands for and against.
I truly fear that if Obama is elected, we’re going to have four years of masterful language coming from the White House at the same time as our country continues to slide downhill at a faster and faster pace. Good speaking ability does not solve most problems; ask Aba Eban of Israel about that. The finest orator in the second half of the 20th century, with some brilliant ideas for his country, and he still could not get most of them past a stubborn legislature.
All of this makes me wonder why the McCain staff is resorting to this childish type of campaign. They could do a great deal more good if they simply showed Obama speaking on “issues” (including the date) and then showed him speaking later on the same “issues” (including the date again) where he completely reverses his previous stance. There are enough of these to keep an ad campaign going for a l-o-n-g time.
It almost seems as if someone on the McCain team is purposely working to ensure that he is NOT elected. If that is happening, this unfortunate commercial is certainly going to help.

Posted by: Walker Evans | July 30, 2008, 1:38 pm 1:38 pm

Good ad, although I think Paris and Britney have more substance and definately more experience.

Posted by: billy bob | July 30, 2008, 1:38 pm 1:38 pm

Teo: you make me laugh man… in one breath you say “I AM A TRUE CONSERVATIVE” only to end your message with “I’m voting Obama.”
I don’t care what you think of McCain- no true conservative would dream of voting Obama. Possibly one of the most foolish things I’ve ever read

Posted by: Tyler | July 30, 2008, 1:38 pm 1:38 pm

Ya RIght said:
“I need to go buy another Obama’s financially irresponsible supporters foreclosed home. I love the economy right now. Less traffic on the LA Freeways and watching unwanted neighbors having to move to the projects. ROTFLMAO!!!!”
Ya Right, you do realize George Bush has been president for the past 8 years, NOT Obama.
You must not be very bright.

Posted by: Teo | July 30, 2008, 1:38 pm 1:38 pm

It’s what you have to offer stupid! The reason McCain is not drawing large crowds is because he has nothing to say. McCain supporters, Don’t try to blame it on anything else. It’s down right painful hearing McCain give a speech.
Maybe he should go to that Iraq/Afghanistan border he talks about, maybe he’d find someone willing to lesson to him there.

Posted by: voter100 | July 30, 2008, 1:39 pm 1:39 pm

Good ad, although I think Paris and Britney have more substance and definately more experience.
Posted by: billy bob | Jul 30, 2008 1:38:44 PM
I agree, billy bob, especially in foreign “affairs”. LOL! Face it, its over for NoBama…..I hear Trinity Church has a groundskeeper position waiting for you!

Posted by: Will | July 30, 2008, 1:41 pm 1:41 pm

Tyler:
IF you had any principle whatsoever you wouldn’t vote for McCain. That’s my point. AGAIN…I don’t agree with Obama, but I’m not going to carry water for McCain when he doesn’t even know what he stands for.

Posted by: Teo | July 30, 2008, 1:42 pm 1:42 pm

Senator Obama Hussein – how do you feel about this commercial?
“Well, I’m a .. duh .. ya see .. people are gonna .. well .. ya know .. I’d like to .. well .. duh!
Thank you sir

Posted by: Cj | July 30, 2008, 1:42 pm 1:42 pm

What a “Maverick”. John McCain is so real. I can’t get enough of this man’s man straight talk.
McCain/Thurmond 08

Posted by: billy smith | July 30, 2008, 1:42 pm 1:42 pm

will, I think you just crossed the line.. You are being reported for being an idiot..

Posted by: voter100 | July 30, 2008, 1:43 pm 1:43 pm

John CT said:
Do you really think Obama doesn’t try to portray himself to be a celeb? Obama doesn’t visit U.S. Soldiers at a hospital because no one is there to hold a camera to document that he cares, give me a break.
McCain just said what everyone has been thinking. Go McCain!
John, John, John.
You apparently don’t stray too much from Faux News, do you? McCain’s attack ad on Obama’s canceled hospital visit in Germany has been verified to be patently false by numerous respected media outlets. Please do your homework before you spout this nonsense.

Posted by: Naperken | July 30, 2008, 1:43 pm 1:43 pm

He’s Desperate, clownish etc……
Who’s desperate? He’s coming up in the polls and Obama’s droping.
Why do liberals resort to name calling and hate so much & so guickly, don’t they have facts & logic?
Perhaps they could tell me why this”Agent of change” proposed none as a state Rep nor has he in the Senate
and now claims credit for things he didn’t even vote on.

Posted by: Bill | July 30, 2008, 1:43 pm 1:43 pm

Yet another new low for the man with no ideas.

Posted by: 11thCavVet | July 30, 2008, 1:43 pm 1:43 pm

Ya Right – ok go buy another foreclosed home. I’m sure you think you’re getting a good deal. But really, homes are only “cheap” in comparison to the overinflated, artificial prices during the bubble. Now homes are at about the same price they would have appreciated to normally if there hadn’t been a bubble. So go buy lots of normal-priced homes you smart bargain hunter!

Posted by: Ya wrong | July 30, 2008, 1:43 pm 1:43 pm

The McCain camp is SO desperate. This isn’t an issue ad, it’s not a policy difference, it’s certainly not straight talk. It’s whiny, political attacks from a candidate that has nothing to offer. What’s next, an ad about how Obama dresses better than McCain? What do you expect from McLame!

Posted by: thebob.bob | July 30, 2008, 1:44 pm 1:44 pm

you are or you’re an idiot, not your.
Who needs reading lessons?

Posted by: Teo | July 30, 2008, 1:44 pm 1:44 pm

So now all the babbling dough heads come out to Obama’s defense. Face it, he has nothing to offer this country, but empty promises. Of course for those who have nothing to offer this county other than the empty space between their ears, I can understand why he has a large following.

Posted by: Jack | July 30, 2008, 1:44 pm 1:44 pm

You know its over when the Republicans come out with an ad like this. Pathetic!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by: B from Boston | July 30, 2008, 1:45 pm 1:45 pm

Yikes. They haven’t even had the conventions, let alone the debates, and he’s already going negative? Oh John, can’t you see how pathetic this makes you look?

Posted by: HeidiL | July 30, 2008, 1:45 pm 1:45 pm

This is truly sad – that a once American hero and respected man in government would stoop so low as to run this kind of shoddy campaign. He has turned himself into a laughing stock on the campaign circuit. McCain has lowered his standards so much by this he is not even the same man who started his campaign. Shame, Mr. McCain, this is so below even the GOP standards of campaigning and those are snake-belly low.

Posted by: Ron | July 30, 2008, 1:45 pm 1:45 pm

- and who should we compare John to?
Lon Chaney?
Bela Lugosi?

Posted by: Aaron | July 30, 2008, 1:45 pm 1:45 pm

Senator Obama Hussein – how do you feel about this commercial?
“Well, I’m a .. duh .. ya see .. people are gonna .. well .. ya know .. I’d like to .. well .. duh!
Thank you sir
Posted by: Cj | Jul 30, 2008 1:42:42 PM
“Will someone please get me that damn teleprompter so I can respond!”
LOLOLOLOL!!!!!!

Posted by: Will | July 30, 2008, 1:45 pm 1:45 pm

How can Obama say anything about anything why does he say he is black
when he is half white. and where is
is Birth Certificate and his real father.

Posted by: Jack Little | July 30, 2008, 1:46 pm 1:46 pm

Thaking the so called mole off McCain face.
That was no mole that was his brain.
I cannot believe the trash he’s now saying!

Posted by: GHM | July 30, 2008, 1:47 pm 1:47 pm

Just wait till the public hears the song Ludacris wrote for Obama, and apparently Obama is a fan of this guy.

Posted by: 2boysmom | July 30, 2008, 1:48 pm 1:48 pm

Teo: so your basically saying, I’m a die hard Red Sox fan but can’t stand Josh Beckett and since he’s pitching tonight I’m gonna root for the Yankees to beat them.
Interesting logic there Teo…

Posted by: Tyler | July 30, 2008, 1:48 pm 1:48 pm

Will’s comment saying
“America hates ______” is just the nastiest thing I have ever read.
That’s it for me, with this conservative movement. That’s how they all think. Limbaugh, Coulter, Beck.
It’s all hate, all the time, and I’m tired of being lumped in with those ignoramuses.
What ever happened to conservatives?

Posted by: Teo | July 30, 2008, 1:48 pm 1:48 pm

Can someone please remind McCain that he’s gonna be 72yrs few days from now?

Posted by: Cole | July 30, 2008, 1:48 pm 1:48 pm

All the name calling doesn’t fix anything. Everything is the other guys fault. From what I can tell, both parties are running this country. What are either of them doing to make anything better. We need to stop blaming each other and work together to fix the problem. If we don’t, it won’t get fixed. It’s sad that Obama, McCain and Clinton are the best this country has to offer. And when do we make the house and senate take care of business. Seems like they are all just looking out for themselves or just ignoring everything. It’s time to clean house, kick a little A** and take some names.

Posted by: USMarine76 | July 30, 2008, 1:49 pm 1:49 pm

Interviewer: So, Mr. Obama, are you black?
BO: LOL (B.O.) I’m not black.
Interviewer: So, Mr. Obama, are you white?
B.O. I’m not white.
Interviewer: Mr Obama, what are you then?
B.O. I’m an Oreo!

Posted by: Will | July 30, 2008, 1:49 pm 1:49 pm

Cmon now Will – Obama makes me “feel good” and that’s all that matters. I don’t need to see how his policies will wreck this country .. he makes me “feel good” again. Woo hoo! Sigh!

Posted by: Cj | July 30, 2008, 1:49 pm 1:49 pm

I keep seeing attacks on republicans here. the funny part is that while attacking republicans your also showing how hypocritical you democrats are as well. Both parties suck, both will run this country into the ground. Its not one of the other, Its both, and the fact that the two of you are two busy fighting for control of congress or the senate or the whitehouse that you are to blind to see that America is tired of the bullshit and tired of the partisan politics. I’ll be voting Libritarian this november, not because i’m a repuiblican, or because i’m a democrat, but because i’m neither and I actually want a president that will work to imporve THIS country and do what is right for THIS country.

Posted by: U all need to pay attention | July 30, 2008, 1:49 pm 1:49 pm

Mocking and lying is about all ol McBush has going for him. He is a typical Republican focusing on strategy instead of substance. The big disappointment is that the press is doing everything in their power to help him. They let him get away with misstatements and senior moments to help his campaign. The big unanswered question is, will the voters fall for another con?

Posted by: Javalation | July 30, 2008, 1:49 pm 1:49 pm

new york
You are a piece of work… Would almost ask what your lot rent is, but assume your in the NYC area too.
So use your words rather than swearing and getting really personal to others when your not smart enough to use an actual arguement that sounds intelligent.

Posted by: John CT | July 30, 2008, 1:49 pm 1:49 pm

Someone needs a new campaign strategy. Obama could relate McCain to Walter Matthau and Jimmy Stewart. Oh wait, there dead

Posted by: chris c | July 30, 2008, 1:50 pm 1:50 pm

Oh those clever McSurge strategists. What will they think of next. So substantive. So straight-talking.

Posted by: 11thCavVet | July 30, 2008, 1:51 pm 1:51 pm

Will’s comment saying
“America hates ______” is just the nastiest thing I have ever read.
That’s it for me, with this conservative movement. That’s how they all think. Limbaugh, Coulter, Beck.
It’s all hate, all the time, and I’m tired of being lumped in with those ignoramuses.
What ever happened to conservatives?
Posted by: Teo | Jul 30, 2008 1:48:52 PM
I agree, there is another “will” lower case posting today…that is not me. I detest the name calling. Just wanted to clarify.

Posted by: Will | July 30, 2008, 1:51 pm 1:51 pm

Boy. Talk about having NOTHING substantive to say to attach Obama!
Now… where the heck is Osama Bin Laden? Did the Republicans with their gazillion dollar war EVER ‘Hunt him down…. smoke him out?’ Oh, I forgot… he’s a relative of our good, good friends, the Saudi Royal Family (vacationing again in Kennebunkport?). NevERmind!

Posted by: kcareymac | July 30, 2008, 1:51 pm 1:51 pm

when you talk about the lack of ability to catch Osama you are only attacking our troops, oh yeah thats what libs do, I forogt.

Posted by: 2boysmom | July 30, 2008, 1:54 pm 1:54 pm

McCain, way to talk about the issues affecting Americans, you idiot!

Posted by: miles1967 | July 30, 2008, 1:54 pm 1:54 pm

There is not one person on this board that would not do the same if they had the money ….By the way Mcain nice shoe’s….McCain/Hillary 08

Posted by: PCC | July 30, 2008, 1:54 pm 1:54 pm

You know what I really hate about Obama? He makes me very uncomfortable because his charisma makes me question my racism and my sexuality. I hate him because he makes me want him so much. I keep telling myself that I’m not gay… but then I keep having these damn dreams about Obama where I just let him have his way with me… Dammit! Get out of my head, Obama!

Posted by: CJ | July 30, 2008, 1:54 pm 1:54 pm

Oh, and about his Ferragamo’s… bet their comfy – who cares? If I had his money I’d probably wear them, too = but stop pretending to be ‘everyman’. And just for the record, in the photo op at the oil field – was Cindy dressed as a stewardess? Was that a joke?

Posted by: kcareymac | July 30, 2008, 1:54 pm 1:54 pm

You know what I really hate about Obama? He makes me very uncomfortable because his charisma makes me question my racism and my sexuality. I hate him because he makes me want him so much. I keep telling myself that I’m not gay… but then I keep having these damn dreams about Obama where I just let him have his way with me… Dammit! Get out of my head, Obama!

Posted by: CJ | July 30, 2008, 1:54 pm 1:54 pm

What can one expect. When you got nothing else you come out with crap like this. I didn’t think McCain could look weaker, guess I was wrong.

Posted by: bravebrick | July 30, 2008, 1:55 pm 1:55 pm

It is a good ad, and attacking it just gives it bigger legs.
I would not even have looked at it if not for the fuss.

Posted by: Johnny | July 30, 2008, 1:55 pm 1:55 pm

To RuperttheBear
First of all, the countries you named are not “3rd World Countries.” Second of all, yes, during our formative years we did receive help from other countries. Do you think we would have beat the English if the French did not step in to help us? What about all the Prussian soldiers who helped fight for our country? Your sentiments paint you as a xenophobic isolationist… the exact type of personality that the Republicans are hoping to turn us all into with their scare tactics.

Posted by: JasonP | July 30, 2008, 1:56 pm 1:56 pm

Stop spoofing me, spoofer. I’m openly gay – and I support McCain, not Obama!

Posted by: Cj | July 30, 2008, 1:56 pm 1:56 pm

@ Kate Ashland: As a matter of fact, I have heard Obama speak when he came to my city during the primaries. He was in a town hall style meeting and, even then, muffled and fumbled his way through the questions. Many, many times he backtracked and basically, at that time, agree with everything that Hillary Clinton was supporting. One person even asked him what the difference was between his and Hillary’s agenda for the US and he couldn’t answer intelligently. The crowd was just short of booing him. Everyone was dissappointed.

Posted by: Will | July 30, 2008, 1:56 pm 1:56 pm

CJ, have you considered therapy?

Posted by: voter100 | July 30, 2008, 1:56 pm 1:56 pm

Based on all the NOBama babies on the attack, it sure looks like Big Mac hit a nerve.
I’m just wondering how big a “load” you all are going to drop when Hussein loses. LOL!!

Posted by: Gaston | July 30, 2008, 1:56 pm 1:56 pm

Ah come on laugh a little !!! Bambi thinks he is a huge celebrity, the news media has made him one and now almost the whole world is rocking with ole Barry !!! He is “THE ONE” according to Oprah – but the question should be ONE WHAT ? The 1st one to con his way into the White house by claiming he actually cares about us when his actions show differently. You dont associate with terrorist, racists and criminals if you really care about the American people. You can use all the cutesy phrases and slogans in the world but words r cheap and they must match your actions. if they don’t – then you cannot trust that person. Many Americans are now learning that about Mr Obama and thats why this election is so close. You are often judged by the company you keep. Also, as they said in that German Magazine – “Change You Cannot Believe.” Now its time for Bambi and crew to hold another FREE rock concerrt and serve FREE food/drinks and then the American Media will tell us about the SEA of people that came to see Bambi !!!!!! I stupidly thought they came mainly for the FREE concert and food !!!! Silly me….

Posted by: jimbo | July 30, 2008, 1:57 pm 1:57 pm

Edit, that should have been directed to OverthrowThemAll, not RuperttheBear. Sorry RuperttheBear.

Posted by: JasonP | July 30, 2008, 1:57 pm 1:57 pm

what a sad display from a once-honorable man. mccain has sold his soul and he still won’t win the election. very sad to see.

Posted by: poor old mccain | July 30, 2008, 1:57 pm 1:57 pm

I wonder what percentage of comments in this blog are nothing more than party-towing, destructive rants with little or no substance? I’m starting to suspect the majority of the posters here are senators. If this is representative of the American voting public, it’s no wonder we’re getting nowhere in this country. I guess it’s back to “the ends justify the means”.

Posted by: J | July 30, 2008, 1:58 pm 1:58 pm

No, Tyler, AGAIN (man you guys are slow)
AT LEAST I KNOW WHAT OBAMA STANDS FOR. He’s a liberal and he’s going to enact liberal policies.
On the other hand McCain said he was against gay adoption. Then for it. Then against it. True conseratives are against it from day one, and don’t like panders like McCain saying two different things to two different crowds.
I may not like Obama, but at least I know what’s going to do.

Posted by: Teo | July 30, 2008, 1:58 pm 1:58 pm

I never liked how th media shoved Britney and Paris down my throat and I don’t like how they have tried to shove Obama either. The ad hit home for me.

Posted by: Glenn | July 30, 2008, 1:58 pm 1:58 pm

McCain needs to fire the advisors and get a new group. This one is worst than the one from the primary dates.
How jealous and petty can you be. it shows the bitter divisions within the GOP. They lack a clear and cohesive platform and strategy on how to serve the country.
I guess McCain must know the lyrics of Oops, I did it again very well by now.

Posted by: scott jeffries | July 30, 2008, 1:59 pm 1:59 pm

“I have become a symbol of the possibility of America returning to our best traditions.” – B. Hussein Osama
Some people become a legend in their own mind.

Posted by: ragnar30066 | July 30, 2008, 1:59 pm 1:59 pm

Sour grape mentality does not suit McSame well. On the other hand, Obama can’t save us either. The right is leading us straight to the destruction and the left is bending over and letting them. We need a true third party that belongs to the people, NOT big corporations. It’s time to take back the government – vote for someone who’s not afraid of taking a stand on OUR behalf, and is not into big corporate interests like the other two. http://WWW.VOTENADER.ORG. It’s time for a REAL change.

Posted by: Maddi | July 30, 2008, 1:59 pm 1:59 pm

McCain sinks to a new low, he can not beat Obama on intellect alone so he is comparing him to Brit and Paris, come on McCain you are an idiot! John, go to the community college and enroll in a computers for dummies class, do something useful with your golden years, it will keep the alzheimers from creeping in faster!

Posted by: lynn | July 30, 2008, 1:59 pm 1:59 pm

Ok. Exactly who is advising McCain and how much is the Democratic party paying him? This was unbelievably dumb. More like from a campaign for middle school class president.

Posted by: Paralegallyblonde | July 30, 2008, 1:59 pm 1:59 pm

Will – I seriously doubt that. Nice try. But the “Obama is a poor speaker” meme is just more rightwing garbage. Anyone who has ever really seen him live knows it’s complete crap. Stop lying.

Posted by: kate ashland | July 30, 2008, 2:00 pm 2:00 pm

This is the ad that the world has been waiting for. Wait, does that sound a little arrogant?

Posted by: WIvoter | July 30, 2008, 2:01 pm 2:01 pm

John McCain is an honorable man running an increasingly dishonorable campaign….
so at the core then, McCain is a dis-honorable man

Posted by: nerakami | July 30, 2008, 2:01 pm 2:01 pm

America needs to quit listening to Randy Rhoads ahd Rush Limbaugh. All they talk about is how bad the other side is. Neither ever offers anything constructive to help fix America. We need to start thinking for ourselves and quit following these hate mongers.

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Posted by: UglyMichelle | July 30, 2008, 2:02 pm 2:02 pm

Keep in mind Glenn – these Obama campaign posters on here don’t follow your way of thinking .. he makes them “feel good”. That’s all that matters. Plus they like Paris, Britney, Sarandon, Clooney, Penn, and the like .. Obama fits right in there!

Posted by: Cj | July 30, 2008, 2:02 pm 2:02 pm

Senator Obama has been prancing around trying to look like a celebrity for the last six month and deserves this comparison. Maybe he should get his photo/press team in and be photographed eating humble pie. This man is too arrogant to be considered interested in the average hard-working American family. He is a digusting human being.

Posted by: Mary | July 30, 2008, 2:02 pm 2:02 pm

Wow, talk about going deep into the bottom of the garbage dump. Obama has never stooped to such garbage tactics like this clown McCain. Everyday McCain proves how little value and decency he has. For all those that support McCain’s “hero status”, do some research and really look at this so-called “hero”. You won’t find anybody else he ever served their country or was a POW called a hero if they made videos for the enemy denouncing this country. Most would be tried for such acts. Not only does he get a free pass, but is elevated to a hero. There were other POWs there who knew McCain was making propaganda films for the enemy, while they suffered. Yet nobody calls them heros. Then again, they didn’t have a father who was an Admiral. Talk about corruption. Tell McCain to release his full military records, not the abstracts that make him like like a war hero and victm. Yet, Obama has always called him a “hero”. Then again, Obama has character, McCain doesn’t. Let’s not forget also that making got caught with hand in the cookie jar too in the Keating 5 scandle. Such a phoney double talking old man.

Posted by: Jake | July 30, 2008, 2:02 pm 2:02 pm

I’m in the dark; help me out. What’s the connection between Panama and John McBush/McCain?
And, please; “you are” is abbreviated as “you’re”, not as “your”. “Your” means “belonging to you”. Help preserve some semblance of English. Please.

Posted by: Doug Davis | July 30, 2008, 2:02 pm 2:02 pm

McCain is in a totally reactive mode now. This is a bad sign for his campaign, since, as someone else observed, he’s letting Obama set the pace. It’s never good to be the beta male in a two man race. Poor McCain – he’s letting one of Rove’s top henchmen re-run the 2004 race, but he doesn’t know that those tactics are just going to backfire in 2008. Stupid, stupid, stupid. I wish we could get another candidate to run against Obama. Is it too late to nominate Romney or Rudy?

Posted by: OSCAR FERNANDEZ | July 30, 2008, 2:03 pm 2:03 pm

Yawn.
don’t any of you people have real jobs?

Posted by: bored | July 30, 2008, 2:03 pm 2:03 pm

Obama = International Celebrity
McCain = American Hero

Posted by: Jason Ethington | July 30, 2008, 2:03 pm 2:03 pm

To ragnar30066:
And some people have no mind at all, so they keep spitting back childish, paranoid remarks about a person’s name. Because everybody knows that everyone with a foreign name is either a communist or a terrorist.

Posted by: JasonP | July 30, 2008, 2:04 pm 2:04 pm

Is this the guy who want to be President? I expected more maturity from a man in his 70s. Campaign on the issues, not personal stuff.

Posted by: Ken | July 30, 2008, 2:04 pm 2:04 pm

Will – I seriously doubt that. Nice try. But the “Obama is a poor speaker” meme is just more rightwing garbage. Anyone who has ever really seen him live knows it’s complete crap. Stop lying.
Posted by: kate ashland | Jul 30, 2008 2:00:29 PM
Case in point: The primary debates. When questions were put to Obama, his response was:
“Uh…hmmmmm…uh…….uhhh….I completely agree with Mrs. Clinton.”
Typical Baracksissy Obama!

Posted by: Will | July 30, 2008, 2:04 pm 2:04 pm

USMarine76 – be sure and add Rev.Wright and Michelle Obama to your list of hate mongers.

Posted by: Tony | July 30, 2008, 2:05 pm 2:05 pm

Tim,
Comparing Barak policies to Bush isnt going to help him. I think I speak for most Americans when I say IMPEACH HIM! (Bush)

Posted by: Hey Tim | July 30, 2008, 2:05 pm 2:05 pm

Obama is an arrogant, uppity negro who needs to learn his place. Blacks are always showboating and flashing their “bling”, but this isn’t the NBA or BET, this is the office of the President of the United States of America, and we have no room for some uppity, big-headed mulatto who never learned his place! He is disgusting and makes me hate all black people!

Posted by: Mary | July 30, 2008, 2:06 pm 2:06 pm

This is precisely how I have always viewed Barack…..as just a good-looking celebrity with a lot of charisma. I’ve never taken him seriously as a politician, and I’m even a Democrat. I likely won’t vote at all, because I don’t like the choices. Hillary should have been the party nominee. The Democratic party got it wrong, just like the country got it wrong in electing Bush for a second term. In both cases, the public chose the more “charming” candidate, versus the more qualified one. Americans have trouble looking beyond the superficial.

Posted by: Danny | July 30, 2008, 2:06 pm 2:06 pm

You guys don’t get it. This is what I do. Why would I try to get McCain elected by addressing important issues? No Republican can get elected that way–our positions on all the issues have been thoroughly discredited over the last 8 years.
The only way to get Gramps elected is to turn Obama’s popularity into a liability. This is why I get paid the big bucks. I’m also working on turning his education and intelligence into a problem for him.
I can do this because the media will give air time to absolutely ANYTHING I can come up with, no matter how ridiculous. This is a case in point. And some people will believe ANYTHING, that’s put in front of them. Thank goodness we managed to get the teaching of critical analysis tossed out of most classrooms. Hee hee.
Turning this country into a Banana Republic has been profitable and fun!

Posted by: Karl Rove | July 30, 2008, 2:06 pm 2:06 pm

Tony – how on earth is Michelle Obama a “hatemonger”? You’re nuts. Get a life, hater.

Posted by: lisa montez | July 30, 2008, 2:07 pm 2:07 pm

shut up you hate mongering whore

Posted by: Mary Is Stupid | July 30, 2008, 2:07 pm 2:07 pm

Geesh! I remember when the Rs adored Brittany! They couldn’t wait to make another soft drink commercial with her.
This is really a sad resort on their part to use her troubles to denigrate Senator Obama and a sad commentary on their ethics and values.

Posted by: 63tango | July 30, 2008, 2:07 pm 2:07 pm

McSame the Panamian child has no plans, no vision, no ideas and no leadership to rebuild the American economy and get the stand of US high at international level. He will continue the very failed WBush-Cheney economic, foreign and national security policies. He is crying like a little baby, please let us send him back to the Panama Canal. God save America from McSame. God bless America and God bless Obama. OBAMA08.

Posted by: BKMC | July 30, 2008, 2:07 pm 2:07 pm

DAnny – stop lying – nobody beleives you were ever a democrat.

Posted by: lisa montez | July 30, 2008, 2:08 pm 2:08 pm

Obama trip: No Gain for the Democrat, No Pain for McCain
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Voters view Barack Obama’s highly publicized trip to Europe and the Middle East last week as a complete wash from a political standpoint, according to a new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey.
Twenty-four percent (24%) of voters say the trip makes them more likely to vote for the Democratic candidate, while virtually the same number (23%) say it makes them less likely to vote for him. This is consistent with data from the Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll which shows that Obama’s brief Berlin bounce has vanished and there has been little change in the race following the trip.
Over half (52%) say the trip – despite saturation media coverage including one-on-one interviews with the anchors for the three major television networks – will have no impact on their votes at all. (The idea that the media is trying to help Obama win in November has grown by five percentage points over the past month).

Posted by: Will | July 30, 2008, 2:08 pm 2:08 pm

McBush has flipped flopped on so many of the issues he has no choice but to resort to this kind of a campaign in order to keep people distracted from his latest gaffe’s. A sad commentary on his part.

Posted by: Drew Hoffman | July 30, 2008, 2:08 pm 2:08 pm

No. You are the President of the USA. I coudl care less what GErmany, France, England, Italy, etc think. You represent 300 million Americans, you are too look out for our lives, our land, our fortunes. Both parties are to blame, I don’t give a rip about some 3rd world country. Did anyone care about us? No, we grew on our own, we had our civil war, we had our problems, and did some other country step in to “fix” it. No. So why are we fixing the world.
==============================
It is the sheer closed mindedness like these thoughts that made us invade Iraq, by ourselves and end up shouldering the burdens of… lost lives, trillions of dollars… all paid for by the American taxpayers…. we cannot afford to act as if we are the only ones in this world. We are in a global economy and need to BAND together with like minded countries to come up with shared responsibilities and solutions. WE NEED allies around the world … for shared terrorist intelligence, joined military forces IF we are ever going to keep Americans safe and strive towards economic prosperity.

Posted by: nerakami | July 30, 2008, 2:08 pm 2:08 pm

I agree, these are desperate measures on John McCain’s part. Very sad

Posted by: Sharon | July 30, 2008, 2:09 pm 2:09 pm

What a cheap shot (even by Republican standards)! Equating Obama, a very intelligent, articulate, unflappable individual with a couple of Hollywood “high-maintenance” individuals is totally ridiculous. Yes we can!

Posted by: w_roos | July 30, 2008, 2:09 pm 2:09 pm

Mary Is Stupid – another Democrat who preaches “tolerance” but can’t tolerate the opinions of others! This is why you liberals are all really fascists who want to kill free speech in the name of PC! Just because I hate black people you automatically want to label me a racist and shut me up!

Posted by: Mary | July 30, 2008, 2:09 pm 2:09 pm

“Obama is an arrogant, uppity negro who needs to learn his place. Blacks are always showboating and flashing their “bling”, but this isn’t the NBA or BET, this is the office of the President of the United States of America, and we have no room for some uppity, big-headed mulatto who never learned his place! He is disgusting and makes me hate all black people!”
Spoken like a true Republican.

Posted by: JasonP | July 30, 2008, 2:10 pm 2:10 pm

Hmmm, how interesting that McCain is juxtasposing images of two young blond white women with Obama. I guess “The Maverick” has embraced racism along with the other Bush/Chaney/Rove policies.

Posted by: Bob Gorman | July 30, 2008, 2:10 pm 2:10 pm

The latest Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll; He now attracts 45% of the vote while McCain earns 43%. When “leaners” are included, it’s Obama 48% and McCain 46%. This is roughly where the race stood prior to the trip.
Separately, in a survey taken midway through the trip, 45% said Obama is too inexperienced to be president.

Posted by: Will | July 30, 2008, 2:10 pm 2:10 pm

lisa, “If Barack doesn’t win children will die”, “America is a mean country”, “It’s our turn”, and of course her most famous hate statement “For the first time …….”. Believe me these aren’t the kind of statements that Mrs Cleaver would make.

Posted by: Tony | July 30, 2008, 2:10 pm 2:10 pm

we read it the first 3 time McCain Supporter, say something origional or stop posting

Posted by: stop | July 30, 2008, 2:11 pm 2:11 pm

Is this the guy who want to be President? I expected more maturity from a man in his 70s. Campaign on the issues, not personal stuff.
Posted by: Ken | Jul 30, 2008 2:04:41 PM
Yeah, I thought the same thing too. Guess everyone’s gotta be a chameleon.

Posted by: Republican For Obama | July 30, 2008, 2:12 pm 2:12 pm

Pathetic little John McCain. He is cute, like a Keebler Elf.

Posted by: FilmMD | July 30, 2008, 2:12 pm 2:12 pm

McSlim or McJealous! Is the ad over the line or just McLame? How insulting and moronic. I have been watching the McCane ads I think they are very poorly done and just play on people’s fears, the Karl Rove playbook. Let’s hope America is growing past these same old political games. If they keep this nonsense up Obama will win for sure. Obama 2008

Posted by: Tom | July 30, 2008, 2:12 pm 2:12 pm

Obama trip: No Gain for the Democrat, No Pain for McCain
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Voters view Barack Obama’s highly publicized trip to Europe and the Middle East last week as a complete wash from a political standpoint, according to a new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey.
Twenty-four percent (24%) of voters say the trip makes them more likely to vote for the Democratic candidate, while virtually the same number (23%) say it makes them less likely to vote for him. This is consistent with data from the Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll which shows that Obama’s brief Berlin bounce has vanished and there has been little change in the race following the trip.
Over half (52%) say the trip – despite saturation media coverage including one-on-one interviews with the anchors for the three major television networks – will have no impact on their votes at all. (The idea that the media is trying to help Obama win in November has grown by five percentage points over the past month).

Posted by: Will | July 30, 2008, 2:13 pm 2:13 pm

Obama trip: No Gain for the Democrat, No Pain for McCain
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Voters view Barack Obama’s highly publicized trip to Europe and the Middle East last week as a complete wash from a political standpoint, according to a new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey.
Twenty-four percent (24%) of voters say the trip makes them more likely to vote for the Democratic candidate, while virtually the same number (23%) say it makes them less likely to vote for him. This is consistent with data from the Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll which shows that Obama’s brief Berlin bounce has vanished and there has been little change in the race following the trip.
Over half (52%) say the trip – despite saturation media coverage including one-on-one interviews with the anchors for the three major television networks – will have no impact on their votes at all. (The idea that the media is trying to help Obama win in November has grown by five percentage points over the past month).
******GET IT, OBAMABOTS! YOUR BOY “BARACKSISSY” IS A LOSER AND WILL CONTINUE TO LOSE ! TIME TO FACE THE FACTS….NOBAMA IS IMPLODING! *****

Posted by: Will | July 30, 2008, 2:14 pm 2:14 pm

Tony – misquoting and taking Michelle Obama’s words out of context says more about you and your hateful prejudices than it does about her alleged ones. Nice try, but you didn’t prove anything except that you don’t know what you’re talking about.

Posted by: lisa montez | July 30, 2008, 2:14 pm 2:14 pm

How funny. I thought McCain could put last week’s whining behind him but obviously not. I would love to compare their policies but McCain won’t quit talking about Obama long enough to tell us. The only things I hear him talk about are that because he is promoting off shore drilling, the price of gas has come down and he thinks that the uber-rich should keep the tax breaks for which they didn’t ask and we should add to our $9 trillion national debt. Oh and I think I remember him saying something about supporting the “surge.”

Posted by: TSnow27604 | July 30, 2008, 2:14 pm 2:14 pm

How funny. I thought McCain could put last week’s whining behind him but obviously not. I would love to compare their policies but McCain won’t quit talking about Obama long enough to tell us. The only things I hear him talk about are that because he is promoting off shore drilling, the price of gas has come down and he thinks that the uber-rich should keep the tax breaks for which they didn’t ask and we should add to our $9 trillion national debt. Oh and I think I remember him saying something about supporting the “surge.”

Posted by: TSnow27604 | July 30, 2008, 2:15 pm 2:15 pm

Jason,
Whoa!!!! As an afro american I can careless what you think of me. Are you upset because the “black man” is more educated than you…are you upset because he’s achieved more than you will ever be capable of…
What’s really good?

Posted by: TW | July 30, 2008, 2:15 pm 2:15 pm

Noone can deny that Obama is famous for ABSOLUTELY NOTHING.
just like paris hilton.
britney is actually more accomplished than obama.
obama campaign is about one thing OBAMA
just like paris and britney

Posted by: krist | July 30, 2008, 2:15 pm 2:15 pm

McCain was a once-honorable man who is running an inceasingly dishonorable campaign. This looks like something out of the Karl Rove playbook.

Posted by: Tom | July 30, 2008, 2:16 pm 2:16 pm

Will – those were Monday’s numbers – McCain’s bump has already evaporated and Obama has opened up his lead again. Try to keep up, kiddo.

Posted by: kimbers | July 30, 2008, 2:16 pm 2:16 pm

The real cover up here is not the media’s bias towards Barack, it is the Media’s code of silence when it comes to ignoring the worst comb-over in the world. Does McCain think he is actually fooling anyone into believing he has a full head of hair? I mean, his wife has obviously had enough plastic surgery experience to refer him to a good surgeon to give him a transplant or something?

Posted by: Vidal Sassoon | July 30, 2008, 2:16 pm 2:16 pm

Tom – that’s because it IS out of Karl Rove’s playbook. John Schimdt is McCain’s campaign advisor who produced this ad – and he was one of Rove’s biggest henchmen and acolytes.

Posted by: kimbers | July 30, 2008, 2:17 pm 2:17 pm

U all need to pay attention | Jul 30, 2008 1:49:24 PM<<< Please please listen to me. I agree with you 100% about the Democratic and the Republican Parties. Both must eventually be destroyed before America will once again have government of the people, by the people and for the people. Unfortunately we are stuck in a “Two Party” system because both parties are far too powerful to make room for a viable third party. Look at what happened when Nader ran against Bush & Gore! The wrong man won because Nader took needed votes from Gore. Now I’m not saying Gore was the “right” one, but Bush as it turns out was definitely the very worst one! We need to take a lesion from the past 40 years. No third party can compete effectively against the systemic corruption in BOTH parties! The answer is we must destroy one party first and that party is the Republican party. We must encourage every one to close their eyes, hold their noses, cross their fingers and pray for the best. Once the Republican Party is gone there will be room for new parties and independent candidates. Join me America, today lets destroy the Republican Party. Then tomorrow we can attack the Democrats. I’m proposing a classic military strategy; divide, isolate then destroy!!!!.

Posted by: nh pragmatist | July 30, 2008, 2:18 pm 2:18 pm

krist – Obama is more accomplished than you, so what are you complaining about? How many times have you been elected to the U.S. Senate? That’s what I thought. LOL

Posted by: Tony T | July 30, 2008, 2:18 pm 2:18 pm

McCain is better suited for president with a much higher level of experience, wisdom, and ideology. Also a prisoner of war, which I imagine would be a pretty humbling experience…Does everyone actually think either of these presidential candidates write their own commercial skits to make fun of each other? No. That would be the bitch work they delegate down.

Posted by: Kyle | July 30, 2008, 2:18 pm 2:18 pm

Lindsay, do you mean ‘Panamanian?’ What are you talking about? You are incoherent. Your insults leave people scratching their heads wondering what they just read.————–
FYI, this is a reference to the fact that Mcsame was born in Panama, not the USA.
Guess we know what he used his economic stimulus check for – Italian shoes!
This ad is a new low for Mcsame. (And that’s saying something!) His party really deserves better……..

Posted by: SearamblerOne | July 30, 2008, 2:19 pm 2:19 pm

Will – those were Monday’s numbers – McCain’s bump has already evaporated and Obama has opened up his lead again. Try to keep up, kiddo.
Posted by: kimbers | Jul 30, 2008 2:16:10 PM
Kimbers, “sweetie”, those are from today. Go to Gallup.com and you will see that Obama’s 9pt lead has shrunk to 4 pts today. The overseas “bounce” has evaporated and Obama’s numbers continue to decline while McCains numbers increase. “Sweetie” do your research before you post, ok? I left you the link.

Posted by: Will | July 30, 2008, 2:19 pm 2:19 pm

Kyle – McCain is too damn old and his “ideology” is nothing but a sad rehash of Bush’s failed policies. Nice try, but the only bitch here is McCain.

Posted by: Tony T | July 30, 2008, 2:20 pm 2:20 pm

What a retarded ad by a retarded campaign. I actually pity them. Is this supposed to highlight McCain’s leadership and integrity?

Posted by: JimmyTMac | July 30, 2008, 2:20 pm 2:20 pm

I don’t like the ads by the McCain campaign – and I am probably voting for him. That said, I haven’t seen many political ads that I like from either candidate. I get tired of negative ads, but I also don’t like to see ads that are just publicity with no substance. The worst non negative ads I ever saw were during the 1990 Texas Governor race. Candidate Clayton Williams ran a bunch of ads saying he’d do this or that – he’d make prisoners bust rocks – when he couldn’t do any of that – it was just an appeal to red necks who didn’t know any better – he ran negative ads as well – Anne turned out to be a good governor – and I am usually a republican. But I don’t vote based on candidate’s ads – I just wish I didn’t have to look at them.

Posted by: Whatever | July 30, 2008, 2:21 pm 2:21 pm

Will – those were posted today, but they’re from Monday. Nice try, Sweetie. Try to keep up.

Posted by: kimbers | July 30, 2008, 2:21 pm 2:21 pm

Looks like someone might be a little jealous, hmm Mr.McCain?

Posted by: lynn | July 30, 2008, 2:21 pm 2:21 pm

At least Britney and Paris work hard to be financially succesful. McCain is the real opportunist and gold digger, leaving her crippled wife in shambles. McCain grow-up.

Posted by: rico | July 30, 2008, 2:22 pm 2:22 pm

Am I the only one who remembers when McCain pledged to run an “honorable” campaign? What happened? I am very dissappointed in the one candidate who I thought understood what honor meant. I think I’m going to stay home in November. I’m not a big fan of Obama, but McCain isn’t the man I thought he was either. This kind of thing is disgusting to me.

Posted by: David Mitchell | July 30, 2008, 2:23 pm 2:23 pm

Kimbers….your boy, Baracksissy Obama is declining and will continue to decline and lose the election. Now, go back to your laptop and drink some more Kool Aid….what flavor is it today? Hmmm……Barry is Blue………LOL!

Posted by: Will | July 30, 2008, 2:23 pm 2:23 pm

As old as this man is, he ought to respect himself and refrain from these negative attacks. This is pretty much “Karl Rovish” style of politics—down and dirty and childish. McCain, you will lose the election in November. Take my word for it. America is sick and tired being fooled by the Republican party.

Posted by: Ekanem | July 30, 2008, 2:24 pm 2:24 pm

LOL LOL LOL!!!! TALK ABOUT DESPERATE!
I cant stop laughing!

Posted by: Andrew Latskey | July 30, 2008, 2:25 pm 2:25 pm

The polls support this. What do you call a white person with low self-esteem? An Obama supporter!

Posted by: lisa | July 30, 2008, 2:25 pm 2:25 pm

More McSame boo boo face using the same old tactics that Americans should be tired of. Personal attacks are only used when you can’t get your message to resinate. McSame can’t offer anything new to the American people so he needs to resort to this. What a shame McSame.

Posted by: Tim G., Hillsboro, OR | July 30, 2008, 2:26 pm 2:26 pm

This ad is packs a subliminal (but none to subtle) racist punch by placing images, not merely of celebrities, but of pretty, blond, young female celebrities, alongside the image of the African-American male candidate. It’s meant to stoke fears of miscegenation more than resentment of celebrity, though the latter doesn’t hurt. As usual, the Republicans can only succeed by appealing to the worst aspects of our national character. Let’s hope it doesn’t work.

Posted by: Janice Silverman | July 30, 2008, 2:28 pm 2:28 pm

Ronald Reagan was elected Govenor of California based on his celebrity. I think he was elected to be the President of the United States because of it also. Plus negitivity from the Jimmy Carter campaign. McCain better watch it because the same can happen in this election.

Posted by: Lois, California | July 30, 2008, 2:28 pm 2:28 pm

Jimdog and Dog in Me are both racist (hopefully the same guy), and need to be banned from putting ugly comments out on this website. I don’t think the negativity does anyone good….hatred does not get us anywhere. I do not think hatred or demeaning ads have a place anwhere in our country, no matter what label you put on it.
McCain has served our country for many years as a politician and at war. He should be respected, not torn down. Obama represents what is more commonly the face of America…someone who comes from the working class, and understands struggles. Someone who grew up without both parents to raise him. What is not as common, is that be is bright, articulate and will bring common sense to the White House. He understands that together both conservatives, moderates and liberals must find a way to fix our country. We are in very bad shape folks…let’s put aside the hatred and get to work.
As for jimdog and Dog in Me…please get down on yor knees and pray for forgiveness. Your thoughts on this post are evil and ugly.

Posted by: momfromtexas | July 30, 2008, 2:28 pm 2:28 pm

Now this is about the stupidest political ad ever conceived! Anyone swayed by this ad is already functioning at the level of a moron.

Posted by: Mike Guilford | July 30, 2008, 2:28 pm 2:28 pm

Will… nice meltdown, spaz. I guess the reality of McSame’s failing campaign must be getting to you. See you at Obama’s inauguration in January – I’ll be the one whose laughing at you.

Posted by: lisa montez | July 30, 2008, 2:29 pm 2:29 pm

How ridiculous? Doesnt he realize how stupid he looks? He’s making his bed, you go Obama.

Posted by: wendy | July 30, 2008, 2:29 pm 2:29 pm

wow. looks like mccain is pretty jealous of Obama. maybe he needs to run a better campaign instead of complaining about Obama so much.

Posted by: eleven thirty three | July 30, 2008, 2:30 pm 2:30 pm

Funny, alot the people who claim this is childish by McCain, which I do agree with, are also the children calling him childish names as well. Let’s face it, we have two bad choices in the big parties.

Posted by: Maverick | July 30, 2008, 2:31 pm 2:31 pm

McCain is just a cranky, jealous old man who can’t keep up with the youth anymore. He needs to take a nice nap and stop getting so riled up – it’s not good for his old heart. LOL

Posted by: PhillyPaul | July 30, 2008, 2:31 pm 2:31 pm

If the shoe fits, wear it…And if their is an uncomfortable, out-of-control feel to the Obama celebrity campaign, then McCain should point it out. I think that the term “negative” campaign has been used too often by Obama and that when he is being legitemately critized by McCain for being just this side of arrogant and egocentric, his campaign throws out the “McCain is going negative” thing. Well, I say, go negative John and let Obama have it. He is a master at sliming people and calling them racist—Charlie Gibson, George Stephanopolis, Hillary, Bill, Jesse, Geraldine. Just get ready, because that is coming next.

Posted by: swoosie | July 30, 2008, 2:31 pm 2:31 pm

I am an Obama supporter but actually like the ad. You have to admit that even though he is the better of the two candidates that his “rock star” status is hurting him and maybe this will help him better his campaign. In the long run if he doesn’t I think it may have a backlash.

Posted by: GregT | July 30, 2008, 2:32 pm 2:32 pm

I think the McCain Campaign is trying to tank the election. That’s the only thing that makes sense. Even the GOP lawmakers on the hill are getting a little worried.

Posted by: JimmyTMac | July 30, 2008, 2:32 pm 2:32 pm

McCain is pathetic! His latest ad is a joke, but we’ve come to expect that from Sen McStupid! I look forward to the debates, Sen McSame will be his old self and have several senior moments… America doesn’t deserve a third Bush term.

Posted by: whcjr46 | July 30, 2008, 2:33 pm 2:33 pm

McCain and his folks are very immature. All they do is whine, whine, whine. Why don’t they address the issues?

Posted by: Liz | July 30, 2008, 2:35 pm 2:35 pm

Maybe the republicans need a celebrities to run their show. President Hilton and vice president Spears. Couldn’t get any worse than Bush and Cheney.

Posted by: michael | July 30, 2008, 2:36 pm 2:36 pm

I think the comparison with Britney and Paris is apt. A group of three that have the same thing in common – media whores.
Shoes shoes? I want to know which brand of purse Obama carries.

Posted by: Phil | July 30, 2008, 2:36 pm 2:36 pm

Only the people in McCain’s camp would consider him a “global leader.” Give me a break. He’s a plain old Senator from Arizona. Global leader, yeah, right.

Posted by: Paula | July 30, 2008, 2:37 pm 2:37 pm

Okay Mary, aka “I’m not racist, I just happen to hate black people”…
Look everyone – a future Darwin Award grand prize winner! Go Mary Go! If this doesn’t get you nominated, maybe you should try putting on some roller skates and strapping a jet engine to your back next…just make sure there is a nice, thick brick wall in front of you first. LOSER!
I definitely don’t like everything Obama says/does, but he’s a FAR better bet than old coot McCain! Seriously, my 14 year old cousin could run a smarter campaign than this. Soooo freaking stupid… Actually, “stooooopid” would be more appropriate, given the likes of Mary and her ilk on this thread.

Posted by: Laughing in ID | July 30, 2008, 2:37 pm 2:37 pm

Yah, If I were McCain I would be worried that Obama didn’t get the bump he was hoping and that Obama’s poll numbers are going down. Yes, I would and I would stop pointing out the truths about Obama because it opening some eyes.

Posted by: Wanda | July 30, 2008, 2:37 pm 2:37 pm

This guys campaign is getting weirder by the dozens.

Posted by: RationalVoter | July 30, 2008, 2:38 pm 2:38 pm

McCain and his advisors are sick, sick, sick. How low can they get? A POTUS should be a person of good character and this proves McCain doesn’t have what it takes. He collaborated with the enemy as a POW and committed adultry with his first wife. McShame!

Posted by: Drew Hoffman | July 30, 2008, 2:39 pm 2:39 pm

as an American and a veteran, I am ashamed that a man with the gutter morals of John McCain is running for president. Johnny, I hardly knew ye.

Posted by: bajacalla | July 30, 2008, 2:39 pm 2:39 pm

no america hates people like you will!

Posted by: clever | July 30, 2008, 2:39 pm 2:39 pm

A convention hall isn’t good enough for the presumptive Democratic nominee. He plans to deliver his acceptance speech in the 75,000 seat stadium where the Denver Broncos play. Before a vote is cast.
I’m surprised at how finely calibrated every single word was measured. I wasn’t saying anything I hadn’t said before, that I didn’t say a year ago or when I WAS a United States senator,” said Obama, who is still a senator from Illinois.
Obama Campaign Replaces American Flag With Obama Logo. New Obama Campaign Plane Replaces American Flag With Obama Campaign Logo. “When John McCormick reported Obama replaced his Boeing 737 campaign plane with a Boeing 757, he noted the new aircraft had ‘a giant flag painted on its tail.’ In yet another display of his patriotism, Obama replaced the American flag with the Obama Logo. Lynn Sweet reports that Obama’s 757 has been repainted ‘with the Obama sunrise logo on the tail.’ Oh the audacity of Obama’s ego.”
Obama Campaign “Has Decided Not To Wait For Any Of The Formalities Like A Presidential Election, An Inauguration Or Even A Nomination” To Unveil Presidential Seal.
Yuval Levin pointed out that Mr. Obama, in his first national TV ad rolled out Friday, claims credit for having “extended health care for wounded troops,” citing the 2008 defense authorization. That bill passed 91-3 – but Mr. Obama was one of only six senators who didn’t show up to vote. This brazen claim underscores the candidate’s thin résumé and, again, his chutzpah.
Consider his treatment of Jeremiah Wright. After Rev. Wright repeated his anti-American slurs at the National Press Club, Mr. Obama said their relationship was forever changed – but not because of what he’d said about America. Instead, Mr. Obama complained, “I don’t think he showed much concern for me.”
GO McCain, down with the Narcissist!

Posted by: doomedbybho | July 30, 2008, 2:40 pm 2:40 pm

A lot of Americans are going to be thinking about those $520 loafers, while drinking Belgium beer, thanks to his support of the Budweiser sale, while wondering if his support of French Airbus air re-fueling tankers will be able to support American F-22′s and F’15 while bombing Iran, thanks to his support of the Pentagon Airbus contract.

Posted by: devilkev | July 30, 2008, 2:40 pm 2:40 pm

Okay, McCain can afford nice shoes. Why shouldn’t he buy them? I think almost anyone who had access to the money he has would invest in nice clothing.

Posted by: Lisa Again | July 30, 2008, 2:40 pm 2:40 pm

This is what American politics has turned into? Our economy is horrible, we have two wars to deal with and THIS is what McCain would like voters to focus on? This is beyond sad. Where is this country going if this nonsense is what our politicans are using to get elected? I’m all for McCain criticizing Obama but act like a presidental canidate, don’t produce mocking videos as if your compaign is being run by Miley Cyrus.

Posted by: Kurtis | July 30, 2008, 2:41 pm 2:41 pm

Why does any of this matter? No matter what happens, Barack cannot lose!!
Obama ’08!!!

Posted by: Peter | July 30, 2008, 2:43 pm 2:43 pm

I think the “shoes” stole 5% of Obama’s wine sipping voters.

Posted by: Patrick | July 30, 2008, 2:43 pm 2:43 pm

Has anyone heard oh “Humor”?
I like it.
PS
If it all has to be about serious issues,
when did Basketball become one?

Posted by: Bill | July 30, 2008, 2:44 pm 2:44 pm

McCain is clearly trying to play the media the way he did on Obama’s trip. Yes Obama gets more coverage than McCain but its negative coverage.
Rand institute said 70 percent of the coverage was negative. ABC should cover McCain more critically. Tapper did a report yesterday on Obama and the surge. How about McCain and the start of the Iraq war. McCain says he would do it all over again knowing that there were no weapons of mass destruction.

Posted by: wlw100 | July 30, 2008, 2:44 pm 2:44 pm

If I were Britney or Paris, I would be REALLLLY upset!

Posted by: J. Phred Muggs | July 30, 2008, 2:45 pm 2:45 pm

Ok seriously. To all of you saying McCain is a leader because he is an ex POW, and Obama is egotistical and arrogant because he is young and inexperienced.
McCain = Sat in a cage for a few years
Obama = Went to Harvard Law School and was the first black editor of the Harvard Law Review
McCain = Involved in scandals throughout his tenure in government.
Obama = Meteoric rise through government without so much as a blemish.
McCain = Cheated on his spouse and wound up with a trophy bride and a meal ticket.
Obama = Still married to the same person.
How can McCain or his supporters possibly begin to argue character in this election?

Posted by: Me | July 30, 2008, 2:45 pm 2:45 pm

If I were a millionaire I sure would not be buying shoes at wal-mart.

Posted by: sam | July 30, 2008, 2:45 pm 2:45 pm

McCain is so desperate – that he’ll attack Obama about anything, and that’s despicable. McCain is just SO negative, that I can’t stand it. While we’re at it – we should ask McCain about his *numerous* houses around the United States, or maybe just McCain’s $4.7 million home? Wow, that’s an elitist’s home if I ever saw one. John McCain is such a hypocrite. We need new leadership in Washington, and that’s why my family is voting for Senator Obama. McCain is just way too two-faced, negative, and short-tempered.

Posted by: Allen | July 30, 2008, 2:45 pm 2:45 pm

by McCain repeating the false claim that the news media are generally pro-Obama, he has effectively once again framed an illusion for the media to latch on to. In an effort for the media to dispel this myth, they try harder to offset the McCain camp claim by rolling around in all of the mud the McCainites lay out for them.
http://mediamatters.org/

Posted by: david armendale | July 30, 2008, 2:45 pm 2:45 pm

When is the first debate?
I’m curious what the McCain camp will do when there’s no place for him to hide. When there’s no one to correct him when he makes a mistake.
I can see the headlines now:
McCain MAKES A FOOL OF HIMSELF IN FRONT OF THE NATION! Campaign scrambles to explain why their candidate did so poorly…. Top official blames Obama for being more intelligent for McCain’s confusion.

Posted by: voter100 | July 30, 2008, 2:46 pm 2:46 pm

Of the three Obama is the biggest media whore.

Posted by: Lennhy | July 30, 2008, 2:46 pm 2:46 pm

First attack ads which is something I really detest and now slimey attack ads?! As a former Republican voter for 30 years, and now considered an independent, McCain is really helping to make my decision for me. Same old politics for him and for me it’s time for a change.

Posted by: Sven | July 30, 2008, 2:46 pm 2:46 pm

Well Obama sure forgot the little people in a hurry didn’t he. First it was all his friends and mentors for twenty years, not to mention his constituents because he decided to run for president after 143 days.
Then it was the voters of Virginia and Kentucky because they weren’t bowing down to him. Then it was the USA because he thought he had that wrapped up when he went on his world tour. This ad is perfect.

Posted by: pennsylvaniavoter | July 30, 2008, 2:46 pm 2:46 pm

At this rate, I expect the next McCain attack ad will have a picture of a chimp, a gorilla, and Obama. “Which one is Barack? I am John McCain and I approve this message”

Posted by: Disgusted | July 30, 2008, 2:47 pm 2:47 pm

It seems to me that the behavior of a candidate’s campaign machine tells us all a great deal about how the candidate himself will behave in office. Like Nixon and CREEP… whew!

Posted by: Jordan | July 30, 2008, 2:47 pm 2:47 pm

McCain folks are just jealous because Obama has HUGE crowds everywhere he goes. By contrast, McBush can’t fill a gym at the local YMCA, although 43 old folks did turn out to see him at a Lawrence Welk fan club meeting a couples days ago at a senior citizen home. I think that was McCains largest turnout of the campaign.

Posted by: Drew Hoffman | July 30, 2008, 2:47 pm 2:47 pm

GO OBAMA!!! I still think you rock!
Posted by: Lindsay | Jul 30, 2008 1:06:20 PM
***************************
Yah…..He is a ROCK STAR not a celebrity. Celebs are lesser known. Rock Stars really grove it.
Obama is the Rock Star Walking Eagle. You remember the story.
****************************
Senator Barack Obama was invited to address a major gathering of the American Indian Nation two weeks ago in upstate NewYork . HE spoke for almost an hour on HIS future plans for increasing every Native American’s present standard of living, should HE one day become the President. He referred to his career as a Senator, how he had signed `YES` for every Indian issue that came to his desk for approval. Although the Senator was vague on the details of his plan, he seemed most enthusiastic about his future ideas for helping his “red sisters and brothers.” At the conclusion of his speech, the Tribes presented the Senator with a plaque inscribed with his new Indian name – Walking Eagle. The proud Senator then departed in his motorcade, waving to the crowds. A news reporter later asked the group of chiefs of how they came to select the new name they had given to the Senator. They explained that Walking Eagle is the name given to a bird so full of $hit it can no longer fly.

Posted by: DemocratNoMore2 | July 30, 2008, 2:48 pm 2:48 pm

Barry why you not visit the troops? Why you spit in their faces?

Posted by: Why | July 30, 2008, 2:48 pm 2:48 pm

“I’m just saying if you want to launch attacks about celebrity and out of touch, maybe you shouldn’t do it while wearing $520 shoes,” Eddie Vale of the DC-based Progressive Accountability.org emailed reporters.”
That sounds pretty GAY to me for them to only look at his shoes?!! I don’t look at the mans shoes when voting for someone.

Posted by: drobb | July 30, 2008, 2:48 pm 2:48 pm

I love ABC’s idea of a balanced story. There are three paragraphs devoted to the ad and eleven paragraphs devoted to the rebuttal by the Obama Campaign. Eleven paragraphs devoted to John McCain’s shoes.

Posted by: Ricky | July 30, 2008, 2:49 pm 2:49 pm

me..lol, bHusseino, not a blemish? Are you from Germany?

Posted by: sam | July 30, 2008, 2:49 pm 2:49 pm

McCain is desperate. He thinks he has to make people fear Obama more than they fear a third term for George W. Bush. I truly believe Johh McCain doesn’t think he can win on his own ideas about the economy, the massive deficit, global warming, the Iraq war, Afghanistan, ordinary people losing their jobs, homes, penisons, health care and opportunities to send their children to college or vocational school. So McCain has to fall back on Willie Horton, Swiftboat, Karl Rove-type smear ads. He’s flooding the air waves with them. And when it comes to nasty, we ain’t seen nothin’ yet.

Posted by: JAB | July 30, 2008, 2:50 pm 2:50 pm

Bring on the first debate and may the best man win….

Posted by: voter100 | July 30, 2008, 2:51 pm 2:51 pm

To “Me”
Did you forget he won the Senate seat by default? Then there’s that pesky little “house” deal.

Posted by: Bill | July 30, 2008, 2:51 pm 2:51 pm

McCain is desperately reaching now. Let’s see…can’t get him on adultery, that’s McCain…can’t get him on ethics, that’s McCain too….can’t play the drug card because of Cindy….what do we have boys? Oh yeah – he’s popular! Is this the stupidest ad ever? McCain is a crazy old coot and I’d vote for my golden retriever before I’d vote for him. Quite frankly, Obama wasn’t my first choice – but he’s a d**n sight better than McCain.

Posted by: Randi | July 30, 2008, 2:51 pm 2:51 pm

instead of offering ANY substance, this is what McCain has to offer the American People. gee thanks! Got my vote now!
Are we in first grade again McCain? Or maybe these are games they play at a retirement home.
This is one of the most embarrasing things for him and for America, McCain is utterly PATHETIC.
Gimme Gimme more, gimme more, gimme gimme more OBAMA!

Posted by: The Wise One | July 30, 2008, 2:52 pm 2:52 pm

Can I ask all you Obama supporters a question or 2? How can you support a guy who promises to raise taxes, who wants a one world order which would put an end to American soveriegnty, who believes that government was best for you better than you do? Who is he to say that I have to work and then am forced to give my earned income to people who are less trained, skilled and motivated than I am? I worked hard to earn my pay rate, why does he think I should give half of it to others? How can you support a man that thinks this way? This way of thinking is exactly oppostite of what the Founders wanted this country to be. Please respond.

Posted by: scorejason | July 30, 2008, 2:52 pm 2:52 pm

Who is McCain’s campaign manager, an unpopular 13 year old girl?

Posted by: Sanity Man | July 30, 2008, 2:53 pm 2:53 pm

In my view McCain is just another out of touch loser like Bush. $500+ shoes? Without a team of professional conmen telling him what to say and do, he’d be falling flat on his face. Gee, he’s more like Bush than I thought. Before anyone start’s calling me liberal names you should know I always voted republican until Goober Bush came along. The entire republican party has become a communist movement looking to empower itself and not giving a damned about the American people they claim to represent.

Posted by: JBL24382 | July 30, 2008, 2:53 pm 2:53 pm

And those come close to the Keating Five how?

Posted by: Me | July 30, 2008, 2:53 pm 2:53 pm

John McCain is very jealous and keep whining on a daily basis, first the media love affair, photo op overseas, now his popularity what next. McCain should leave the town hall show, get another venue other then the supermarket cheese aisle.

Posted by: Randy | July 30, 2008, 2:53 pm 2:53 pm

Simply and utterly ridiculous. McCain if you approved of this adolescent excuse for campaigning, I’m reconsidering.

Posted by: LongT | July 30, 2008, 2:53 pm 2:53 pm

Finally we have a positive role model to look up who can actually help us unlike those celebrity Idiots…Hey didnt Britney endorse Bush?

Posted by: Beka | July 30, 2008, 2:54 pm 2:54 pm

Wow, this is shows how low they can go.
Obama 08 ………….Will Vote for Obama

Posted by: Mohamed | July 30, 2008, 2:54 pm 2:54 pm

Lets hear the Republican supporters defend this one. IDIOTS
Im sure this latest ad swayed the voters to McCains side.
Hey republicans – defending his ad automatically qualifies you as an IDIOT

Posted by: Frank Rothster | July 30, 2008, 2:54 pm 2:54 pm

Clearly McCain has run out of ideas.

Posted by: Disgusted | July 30, 2008, 2:55 pm 2:55 pm

rosebud-are you surfing you silly savage you? LOL

Posted by: drobb | July 30, 2008, 2:55 pm 2:55 pm

1. The McCain ad made a decent point, but it wasn’t particularly helpful. Kind of a waste of money.
2. Obama criticizing McCain for wearing nice shoes? Seriously? Good lord… McCain spent five years being tortured as a prisoner of war. If we wants to wear nice shoes now, let him.

Posted by: coloradorocket123 | July 30, 2008, 2:55 pm 2:55 pm

Somalis will Vote for Obama

Posted by: Somalia | July 30, 2008, 2:56 pm 2:56 pm

If the race is so close as the polls say, why is the McCain campaign acting so desperate?

Posted by: Disgusted | July 30, 2008, 2:56 pm 2:56 pm

I donated 5cents to the McCain camp but now I want some change back after seeing this ad.

Posted by: Laurie Andersen | July 30, 2008, 2:57 pm 2:57 pm

McCain is an idiot but he’s still better than Obama the One World President. NObama’08

Posted by: scorejason | July 30, 2008, 2:57 pm 2:57 pm

“How can you support a guy who promises to raise taxes”
Have you looked at the numbers? Obama’s tax breaks favor almost every citizen in this country, the increases are on those making obscene amounts of money. How many middle-America, blue collar, die-hard republicans are actually going to care if taxes are raised on someone making a few hundred thousand dollars a year?
But this is what we should expect, all you need to do is throw out the “raise taxes” bone to the pack, and they will automatically think that they are doomed. Did you forget to mention that Obama’s plan actually cuts taxes to the middle class?

Posted by: JasonP | July 30, 2008, 2:57 pm 2:57 pm

Barack Obama: I am the Great Messiah, questioning my actions is pure Blasphemy!

Posted by: Jukm2000 | July 30, 2008, 2:57 pm 2:57 pm

The way this is going, it may be the first time in history one of the candidates conceed before we even vote.

Posted by: LongT | July 30, 2008, 2:57 pm 2:57 pm

Is this the best the McCain camp can come up with ? With ads like this all they are doing is delivering more young voters towards Sen. Obama.No adult in their right mind will pay this ad any attention.

Posted by: jfffnn | July 30, 2008, 2:57 pm 2:57 pm

Given the loony-left liberal media’s ALL-HUSSEIN, ALL-THE-TIME propaganda, one gets the impression that it is a one-person contest. Obviously, that is the only way a Kerry-like shallow, arrogant, platitude-spouting, inexperienced, elitist, narcissistic, flip-flopping gas-bag, who is so mentally deficient from extensive drug use he even has to plagiarize his hollow platitudes, could win an honest election.
Unfortunately, the loony-left liberal media will continue to treat hussein as if he has already been elected/appointed president — showing that they have now fully and completely abandoned all journalistic ethics and will do anything to ensure victory for TheOne.
Sorry, hussein sycophants of the liberal media – but everybody can see right through this sham. Just as the simple-minded got bored with the over-exposure of Hilton and Spears, so too will they soon tire of the hussein hype. (The parallels between these three are overwhelming – e.g. both Hilton and Spears have created as much useful legislation as hussein; all three have the same level of foreign policy expertise; they are equally shallow and self-absorbed; they are equally experienced drug users; and so on, and so on, ad nauseum.)

Posted by: ALEX H. | July 30, 2008, 2:58 pm 2:58 pm

scorejason, my concern is for the Supreme Court which will probably have 2 justices retire within the next 4 years. With McCain the court will go conservative even with a dem congress. If you don’t like Obama then vote him out in 4 years but the justices are there for life. I’m not willing to take that chance. I’m looking beyond the next 4 years.

Posted by: erin | July 30, 2008, 2:59 pm 2:59 pm

When MR. Obama loses the election I know a great gig for him. How about another Reality Show. Obama can pretend to be the President (much like now) and fly all over the globe meeting with heads of state and solving all the world’s problems. He can be known as Mr. Citizen of the World. In fact, the more time he spends outside of the US, the better for all of us.

Posted by: Mike Young | July 30, 2008, 2:59 pm 2:59 pm

I have to laugh every time I hear some Obama supporter bring up the “Keating 5″. As if they even know what it is.
The prosecutor in the Keating 5 case found that McCain did nothing wrong, and in fact was so impressed with McCain’s character that he became HIS lawyer.
lol at the dreaded “Keating 5″. Oooh

Posted by: coloradorocket123 | July 30, 2008, 3:00 pm 3:00 pm

McCain is being manipulated by the hard core right wingers who are saying either attack or lose — and the attacks need not be fair, logical or based on facts obviously.

Posted by: Disgusted | July 30, 2008, 3:01 pm 3:01 pm

Oh, wow, is anybody surprised? McCain can’t win on political issues, so they have to stoop to character attacks and playground insults. Face the issues, stop acting like 13 year-olds. America is tired of these games that mean NOTHING. One would hope that Americans are smarter than the republicans think.

Posted by: BigT | July 30, 2008, 3:01 pm 3:01 pm

scorejason – Obama wants to cut taxes for you unless you make over a quarter million a year. Has never supported one world government (where did that come from?). When your home is flooded by hurricain, an energy company wants to build a plant in your back yard, you lose your job and need money, your employer does not want to GIVE you health insurance any more, then government looks pretty good. Milatary spending is three times more than spending on social programs so more of your taxes is spent on a useless war than on helping other people. Service on the Bush debt is more than social spending. So I have answered your questions, as you requested.

Posted by: Sanity Man | July 30, 2008, 3:01 pm 3:01 pm

Raise taxes on business and they will close or move over seas. Raise taxes on the rich and they will take their money elsewhere, raising the capital gains tax will lower the value of homes and middle class investment. How is this good for the Middle Class? And who are you (or Obama for that matter) to decide what and “obscene” amount of money is. If bust my but, work hard and am successful, don’t punish me for it. Anyone who thinks any increase in taxes is a good thing needs to get their heads checked.

Posted by: scorejason | July 30, 2008, 3:01 pm 3:01 pm

Go McCain, 2008 President McCain sounds good.
P.U.M.A.

Posted by: justme | July 30, 2008, 3:01 pm 3:01 pm

This kind of ad is really the best that one of the two men vying to be the next president can do?
Granted, McCain hasn’t shown much this summer in the way of command of policy to recommend himself to the voters, but this effort is just ridiculous. Once we get past this sideshow, at some point the conversation is going to turn around to look at what McCain has said and done this summer, and that is going to be a particularly painful period for this lame candidate and his bunch of hired political kneecappers.

Posted by: American at Heart | July 30, 2008, 3:02 pm 3:02 pm

Kimbers
Pointing out McCann’s so called shortcomings and puffing up Obama’s
resume’ is okay, but pointling out Obama
has them too gets me personnally attacked??
And by the way, what have YOU done?

Posted by: Bill | July 30, 2008, 3:02 pm 3:02 pm

If I had contributed money to the McCain Campaign I would ask for my money back. I mean, is this the kind of garbage that the money is spent on? They can’t beat him on the issues so they are resorting to character assasination.

Posted by: John from Chicago | July 30, 2008, 3:02 pm 3:02 pm

coloradorocket123 -
“The Ethics Committee ruled that the involvement of McCain in the scheme was also minimal, and he too was cleared of all charges against him. McCain was criticized by the Committee for exercising “poor judgment” when he met with the federal regulators on Keating’s behalf.”
Yet he is running on his good judgment now?

Posted by: Me | July 30, 2008, 3:02 pm 3:02 pm

Does McCain have any message of his own? At all? Whatsoever? Or is he just a negative crank making snide petty attacks? Every single day for the last three weeks his message has been negative.

Posted by: ElodieStClair | July 30, 2008, 3:02 pm 3:02 pm

McCain is a younger, dumber Bob Dole.
This nonsense is all he has.

Posted by: Henster | July 30, 2008, 3:02 pm 3:02 pm

The McSame campaign is quickly becoming a joke just like the man himself. Whoever said they would be demanding their money back, if they had donated to the McSame campaign is absolutely correct. This ad is childish and nonsensical. It will hurt McSame much more than it helps him. If the truth be known, the election is already over as Sen. Barack Obama has 273 electoral votes from states he has solidly locked up. Thus, if every other state, including those too close to call, were to go for McSame, which isn’t going to happen, McSame would LOSE. Thus, McSame can keep on wasting money on these silly ads. Obama 08!!!

Posted by: caliguy55 | July 30, 2008, 3:03 pm 3:03 pm

Obama is all hot air and is of no substance. How could he work in one of the top law schools in the country for 12 years without publishing one single paper. It is a disgrace that he was given a job in a top law school without any publications to start with. Not only did he not have a single scholarly paper when he started, but he also failed to produce any during his 12 years as a professor. Any normal professor would be fired for this lack of productivity. He seems to have spent his 12 years as a law professor watching old footage of JFK with the aim of one day being a JFK style-leader. He is from an elite family, his white mother had a PhD and his father was a diplomat for Kenya, and sadly Obama has not idea what it is like for the disadvantaged people that he pretends he has a lot in common with. Nor does he have any solid work experience. He could not imagine what it would have been like to fight in a war for the USA in the way McCain was compelled to do. McCain has a long career and loads of experience he did not sit on his hands in a law school for 12 years without even publishing a single paper. McCain is productive. It makes one wonder what Obama did during his time working in the law school.

Posted by: Jake | July 30, 2008, 3:03 pm 3:03 pm

“Mr. McCain is running the absolute most pathetic campaign I have ever seen in my whole life. His campaign is just heartbreakingly pathetic. He is a very impressive guy. He is a brave guy, but he is running the most lackluster campaign I have ever seen in my entire life. I would have thought Bob Dole’s campaign would have set a record for poor campaigns, but this one is even worse. I mean it is shocking.”
– Republican Ben Stein

Posted by: Disgusted | July 30, 2008, 3:03 pm 3:03 pm

I’m an independant, who happens to think John McCain is making a fool of himself. He’s got no game or ideas. He offers nothing new. The only thing he’s done over the past month is whine, complain and moan about Obama. Doesn’t anyone in his campaign realize that he comes off like a petulant grumpy old man?

Posted by: bostonleppychaun | July 30, 2008, 3:03 pm 3:03 pm

When you got facts you present facts, when you got the truth you tell it, when you got poop you sit in it, when you got nothing you poop…..

Posted by: Bill | July 30, 2008, 3:04 pm 3:04 pm

What happened to McCains “civil campaign” was that only applicable if Hillary won and they made a back room promise not to bring up the spouses?

Posted by: Beka | July 30, 2008, 3:04 pm 3:04 pm

McCain’s campaign is “schizophrenic”. The ad over the hospital visit was “churlish and will hardly resonate with the swing voters who are going to decide this election.” “They’re doing it because the candidate, and the campaign, is not happy with where they are and they’re lashing out.”
– GOP strategist

Posted by: Disgusted | July 30, 2008, 3:04 pm 3:04 pm

I teach high school students with more wit than this. Unbelievably low — I thought we were moving to a different style of Republican campaign? Man, this is simply embarrassing.

Posted by: Nate | July 30, 2008, 3:04 pm 3:04 pm

What an over-the-top slimy, smarmy ad from the McCain camp, who I believe vowed to run a “respectful” campaign. It seems to be the only people mocking Obama’s “rock star” status are those who have their knickers in a twist over his widespread world popularity–because of the issues, not because he is “so totally hip and cool”. Get real, media, politicos, can we PLEASE talk about the issues?

Posted by: tdub | July 30, 2008, 3:05 pm 3:05 pm

scorejason
“Raise taxes on business and they will close or move over seas.”
Yeah, because the bush tax cuts kept businesses from fleeing to India and China, didn’t they?

Posted by: JasonP | July 30, 2008, 3:05 pm 3:05 pm

This is desperation. McCain knows it is all slipping away. This is reminiscent of the “kitchen sink” strategy Hillary used on Barack when she was sinking. We all know how that turned out.

Posted by: Disgusted | July 30, 2008, 3:05 pm 3:05 pm

After first debate:
McCain MAKES A FOOL OF HIMSELF IN FRONT OF THE NATION! Campaign scrambles to explain why their candidate did so poorly…. Campaign manager blames Obama for McCain’s problems stating “Obama forced McCain to think on his feet and as we all know he’s not good at that and it caused confusion.”

Posted by: voter100 | July 30, 2008, 3:05 pm 3:05 pm

ALEX H. – wasn’t there a study published a couple of days ago that indicated that McCain was treated better by the MSM? OOOOhhhh Noooo, your rant is melting! Grow up.

Posted by: Sanity Man | July 30, 2008, 3:06 pm 3:06 pm

McCain is so old his ass doesn’t know the difference between a fart and a turd.

Posted by: Scallywag | July 30, 2008, 3:06 pm 3:06 pm

Once again McCain gets free air time by the MSM. What about Obama’s ad that he put out today getting some free time. There goes that “Liberal” media again!

Posted by: Jim from Arizona | July 30, 2008, 3:07 pm 3:07 pm

My gods America listen to you! We are talking presidential politics that will lead to the man that will make serious economic and international policy. Like Obama or not that is up to you. Like Obama’s supporters or not that is also up to you. Like obama’s wife, kids or former spiritual leader or not, that too is up to you, but where does McCain & company get off acting like this? Where are the issues that matter? Where are the new ideas? Where is the substantive debate? Where is the “McCain acting Presidential”? Not only has he sunk to the lowest common denominator he is now defining an even lower denominator. America, wake up! Stop the societal slide back into Feudalism!!!

Posted by: nh pragmatist | July 30, 2008, 3:07 pm 3:07 pm

Whoever said that Obama doesn’t interview well obviously hasn’t been watching or listening to the candidates. In a recent interview with Katie Couric, McCain completely screwed up the timeline of the surge in Iraq as well as other important events, he called Iraq the “first major conflict since 9/11” – completely forgetting about Afghanistan. He admits he’s not so great on the economy, his diplomatic skills are nonexistent, seems like half the time he can’t even remember where he is….but my favorite moment was when Couric asked, “You have said ‘I know how to win wars.’ Which wars are you referring to?” And McCain answered, “Bosnia, Kosovo, First Gulf War, the conflict in Iraq.” I laughed out loud when I heard that. Wesley Clark and Norman Schwarzkopf ran those wars. McCain had NOTHING to do with planning, strategy or execution of those conflicts. I guess because he voted for the he thinks he won them? This man needs a nursing home, not an oval office.

Posted by: Randi | July 30, 2008, 3:07 pm 3:07 pm

I don’t know. Paris is a doll but Britney is a dog.

Posted by: David | July 30, 2008, 3:07 pm 3:07 pm

kimbers, A pair of shoes doesn’t make someone an elitist. Telling people “I have become a symbol of the possibility of America returning to our best traditions” DOES.
The reality is that Obama HAS become an international celebrity… not for his leadership (because he hasn’t demonstrated any), and not because of his experience (he has none). It’s all because of his pretty pillow-talk, his deep voice, and his lovely smile.
That’s what the commercial pokes fun out. But I concede that the commercial isn’t very helpful to McCain’s campaign, and was essentially a waste of money.

Posted by: coloradorocket123 | July 30, 2008, 3:08 pm 3:08 pm

“When your home is flooded by hurricain, an energy company wants to build a plant in your back yard, you lose your job and need money, your employer does not want to GIVE you health insurance any more, then government looks pretty good.”
Here’s the problem…It is not the role of government to provide you or anyone with any of these things. To do so requires raising taxes, that means less money in your pocket.
Employers are there to make money, not to give you a job. If your employer offers you health insurance its a bonus.

Posted by: scorejason | July 30, 2008, 3:08 pm 3:08 pm

YEA!!!!!!! Go McCain. The honeymoon with Obama is over.

Posted by: Billw | July 30, 2008, 3:08 pm 3:08 pm

That last Bill was not me!

Posted by: Bill | July 30, 2008, 3:08 pm 3:08 pm

The Senior Center’s camp is clearly mistaken and is suffering from Dementia. The world’s most powerful and influential celebrities according for Forbes U.S and Europe are not Brittany and Paris, it’s Oprah. Any intelligent person capable of searching Google with the key words “top celebrity in the world” can figure this out. I understand what the Republicans are attempting but it’s not a good attempt at swaying an opinion, or making a mockery. It’s just a bad comparison and message. Who doesn’t like Oprah Winfrey?
http://www.forbes.com/2008/06/09/celebrities08_all_slide_2.html?thisSpeed=15000

Posted by: Kyle | July 30, 2008, 3:08 pm 3:08 pm

I think they should put McLame’s face between George Burns and Pope John Paul. Yup, they are both dead and Old McLame is probably not far behind.

Posted by: Annie | July 30, 2008, 3:10 pm 3:10 pm

New Republican strategy – Red White and Blue Chihuahuas as a fashion accessory!
Oh wait..that’s your Vice Presidential nominee!
Oh John, John, you’re so HAWT….not!
The world is facing so many global issues, and its High School Musical the electoral version.

Posted by: MapleNut | July 30, 2008, 3:10 pm 3:10 pm

Jake…
From 1992 until his election to the U.S. Senate in 2004, Barack Obama served as a professor in the Law School. He was a Lecturer from 1992 to 1996. He was a Senior Lecturer from 1996 to 2004, during which time he taught three courses per year. Senior Lecturers are considered to be members of the Law School faculty and are regarded as professors, although not full-time or tenure-track. The title of Senior Lecturer is distinct from the title of Lecturer, which signifies adjunct status. Like Obama, each of the Law School’s Senior Lecturers have high-demand careers in politics or public service, which prevent full-time teaching. Several times during his 12 years as a professor in the Law School, Obama was invited to join the faculty in a full-time tenure-track position, but he declined.
He lectured at the school while also practicing as an attorney. Being a professor was not his full-time job. Get your facts straight before you start slinging mud.

Posted by: JasonP | July 30, 2008, 3:11 pm 3:11 pm

scorejason – The debt has to be paid. How is that going to be done. And don’t say “tax cuts will stimulate the economy and pay for themselves”, we tried that twice and it only resulted in huge deficits and debt. (I won’t mention that wise tax increases have resulted in a more stable economy and shrinking of the debt. Well, maybe I have)

Posted by: Sanity Man | July 30, 2008, 3:11 pm 3:11 pm

McCain, quit whining and come up with a plan. America doesn’t like people who play the victim!

Posted by: Will | July 30, 2008, 3:13 pm 3:13 pm

So if Obama did the same type of ad, he could compare McCain to Zsa Zsa Gabor and Hugh Hefner.

Posted by: Doug | July 30, 2008, 3:13 pm 3:13 pm

JasonP
“Yeah, because the bush tax cuts kept businesses from fleeing to India and China, didn’t they?”
No, the de-value of our dollar did. Look, I don’t defend George Bush, I think he failed conservatives and this country miserably, but I know that his tax cuts increased the size of my take home pay and I like that. Obama has vowed to eliminate them, how can anyone like that?

Posted by: scorejason | July 30, 2008, 3:14 pm 3:14 pm

The obama fans are upset because Mccain hit a nerve. The cult following of the unaccomplished candidate who has done nothing for anyone – is just like the cult following of these other media creations! Go McCain! From a democrat who wants nothing to do with the kook Pelosi/communist wing of the Party!

Posted by: John in Cape May | July 30, 2008, 3:14 pm 3:14 pm

McCain is digging his own grave with these desperate attacks. What happened to “honorable John”?

Posted by: Disgusted | July 30, 2008, 3:14 pm 3:14 pm

ha ha ha … all these ads from both sides are getting comical, even when Hillary was in the mix. I wonder how effective ads are.
(1) Democrats claims this, Republicans claim that… (2) this web site says this, that web site says that… (3) this poster gets upset at this, that poster gets upset that. Even “WE” the citizen of the U.S. who are voting this November are getting ridiculous w/the name calling etc.
Election News is definitely the “new” Entertainment… at least this step of “CHANGE we can Believe in” is in the right step of tomorrow’s Entertainment. who needs singers/dancers/actors(actresses) when we have politicians?
Say “NO” to fame seeking hollywood celebrities, we’ll have the fame seeking Washington celebrities. In this way, we’ll be a step closer to educating our citizen to world news.

Posted by: Kchicago | July 30, 2008, 3:14 pm 3:14 pm

McCain is losing is honor more and more everyday. By Nov he will be honorless.

Posted by: Disgusted | July 30, 2008, 3:15 pm 3:15 pm

Posted by: Kyle | July 30, 2008, 3:15 pm 3:15 pm

There’s a right way and a wrong way to beat a rock star opponent. This ad is the wrong way.

Posted by: JimmyTMac | July 30, 2008, 3:15 pm 3:15 pm

This could easily backfire on McCain – the average American voter is not so bright, and probably likes Britney and Paris…gahhh, McCain is such an idiot. Just checked the latest polls and Obama is widening the gap. America is about to make history!

Posted by: Amy | July 30, 2008, 3:15 pm 3:15 pm

Obama Campaign’s Response:
‘McCain Is An Honorable Man Running A Dishonorable Campaign’

Posted by: Disgusted | July 30, 2008, 3:16 pm 3:16 pm

McCain has the experience and the answers. I think Obama could do something, if he got another 10 years of work experience. Teaching a bit of law and being a senator for couple of years hardly equips him to run the country. Even Bush, has a sucessfull business background and a long political career before becoming president. Bush is the fall guy for everything that has gone wrong in recent years, and I am no fan of Bush, but the reality is many of the problems faced by his administration required very tough decisions. It is fine in hindsight to know the the war in Iraq was not the best decision, but if we all had information in advance many of our decisions would be different. Bush’s main mistakes have been his failure to curb spending. It is hear that McCain really holds the keys to the United States future. McCain is willing to tackle public spending, waste, affirmative action which is not based on objective criteria such as disadvantage generally, but rather the more narrow criterion of race, (which unfair because a black person could benefit even if both his or her parents were doctors whereas a white person might be excluded even if both his or her parents were unemployed drug addicts–thus there needs to be reform to put the focus on disadvantage not race), security, and so forth. But he is also open minded an modern and realises the importance of allowing immgration and the need to tackle global warming.
Obama would be too radical and this could have grave consequences. He is sitting on the fence with issues such as guns, abortion and affirmative action, but we are likely to see radical changes under Obama, changes the cannot be reconciled with justice and fairness, but that might appeal to socialists who do not really live in the real world. Change has to be measured and responsible not radical and childist. The civil rights and affirmative issues that Obama goes on about a dead issues and the fact that he has done so well in the United States is sufficient proof fo that.

Posted by: Sarah | July 30, 2008, 3:16 pm 3:16 pm

henster:
“McCain is a younger, dumber Bob Dole.”
Hey, McCain can’t help it if he’s not young enough to know everything…..

Posted by: Billw | July 30, 2008, 3:17 pm 3:17 pm

Amazing that this man, McCain, expects people to vote for him as President of the US. This is a very desperate move of a person without civility who is willing to get elected at any cost. And, if this is who we’re electing, our country is in big trouble.

Posted by: Lee | July 30, 2008, 3:17 pm 3:17 pm

“I know that his tax cuts increased the size of my take home pay”
you forgot to add: “and increased the price of everything I spend my take home pay on, thus negating any apparent benefit from these tax cuts.”

Posted by: JasonP | July 30, 2008, 3:17 pm 3:17 pm

scorejason – I buy health insurance for 19 people. A single payer plan would help make US manufacturing more competative globally. How can GM compete and save US jobs if they have to pay these health costs? Private insurers have failed to offer fair and affordable coverage, so only the government is left to make things fair.

Posted by: Sanity Man | July 30, 2008, 3:19 pm 3:19 pm

Doesn’t everyone know that the reason McCain won’t win has nothing to do with Barack….. Its the old saying you every heard someone say you F’ed it for everybody…. Bush has screwed any republican that wants to be President for at least 8 years…… And know what not for nothing Barack can’t do no worse…. We are already at rock bottom…. Can one person tell me why were are in Iraq besides for the oil and how come he hasn’t caught Osama yet………. Bush and he’s whole party is a joke and they know it…. I honestly cant think of one thing he has done good for the country…….

Posted by: Al (From NJ)(Now in VA) | July 30, 2008, 3:19 pm 3:19 pm

Sorry, forget this was ABC for awhile.
No discussion is possible where only one side can be presented. I’m done here.

Posted by: Bill | July 30, 2008, 3:19 pm 3:19 pm

I agree with Lee. This is a very desperate move that totally lacks civility. McCain would be much more effective if he ran ads telling us why we should vote for HIM. I do not want to hear negative things about his opponent.

Posted by: savethemiddleclass | July 30, 2008, 3:19 pm 3:19 pm

scorejason | Jul 30, 2008 3:08:26 PM<<< The role of government is to establish the “rules” by which the economy runs. Rules that promote economic stability so investors can invest in employers so employers can employ. The role of government is to asses and collect taxes so the infrastructure buisness relies upon continues to grow and function. The role of Government is to educate the work force so employers have a pool of qualified workers to hire from. The role of government is to foster a strong and vibrant economy such that workers can demand good pay, health insurance and safe working environments. The role of government may not be to do all you said, but it is to set the stage such that private enterprise can! Republican dominated Government has failed to do the job of governing effectively and competently. As a result we the many are all suffering while the few are getting filthy rich!!!

Posted by: nh pragmatist | July 30, 2008, 3:19 pm 3:19 pm

I think some people are missing the message here in the add. Better put… Alot of people have become intoxicated with Mr. Obamas spellbound speeches and choose to wear blinders when it comes to his constant changing of positions on important issues that do not coincide with the texts of his speeches. The Media has puffed Mr. Obama up because people are mesmerised by him and it makes a good story and ups the ratings. The media needs to tear down this wall and reveal both parties nonbiased and do what is just for america. I am sure Obama sweats like everyone else when he works out and it is no wonder why adds such as this on is being ran.

Posted by: patricia mo | July 30, 2008, 3:20 pm 3:20 pm

I was an undecided voter who took the time to research both men’s records. I wanted to see what they’ve done with their time in the senate and in their personal lives.I’ll be voting for Obama in November. In fewer years Obama has accomplished a great deal more the the “average Joe” than McCain has in all of his terms. McCain is in it for McCain. Obama is in it for America. There is no perfect candidate, but this election is an easy choice for me now.

Posted by: Danya | July 30, 2008, 3:20 pm 3:20 pm

It’s going to be over the minute the two candidates are on the same stage at the same time.
There won’t be any place for McCain to hide. He won’t be able to say the media is covering Obama more. It’s just going to be him with millions watching.

Posted by: voter100 | July 30, 2008, 3:21 pm 3:21 pm

Actually, ol John has a history of using his office to help his buds make money. The aid he provided to Keating was only one of a string of examples. Fairly recently he helped in a land swap deal for several of his supporters allowing them to unload some useless land for govt acreage ready to develop. Then there was the time he sponsored legislation to kick native Americans off their land to give a favorable deal to a big coal developer. McCain has been a slick scumbag for a long time.

Posted by: Javalation | July 30, 2008, 3:21 pm 3:21 pm

Who’s running McCain’s campaign??? Junior Hign school kids apparently, LOL!

Posted by: AtomicJohnson | July 30, 2008, 3:21 pm 3:21 pm

Is McCain really this desperate already?
He’s becoming Bob Dole all over again.

Posted by: syzygy | July 30, 2008, 3:21 pm 3:21 pm

How sad, that a man of Sen. McCain’s advanced years and “experience” has taken a Presidential campaign to the level of Entertainment Tonite. (no offense, ET)

Posted by: Joy | July 30, 2008, 3:22 pm 3:22 pm

Sanity Man: “The debt has to be paid. How is that going to be done.”
I’ll tell you how, bring our troops home, close almost all international bases; stop bailing out banks and mortgage companies(let them fail, new ones will arise); DO NOT create a national health care system; eliminate the IRS and Federal Reserve; and finally, cut spending sharply across the board.
Obama wants to do none of these. He wants to increase spending, he wants the government to provide heath care to over 300 million people and growing (think about the cost of that alone) and he wants to raise taxes across the board. Think, please!

Posted by: scorejason | July 30, 2008, 3:22 pm 3:22 pm

McCain is a flawed candidate so his only hope is to smear Obama. Signs of a failing and desperate campaign.

Posted by: Disgusted | July 30, 2008, 3:22 pm 3:22 pm

I hope we don’t get to “Whack the Dog” again, just like GWB did.

Posted by: HaS | July 30, 2008, 3:23 pm 3:23 pm

These ads are truly desperate. Instead of emphasizing what McCain plans to do to better America, he has to criticize every move Obama makes and every word Obama says. Makes McCain look jealous and foolish. What a waste of his campaign funds. The debates will occur after the conventions, at which time Obama will make poor McCain look so awful, and he will do it without being nasty about it either – just through sheer common sense, good judgment and intellect. Obama won’t be using a teleprompter either, and since he is an excellent speaker, having been a Professor of Constitutional law for years at the Univ. of Chicago Law School, there is no doubt he will win all the debates. McCain didn’t realize who he was going up against, evidently. Now he is resorting to these childish tactics to make Obama look bad when in fact these stupid ads only make McCain look bad. How sad for him. The polls don’t mean anything right now. I hope the numbers stay close so Obama voters do not get complacent and leave it up to someone else to put him over the top. We need to keep interest high – keeping the polls close is a good thing. McCain can have his “surge”. Come November, we Obama supporters will have a “surge” of our own.

Posted by: geecee | July 30, 2008, 3:23 pm 3:23 pm

Looks like the visit to the Dalai Lama didn’t help.

Posted by: Disgusted | July 30, 2008, 3:23 pm 3:23 pm

Compared to Obama, Paris or Britney has better chance to win the election in November.

Posted by: FACT | July 30, 2008, 3:24 pm 3:24 pm

Will wrote: McCain, quit whining and come up with a plan. America doesn’t like people who play the victim!
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Yes, I agree! Obama, quit whining and come up with a plan. America doesn’t like people who play the victim, especially the race card.
Sounds silly doesn’t it? silly statements like this can be said for both sides. Perhaps if you stop whinning and research more, you’ll find McCain’s plans. You may not agree with it… but stop making silly comments.

Posted by: Kim | July 30, 2008, 3:24 pm 3:24 pm

Compared to Obama, Paris or Britney has better chance to win the election in November.

Posted by: FACT | July 30, 2008, 3:24 pm 3:24 pm

I can’t believe John McCain, the war hero, a person that I once respected deeply would stoop to such lows as he has with these campaign adds. Do we want another liar for president, haven’t we been told enought lies by the present administration? John you just lost my vote!!

Posted by: LANNY EDWARDS | July 30, 2008, 3:25 pm 3:25 pm

“bring our troops home, close almost all international bases”
That would just result in a huge glut of jobless, uneducated high school drop-outs and fugitives, who would otherwise make up the cannon fodder of the enlisted military ranks.

Posted by: Oof | July 30, 2008, 3:25 pm 3:25 pm

Did someone really try to say that McCant has better speaking skills than Obama? Did I read that correctly? How are we expected to follow a man who sounds like he does not even believe in what he is saying? The only time I hear conviction in his voice is when he flies off the handle at some reporter. Keep up the good work Republicans!

Posted by: lhhgbh | July 30, 2008, 3:25 pm 3:25 pm

McCain is just showing what many Clinton supporters discovered months ago. Obama’s character is a mile wide and an inch deep. That is why polls show that at least 30% or 6 million of her supporters will never vote for him.

Posted by: bedy | July 30, 2008, 3:25 pm 3:25 pm

One more question for Obama supporters: Why is it OK for you to constantly poke fun at McCain’s age but the second anyone comments about Obama (i.e., his experience) they are a racist, a bigot, or are simply discredited? Why is that?
By the way I will not be voting for either candidate this year, I think they both will be terrible for thi country.

Posted by: scorejason | July 30, 2008, 3:25 pm 3:25 pm

To quote one of my favorite movies “… whatever your problems, I can assure you (Sen. McCain) is not the least bit interested in solving them. His only interested is telling you to fear them and telling who to blame for them. That’s his tactic and that’s how you win elections.” McSame’s tactics are carbon copied out of the anti-christ Rove’s playbook. Be afraid, hate everything that isn’t attack mode and vote your fear.” All Americans must vote your conscience. Be strong and say enough is enough. Do not reward the GOP/RNC by voting for McCain. America can simply do better than to vote for a 72 year old relic who suffers from PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome) from being tortured so severely in Vietnam that he tried to commit suicide, and who’s regular failure to recall basic facts is indicative of the onset of Alzheimers and Senility. The Mainstream media and McCain’s handlers have focused on selling Americans on the “War Hero…Maverick…Naval Aviator” imagery. Despite his wearing Navy ballcaps regularly and posing as a TOP GUN ala Tom Cruise, all evidence illustrates that McCain was a horrible pilot, nearly flunked out of the Naval Academy where he spent most of his time in a drunken stupor rather than studying and preparing to become a proficient pilot. McCain was unprepared for Vietnam and is admittedly unprepared now. He has stated that “the economy is not my strong suit” and “I need my assistants to log me on to the internet. I do not use email.” —-Is this the type of Maverick America needs right now…or an old ignorant schmuck who is the Trojan Horse of the GOP. McCain wants the White House so badly that all of the demons which destroyed his candidacy in 200 (i.e., Karl Rove & Co.) are now his chief operatives. McCain is off his rocker and many in his own party know it.

Posted by: Christopher London | July 30, 2008, 3:26 pm 3:26 pm

If the only reason that you’re a celebrity is that you’re a well liked US Senator running for President…hmm that’s not so bad.

Posted by: Scotti | July 30, 2008, 3:26 pm 3:26 pm

What facts did I forget or is he having dinner with Rev. Wright tonight? Is he on the campaign trail actually working or is he hobnobbing around DC meeting world leaders and getting escorts. I got an email from Michelle for a chance to win a backstage pass at the convention, what is that but a reference to a rock concert.
If there aren’t cameras around or he isn’t winning he doesn’t show up. He even pimped out his prayers for God’s sake. I’m sorry if it hurts to see his character become an issue but it’s about freaking time.

Posted by: pennsylvaniavoter | July 30, 2008, 3:27 pm 3:27 pm

Once again McCain puts out another slummy ad. As long as the media doesn’t make much of an effort to call him out on his BS, he’ll continue to put out this crap!!

Posted by: Jennifer | July 30, 2008, 3:27 pm 3:27 pm

nhpragmatist: I disgaree with everything you just said about the “role of government”. In fact, I find it frightening that people think government should play such a large role in the economy and our lives. Whoemever instilled that theory in your mind and told you it is a good thing is a dangerous man (or woman). Please rethink your postion.

Posted by: scorejason | July 30, 2008, 3:29 pm 3:29 pm

scorejason, we are all sorry to hear you won’t be voting at all but if you want to miss out on history that’s your call.

Posted by: voter100 | July 30, 2008, 3:30 pm 3:30 pm

McCain’s ad is measured and makes a fundamental point that is being overlooked. That is, that it is time to focus on Obama’s ability to lead and what we know about him and what he stands for.
There is not doubt that Obama is little more than a celebrity. He rose out of no where and has been totally created by the media. He was originally dismissed as having no chance of beating Clinton, not because he is not reasonably bright, but because he lacks substance and experience. It is hard to see how 12 years of teching experience is sufficient life experience to run a country as complex as the United States. Obama may very well lose the election, and if he does the media will drop him as fast as it created him.
On the other hand, we know what McCain stands for because we have seen him in action for 20 plus years in the Senate and we also know where he stand on many issues because he makes it clear.
What we risk with Obama is celebrity madness–the stimulus being his race and youthfulness–being used to get him elected when no white person as inexperienced as this would be taken seriously.

Posted by: Jerry | July 30, 2008, 3:31 pm 3:31 pm

Republicans think everything’s bad. Here’s my question, these things, like being popular around the world, are bad just because you say they are?

Posted by: Joe | July 30, 2008, 3:31 pm 3:31 pm

************************
Marvelous. Interesting.
Can any of you Obama fans please tell me why, if the November election is a slam dunk, that you are all in such a lather over dissing the “obvious” presumed loser, poor old John McCain.
Since it is s done deal, why not let it go?
And, for all you lefties ragging on McCain simply because of his age: isn’t the left the first bastion of defense against the scourge of ageism in our country? ………oh……..I see, its OK in such an epic “ends justiy the means” situation….
Uh, huh.
Right.
Lol.

Posted by: BillyC | July 30, 2008, 3:31 pm 3:31 pm

Has anyone here ever watched presidential campaigns before? This is politics in a campaign for the most important job in the world, not some high school popularity contest. This commercial is quite intelligent considering that the Democratic National Convention is supposed to be full of celebrities this year because of Obama and the European press refers to his recent tour as “Obama-mania”. Obama is not wildly popular because of the “issues” because he himself can’t even seem to keep them straight. And for the retard who thinks Obama can think on his feet, think again. Watch any interview with him from the previous week.

Posted by: newpost | July 30, 2008, 3:31 pm 3:31 pm

Yep, McCain is an issues oriented candidate. Maybe the next pic we we will be one of McCain with bush on one sie and Rove on the other.
It seems McCain is a sleazy as any other Republican. Jesses Helms is smiling right now.

Posted by: Dennis | July 30, 2008, 3:32 pm 3:32 pm

You know what would really be a tragedy? It would be if this flailing attack somehow really proved effective, and this would become the template for the tone of the ads we will see this fall.
This ad has nothing to do with our presidential race or making the right choices for the future of our country. That McCain would choose to go there so easily should tell you all you need to know about his campaign and his goals.

Posted by: American at Heart | July 30, 2008, 3:32 pm 3:32 pm

McCain himself said the appearance of his actions in the Keating 5 case was “wrong” because a group of politicians shouldn’t have met in private with regulators. So coloradorocket123 get your facts right! He admitted that b/c it cleared the way for him to be found not guilty, kind of like a plea to a smaller wrong so that you don’t get hammered with a bigger sentence. Your story about a lawyer serving Mccain b/c he was impressed with his character (and not b/c he was paying him) is RIDICULOUS.

Posted by: Keating Five | July 30, 2008, 3:33 pm 3:33 pm

Obama is the world’s biggest celebrity at this time and is almost as empty as the other two but McCain’s commercial is unconvincing. He needs help from the Hollywood spinmeisters, something he is not about to get anytime soon. He needs to stop reacting to Obama and simply lead on his own with the power of his own ideas.

Posted by: Diane | July 30, 2008, 3:34 pm 3:34 pm

If Obama is trying to portray himself as a celebrity, then McCain is trying to portray himself as a DOOFUS – which is short for pathetic mumbling confused delusional dementia laden pickled brain sausage eater – otherwise known as a republican
If Obama is like Paris/Brit then McCain is like Estelle Geddy – exactly. Except I think Estelle has more life running through her veins.
‘I’m John McCain, and my favorite color is Thursday.’

Posted by: Britney | July 30, 2008, 3:34 pm 3:34 pm

des·per·ate–adjective
1. reckless or dangerous because of despair or urgency
2. having an urgent need, desire, etc.
3. leaving little or no hope; very serious or dangerous
4. extremely bad; intolerable or shocking
5. extreme or excessive.
6. making a final, ultimate effort; giving all
7. actuated by a feeling of hopelessness.
8. having no hope; giving in to despair.
YUP, PRETTY MUCH DESCRIBES MCCAIN :-(

Posted by: J78B | July 30, 2008, 3:34 pm 3:34 pm

Hoo Hah!! McCain’s surrogates are as behind the times as he is. Brit & Paris aren’t heading the celeb list anymore. How low can a campaign go — comparing one’s opponent in a presidential race with two young women with more money than they know what to do with, certainly more money than common sense. McCain must be scraping the bottom of the barrel for the scumbags purporting to speak for him — and he APPROVES the message. Oh, my! He’s still fighting the Viet Nam debacle, but, no matter how demonstrative of his personal courage and fortitude to withstand 5+ years as a prisoner of war, that was then, this is now.

Posted by: nanameow | July 30, 2008, 3:35 pm 3:35 pm

“There is not doubt that Obama is little more than a celebrity. He rose out of no where and has been totally created by the media.”
Again, you ignore the fact that he attended top universities, Harvard Law School, lectured at the University of Chicago Law School, and had a successful career as an attorney and a state politician. How can you argue that he has been “totally created by the media?” Did ABC take the SAT for him? Did CNN sit for the LSATS? Did the New York Times give him the answers to his law school exams and write his paper for him to be put on the Harvard Law Review?

Posted by: JasonP | July 30, 2008, 3:35 pm 3:35 pm

WOW MCbush! is that all you and your camp can do ,
Lets see.. this has to be the first making FUN of someone because he is popular.
I think its usually the other way around; and in that case you take that prize hands down.
BTW… I think this AD helps Barack it shows he is well like.

Posted by: sam | July 30, 2008, 3:35 pm 3:35 pm

I bet neo’s would be singing a completely different tune if it was THEIR candidate that was so popular around the world. They’d be saying “see our candidate is clearly a world leader” not “our candidate is just too darn popular”

Posted by: Sarah | July 30, 2008, 3:35 pm 3:35 pm

Judging by the bitter response by the mindless Obama followers, the ad hits home! If you would like to try to find more substance in Obama, look to his teaching “career” at the U of Chicago just a few years ago, which is covered in the NY Times today. I can say from being there – you never found him taking a firm position there either! Maybe Britner or Paris should be his VP??

Posted by: Rob | July 30, 2008, 3:35 pm 3:35 pm

I dont get it what is wrong with the ad? If you are taking offense to the ad than you must think Obama is like a rockstar air head, why else would you make the corralation.

Posted by: billy bob | July 30, 2008, 3:36 pm 3:36 pm

Sarah, I’m not convinced Senator McCain has all the answers. McCain proposes continue almost all of the Bush tax cuts, which are currently scheduled to expire at the end of 2010. According to the nonpartisan Tax Policy Center, the overall effect of this tax plan would be to reduce Federal revenue by more than $5 trillion over 10 years. That’s a massive revenue loss — enough to pose big problems for the entitlement programs like Medicare – not to mention the Billions per day for war costs. McCain’s plan to cut “pork” is simply not enough to make up the difference. I’m tired of hearing what either candidate is “likely” to do. Mudslinging and glitter don’t cut it. I want clear policy statements from them both.

Posted by: Center One | July 30, 2008, 3:36 pm 3:36 pm

Obama is so great I want to give him all my money through his egregious taxation plan. iPod for President! He is a lot smarter than me, so the government deserves my cash – everything it does is incredibly efficient, I can’t wait for national health care.

Posted by: Bob | July 30, 2008, 3:37 pm 3:37 pm

Who cares about shoes or celebs. Obama is sinking in the polls, he is losing his big lead in must win states b/c of his positions. People want cheap gas now, not windpowered airplanes and solar powered 18 wheelers in the nxt 80 years.

Posted by: Josh | July 30, 2008, 3:37 pm 3:37 pm

The greatest revenge on Obama supporters would be actually having Obama as President. Imagine his FISA legislation betrayal times 1000.

Posted by: bb | July 30, 2008, 3:38 pm 3:38 pm

I agree with another poster in that the ad hit home for me as well. Obama is more of a manufactured MEDIA SENSATION than a credible politician. He’s all flash, good looks, and charisma. No substance. Modern history has shown that American voters are VERY shallow and superficial. They will vote for Obama, just like they did for Bush, merely because they are charmed by him. The American public isn’t too bright.

Posted by: Danny | July 30, 2008, 3:39 pm 3:39 pm

scorejason<<< I wish we could sit down over a beer so I could change your mind. I respect your sincere beliefs, misguided though they are. I bet you would never do it, but you should start educating yourself by watching Michel Moors "Sicko" Then read up on the histories of Civilizations from the Greeks to present day. It might start the process of opening your eyes to the true enemies of "We the people"!!! What is happening now in America has happened many times before in human history. They want to re-impose feudalism…and people like you are helping “them” to enslave “your” ancestors for generations to come!!! Please scorejason educate your self, become a responsible citizen!

Posted by: nh pragmatist | July 30, 2008, 3:40 pm 3:40 pm

What lies, doomedbybho? Come up with some substance to back up your attacks.

Posted by: JasonP | July 30, 2008, 3:40 pm 3:40 pm

The fact is Obama’s “beauty” to the Libs and to Socialist Europe is only skin deep. He has no accomplishments, no economic sense, no vision for defeating terror, no clue how to win in Iraq, wants to destroy health care choice, wants to kill every unborn “mistake”, promotes racism within the AA community and thinks taxing anyone making over $75,000 a year into the poor house is a good thing. America and the world needs to wake up and realize Obama is all flash and no substance.

Posted by: Bryan | July 30, 2008, 3:41 pm 3:41 pm

From an embarrased Republican who is switching.I can’t believe this ! I will be voting for Obama. I realy expected McCain to act his age and focus on issues.

Posted by: Linda | July 30, 2008, 3:41 pm 3:41 pm

Joan Collins once said: ‘When you create a star you create a monster’. And this is certainly the case with Obama. He sells newspapers so the media have gone overboard with the free promotions. He is getting the Diana treatment because he is half black and a bit too young and inexperienced to be president. But this does seem to be going to Obama’s head, Joan Collins was right, too much attention and publicity causes one to have a big ego. This was seen today by Obama acting as though he is already president by summoning a number of dignities for meetings. Obama continually says “When I am elected President” where as the humble McCain says: “if I am elected as President”. Obama is taking the American people for granted, in other countries such as Australia this sort of arrogance would cost him dearly. It will be interesting to see if he eventually falls in his arrogance sword.

Posted by: bill | July 30, 2008, 3:41 pm 3:41 pm

Obama is so popular, so photogenic, so much taller than McCain (6’2 to 5’7) and so well-liked by people in America and overseas that he isn’t ready to lead? What a strange commercial. Its like saying attractive blondes must be vapid b/c they can’t be attractive and smart at the same time. If Obama was so bad, McCain wouldn’t have to distort Obama’s position on oil and lie about his tax policy. . . he’d actually focus on the true policy differences rather than blaming Obama singlehandedly for high gas prices ;-)

Posted by: Keating Five | July 30, 2008, 3:41 pm 3:41 pm

I don’t like McCain, but I have to say he was right. Britney Spears and Paris Hilton are media darlings just like Obama.

Posted by: cookedpolitician | July 30, 2008, 3:42 pm 3:42 pm

“No Humor Barry” and the Apologists strike again! What the heck is wrong with you people? It’s funny. Let them dispute the content of the ad ….

Posted by: beebop | July 30, 2008, 3:42 pm 3:42 pm

I wonder if Michell knows about Britney and Paris?

Posted by: billy bob | July 30, 2008, 3:43 pm 3:43 pm

This country is destined to fail, regardless who wins in November, based on the comments on here. What we need is to come together as a country, and it’s obvious that most are unwilling to do so.

Posted by: Doug | July 30, 2008, 3:43 pm 3:43 pm

Quote from Sarah: I bet neo’s would be singing a completely different tune if it was THEIR candidate that was so popular around the world. They’d be saying “see our candidate is clearly a world leader” not “our candidate is just too darn popular”
~Here here! I second that! McCain’s campaing are total hypocrits trying to play us all for fools. Hey McCain: you’re not going to raise taxes but raising taxes is “on the table”…is that not more hypocracy? Obama needs to go on a foreign trip to prove his leadership ability…oh wait he shouldn’t be acting like he’s a leader? Obama shouldn’t be taking trips on taxpayer dollars, but its quite alright if we do that same trip with tax payer dollars? Do as I say, not as I do?

Posted by: Scotti | July 30, 2008, 3:43 pm 3:43 pm

So McCain is saying that Obama is very popular …… and that it is a horrible thing that a POTUS could actually be liked and respected.
I guess McCain aspires to be more like Bush, hated and disrespected around the world. Just what we need.

Posted by: Dennis | July 30, 2008, 3:43 pm 3:43 pm

Doug:
“Coming together” is exactly what has gotten us two candidates so similar. I prefer our not coming together, and instead having more distinct choices.

Posted by: Dennis | July 30, 2008, 3:46 pm 3:46 pm

I was thinking that with WBush we had created the ultimate bottom line, but if we replace WBush by McSame then we will create a super ultimate bottom line of electing a mediocre president who’s IQ is too low to be measured. Please let us send McSame back to the Panama canal.God save America from McSame.

Posted by: BKMC | July 30, 2008, 3:46 pm 3:46 pm

Teo: come on… so you consider yourself a “true conservative” and you don’t want to vote for McCaine because you think he’s not firm in his positions. that’s perfectly legit and I agree completely, however, to say that because Obama is “firm” in his positions you’re going to vote for him doesn’t make sense.
Based on your line of logic you shouldn’t vote for either. Why would you vote for a staunch liberal just because the republican candidate is not conservative enough? That’s dumb Teo… either vote for the guy who you agree with on SOME things instead of the guy who you disagree with on most things.
I’m sorry, but you are in no way a “true conservative” my friend.

Posted by: Tyler | July 30, 2008, 3:46 pm 3:46 pm

Read http://www.dakotavoice.com Can we trust Obama?

Posted by: patricia mo | July 30, 2008, 3:47 pm 3:47 pm

What initially seemed to be a journalistic scoop of dubious moral propriety now seems to be a case of an Israeli paper being played by the Barack Obama campaign. Maariv, the second most popular newspaper in Israel, was roundly criticized for publishing the note Obama left in the Kotel. But now a Maariv spokesperson says that publication of the note was pre-approved for international publication by the Obama campaign, leading to the conclusion that the “private” prayer was intentionally leaked for public consumption.
Update as to Maariv’s statement as published in Haaretz on July 28]: “Obama’s note was published in Maariv and other international publications following his authorization to make the content of the note public. Obama submitted a copy of the note to media outlets when he left his hotel in Jerusalem.”]
Before he even put it in the wall.
Quote from Israel Insider.

Posted by: pennsylvaniavoter | July 30, 2008, 3:47 pm 3:47 pm

Dennis-That makes sense. I was only trying to point out that all the bickering gets us nowhere, besides making each other angry.

Posted by: Doug | July 30, 2008, 3:47 pm 3:47 pm

Obama is a press darling right now, he sells. McCain just doesn’t. But instead of fighting like Jr. High school girls, tackle the questions the country is looking for. Economy, Terrorism, War. BE A LEADER, STAND UP, BE HEARD. Stop this adolecent crap and lead with authority. Either of you. This is silly and beneath anyone running for the position of the greatest WORLD LEADER on the planet. Grow the F*&% Up! If this is the best your PR teams can come up with FIRE THEIR A&&. You both should be embarrased.

Posted by: Jake | July 30, 2008, 3:48 pm 3:48 pm

I don’t understand that why most Americans just think about the present. What will happen to the future, when China and Middle East become powerful!!! Dem and Clinton helped/help the foreign countries gain their economy and power. Clinton signed the Open Door Act and now most things bought are made in China. After Obama’s term is over, everything will be made in “Islam and Muslim”.
Can Obama safe American after his term is over after letting other dictator countries do what they want to do? Americans will have nightmares because any dictator country will have nuclear weapons and mass obedient soldiers, etc.
There are over 250 millions Americans, but only a Muslim’s son is ok!!! Why any dictator country wants Obama to become president?

Posted by: PH | July 30, 2008, 3:48 pm 3:48 pm

Why are none of these folks, so wrapped up in the “Media Made” argument, able to answer my question? How did the media get Obama in and through one of the top three law schools in the country, and get him a job at a top 5 law school? And how does having that background somehow “lack substance?” How does being held as a POW for a bunch of years and serving in government for a bunch more (while having your judgment severely called into question), equate to substance? I don’t get it.

Posted by: JasonP | July 30, 2008, 3:48 pm 3:48 pm

Obama is the media choice for the nomination and president. I’m sure Oprah had her power and influence in the media choice. Don’t forget, McCain will be the people’s choice. The media won’t control my vote in November.

Posted by: James Barron in Jacksonville | July 30, 2008, 3:49 pm 3:49 pm

Once again this should give a clue to all the continue platform of the neo-cons that Mccain is so happy to take have nothing to offer , their platform/ issues are bare as my cupboard, And this has to go down as one of the lamest AD ever.
It actually helps Barack.
To break it down the AD is showing barack overseas tour was a success.LOL

Posted by: mary | July 30, 2008, 3:49 pm 3:49 pm

It’s actually funny how apoplectic the Obama supporters get whenever there is ANY criticism of him, be it substantial or relatively trivial. And do you honestly believe the McCain ad (which basically questions the cult of personality that has sprung up around Obama) is truly more childish than the ridiculous response about McCain’s shoes??!

Posted by: GJD | July 30, 2008, 3:50 pm 3:50 pm

Obama is arrogant and assuming. He did not publish a single paper in 12 years as a law teacher, thus, maybe he is a bit lazy or lacks the academic ability to think and write at a high level.

Posted by: jane | July 30, 2008, 3:50 pm 3:50 pm

Admit it! This is the celebrity driven times we’re living.
What’s wrong with being a celebrity in the world?…
The youth of the world likes it like dat!
By the way, poor Paris, Obama has taken her place…
And Lindsey is not even mentioned!
On the other hand, Britney needs to lose weight. Obama and Paris make her look chubby.
And I would love to be one of the 500,000 that Madonna could gather for a free concert. Madonna you should follow the lead of Obama! Free beer, hot pop artists to open your act, free American flags and the chance of my picture being on TV and magazines!

Posted by: obamaKid | July 30, 2008, 3:51 pm 3:51 pm

I thought Mccain is an officer and a gentleman, but the campaign he is running sounds like he is a crying baby. He is so desperate to be in charge since 2000. He need to fight with Mano-Mano like a man. O Gosh! its a pity.

Posted by: PAUL | July 30, 2008, 3:51 pm 3:51 pm

Obama is clearly a world leader. Sorry if that annoys some fox news pundits, but who cares what fox news pundits say. Everything that comes our of their mouths is pompous arrogant one sided drivel. America can save itself by changing direction from the Bush policies now. To vote McCain will continue these downward trends and the bad policy decisions of the right will go on and on.

Posted by: Jane | July 30, 2008, 3:52 pm 3:52 pm

Umm, JasonP, if you think the calibre of a school represents intelligence just remember George W. Bush went to Yale, another ivy league school.

Posted by: miller08 | July 30, 2008, 3:52 pm 3:52 pm

PH:
“There are over 250 millions Americans, but only a Muslim’s son is ok!!!”
Obama’s background (friends with Ayers (an unrepentant terrorist) and the anti-American racist and Farrakhan supporter Wright cause concern. That along with his father being muslim and his writings in his books make many wonder if he has changed his muslim leanings and/or ties. This will be a factor in November among the “silent or undecided” in today’s polls.

Posted by: Billw | July 30, 2008, 3:53 pm 3:53 pm

Doug:
I agree with you there. I guess I’m like everyone else. I like unity when the majority favor something I like, but dislike it when it favors something I dislike. Human nature.
Although people typically do not communicate like this in “real life”, I suspect the deep sentiments are there nonetheless.

Posted by: Dennis | July 30, 2008, 3:53 pm 3:53 pm

I guess Obama is a true true airhead, like Britney Spears and Paris Hilton. That’s why Obama is falling in the polls, experience is better than photo-ops.

Posted by: Country First !!! | July 30, 2008, 3:54 pm 3:54 pm

Nicole: pennsylvaniavoter wasn’t drawing conclusions from the information, she was quoting what happened from the source… so I’m not sure what is more obvious than that

Posted by: Tyler | July 30, 2008, 3:54 pm 3:54 pm

Nicole: pennsylvaniavoter wasn’t drawing conclusions from the information, she was quoting what happened from the source… so I’m not sure what is more obvious than that

Posted by: Tyler | July 30, 2008, 3:54 pm 3:54 pm

I can’t believe all you people are getting so worked up over such a petty thing. Maybe McCain’s crew is right to hit on Britney and Paris–it’s obviously gotten a raise out of an awful lot of you folks.
Who freakin’ cares??? If you do, you need to GET A LIFE!!!

Posted by: Mike, Newbury Park, Ca. | July 30, 2008, 3:54 pm 3:54 pm

Yes, jane, that’s probably it. He doesn’t have the brainpower. Yes, that must be it. Just another stupid Editor of the Harvard Law Review. It’s ok, you don’t understand what it takes to get that position. But at least Obama knows that Putin is not the Prime Minister of Germany. Can’t say that for McCain or for any of the America-haters who are defending McBush on this board.

Posted by: American Patriot | July 30, 2008, 3:54 pm 3:54 pm

Jane, again with the obama didn’t publish anything in his term as a law professor.
He was a part time lecturer… he was not a full time professor! The University of Chicago said this themselves! Maybe you are not familiar with how law schools (or any institution of higher learning for that matter) work, but when you are a part time teacher, you have a full time job outside. This is not like being a regular, tenured professor who must publish articles. Barack was teaching on his own time, outside of his other professional obligations.
Still want to call him lazy?

Posted by: JasonP | July 30, 2008, 3:55 pm 3:55 pm

Jane, again with the obama didn’t publish anything in his term as a law professor.
He was a part time lecturer… he was not a full time professor! The University of Chicago said this themselves! Maybe you are not familiar with how law schools (or any institution of higher learning for that matter) work, but when you are a part time teacher, you have a full time job outside. This is not like being a regular, tenured professor who must publish articles. Barack was teaching on his own time, outside of his other professional obligations.
Still want to call him lazy?

Posted by: JasonP | July 30, 2008, 3:56 pm 3:56 pm

American Patriot;
‘the America-haters who are defending McBush on this board.’
The Reverend Wright is here? What name is he posting under?

Posted by: Billw | July 30, 2008, 3:58 pm 3:58 pm

nhpragmatist: Are you serious? I need to educatuate myself? I think it is you who needs an education especially if you get yours from Michael Moor!
I am advocating for the “people” to take care of themselves and their families and not having an entity such as government put a gun to my head to take as much of my income as they want to with what they please. I am advocating having a country where I live my own life for better or worse and not have the government and/or Obama/Pelosi tell me what is good for me.
You sir, seem to be advocating for just the opposite; work for the system, pay your dues, such your mouth, die, and then the next number steps in.
Your thinking is very frightening.

Posted by: scorejason | July 30, 2008, 3:59 pm 3:59 pm

How do you know what McCain paid for his shoes? We do know what Obama paid for his home in Chicago and what muslim criminal help him in the purchase price, to the tume of $300K.

Posted by: Get a life... | July 30, 2008, 3:59 pm 3:59 pm

Tyler: GJD – what’s ridiculous abouit pointing out that one millioaire in $500 dollar shoes is trying to paint another millionaire as “eltist” – frankly, I thought that was hillarious. Get a sense of humor, dude.
Oh … the $500 shoes remark was supposed to be funny? I thought that was the campaign’s substantive response to the ad ….

Posted by: GJD | July 30, 2008, 3:59 pm 3:59 pm

Lordy, McCain is more in the league with Brit and Paris. He has his (wife’s) money to burn and he’s on the cusp of “the girl’s” limited brainpower as he enters his second childhood.

Posted by: Jus | July 30, 2008, 4:00 pm 4:00 pm

I’m really saddened by the fact that people on this board want to do nothing but sling mud at eachother. I guess this is what our country has become… no one can discuss things because the moment someone says something you disagree with, you fly off the handle. No wonder we have such idiots in public office… look at the idiots voting.

Posted by: Doug | July 30, 2008, 4:00 pm 4:00 pm

Instead of the continuously telling why the other candidate is so bad, please tell us why yours is so good. Sell America on why we want your candidate instead of why we don’t want the other one.

Posted by: USMarine76 | July 30, 2008, 4:01 pm 4:01 pm

I will be voting in November, but my Presidential vote will not go to either Obama or McCain. Both of them will be a disaster for America as we know(or used to know)it.

Posted by: scorejason | July 30, 2008, 4:02 pm 4:02 pm

I am always amazed at the anti-Muslim statements put out there. I am not a Muslim, but I know plenty, and have very close friends who are (I guess that makes me a terrorist conspirator!).
So, because the IRA blew up a few pubs in London, does that make me a terrorist because I am Catholic? The politics of fear truly is scary, because there are people who fall victim to its message. There are Muslims in America, they are American citizens, they are your neighbors, they are your teachers, your doctors, your lawyers, etc. So please, stop throwing around the M word as if to say that all Muslims are evil. Intolerance is the true evil, which is why there are some intolerant Muslim extremists who are hell bent on destroying the US, but just as scary are those intolerant Americans who are hell bent on destroying anything that doesn’t look, sound, or think like them.

Posted by: JasonP | July 30, 2008, 4:03 pm 4:03 pm

NO OBAMA SUPPORTER HAS ANSWERED MY QUESTION: Why is it OK for you to constantly poke fun at McCain’s age but noone can say anything negative about Obama? Why is that?

Posted by: scorejason | July 30, 2008, 4:04 pm 4:04 pm

If McCain wishes to purchase a costly pair of shoes, go for it. While Obama takes a vacation tour of Europe, snubs our troops, and the blind followers of Obama paid for it.

Posted by: Phil R. | July 30, 2008, 4:04 pm 4:04 pm

Jason P said “Still want to call him lazy?”
You bet I do. Other than campaign for the next office what does or has Obama ever done? Name one accomplishment he has since leaving Harvard, outside getting elected? To top it all off he has the WORST attendance record in the history of the US Senete and has voted “here” more than Yes/No. What a lazy celeb.

Posted by: Bryan | July 30, 2008, 4:05 pm 4:05 pm

I’ve heard rumblings that one of Obama’s first priorities in office will be to replace “No Child Left Behind” with “No Poster Left Behind.” Too many of the postings on this page show that we already have a generation of (presumed) adults that can’t think for themselves nor express themselves through the written word without making embarrassing mistakes. The fact they would ignore both those traits to the degree that they then feel motivated to go out and post on a national news Web site shows just how badly education has slipped already for too many in our society, and that we need to get these folks back in to finish up what they didn’t learn in junior high.

Posted by: American at Heart | July 30, 2008, 4:06 pm 4:06 pm

casey j: GJD – what substantiative response does such a lame ad merit? Stop whining, crybaby, you sound as tired and cranky as old man mcsame.
I rest my case about the overreaction to any criticism of Obama.

Posted by: GJD | July 30, 2008, 4:07 pm 4:07 pm

obama,britney,paris.I was looking to explain obama’s popularity.Now I get it.
inexperienced flip flopper.Changed on iraq ,fisa.We tried Bush thinking he has experienced people like powell around and see the mess he made.We can’t afford another one.Paris as the drug czar,britney as child health sec .GO obama .

Posted by: joe | July 30, 2008, 4:07 pm 4:07 pm

obama,britney,paris.I was looking to explain obama’s popularity.Now I get it.
inexperienced flip flopper.Changed on iraq ,fisa.We tried Bush thinking he has experienced people like powell around and see the mess he made.We can’t afford another one.Paris as the drug czar,britney as child health sec .GO obama .

Posted by: joe | July 30, 2008, 4:07 pm 4:07 pm

Do you notice how the Obamabots cry when McCain is improving in the polls. BTW – love the shoes !!!

Posted by: Jerry F. | July 30, 2008, 4:07 pm 4:07 pm

When you whine constantly, you lack leadership qualities our country needs. Granted, playing the press won’t follow up on McCain’s statements card has been working. Say what ever you want, have it proven false, whine about the media and they won’t vet you. Old school tactics from a very old school.

Posted by: Nelly | July 30, 2008, 4:07 pm 4:07 pm

McCain, 2008!
Clinton 2012!

Posted by: Jesse Price, Toronto | July 30, 2008, 4:08 pm 4:08 pm

scorejason – It is not OK. As an obama supporter, I am annoyed by the insults and lies thrown around in both directions on here. But keep in mind that this is the internet, so you are going to get all types of people.

Posted by: jock59801 | July 30, 2008, 4:09 pm 4:09 pm

Right now allot of people could use 10 cents a gallon in lower gas prices which a summer tax holiday would of provided! Wake up – Obamabots! America first over special interest and Obama’s aspirations! Moderate democrats have the courage to vote for McCain!

Posted by: John in Cape May | July 30, 2008, 4:09 pm 4:09 pm

“NO OBAMA SUPPORTER HAS ANSWERED MY QUESTION: Why is it OK for you to constantly poke fun at McCain’s age but noone can say anything negative about Obama? Why is that?”
Here’s an answer for you from an Obama supporter. Anyone can poke fun at Obama, just as anyone can poke fun at McCain’s age. Whether they SHOULD is another question. The day all of a candidate’s supporters take the high road and refrain from mocking the other candidate, is a day none of us will ever see.
If you want to get bent out of shape over someone calling McCain “McCorpse,” go ahead and get bent out of shape. Just as Obama supporters will continue to get Bent out of shape when someone criticizes their candidate.
It’s not rocket science scorejason.

Posted by: JasonP | July 30, 2008, 4:09 pm 4:09 pm

From Yahoo News:
The Nation — Mark Nickolas dug up a strategy memo from McCain campaign manager Rick Davis after McCain captured the GOP nomination in March.
It’s a fascinating trip down memory lane.
“It is critical, as we prepare to face off with whomever the Democrats select as their nominee, that we all follow John’s lead and run a respectful campaign focused on the issues and values that are important to the American people,” Davis wrote. “Throughout the primary election we saw John McCain reject the type of politics that degrade our civics, and this will not change as he prepares to run head-to-head against the Democratic nominee.”
Added Cindy McCain in May: “What you’re going to see is a great debate. Which is what the American public deserves. None of this negative stuff, though. You won’t see it come out of our side at all.”

Posted by: SearamblerOne | July 30, 2008, 4:10 pm 4:10 pm

israel: No it does not. I understand your concern about his age, but people have concerns about Obama’s experience. The problem is the Obama supporters make jokes left and right about McCain’s age because of their concerns but when someone says anything negative about Obama, it’s blasphemous. Why is that?

Posted by: scorejason | July 30, 2008, 4:11 pm 4:11 pm

President McCain your the greatest

Posted by: rev er | July 30, 2008, 4:13 pm 4:13 pm

Hey Obama, if the shoe fits…
*** Anybody but Obama ***

Posted by: Oren | July 30, 2008, 4:13 pm 4:13 pm

The ad is perfect! I like it!
Good match!

Posted by: Mark, Toronto | July 30, 2008, 4:13 pm 4:13 pm

scorejason – maybe the difference is that you guys just aren’t very funny. You think you are, but you’re not. So sad. So, now that I answered your question, will you please stop whining?

Posted by: israel always | July 30, 2008, 4:13 pm 4:13 pm

jasonP: Huh? So it OK to make fun of Obama’s inexperience without being labeled a bigot, racist, or being discredited? Are you suggesting it is now open season on Obama jokes like its been McCain jokes?

Posted by: scorejason | July 30, 2008, 4:14 pm 4:14 pm

People, just say you don’t like Obama cuz he’s black and move along. Stop coming up with these witless criticisms that he’s lazy (Graduated from Harvard Law and became the first person of color to become president of the Harvard Law Review) and that the media made him (Graduated from Harvard Law and became the first person of color to become president of the Harvard Law Review).

Posted by: speak ur mind | July 30, 2008, 4:14 pm 4:14 pm

To the person posting under my name:
Stop posting trenchant observations that reveal what a loudmouthed blowhard and idiot that I am!
You’re hurting my feelings and it’s not very nice!

Posted by: Billw | July 30, 2008, 4:15 pm 4:15 pm

Why do so many people need a “savior”. I just want national security and to be left alone to live life in the land of the free.

Posted by: ray | July 30, 2008, 4:15 pm 4:15 pm

Why dont the Republicans and McCain talk about the issues instead of a person’s popularity ETC. Every ad I see for McCain are basically lies and deception, more of same thing we have heard for the last eight years- sad and pathetic. He is making ridiculous claims to get elected – he is playing to the uneducated and misinformed. I would rather have a POP president than someone who doesn’t have a clue on how to use the internet and be clear about his ca

Posted by: daisy | July 30, 2008, 4:15 pm 4:15 pm

George S., Do you really think your comments are contributing to the discussion? What’s more: do you really think? At all?

Posted by: GJD | July 30, 2008, 4:16 pm 4:16 pm

Variety Hollywood (apropriate name for an Obama supporter) maybe Obama will be there hanging out “experimenting” with cocaine like he admits he did in his youth!

Posted by: John in Cape May | July 30, 2008, 4:16 pm 4:16 pm

scorejason – you seriously don’t think that McCain’s age is a legitimate issue? The guy is 72 years old… that’s a very valid concern in my book. Do you not remember what a mess Reagan’s second term was?

Posted by: Billw | July 30, 2008, 4:16 pm 4:16 pm

When you have nothing left to fight with, you have to go personal. Comparing Obama to Paris and Britney isn’t even a political argument. It’s a pathetic attempt to justify why McCain is even in the race. We won’t even get in the $500 Nancy boy shoes because by now someone has probably bought and broken in a new set Buster Brown orthopedics for him to wear but suffice it to say, America would rather see a celebrity in office to fix the problems caused by Bush than see a broken down retread try to continue Bush’s policies.

Posted by: Russ G | July 30, 2008, 4:17 pm 4:17 pm

John In Cape May – I’ll bet you weren’t as concerned with Bush’s youthful cocaine use. LOL

Posted by: Billw | July 30, 2008, 4:17 pm 4:17 pm

John in Cape May–George Bush also “dabbled” in the nose candy.

Posted by: Doug | July 30, 2008, 4:17 pm 4:17 pm

“The problem is the Obama supporters make jokes left and right about McCain’s age because of their concerns but when someone says anything negative about Obama, it’s blasphemous. Why is that?”
It’s not a “problem,” it’s “opinion.” where is it set in stone that Thou Shalt Not Poke Fun at Obama? Has any Obama supporter ever come out and told you “hey, you can’t make fun of Barack?” Sure, I’ll bet you’ve had people go on the defensive when they hear an Obama slam, but who is to say that McCain supporters can’t also play the same game and defend their candidate?
Your argument here is a childish one. “How come Barry gets to make fun of me but I can’t make fun of Barry?”

Posted by: JasonP | July 30, 2008, 4:17 pm 4:17 pm

israel: who is “you guys”? I am not a McCain supporter.
Plus, you just used a typical liberal trick in avoiding the question and then trying to discredit me with the “whining” comment. That’s what “you guys” do when you know you are wrong.

Posted by: scorejason | July 30, 2008, 4:18 pm 4:18 pm

Billw said “In fact, I really wish that we could nominate Hitler, since his viewpoints are very similar to most Republican party platforms – plus, he would know how to handle you stupid libs. You all belong in concentration camps, anyway!”
Lets see… Hitler was pro choice, pro euthanasia, for research on the disposable unborn, for socialized health care, for more government regulation of business, for confiscation of wealth, against gun rights, for favoring race over ability, against freedom of speech and pro military. Other than being pro military Hitler’s views line up 100% with Obama.

Posted by: Bryan | July 30, 2008, 4:18 pm 4:18 pm

Hey coward – stop stealing my name!
You are missrepresenting my views – I prefer to embarass MYSELF, thank you very much!

Posted by: Billw | July 30, 2008, 4:18 pm 4:18 pm

THE PERSON POSTING UNDER MY NAME SAID:
“Stop posting trenchant observations that reveal what a loudmouthed blowhard and idiot that I am!”
That ain’t all you are, cowboy. You are chicken.

Posted by: Billw | July 30, 2008, 4:19 pm 4:19 pm

Sure you aren’t, stop lying. And stop whining, too. Whiner.

Posted by: israel always | July 30, 2008, 4:19 pm 4:19 pm

Out of the three celebs, which is the best choice for president? That is like picking the best comic out of the three stooges.

Posted by: Arnold in CA | July 30, 2008, 4:20 pm 4:20 pm

Hoo Hah!! McCain’s surrogates, like their candidate, are so behind the times they have no idea who tops the celeb lists and that both Brit & Paris are now at the bottom of the celeb totem pole. Cheap shot, McCain, and you actually APPROVED of the ad. Of course, you’re still fighting the Viet Nam war. Wake up! It’s a new century with it’s own bushel of hot potatoes & you’re obviously scared you’ll get burned.

Posted by: nanameow | July 30, 2008, 4:20 pm 4:20 pm

What an F-Tard!
McCain is King Doodoo of poopy hill!

Posted by: Cory | July 30, 2008, 4:20 pm 4:20 pm

Russ G – I don’t think the “Nancy boy” (homophobic) insult is quite in keeping with your candidate’s supposed inclusiveness. Not to mention, the orthopedics crack is somewhat ageist, don’t you think? Somebody get Russ the playbook!

Posted by: GJD | July 30, 2008, 4:21 pm 4:21 pm

I’m not a huge McCain supporter, but I don’t understand the Bush comparisons. His policies are nothing like Bush’s and he tends to be a maverick with regard to following partisan party lines.. not sure of the Bush 2.0 rhetoric.

Posted by: harmony | July 30, 2008, 4:21 pm 4:21 pm

Italian calfskin loafers – okay PETA – have at him!!

Posted by: hang | July 30, 2008, 4:21 pm 4:21 pm

“John In Cape May – I’ll bet you weren’t as concerned with Bush’s youthful cocaine use. LOL”
Well, to be fair, Bush may have snorted but he didn’t inhale…..

Posted by: SearamblerOne | July 30, 2008, 4:21 pm 4:21 pm

THE PERSON POSTING UNDER MY NAME SAID REGARDING ME ASKING HIM TO COME OUT IN THE OPEN:
I prefer to embarass MYSELF, thank you very much!

Posted by: Billw | July 30, 2008, 4:21 pm 4:21 pm

Bryan – are you seriously comparing Obama to Hitler? You guys are friggin nuts.

Posted by: lynn r | July 30, 2008, 4:21 pm 4:21 pm

SearamblerOne–That made me literally laugh out loud! Thanks. :)

Posted by: Doug | July 30, 2008, 4:22 pm 4:22 pm

harmony, where have you been? McBush has voted with George W. 95% of the time. If that doesn’t make him like Bush, what does?

Posted by: voter100 | July 30, 2008, 4:23 pm 4:23 pm

TO THE PERSON POSTING UNDER MY NAME:
YOU ARE A COWARDLY BLACK COMMUNIST MUSLIM LIKE YOUR HERO BARACK HUSSEIN OBAMALAMADINGDONG! AMERICA WILL NEVER BE RULED BY YOU SLIPPERY, DISHONEST NEGROES! AMERICA IS A WHITE MAN’S COUNTRY!

Posted by: Billw | July 30, 2008, 4:24 pm 4:24 pm

That’s what “you guys” do and you did it again. Can’t get out of your own way israel? LOL
You are wrong and you can’t admit it. This is a problem with liberals and why they are trying to eliminate put restrictions on the first amendment. Free speach brings out the truth and people like israel are afraid of what people will do when they find out what the left really wants.

Posted by: scorejason | July 30, 2008, 4:24 pm 4:24 pm

Stem cells?

Posted by: Harmony | July 30, 2008, 4:24 pm 4:24 pm

The 3 celebs in question, Obama, Britney and Paris, Britney would be my pick for the dem nominee. As you may be aware, Britney’s father is in charge of her and her finances. Go Britney’s father !!!

Posted by: Martha S. | July 30, 2008, 4:25 pm 4:25 pm

harmony – you’re kidding right? McCain’s policies are an exact clone of Bush’s – which is why I like him!

Posted by: Billw | July 30, 2008, 4:25 pm 4:25 pm

lynn r said “Bryan – are you seriously comparing Obama to Hitler? You guys are friggin nuts.” no I am responding to Billw’s sarcastic post trying to make republicans out to be socialist fascists, by pointing out, that Hitler’s actions were far more closely aligned to Obama’s views than with McCains.

Posted by: Bryan | July 30, 2008, 4:25 pm 4:25 pm

ABSOLULTELY RIDICULOUS. This ad will do for McCain what ranting and raving did for Howard Dean

Posted by: John D | July 30, 2008, 4:26 pm 4:26 pm

Scorejason we don’t need racist people like you here…and I’m a 48 white women and that to me is just filth.
On McCain…someone better tell this man that he is headed down the wrong road, still trying to bash Obama…on what? That Obama looked and sounded presidental, that Obama can sit and communicate with world leaders, that he has impressively represented the United States of America during his trip. McCain get a grip, tell your people to get a grip. I imagine it’s hard when your just running on being a Vietnam Vet (please for those who were also Vets I commend you all)…please is there something else???Please tell me you aren’t just running these personal attack ads on Obama and you stand there basing your whole run on being a Vet, Please tell us there is something else. Granted Obama does not have 50 years of experience but there is a difference when you see and hear a man making a difference and then you see a man trying to make business.

Posted by: Robin | July 30, 2008, 4:27 pm 4:27 pm

There’s really a market for $500+ shoes!? How does ANYONE need shoes that cost over $500? They had better make one walk on water for that kind of money! …Or at least wipe your nose when you sneeze…something! That’s just a plain waste of good money no matter how you look at it. So much for him being “conservative”! Sheesh! $500 shoes…what a waste.

Posted by: Dave | July 30, 2008, 4:27 pm 4:27 pm

scorejason – there you go whining again. Just because you keep claiming I’m wrong doesn’t make it true dude. But hey, speaking of not being able to admit you’re wrong – have you found those Iraqi WMDs yet? Tell ya what, all us libs will admit that WE’RE wrong (which we aren’t), when you dumb cons admit that YOU were wrong about Iraq. Deal? ROFL

Posted by: israel always | July 30, 2008, 4:27 pm 4:27 pm

LEAVE BRITTANY ALOOOONNEE!!! SNIFF

Posted by: Scotti | July 30, 2008, 4:27 pm 4:27 pm

TO THE PERSON POSTING UNDER MY NAME:
lynn r said:
“Bryan – are you seriously comparing Obama to Hitler? You guys are friggin nuts.”
So then, are you Bryan?

Posted by: Billw | July 30, 2008, 4:28 pm 4:28 pm

Love the add!!! It hurts more when it fact it is true. Do we want a real president to lead or do we want a celeb? and best dress? I prefer someone to keep us safe and not worry about how they are dressed or how the world thinks of them. Protect me!!!

Posted by: Jim Rod | July 30, 2008, 4:28 pm 4:28 pm

Is there anybody that republican nerds don’t hate?

Posted by: Scotti | July 30, 2008, 4:29 pm 4:29 pm

Google: ‘McCain PTSD’ (Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome)
Alzheimer’s, Senility & Mental Illness. Do we want a President to be the Leader of the free world who is 72 years old and suffering from these ailments?
The Real McCain: http://therealmccain.com/
John McCain’s suicide attempt and his resulting PTSD: http://www.usvetdsp.com/dec07/mccain_suicide_ptsd.htm
John McCain-Insane: http://www.politicaltruthusa.com/2008/02/john-mccain-insane.html
Vietnam Veterans Against John McCain: http://www.vietnamveteransagainstjohnmccain.com/

Posted by: Christopher London | July 30, 2008, 4:29 pm 4:29 pm

It’s a clueless socialist or an angry old man. I’ll probably pick the guy Iran wouldn’t..

Posted by: Harmony | July 30, 2008, 4:29 pm 4:29 pm

The funny thing is that McCain’s demographic will miss the point of the add. They could careless about Brit and Paris. I would ask for my money to go to a better attack ad.

Posted by: Richard | July 30, 2008, 4:29 pm 4:29 pm

JukeBox John will talk about anything to avoid talking about substantive issues important to the American people, and about his over 65 documented flip-flops of the last 6 months.

Posted by: Frank | July 30, 2008, 4:29 pm 4:29 pm

Bryan – too bad they aren’t. Everybody knows that Hitler was closer to the Republicans than the Dems – after all, that’s why George HW Bush’s father did business with the Nazis. LOL

Posted by: billw | July 30, 2008, 4:29 pm 4:29 pm

$500 shoes + $2.99 personality + $.99 wife = Our Next Prez

Posted by: Doug | July 30, 2008, 4:29 pm 4:29 pm

How far behind does your candidate have to get before you start the old “if he gets elected I’m leaving the country” phase. There were a lot of celebrities that said that in the past and they are all still here. If you make us a promise to leave, please leave. France needs you.

Posted by: Me2 | July 30, 2008, 4:30 pm 4:30 pm

Ricahrd – good point. Too reach McSame’s demographic they should have used the cast of The Golden Girls.

Posted by: billw | July 30, 2008, 4:30 pm 4:30 pm

THE PERSON POSTING UNDER MY NAME SAID:
“McCain’s policies are an exact clone of Bush’s – which is why I like him!”
Only a few idiots are left who support Bush.

Posted by: Billw | July 30, 2008, 4:30 pm 4:30 pm

i don’t understand why McCain keeps whining about Obama’s celebrity – McCain used to brag about being a media darling, too. I guess the silly old hypocrite is just jealous…

Posted by: Jim Rod | July 30, 2008, 4:32 pm 4:32 pm

Robin said “That Obama looked and sounded presidental, that Obama can sit and communicate with world leaders, that he has impressively represented the United States of America during his trip.”
Obama can sit and communicate with the world leaders while he has his advisers with him but he can not sit and communicate with our wounded sodiers without his advisor??? He has impressively represented the US of A during his trip by ignoring our troops in Afghanistan, Iraq and Germany.
You are right Obama is the perfect man to be the next president of the European Union or better yet the UN.

Posted by: Bryan | July 30, 2008, 4:32 pm 4:32 pm

And I am proud to say that I am one of those idiots!

Posted by: Billw | July 30, 2008, 4:33 pm 4:33 pm

scorejason – sorry had to leave for a while. The Fed does do a lot of good stopping economic upheavals that plagued the country before the 1940′s. Many of the institutions that you site have proven their worth. I agree about military spending, let the other countries contribute their share instead of making us their proxy defender. But I disagree on single payor plan (which is different than national health care). Single payor exists for over 45% of the country right now. Anyone on medicare or medicade, SCHIP etc is on single payor. It’s just underfunded. But all health care gets paid for, so the money from society would be the same whether it is out of pocket by taxes or a medical bill. In Germany they pay 8% of income for health care including dental and home health care (their doctors make house calls). They choose the doctor the goverment pays. They have been doing it for 125 years. It works better than our system. Only a democrat can get out of the ideology to get this set up so our manufacturers can be competative again.

Posted by: Sanity Man | July 30, 2008, 4:33 pm 4:33 pm

Bryan – you sound jealous that Obama is more popular than McCain. Very sad.

Posted by: Billw | July 30, 2008, 4:34 pm 4:34 pm

The thing that I like about John McCain is that he’s not afraid to look like an angry old coot – and neither am I!

Posted by: Billw | July 30, 2008, 4:34 pm 4:34 pm

Obama did not publish a single paper as a professor, even though part-time, it is surprising that he was not able to publish even a short paper for either a refereed or non-refereed law review. Churchill, who was much busier than Obama, but Churchill published many essays, so did Bill Clinton when he was a law professor—and Clinton was also very busy pursuing a legal and political career. The difference is that Churchill and Clinton took a side in debates and were willing to put their names to their views and were sufficiently confident and intelligent to write academic papers. It is one thing to memorise your way through a taught law degree at Harvard and something entirely different to have the high level skills to be able to write scholarly essays. It is impossible to draw a comparison between Churchill Obama, because there is none. Obama cannot even be compared with Clinton.
Obama’s fixation with discrimination as seen in his past exam paper on the NYT page suggests we may be in for a radical form of social engineering if he is elected. He has hidden is views, but I suspect that the are much further to the left than anyone imagines. Communism possibly!!!

Posted by: Professor Jane Cotswold | July 30, 2008, 4:35 pm 4:35 pm

McCain’s pretty cool. Cheated on his wife, traded up for younger broad. Wears elitist shoes. Picks on younger guys for being younger. Can say whatever he wants cause his campaingn will do the corrections later. Can call himself a nerd compared to that “young guy” Obama and whine about the press. Awesome.

Posted by: McCain wannabee | July 30, 2008, 4:35 pm 4:35 pm

Wow Billw is a Bush supporter. That’s like a mullet sighting these days.

Posted by: Sanity Man | July 30, 2008, 4:35 pm 4:35 pm

Americans need to realize that we Republicans rule you and always will. We spit on your silly hopes and dreams and laugh at your silly “democracy”! We can do whatever we want! We rule you!

Posted by: Billw | July 30, 2008, 4:36 pm 4:36 pm

Also, I am an alcoholic.

Posted by: Professor Jane Cotswold | July 30, 2008, 4:37 pm 4:37 pm

Obama while Harvard’s’ only African American on Harvard Law Review, he was given an office , computer and such and he used that time to write ,”Dreams of my Father”. He has been planning for years to be America’s African-American Idol.

Posted by: jp,michigan | July 30, 2008, 4:38 pm 4:38 pm

Someday maybe Obama will be soaking in his lavish accomplishments celebrating in the white house with his family memebers that was achieved by blind voting americans spellbound by his pretty speeches. Has anyone read what his brother in Kenya said about him? You mesmerized obama lovers need to read more and write less.

Posted by: bite me | July 30, 2008, 4:39 pm 4:39 pm

Why does John McCain need such expensive shoes? He’s an out-of-touch elitist millionaire and needs to stop whining about Obama’s massive popularity and shut up and reitre already!

Posted by: Professor Jane Cotswold | July 30, 2008, 4:39 pm 4:39 pm

TO THE PERSON POSTING UNDER MY NAME
Looks like your racial post was removed. Want to try again?

Posted by: Billw | July 30, 2008, 4:39 pm 4:39 pm

Obama did not publish a single paper as a professor, even though part-time, it is surprising that he was not able to publish even a short paper for either a refereed or non-refereed law review. Churchill was much busier than Obama as an aspiring politician, but Churchill published many essays, so did Bill Clinton when he was a law professor—and Clinton was also very busy pursuing a legal and political career. The difference is that Churchill and Clinton took a side in debates and were willing to put their names to their views and were sufficiently confident and intelligent to write academic papers. It is one thing to memorize your way through a taught law degree at Harvard and something entirely different to have the high level skills to be able to write scholarly essays. It is impossible to draw a comparison between Churchill and Obama Hussien, because there is none. Obama cannot even be compared with Clinton.
Obama’s fixation with discrimination, as seen in his past exam paper on the NYT page, suggests we may be in for a radical form of social engineering if he is elected. He has hidden is views, but I suspect that they are much further to the left than anyone imagines. Communism possibly!!!

Posted by: Professor Jane Cotswold | July 30, 2008, 4:40 pm 4:40 pm

TO THE PERSON POSTING UNDER MY NAME
Sometimes I like to huff my own farts – do you like to do that too? We should get together sometime and huff each other’s farts. Mine taste like tuna fish… yum!

Posted by: Billw | July 30, 2008, 4:40 pm 4:40 pm

John McCain’s wife is a drug addict who stole money from her own charity. What’s up with that?

Posted by: Professor Jane Cotswold | July 30, 2008, 4:41 pm 4:41 pm

Young and hot as opposed to old and unattractive? I thought only women noticed shoes? Let’s look in his wife’s “closet”.

Posted by: HegeI | July 30, 2008, 4:42 pm 4:42 pm

Oh yeah, Paris Hilton and Brittany Spears are top celebrities…on what list?!? Forbes has Paris at #56 and Brittany doesn’t even make the top 100. But I’m sure they don’t want to run a commercial featuring Obama alongside Tom Cruise, the Rolling Stones and Oprah Winfrey. They’d have to put the “Paid for by” in big letters to convince viewers it wasn’t a celebrity endorsement commercial by Obama. Talk about your commercial backfires! If these stupid commercials don’t do him in first, I think McCain is about to fall prey to the Bob Dole-effect…he’s just not contemporary enough to be the President.

Posted by: Cory | July 30, 2008, 4:43 pm 4:43 pm

All these McCain lovers in here tell me that you can fool 30% of the popluation 100% of the time….patheic !

Posted by: jeniffer | July 30, 2008, 4:44 pm 4:44 pm

John McCain took bribes during the Keating 5 scandal – he was paid to look the other way while people in his state lost their lifes’ savings in the S&L collapse. But Obama is much worse, because he didn’t publish any papers…

Posted by: Professor Jane Cotswold | July 30, 2008, 4:44 pm 4:44 pm

Professor Jane Cotswold – we are not choosing a faculty but a president. Many presidents did not publish papers. If your saying “Hey the job when they had before they got into politics could have been done better” then you have the problem that McCain had a number of Navy Jet crashes, or Bush never was successful at business etc.

Posted by: Sanity Man | July 30, 2008, 4:44 pm 4:44 pm

TO THE PERSON POSTING UNDER MY NAME:
Despite your insinuations to the contrary – I was only very briefly a member of the American Nazi Party. I turned in my jackboots because they were a bunch of PC liberal losers. Same goes for the Klan – too soft on the blacks for my taste!

Posted by: Billw | July 30, 2008, 4:46 pm 4:46 pm

Furthermore, on June 11th, 2008, Obama hung the toilet paper in an incorrect, overhand manner in his own home! The man is CLEARLY a communist!

Posted by: Professor Jane Cotswold | July 30, 2008, 4:48 pm 4:48 pm

$500 shoes? Maybe we should impose a windfall tax on his shoe budget and then pee it away on a bloated socialist program.

Posted by: Harry | July 30, 2008, 4:48 pm 4:48 pm

Yeah for Jane Cotswold! keep up the comments at least you have them listening. Some still choose to wear blinders unfortuanately.

Posted by: bite me | July 30, 2008, 4:49 pm 4:49 pm

NOTE TO ALL AND TO ABC
Someone is posting under my name, and also under someone elses (The person is an Obama supporter). ABC needs to moderate or require registration.

Posted by: Billw | July 30, 2008, 4:51 pm 4:51 pm

The ad was great. The two ladies resembled both candidates. Popular like Obama and smart like McCain.

Posted by: Nelly | July 30, 2008, 4:51 pm 4:51 pm

Dramatic Irony at its finest folks. McCain has a millionaire wife and 7 (or is it 8?) homes and the ability to wear $500 shoes. Paris and Britney are both millionaires, have multiple homes and the ability to wear $500 shoes! See any similarities??? If anything McCain should’ve superimposed HIMSELF in that ad. I really do think that he’s slowly melting away and is thus giving the reigns more and more to his staff due to the pressures of the campaign. How could he not see the glaring irony in this ad???

Posted by: J78B | July 30, 2008, 4:51 pm 4:51 pm

I found comments very insightful: “Obama did not publish a single paper as a professor, even though part-time, it is surprising that he was not able to publish even a short paper for either a refereed or non-refereed law review. Churchill was much busier than Obama as an aspiring politician, but Churchill published many essays, so did Bill Clinton when he was a law professor—and Clinton was also very busy pursuing a legal and political career. The difference is that Churchill and Clinton took a side in debates and were willing to put their names to their views and were sufficiently confident and intelligent to write academic papers. It is one thing to memorize your way through a taught law degree at Harvard and something entirely different to have the high level skills to be able to write scholarly essays. It is impossible to draw a comparison between Churchill and Obama Hussien, because there is none. Obama cannot even be compared with Clinton.
Obama’s fixation with discrimination, as seen in his past exam paper on the NYT page, suggests we may be in for a radical form of social engineering if he is elected. He has hidden is views, but I suspect that they are much further to the left than anyone imagines. Communism possibly!!!”
It shows nothing but that he was lazy and cunning.

Posted by: john | July 30, 2008, 4:51 pm 4:51 pm

Good ad! Way to go, McCain!!!!

Posted by: Beamer | July 30, 2008, 4:52 pm 4:52 pm

More proof of Obama’s unfitness for office: on Dec. 31st, 1978, he forgot to drop off his dry cleaning! The man is the next STALIN!

Posted by: Professor Jane Cotswold | July 30, 2008, 4:52 pm 4:52 pm

How come no body else will post under my name. I feel left out.

Posted by: Sanity Man | July 30, 2008, 4:53 pm 4:53 pm

Is this what we have to look forward to with the “Straight Talk Express?” I guess if you can’t compete on the issues you have to compete in the gutter.

Posted by: Eric | July 30, 2008, 4:53 pm 4:53 pm

NOTE TO ALL AND TO ABC
Drinking your own urine is a healtful way to get thin and boost your immune system. I’ve been doing it for years!

Posted by: Billw | July 30, 2008, 4:54 pm 4:54 pm

Every time McCain produces a negative ad – it tells us that he’s incapable of addressing the actual issues. He’s using Bushian tactics. Lie about the opponent, and try to make everything the opponent does look bad. McCain is an angry old man that would spell disaster for our country.

Posted by: cturple | July 30, 2008, 4:54 pm 4:54 pm

McCain, you are the weakest link. Goodbye.

Posted by: Scotti | July 30, 2008, 4:55 pm 4:55 pm

Billw – I’d like to learn more about drinking my own urine. I’ve been thinking about getting into this for years – can you recommend any publications?

Posted by: Professor Jane Cotswold | July 30, 2008, 4:56 pm 4:56 pm

This is finally something to cheer about! It was getting old and worrisome to see the McCain campain allowing Obama Messiah and his legion to sit and gloat at his Rock Star status. This is exactly the kind of attacks that McCain needs to run…and the images are concrete…and damaging. Just take a look at the tracking polls today! This is working..keep it up team McCain! Well done..hit this arrogant celeb where it hurts…His Image.
The tide is finally turning..and Obama is becoming a joke…and something to make fun of and laugh at…just a celebrity is all…nothing to see here.

Posted by: Deep Con | July 30, 2008, 4:56 pm 4:56 pm

Prof. Cotswald:
Fine… how many scholarly essays has
McCain authored?

Posted by: JasonP | July 30, 2008, 4:56 pm 4:56 pm

Shoes and their cost are a bit distracting. Especially when the economy is unarguably in such critical shape. George Bush might believe that everything is fine with the economy, even thought the White House (not OMB or others) announced the largest U. S. deficit in history during Bush 43′s watch.
Would it be fair to compare McCain (really McBush) 43 to Richard Nixon stating, “I am not a crook?” or nest to another wounded Vet (Bob Dole) who also ran for the presidency? Hey, they’re all Republicans, another common thread of huge relavance during an historical campaign.
Finally in a capitalist system where the person with who has the most money to spend wins influence, can you compare a foreign visit to a grocery store visit? Should they get equal coverage. Sen. Mc Cain even excited the jars of apple sauce. That’s the kind of guy I want for George Bush’s president. For my part give me someone who thinks, has some vision and the ability to lead us in a positive direction.

Posted by: Michael Ligon | July 30, 2008, 4:57 pm 4:57 pm

Hey I agree with Beamer! Great AD GO McCain GO! YEAHHHHH!

Posted by: bite me | July 30, 2008, 4:57 pm 4:57 pm

Professor Jane – I’d be happy to add you to my newsletter mailing list. Let’s take this offline, okay?

Posted by: Billw | July 30, 2008, 4:57 pm 4:57 pm

The media failed to mention that in berlin Germanys 2 top music groups were performing during the so called Obama rally .Having lived for years in Europe I think that they would be much better served with less fawning over obama and more thought to their OWN situation with falling birth rates and dramatic increases in their Muslim populations Europe is headed for catastrophe in a recent poll in Britain 1/3 of Muslin students stated it was ok to KILL in the name of religion as for Obama hes an empty suit without his handlers telling him what to say hes lost..he has accomplished NOTHING that qualifies him to be President and even my wife whos a liberal democrat is getting sick of his prancing and grand standing before the cameras every day and that give me hope that the silent majority will see thru this phoney

Posted by: Redstate voter | July 30, 2008, 4:57 pm 4:57 pm

The Obama campaign is making a serious mistake if they want to get into a “who is prissier” contest.

Posted by: PredsFan82 | July 30, 2008, 4:58 pm 4:58 pm

Senator McCain and his campaign have nothing to offer … except sleaze.

Posted by: newz4i | July 30, 2008, 4:58 pm 4:58 pm

McThusela has let that uppity negro run rings around him for too long. It’s about time the white man fought back!

Posted by: Deep Con | July 30, 2008, 4:58 pm 4:58 pm

Its like they went out and recruited a bunch of eleven year old boys to do the ads for the McCain campaign. There comes a point when you have to almost feel sorry for McCain. Its just so pathetic.

Posted by: Jackie | July 30, 2008, 4:59 pm 4:59 pm

GO MCCAIN… OBAMA needs to stop with the speeches and start with some actions…..
Clinton ’12

Posted by: jeremy | July 30, 2008, 4:59 pm 4:59 pm

PredFans – and the McMillionaire camp better be careful about trying to paint Obama as an “elitist” LOL

Posted by: Uncle Ted | July 30, 2008, 4:59 pm 4:59 pm

Personally I think McCain should run an add that shows people wearing blinders and drinking Koolaid with Obama giving one of his cunning speeches.

Posted by: bite me | July 30, 2008, 4:59 pm 4:59 pm

Ha! McThusela! That’s funny!

Posted by: norm | July 30, 2008, 5:00 pm 5:00 pm

So he doesn’t have a right to wear what he wants? Thought it was America.

Posted by: So | July 30, 2008, 5:00 pm 5:00 pm

But then again, I’m a freakin moron.

Posted by: bite me | July 30, 2008, 5:00 pm 5:00 pm

McCain doesn’t want to be famous too? What job is he applying for exactly? The most famous job of them all? President of the United States. But he doesn’t want it. Hmm…anybody buying this? McCain is not ambitious? Riiiiight….and Brittany Spears is not an alcoholic!

Posted by: Crybaby Express | July 30, 2008, 5:01 pm 5:01 pm

Would you vote for a Obama/Clinton ticket? How about McCain/Clinton?

Posted by: Pollster | July 30, 2008, 5:01 pm 5:01 pm

I still think someone needs to address the issue of McCain’s horrendous comb-over.

Posted by: Vidal Sassoon | July 30, 2008, 5:01 pm 5:01 pm

I think George Clooney is a clelebrity. How about Al Gore he won an Oscar? Mother Teresa was a celabrated? So what is wrong with celebrity? If McCain would do something different so he drew positive attention then he could be a celetbrity too, but he isn’t good at anything but the same old town meetings.

Posted by: Sanity Man | July 30, 2008, 5:01 pm 5:01 pm

So – he has every right to wear what he wants. And Obama has every right to point out that hypocrite millionaires who wear $500 shoes and marry billionaire heiress have no room to call other people elitists. Ain’t America great?

Posted by: bite me | July 30, 2008, 5:02 pm 5:02 pm

Billw
People do that occasionally on here. Actually, I think it is usually the same guy, who has been stealing names for weeks for his juvenile attempts to be offensive.
I’m not sure a more rigid registration system would be able to stop it, but it might be worth a try. Otherwise, we just have to deal with the fact that this is the internet, where every kind of anti-social loser in America seems to hang out.
(Now I assume he will do the same to me, which he has done before.)

Posted by: jock59801 | July 30, 2008, 5:03 pm 5:03 pm

The McSame campaign is quickly becoming a joke just like the man himself. Whoever said they would be demanding their money back, if they had donated to the McSame campaign is absolutely correct. This ad is childish and nonsensical. It will hurt McSame much more than it helps him. If the truth be known, the election is already over as Sen. Barack Obama has 273 electoral votes from states he has solidly locked up. Thus, if every other state, including those too close to call, were to go for McSame, which isn’t going to happen, McSame would LOSE. Thus, McSame can keep on wasting money on these silly ads. Obama 08!!!

Posted by: caliguy55 | July 30, 2008, 5:03 pm 5:03 pm

If anyone else is interested in the many health benefits of drinking your own urine – drop me an email at billthepeepeeguy@aol.com. I’ll be happy to send you a copy of my monthly newsletter. I am not a crackpot, but am totally serious.
McCain ’08!

Posted by: Billw | July 30, 2008, 5:05 pm 5:05 pm

I think the American people are smarter than they are given credit for. Obama is so arrogant it’s not even funny anymore. The dems have really screwed up this time. Egg on the face. Almost funny if it wasn’t so serious. McCain will make a better, fairer president.

Posted by: C Good | July 30, 2008, 5:05 pm 5:05 pm

Yes America is great.

Posted by: So | July 30, 2008, 5:05 pm 5:05 pm

If Obama supporters drink koolaid then McCain supporters suck on otter-pops. I don’t know what my point is, but it does sound funny.

Posted by: Scotti | July 30, 2008, 5:06 pm 5:06 pm

Maybe McCain should show a pic of Obama and a comparison of an ex spouse and a comment saying hey sometimes it all looks good in the beginning. Maybe America could relate to that concept being most have been divorced. Obama has no substance.

Posted by: bite me | July 30, 2008, 5:06 pm 5:06 pm

Billw – I will definitely email. I’ve been drinking my own pee for a long time, but just for fun and the taste of it. I’d definitely like to explore it more systematically and get with your program. Thanks!

Posted by: jock59801 | July 30, 2008, 5:07 pm 5:07 pm

“Maybe McCain should show a pic of Obama and a comparison of an ex spouse”
…like the one McCain cheated on. But let’s not forget, he has good judgment.

Posted by: JasonP | July 30, 2008, 5:09 pm 5:09 pm

Everyone has had the experience of being around someone LONG past their prime who just doesn’t get it that they don’t “have it” anymore. You know, the 54-year-old-guy-with-the-beer-belly ex-quarterback who walks up at the family gatherings and says, “Come on, let’s arm wrestle”. Or the 60-year-old ex-beauty-queen who has gone a little too over the top with the botox and the lip injections trying to fight mean, old mister time – the one who still wears her hair in long cascading bleached-blonde curls in the circa 1972 hair-do.
Its just uncomfortable to be around these people. And its the way the whole McCain campaign feels now. Embarrassed on their behalf.

Posted by: JW | July 30, 2008, 5:09 pm 5:09 pm

Maybe McCain will call Obama a c–t in public like he did his second wife, too. Maybe McCain will cheat on America like he did his first wife, and leave America for a cuter, richer, younger country while she’s in the hospital like he did with his first wife. Obama has no substance.

Posted by: bite me | July 30, 2008, 5:09 pm 5:09 pm

McCain can best be summed up in a few words:
wife-cheater (as he admits), flip-flopper, old man, desperate to win.

Posted by: MJP | July 30, 2008, 5:10 pm 5:10 pm

Yes America is great – we’re able to do this aren’t we? That’s not true everywhere. I hope that never changes.

Posted by: Ray | July 30, 2008, 5:10 pm 5:10 pm

Ray – then don’t vote for Republicans. They’ve already taken enough of our Constitutional freedoms under Bush.

Posted by: bite me | July 30, 2008, 5:11 pm 5:11 pm

hey the person using my name Bite me and posting things I am not saying lol I must have really gotten under their skin real good…lol GOOD FOR ME…lol I like being the horse fly image..lol

Posted by: bite me | July 30, 2008, 5:11 pm 5:11 pm

this was a stupid move!!
all it says is we are jealous that he is getting so much attention so we are going to try to link him to unstable yet popular people so you can see that being boring and having people have no faith in you is the real way to be!….lol
nice try
wasnt mccain the one who tried to be the stand up comic and ended up the disaster? mmm

Posted by: melissa | July 30, 2008, 5:11 pm 5:11 pm

According to Judith Albino at the University of Colorado, the “C” word is a term of endearment. So McCain just told her he loved her.

Posted by: Ward Churchill | July 30, 2008, 5:11 pm 5:11 pm

Excerpt from McCain’s ad: “Don’t vote for Obama. He’s a celebrity. He’s more famous than I am. People like him more, and that’s the reason you shouldn’t vote for Obama.”

Posted by: incog-nito | July 30, 2008, 5:12 pm 5:12 pm

Like Obama should be talking given his snobby wife’s $600 earring comment.

Posted by: chattyway | July 30, 2008, 5:13 pm 5:13 pm

And btw the point of the ad is not so much Brit and Paris, it is about Obama raising taxes. I noticed the Obama supporters don’t want to mention the Main point about Obama raising taxes.

Posted by: chattyway | July 30, 2008, 5:16 pm 5:16 pm

Hey the real Bite me is for MCAIN not the imposter that keeps using my name. GO MCCAIN GO! Thank you all for taking note.

Posted by: bite me | July 30, 2008, 5:16 pm 5:16 pm

I am a dem and this is a great ad. It sums up Osama. He is nothing more than an empty suite. In Nov. he will be nothing more than just a bad senator from Ill.

Posted by: David, NY | July 30, 2008, 5:16 pm 5:16 pm

” I noticed the Obama supporters don’t want to mention the Main point about Obama raising taxes.”
Then you obviously didn’t read the posts above, because we covered that extensively.

Posted by: JasonP | July 30, 2008, 5:17 pm 5:17 pm

Do the Democrats and Republicans know how many high tech wafer fabs the US has right now? NONE. There is no high tech wafer fab in the US. Over 85% of high tech workers in the US would join the unemployment lines if for whatever reason Asia decided not to supply the wafers for the semiconductor companies in the US. Now go and ask your Democrat and Republican policians where do we get the wafers from, you will know how stupid they are. Big corporations of America with the helps of American politicians and the media , they have been selling out this country for over 20 years. America is no longer an industrialized country. America of the future is farming and consumming!!!!!

Posted by: crookedpolitician | July 30, 2008, 5:18 pm 5:18 pm

The McCain camp is now adopting the Limbaugh plan since all else doesn’t seem to gain any traction. What substance have Republicans have that makes them better qualified to hold the highest office? All they have accomplished is to let big business do whatever it wants and start an illegal war for oil. They even lied to get us into this war. What is more treasonous?

Posted by: worldsam | July 30, 2008, 5:19 pm 5:19 pm

McCain’s lonely, oh so lonely. Der der, McCain, it’s ok.

Posted by: Scotti | July 30, 2008, 5:19 pm 5:19 pm

“Obama is arrogant and assuming. He did not publish a single paper in 12 years as a law teacher, thus, maybe he is a bit lazy or lacks the academic ability to think and write at a high level.”
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Hmmmmmm. And this bit of prose is an example of how one should write??

Posted by: Jus | July 30, 2008, 5:19 pm 5:19 pm

McCain is happy with the fact he cannot be widely liked or respected?
I’m not sure how McCain’s pointing that people prefer Obama makes McCain look better. Only morons believe popularity and substance are mutually exclusive. (That latter term might have been too obscure for them.)

Posted by: Dennis | July 30, 2008, 5:21 pm 5:21 pm

I’ll tell you why I’m going to vote for McCain.
#1. You know what they say about black guys, that they are well endowed.
#2. Obama is only half black, so there goes that benefit.
#3. McCain is much older than his plasticy wife, has a saggy face, bad hair, and needs two hands to hold his microphone.
#4. Why else would Plasticindy be with Johhny boy if he wasn’t hung like a freakin’ mule?
Mule boy has my vote! McHung 08!

Posted by: Mandingo | July 30, 2008, 5:21 pm 5:21 pm

This just shows how desparate the McCain campaign is. If you can’t win on the issues, and McCain can’t, then go negative. But, that won’t work either, just ask Hillary. There’s always a backlash to negataive campaigning. McCain is doomed.

Posted by: Drew Hoffman | July 30, 2008, 5:21 pm 5:21 pm

Hey silly, blind, and pathetic obama supporters. I heard something really stupid today. Your boy obama challenged McCain to a “tax policy duel”, and, qoute from o-dumass-bama “quick draw”! What’s so friggin pathetic about this is that if McCain accepts the “duel”, obama, per routine, will find some way to avoid it. And, BTW, obama avoided McCain’s call out in the form of those townhall meetings…

Posted by: Hawk | July 30, 2008, 5:22 pm 5:22 pm

chattyway – Yes it’s about taxes. Celebs like Paris should not have to pay estate taxes. The middle class should pay the national debt, not Paris.

Posted by: Sanity Man | July 30, 2008, 5:23 pm 5:23 pm

Did you hear that the chearing for Obama at the rock concert in Germany was so loud that it could be hear in France. The French got so scared they surrendered again.

Posted by: Viva La France | July 30, 2008, 5:23 pm 5:23 pm

Feeling unloved.

Posted by: Cybaby Express | July 30, 2008, 5:24 pm 5:24 pm

I find it funny that McCain would compare Britney and Paris to Obama when he wears more makeup than they do.

Posted by: Lancome | July 30, 2008, 5:24 pm 5:24 pm

McCain is so green with jealousy he’s starting to look like a really old leprechaun … one of the mean nasty ones.

Posted by: beaupritchard | July 30, 2008, 5:26 pm 5:26 pm

Billw
Like I said, the pervert is attacking me now. It is sometimes creepy to realize that there are people in the dark corners of the internet that still think “peepee” jokes are funny, and that pretending they come from someone else is funnier still. Reminds me of the 4th grade.
Well, you all have fun with your little pranks. I won’t be posting any more today. I have a real life to go back to.

Posted by: jock59801 | July 30, 2008, 5:27 pm 5:27 pm

McCain keep those ads comming their GREAT!

Posted by: bite me | July 30, 2008, 5:27 pm 5:27 pm

Obama is like American Idol’s Sanjaya. Obama is only good at giving speeches. I’m tired of hearing his 4 word cadence put to everything he says. What kind of shoes does Obama wear?

Posted by: DanDan | July 30, 2008, 5:27 pm 5:27 pm

Obviously this was a mistake by the unpopular McCain camp. The left can only laugh at this whole Obama envy thing. Not to mention Brittainy-envy and Paris Hilton-envy. Hey you guys know that envy is a sin right?

Posted by: Scotti | July 30, 2008, 5:28 pm 5:28 pm

McCain is stumping for the all-vital “under 90 IQ” vote; thats how W got in.

Posted by: bert v | July 30, 2008, 5:28 pm 5:28 pm

McSamBush has become the Low-Road Express. But Alas! Main Stream Media is still infatuated with him. I would urge the MSM not to become McSamBush’s propaganda tool.

Posted by: Zia I. | July 30, 2008, 5:28 pm 5:28 pm

McCain keep those ads comming they’re GREAT!

Posted by: bite me | July 30, 2008, 5:28 pm 5:28 pm

At least McCain uses his own money to buy his lifestyle….
OBAMA uses the money you OBAMA idiots to live the high life….nice Private plane

Posted by: C. Ramos | July 30, 2008, 5:29 pm 5:29 pm

tom:
hate to burst your bubble but taxing the “rich” more (the upper 10% pay the majority of taxes already) will cause those “wealthy” business owners to cut thier staff and hide their money further from uncle obama’s bony hands, and unemployment will go up. That’s just one “untoward” and unintended consequence of obama’s big gov’t mindset. And btw, under his definition of “rich”, a hunsband and wife who both work at the post office will end up being classified as “rich”. What’s so damn stupid about you gullible obama supporters with class envy is that those “rich” and “wealthy fatcats” provide jobs to a majority of Americans, and many work their a_s off daily, and their whole lives, to get where they are. In other words, they aren’t like rich, lazy and spoiled paris hilton/hollywood types, who the left LOVE so much, that’s what is so pathetically hypocritical…

Posted by: Hawk | July 30, 2008, 5:30 pm 5:30 pm

Hey all you OBAMA lovers out there don’t let that little ‘ole ad of McCain upset you, just put your blinders back on you are use to wearing them. Vote McCain!

Posted by: bite me | July 30, 2008, 5:33 pm 5:33 pm

The Dem’s aren’t afraid of tax increases because their definition of rich is any household with two parents and at least one working. Welfare doesn’t qualify as working.

Posted by: FactmaN | July 30, 2008, 5:34 pm 5:34 pm

Hey people, the TRUTH hurts!
And for those who process info one way, O has said numerous ‘negative’ things about Mac.

Posted by: rob | July 30, 2008, 5:34 pm 5:34 pm

LOL Oprah supports Obama’s campaign and is a hard working american??? lol give me a break. Take your blinders off… geeeese..

Posted by: bite me | July 30, 2008, 5:35 pm 5:35 pm

Hi again tom:
actually, if you would have studied the format of the proposed townhalls, it would have been equally divided between dems, Repubs, and Independents. But, I guess you wouldn’t know that with an attention to detail unable to pick up on more than (and then repeating over and over) the mantras “hope” and “change”.

Posted by: Hawk | July 30, 2008, 5:35 pm 5:35 pm

Dave said, “And, BTW, obama avoided McCain’s call out in the form of those townhall meetings…” Dave, why should the person in the lead (Obama) cowtow to the loser (McCain) and let him dictate what his campaign is going to do? He’s not obligated to do any town hall meetings just cuz McCain says so. Don’t get upset because he won’t bow to McCains demands.

Posted by: McCain'sNotObama'sBoss | July 30, 2008, 5:36 pm 5:36 pm

I demand my contribution back to the MaCain’s campaign. Are these stupid attacking ads the best you guys can produce? It’s a complete insult to people’s intellegence. It’s a tough year to be a republican. You guys are making it impossible …

Posted by: SuperClearVision | July 30, 2008, 5:38 pm 5:38 pm

Why doesn’t anyone wanna talk about my man Johnny’s enormous tool?

Posted by: Mandingo | July 30, 2008, 5:42 pm 5:42 pm

Tacky, Tacky, Tacky!!! Fire whomever suggested it and the person responsible for making it happen!

Posted by: Attitude Dude | July 30, 2008, 5:43 pm 5:43 pm

Hey all you OBAMA lovers out there don’t let that little ‘ole ad of McCain upset you, just put your blinders back on you are use to wearing them. Vote McCain!
Posted by: bite me | Jul 30, 2008 5:33:07 PM
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Don’t worry -it doesn’t bother us. It’s actually pretty funny that this is the best you Sidney lovers can do. I canot wait for Obama to debate the old confused guy.

Posted by: KenHussein | July 30, 2008, 5:44 pm 5:44 pm

this is the most ridiculous political ad i’ve ever seen… is obama ready to lead? yes. is mccain jealous and desperate? obviously.

Posted by: nicholas | July 30, 2008, 5:46 pm 5:46 pm

What kind of shoes do the rest of the senate wear? These are all rich prople and $500.00 are probalby low end!

Posted by: maryintampa | July 30, 2008, 5:46 pm 5:46 pm

McCain’ negative ad strategy constantly reminds us what we hate about politics. It smacks of a filthy rodent named Rove. Of course, McCain’s negative ads about Obama don’t keep him from adopting Obama’s policies. It’s kinda embarassing that he doesn’t have the testicular fortitude to stick to his own stances and has to steal them from his opponent. But, what can you expect from a Republican?

Posted by: DaveM | July 30, 2008, 5:46 pm 5:46 pm

McCain is a guy who tells it like it is? Hah! What a laugh! Why don’t you ask his ex-wife about how he snuck around with Cindy before he was divorced from her and married Cindy two months later! A real honest-to-goodness guy! Someone who sneaks around on his wife is telling you something about himself. He can’t be trusted. About his being a POW: so what! A lot of men have been prisoners of war and no one has given them medals. Big brave John McCain! He goes around bragging how he suffered through the war. And another thing, when he held a political fundraiser(?), he kept the press out. What was he afraid of? It showed me the kind of president he’ll be. Another Bush in sheep’s clothing! And another question, why does he not attend black gatherings? Every time he’s invited to attend a black gathering, he declines. Something smells fishy to me. It’s John McCain!

Posted by: Gladys | July 30, 2008, 5:47 pm 5:47 pm

Run McSenile, Go all the way to the nursing home! this ad sounds like sour grapes and wishful thinking…anything to try to break down Obama. Only problem is that it ain’t working and it’s slapping your tired old self back in the face.

Posted by: bigmama | July 30, 2008, 5:47 pm 5:47 pm

Wow the rich pay more. I guess 10% of 60 billion dollars would be more… aw shucks. We should squeeze the little turnips of this country some more and not make the poor rich man pay more for civilization. That would be wrong.

Posted by: BillOWiley | July 30, 2008, 5:48 pm 5:48 pm

Hawk… be careful what you wish for. Remember when the McCain camp was all over Obama’s case for not visiting Iraq? And now the McCain camp is whining that Obama’s overseas trip was far more successful than anything McCain could have hoped for?
There’s an old coaching adage that is appropriate here, “Don’t play down to the other team’s level.” Why should Obama, who by all accounts is ahead of McCain in the polls, stoop down to play his game? It makes about as much sense as the final days of the primaries, where the Clinton camp was calling on Obama to change the rules of the game halfway through. If you are winning, keep doing what you have been doing. Obviously, Obama doesn’t need to get folksy with McCain for dozens of “town hall meetings,” because he’s still ahead.

Posted by: JasonP | July 30, 2008, 5:49 pm 5:49 pm

McSame and company are really grabbing at straws. I compare him to the dinosaurs. He’s old and senile and it is really starting to show. Time to take a nap now john.

Posted by: con me not | July 30, 2008, 5:49 pm 5:49 pm

Semms to me McCain is just getting to be more and more silly. McCain just seems to have nothing going for him except goofy, dumb, comments and enough money to air them.

Posted by: Bob | July 30, 2008, 5:51 pm 5:51 pm

I hope Paris & Britney sue this spiteful old goat !McCain married his “blond bimbo”,and her bank account ! Abraham Lincoln must be turning over in his grave.

Posted by: Sharon White | July 30, 2008, 5:52 pm 5:52 pm

Has Anyone else heard the rumor that 3 years ago Obama told Ludarcris he would be performing in the Whitehouse when I take over the place?

Posted by: John in Cape May | July 30, 2008, 5:52 pm 5:52 pm

Tom: Your boss can afford a new car every year and he has a large vacation home. Why shouldn’t he be allowed to have those things? He’s worked for them. Why should he have to subsidize you because you can’t get a better job. Is your boss a republican? Are all of the successful people you see republicans? Maybe that should click a light on for you. Why is he (or she) the boss? It has nothing to do with their party affiliation. But why is one party more blue collar and the other more white collar? Hmmmmmmmmmm.

Posted by: Ward Churchill | July 30, 2008, 5:53 pm 5:53 pm

Has Anyone else heard the rumor that 3 years ago Obama told Ludarcris he would be performing in the Whitehouse when I take over the place?

Posted by: John in Cape May | July 30, 2008, 5:53 pm 5:53 pm

We are the world… We are the children…
(Lionel Ritchie and Michael Jackson circa my parents time)
We are the ones we’ve been waiting for…
(Obama, our, the youth of America’s, time)
What’s the difference?… Remember when you old people bought the record and made it number 1.
Well, this time, our hip hop Obi Wan Kenobi will take us to Nirvana (Kurt Cobain included) once he wins in November. Can’t wait!
Our celebrity queens Paris, Britney and Lindsey have taken the place of my dad’s, hard to understand, Dylan and that presidential blondie Marilyn. Times have changed so MoveOn and let young Hollywood, Obama included, take over.
Obama is cool!
And in America, today, that’s more than enough.

Posted by: obamaKid | July 30, 2008, 5:55 pm 5:55 pm

Yeah John in Cape May, I heard that one. Did you hear the one about there being 2 other shooters on the grassy knoll in Dallas?

Posted by: SC, CA | July 30, 2008, 5:57 pm 5:57 pm

I think it is a pretty good ad on just what a phoney obama really is.
for the millions who will be voting for him its nice to know you don’t object in paying for your neighbors health care insurance along with his other socialist or marxist policies. Good luck to all of you.

Posted by: john g. kiley | July 30, 2008, 5:59 pm 5:59 pm

McCain really knocked himself out this time, picking the #1 and 2 GOP celeb chicks to compare Obama to.
Britney openly declared her support for Bush during a 2003 CNN interview.
Paris’ father is a Republican who according to the NewsMeat campaign contribution search engine has donated heavily to McCain’s own primary campaign. Her grandfather was a Republican too. She herself is too busy playing in the doll world they created for her to think about politics. Just the way Republicans like their women, right?
“Oops! He did it again.”
I’d say.

Posted by: El_Pajaro | July 30, 2008, 5:59 pm 5:59 pm

Nice shoes – McCain !
McCain has worked his whole life, as a military hero, honored statesman and senator. If he wishes to purchase costly shoes, he earned that right !!!
Obama, on the other hand, affirmative action educated, became a senator with the finicial help of a muslim criminal, Resko.
The shoes look real good, President McCain !!!!!!!!!!

Posted by: Vera in Florida | July 30, 2008, 5:59 pm 5:59 pm

What a jealousy candidate. Mccain can only dream about such big crouds. The guy cannot focus and strategise, all he can do is mock and mock and keep hoping this might work the trick for him. I wonder how many adverts he will run if he happens to winthis race about the likes of Bin Laden, Iran Leader etc if this is all he can do.I have a suggestion for him. I suggest he writes a book about failure esp what he would do differently if he was to go to Vietnam again because his failures during that war has deeply embedded negativity which needs therapy and anger management

Posted by: Sandra | July 30, 2008, 6:00 pm 6:00 pm

McCain definitely lost some swing voters on this one. Steve Schmidt needs to grow up. Intelligent adult people don’t fall for this kind of crap.

Posted by: LongT | July 30, 2008, 6:01 pm 6:01 pm

Well he did it… McCain has finally scored a hit at the rock bottom and earned featured mention at the sleaze merchant called TMZ. Trouble is this actually has totally backfired because he’s the one featured for being a fool in the same playground as Brit and Paris.

Posted by: Rick_VT | July 30, 2008, 6:01 pm 6:01 pm

This AD is pretty Low, i now think John McCain just another Republican Scumbag! i wont be surprised if Paris or Britney will Sue McCain over this. And Besides McCain is so Old he doesnt know who Britney or Paris is!

Posted by: Matt.G | July 30, 2008, 6:02 pm 6:02 pm

I can see it now, the shoes of our next president.

Posted by: Juliee | July 30, 2008, 6:03 pm 6:03 pm

Obama should expect this kind of criticism when he uses popular local bands to perform prior to his speeches in order to lure thousands of people to his events. Obama has used the popularity of performers and the media to boost his own popularity – there’s nothing wrong with that – but as he becomes more of a fixture in the public eye, he should expect the criticism that comes with using those tactics.

Posted by: Melly Me | July 30, 2008, 6:03 pm 6:03 pm

“But why is one party more blue collar and the other more white collar?”
Wait, wait, wait… weren’t the Republicans calling the democrats the “latte sipping elitists?” What factory worker do you know drinks lattes? Ever hear about a Democrat going out huntin’ with his buddies (and shooting one in the face?)? Ever hear Democrats playing on the fears of the average Joe farmer about having his guns taken away? The Republican party is made up of the super rich, and the lower-middle class upon whose backs the super rich have made their money. It’s a modern day serfdom. The people in power, tell those with no power, that they need them. All the while, those in power continue to take advantage of the have-nots, who are usually to misinformed to do anything about it. Is this an elitist viewpoint? Probably. Is it true? Absolutely.

Posted by: JasonP | July 30, 2008, 6:04 pm 6:04 pm

Tom: how do you know that all of the managers and owners are republicans?

Posted by: w | July 30, 2008, 6:05 pm 6:05 pm

Why oh why oh WHY in the sunset of his life is McCain putting himself through this stress? I’d be laying up in a veranda on some beach with Cindy looking at the blue glistening water with plenty of Viagras by the bed, or riding around on one of those mechanized two wheel pogo stick things through the forest. LOL. I would not subject myself to becoming unhitched slowly on national TV. How embarassing. It speaks to his personality and life experience in general that he is porbably doing this mainly for his ego.

Posted by: Cindy's a Fox | July 30, 2008, 6:05 pm 6:05 pm

I would vote for Britney, Paris and then Obama in that order. At least Britney and Paris have the looks, but Obama talks too much.

Posted by: Jaz | July 30, 2008, 6:06 pm 6:06 pm

This AD is a complete Joke! Even the Republicans are concerned with Negative ADs, What the Hell is McCain’s Campaign thinking?

Posted by: Matt.G | July 30, 2008, 6:07 pm 6:07 pm

This is sad. First McCain called Obama’s health care plan “Hillarycare.” Then he compared Obama to Britney Spear and Paris Hilton. I thought this is going to be a “respectful campaign focused on issues,” as McCain once said. What has happened to the straight-talking McCain?

Posted by: tony | July 30, 2008, 6:08 pm 6:08 pm

I hate to admit it, McCain is right! The media has pushed for Obama from day one. If the media was unbiased, Hillary would be the democratic canidate. Is this affirmative action, again, for Obama?

Posted by: Helen | July 30, 2008, 6:10 pm 6:10 pm

Billy, I’ve got a better idea, let’s just have 90% of our people be poor people running around sleeping on your front lawn, committing crimes, spreading disease, and begging for food in ratty clothes. We can be like a Tale of Two Cities. Or like Ethiopia! Yeah that’s where I want MY kids to grow up. Hey and your solution to poverty: job services, nope, retraining programs, nope, free public education, nope, rehabilitation programs, nope, free clinics, nope, no your solution is to cut more taxes for rich people! What a brilliant idea! That should solve everything! My you republicans are just so dang brilliant!

Posted by: Scotti | July 30, 2008, 6:10 pm 6:10 pm

What’s the problem with being a celebrity if that’s gonna deliver a win?…
By the way, Obama’s gonna make a cameo in “New York goes to Hollywood”. Good move. He needs to get more black votes to win in the south. Can’t wait to see New York and Sister Patterson with Obama on TV.
And the bling in Obama’s crib in Washington, the Black House, will look as cool as a hip hop ghetto video. Do they have a swimming pool over there?…

Posted by: gobamago | July 30, 2008, 6:10 pm 6:10 pm

I laugh SO HARD when I read the feeble attempts at the McCain supporters to justify this ad – PLEASE give me a BREAK! admit it, the ad sucks, its lame, McLame. got it?

Posted by: World News Views | July 30, 2008, 6:11 pm 6:11 pm

It was God that sent His Son to pay the judgement of your eternal death. By reading this you still have time; ” believe unto the Lord Jesus Christ and thou shall be saved ” (Acts 16;31 ) In the privacy of your own soul you can pray to God the father that you believe in Christ as Savior. (John 3;16 ) because otherwise, the wrath of God abides on you now. (John 3;18 )

Posted by: Jd | July 30, 2008, 6:13 pm 6:13 pm

Whats up with the McCain supports saying Obama didnt visit the troops because there wasnt a photographer? Everyone has a camera on their phone, clearly thats NOT the issue. Do you guys know you just look like fools trying to pose that argument? Desparate fools, just like McCains new ad.

Posted by: Hey Melanie | July 30, 2008, 6:13 pm 6:13 pm

This is why this democrat is voting McCain:
1)The Obama far left of the party is so angry.
2)Everything is Bush is Dumb, Bush is a Republican = Mccain is a Republican = Mccain is bad.
3) Mccain has crossed party lines 100 times more than Obama, who voted 97% with the democratic party during his short time in the Senate
4)Guess what? Bush is not running for President.
5)With our country’s economic struggles it is not time to “punish” individuals who have money, it is time to encourage them to spend to CREATE jobs!
6) With staggering Gas prices, it is not the time to pull out of the country with the worlds LARGEST OIL RESERVES! (I was against the WAR.
7)It is time to put Country first and not punish Republicans by electing a WEAK democrat who follows special interest policy!
THIS DEMOCRAT lived through the late 70′s, Jimmy Carter was the worst possible solution to RICHARD NIXON!
Vote McCain!

Posted by: John in Cape May | July 30, 2008, 6:13 pm 6:13 pm

Tom: you are kidding yourself if you think that Obama will lower taxes. Don’t the democrats control both the house and the senate? What have they done to help you? Everyone blames Bush for everything. I agree that he leaves a lot to be desired, but it’s not all his fault. The senate and congress have a lot more power than people think. Don’t blame it all on the republicans. I think it’s the professional politicians that are the problem. They look out for themselves and their special interests. To heck with everyone else. It’s not your bosses fault either.

Posted by: Ward Churchill | July 30, 2008, 6:18 pm 6:18 pm

Who cares if Obama has a shorter resume than Britney or Paris???
A win is a win! And the brother is gonna do whatever it takes to win. That’s what counts! Winning!!!

Posted by: Latisha from the block | July 30, 2008, 6:19 pm 6:19 pm

I would rather be thought of as a celebrity (aka Ronald Regan) than the antonym of celebrity – aka a nobody – aka McCain

Posted by: Dictionary | July 30, 2008, 6:20 pm 6:20 pm

I am so glad to see my donations to the McCain campaign going to a worthwhile ad! Finally my dollars are making a difference! I just emailed the McCain camp and asked them to reference HELLO KITTY and STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE in their next attack on Obama. Look out Dems, its getting serious now!

Posted by: Vote McCain | July 30, 2008, 6:24 pm 6:24 pm

Lame doesn’t begin describe this ad. McCain approved this and he wants to be President? Not gonna get this American’s vote with these shennanigans. What could we expect of him as President? A “you are not .. you are too” exchange w/Russian President Medvedev? Now there’s REAL leadership. What a buffoon.

Posted by: SFRussell | July 30, 2008, 6:24 pm 6:24 pm

So… like is Obama a valley Girl?? What happens if he gets elected? Does he do like the rest of our Celebs and go into rehab??

Posted by: daysofpast | July 30, 2008, 6:34 pm 6:34 pm

McCains ads are right on and if the Hiltons are Republicans, they should be ashamed of how their daughter struts her stuff like she is it.
They need to wake up and admit they raised a mutt and an ugly one at that.

Posted by: Michael | July 30, 2008, 6:37 pm 6:37 pm

Nice try “Mary” Most Repub, me included. can spot a Dem con when they read one. But you did get the desired affect for those who reasoning skills are below their grade level…

Posted by: REPUB | July 30, 2008, 6:38 pm 6:38 pm

Obama likes to talk. You can tell he knows it’s his strong suit. He even starts talking before he’s introduced sometimes. I also noticed that when he was on his trip to the mideast, he was the “guest”, but invited his “host” to sit down first. Kind of arrogant.

Posted by: LongT | July 30, 2008, 6:42 pm 6:42 pm

Give McCain enough money, he will say or do anything you ask. How do I know? I’ve seen copies of the checks, along with the “request for favors” that (I’m embarrassed to say)my father has sent him.

Posted by: HamBone | July 30, 2008, 6:50 pm 6:50 pm

This is ridiculous! Why does Mccain hate young people and women?????It´s always been clear that Mccain is anti women!He classified Chelsea Clinton as bein urgly,then joked about raped women!Later he positioned himself against equal pay for women and other aspects!He has called Obama´s health care plans ” a Hillary care “.Being disrespectful to Hillary!Maccain´s campain has never been about anything he can deliver but just empty negative and dirty campaign.I wonder how long Sen.Obama will let him go away with these dirty stuffs!Americans will regret for leting another opportunity to picking democrats waisted and then truely become the whiners Mccain camp have suggested!With all due respect,Bush would be lot better than Mczero-economy!

Posted by: JUNIOR | July 30, 2008, 6:55 pm 6:55 pm

People, people, people. I can’t believe you all are so up in arms over $500 shoes being worn by a 72 year old man. Italians know how to make comfortable shoes that can be worn all day and last for years…unlike most of the cheap pieces of shoewear manufactured elsewhere in the world, yes, including the US. In addition, why is no one up in arms that teenagers spend hundreds on cell phone bills in a month? Or roam around with designer purses for $1500 from Nordstrom? Or pay $250 for softball bats? Or $750 or whatever PlayStation costs? But put a pair of good looking shoes on a guy who is on his 72 year old feet all day, and everyone is worked up? Get real!

Posted by: Frequent Flyer | July 30, 2008, 7:00 pm 7:00 pm

Hey Will, Just because your a racist Obama hater, dont think everybody else will join your loser Repugnant *ss. You dont deserve to even call yourself American. You are a pathetic excuse for an American and a traitor!

Posted by: JJ | July 30, 2008, 7:05 pm 7:05 pm

What I disturbing is that McCain’s supporters cite McCain’s experience as making him more qualified to be President. Let’s take a look at this so called experience and how much better off we are because of it. His experience supports a war that was based on lies and has resulted in over 4000 American soldiers dying in Iraq. His experience supports the economic policies that has created nothing but misery for millions of Americans and their families. His experience supports give away welfare programs for Corporations and the rich. His experience supports our foreign policy which has created more friction, distrust, and hate by other countries. His experience supports the current health care crisis we are in. All of his so called experience is part and parcel of why this country is a begger nation borrowing from other countries. His experience is why we are in this huge deficit. Now with all this experience he has, doesn’t it make you wonder why in hell’s name would anybody want more of this experience for another 4-8 years. I’ll take someone with a lot less experience than one that is corrupted and thirsts for power. That is what he is, a power hungry man chasing the Office of the President for many years now. You people cannot be so blind as not to see this.

Posted by: Jake | July 30, 2008, 7:05 pm 7:05 pm

Ward Churchill, I can answer your question for you. The reason more Democrats are Blue Collar is because the more sensible people tend to not be full of themselves and try to walk over anyone and everyone to get to the top. I love how you basically equate better people to White Collar and lesser people to Blue Collar when in fact I have found that the more money someone makes the less they tend care about other people. I have found that the better more down to earth people are the Blue Collar. The ones who have anything they want in the world tend to be self centered Republicans because they dont care who they have to tear down to get what they want. When you lower yourself before man, you raise yourself up before God. When you raise yourself before man, you lower yourself before God.

Posted by: JJ | July 30, 2008, 7:16 pm 7:16 pm

Why not ask other POWs about McCain’s “hero” status, or about the 32 propaganda videos he made for the enemy and why other POWs called him the songbird. Or how about asking McCain why he blocked a congressional bill for our MIA soldiers that was voted 401 to 0 in the House, but never got out of the Senate because of McCain. And of course, why is McCain’s full military record not released, nor the videos he made? Why are they still “classified”? Ask those POWs, they don’t think he is a hero at all.

Posted by: Jake | July 30, 2008, 7:41 pm 7:41 pm

Obama has already tried to raise taxes on everyone making $32,000 or more and this doesn’t even include the tax roll back of Bush’s that Obama wants to expire. Obama is a tax and spend marxist. This is what he is. Voting for Obama is voting to pay more by April 15–thousands more. Smart people vote McCain, dummies as usual for Obama (its why all those wet behind the ear kids like Obama—–they don’t know enough to run far far away from the lying dog.) It’s also why the kids like Britney and Paris—-while adults cringe.

Posted by: chattyway | July 30, 2008, 7:53 pm 7:53 pm

Conduct unbecoming President, Mccain is unable to focus on the issues.
Can Mccain sound any more immature and childish ? complaining about your opposing candidate’s celebrity status Makes Mccain look insecure, Lame and just plain dim witted. Is This how John Mccain would plan to deal with foreign leaders on the world stge “boohoo you are more popular than me, I want my mommy” :-(…Mccain and the republicns are sounding Moronic now as November voting date Draws near.

Posted by: xfactor | July 30, 2008, 7:54 pm 7:54 pm

Perhaps the Obama supporters can explain why Obama wants to raise taxes on the US to give the UN 787 $$$$$ BILLION more than already get from us? Any real voters want to pay more in taxes for the corrupt UN?

Posted by: chattyway | July 30, 2008, 8:10 pm 8:10 pm

I can speak for POW’s….my husband is a retired marine and we both do volunteer work with other older retirees including POWs…..it was war and you Obama nuts have no clue what the enemy did or was capable of doing to captured americans—-Hint: they didn’t adhere to the Geneva Convention. None of the troops took the videos seriously then or now and none actually believed anything on the videos. All knew the circumstances for which McCAin was forced to make a bunch dumb meaningless videos. Now as for Obama, he makes lots of dumb meaningless videos and he has no excuse. I especially like the one he made a couple weeks ago stating that “the bomb” was dropped on Pearl Harbor. What an idiot Obama is.

Posted by: chattyway | July 30, 2008, 8:16 pm 8:16 pm

Obama’s ad in response is great. It very quickly answers McCain’s smear, but then it goes on to list some positive things Obama hopes to do. To me, that’s the way to do it. Respond quickly, but always include your positive agenda.
McCain’s totally negative ads make it seem like he has no solutions for people who have lost jobs, health care, pensions and homes. McCain’s negative ads make it look like he is afraid to talk in public ads about the 400+ billion dollar deficit, the ten billion spent each month (off budget) in Iraq, our losing in Afghanistan where the 9/11 attack was masterminded, and a lot more. All McCain knows how to do is to try to lower the positives of his opponent. I’ve said it before. It is as if McCain has to make people fear Obama more than they fear a third term for George W. Bush.

Posted by: Albert | July 30, 2008, 8:22 pm 8:22 pm

chattaway, on the charge that Obama wants to tax everyone making $32,000 or more, I suggest you and everyone who reads this check factcheck.org.

Posted by: JAB | July 30, 2008, 8:26 pm 8:26 pm

Behind the Obama story is a very liberal left voting record. Here are some key votes and positions from Obama:
· Voted against extending the Bush tax cuts on capital gains and dividends.
· Voted against permanently repealing the Death Tax. (Called the cuts a “Paris Hilton” tax break for “billionaire heirs and heiresses”) · Voted against CAFTA.
·
· Opposed the lifting of $0.54 per gallon tariff on cheaper Brazillian ethanol. Said, “ethanol imports are neither necessary nor a practical response to current gasoline prices.”
· Voted against the bankruptcy abuse bill.
· Opposes privatizing Social Security
· Voted against drilling in ANWR.

Posted by: chattyway | July 30, 2008, 8:30 pm 8:30 pm

You know you Obama nuts are right, Obama has already voted in a way that costs every American more money.

Posted by: chattyway | July 30, 2008, 8:31 pm 8:31 pm

chattyway-
Congrats on posting more talking points….did you have anything to contribute, or are you just going to plagiarize Fox News all night?

Posted by: Henderson | July 30, 2008, 8:31 pm 8:31 pm

chattyway-
How about Bush going to war in Iraq? How much do you think that little adventure cost the average American?

Posted by: Henderson | July 30, 2008, 8:33 pm 8:33 pm

lame lame lame Obama lame lame lame – has nothing to offer but sweet nothings!

Posted by: Cheri from Oregon | July 30, 2008, 8:33 pm 8:33 pm

OBAMA
28% on profit from ALL home sales
How does this affect you?
If you sell your home and make a profit, you
will pay 28% of your gain on taxes.
If you are heading toward retirement
and would like to down-size your
home or move into a retirement
community, 28% of the money you
make from your home will go to taxes. This
proposal will adversely affect the
elderly who are counting on the income
from their homes as part of their retirement income.

Posted by: chattyway | July 30, 2008, 8:37 pm 8:37 pm

The ad works, it fuels debate. Great! Obama’s campaign is carefully orchestrated, they are so fearful of anything that is unscripted. Let’s hear him talk without his advisers. I would personally like to hear more tough questions from serious reporters, only then will I seriously contemplate voting for him

Posted by: Arlene | July 30, 2008, 8:38 pm 8:38 pm

DIVIDEND TAX
MCCAIN 15% (no change)
OBAMA 39.6%
How will this affect you?
If you have any money invested in stock
market, IRA, mutual funds,
college funds, life insurance, retirement
accounts, or anything that pays
or reinvests dividends, you will now
be paying nearly 40% of the money
earned on taxes if Obama become president.
The experts predict that ‘higher
tax rates on dividends and capital gains
would crash the stock market yet
do absolutely nothing to cut the deficit.

Posted by: chattyway | July 30, 2008, 8:38 pm 8:38 pm

DIVIDEND TAX
MCCAIN 15% (no change)
OBAMA 39.6%
How will this affect you?
If you have any money invested in stock
market, IRA, mutual funds,
college funds, life insurance, retirement
accounts, or anything that pays
or reinvests dividends, you will now
be paying nearly 40% of the money
earned on taxes if Obama become president.
The experts predict that ‘higher
tax rates on dividends and capital gains
would crash the stock market yet
do absolutely nothing to cut the deficit.

Posted by: chattyway | July 30, 2008, 8:39 pm 8:39 pm

INCOME TAX
MCCAIN (no changes)
Single making 30K – tax $4,500
Single making 50K – tax $12,500
Single making 75K – tax $18,750
Married making 60K- tax $9,000
Married making 75K – tax $18,750
Married making 125K – tax $31,250
OBAMA
(reversion to pre-Bush tax cuts)
Single making 30K – tax $8,400
Single making 50K – tax $14,000
Single making 75K – tax $23,250
Married making 60K – tax $16,800
Married making 75K – tax $21,000
Married making 125K – tax $38,750
Under Obama your taxes will
more than double!
How does this affect you? No explanation
needed. This is pretty
straight forward.

Posted by: chattyway | July 30, 2008, 8:40 pm 8:40 pm

INHERITANCE TAX
MCCAIN 0% (No change, Bush repealed this tax)
OBAMA Restore the inheritance tax
How does this affect you? Many families
have lost businesses,
farms and ranches, and homes
that have
been in their families
for generations because they could not
afford the inheritance tax.
Those willing their assets to loved
ones will not only lose them to
these taxes.

Posted by: chattyway | July 30, 2008, 8:40 pm 8:40 pm

NEW TAXES BEING PROPOSED BY OBAMA
* New government taxes proposed on
homes that are more than
2400 square feet
* New gasoline taxes (as if
gas weren’t high enough already)
* New taxes on natural resources
consumption (heating
gas, water, electricity)
* New taxes on retirement accounts
and last but not least….
* New taxes to pay for socialized medicine
so we can receive the same
level of medical care as other
third-world countries!!!

Posted by: chattyway | July 30, 2008, 8:43 pm 8:43 pm

It’s only fair…I mean after CNN and other groups go completely gaga over Obama, this is a fair way to counterbalance the problem. It’s a real issue, insofar as it’s very unfair that large segments of the press are completely gaga over Obama and in love they the Celebrity-N-Chief.

Posted by: Patrick | July 30, 2008, 8:44 pm 8:44 pm

Jab…………for the last time, I am an independent. I research all that I vote for or against———–and Obama must go. First his tax hiking ways, then for his spending ways, then for being a marxist and anti-American, then for being a crook controlled by political puppet master Rezko, then for all his terrorist ties and friends, then for helping his kin Odinga come to power and who is now have massive rapes and murders done to black christians, to Obama being a bigot and finally because Obama is a complete moron with followers even dumber than he.

Posted by: chattyway | July 30, 2008, 8:48 pm 8:48 pm

I would rather live with a tax increase for the next 4 years than with a conservative Supreme Court for the next 20 plus years or so. McCain will nominate conservative justices and even with a dem congress 1 will eventually go through.

Posted by: erin | July 30, 2008, 8:54 pm 8:54 pm

Was the ad about taxes and the rock star in Germany who did not have an excuse for not visiting the wounded servicemen? He is a celebrity all right, but I believe it is wearing thin. Obama campaign’s answer to the ad is to criticize McCain’s Ferragamo shoes. Taxes and not visiting American wounded servicemen in Germany are valid criticisms. Shoes are not. I bet even Obama has some. A heroic prisoner of war maybe deserves another pair or two. What a shallow ad for Obama to make. McCain really does tell it like it is, and you just think it is the low road.
From the Hanoi Hilton to the Whitehouse!
McCain ’08

Posted by: georgia | July 30, 2008, 9:00 pm 9:00 pm

This ad does the business. We all know that Obama is all lipstick, no shoes.

Posted by: Eve Ventura | July 30, 2008, 9:12 pm 9:12 pm

chattyway-
You’re about as independent as Bill O’Reilly claims to be. When you claim to be an “independent”, but you constantly rail against one party, and you call their followers “dumb”, that pretty well lets me know you’re a (not so) closet Republican. Just be honest….and for the love of GOD, stop regurgitating Hannity’s talking points!

Posted by: Henderson | July 30, 2008, 9:26 pm 9:26 pm

One of the McCain campaign spokesmen yesterday said “McCain doesn’t speak for this campaign” in reference to McCains saying that “nothing is off the table” in regard to raising social security taxes. McCain stated in the past that he would not go negative and now the negative attack blitz has already started. It makes you wonder, is McCain even in charge of his own campaign??? Is this how he intends to run the country???? Vote Obama!

Posted by: Dave880 | July 30, 2008, 9:39 pm 9:39 pm

Chattyway, you sure have a lot of “facts” about how Obama intends to administrate this country. How do you know??? Are you gazing into a crystal ball that shows you the future? Or do you get all your “facts” from Bill O’Reilly and Sean Hannity at Fox News. Great job of investigative research. Site your sources, know it all.

Posted by: Dave880 | July 30, 2008, 9:44 pm 9:44 pm

Unfortunately, Bush and his Republican cronies have left the country in so much debt (half a trillion by the end of this year) that there is no easy fix for the next president. Revenues will have to be raised somehow just to reduce the debt and get us back on course to balance the budget. Democrats fixed the mess after the Reagan/Bush era and we can do it again.

Posted by: Dave880 | July 30, 2008, 9:47 pm 9:47 pm

This ad and the last one the McCain camp produced with the media gushing over Obama with the love song in the background seems to me to have the opposite effect than what is intended…makes me want ot vote for him more. Their point is what? Becuase people around the world and people in the media like him, we all should not vote for him?!

Posted by: chibri | July 30, 2008, 9:52 pm 9:52 pm

chattyway never responds when you question her. She like to ramble on all the blogs.

Posted by: jj | July 30, 2008, 9:53 pm 9:53 pm

Hey Chattyboy, wasn’t McCain against the Bush tax cuts saying “A tax cut before going to war would be irresponsible.” And wasn’t McCain against off-shore drilling before he was for it? And didn’t he vote for amnesty for illegal aliens? And didn’t he speak out against the new G.I. Bill because it was “too generous”? And wasn’t he involved in some kind of S&L scandal, being one of the Keating 5? Great candidate you got there.

Posted by: Dave880 | July 30, 2008, 9:55 pm 9:55 pm

I hate the way Republicans are saying that Obama lacks experience. If experience is so important, then George Bush would have become a better president over the years. Instead he has probably been the worst president we’ve had to endure in the last hundred years. Bush had experience at failing at every single job he ever had and we still elected him! Mind-boggling.

Posted by: Dave880 | July 30, 2008, 9:59 pm 9:59 pm

Oh boy here we go again, the dimwit Obama supporters don’t understand independent—–I am a fiscal conservative and much more liberal on other matters. I know this is a difficult concept for some, but really you guys must try a bit harder.

Posted by: chattyway | July 30, 2008, 10:09 pm 10:09 pm

Oh boy here we go again, the dimwit Obama supporters don’t understand independent—–I am a fiscal conservative and much more liberal on other matters. I know this is a difficult concept for some, but really you guys must try a bit harder.

Posted by: chattyway | July 30, 2008, 10:10 pm 10:10 pm

Dave dumbly asked “Chattyway, you sure have a lot of “facts” about how Obama intends to administrate this country. How do you know??? Are you gazing into a crystal ball that shows you the future?” Dave, hun———I research dear….you should try it some time. Obama is corrupt lying tax-hiking marxist dog. This is what he is and there is plenty of evidence proving this, assuming of course you can actually read and comprehend facts.

Posted by: chattyway | July 30, 2008, 10:14 pm 10:14 pm

Pssssss….Dave, have you not noticed that the dems controll congress and have for 2 years now? If the debt is getting worse, you better ask the dem Congress (congress controlls the budget)what they have been doing about it. (This isn’t to say that the republicans before them did much to help either.)

Posted by: chattyway | July 30, 2008, 10:17 pm 10:17 pm

chattway, why so nasty to people that don’t agree with you. You do know that Obama has a very good chance of winning despite how you feel about him.

Posted by: erin | July 30, 2008, 10:18 pm 10:18 pm

jj, did you just chime in with dumb of your own. Hun, did it occur to you that I might be doing something else instead of waiting by the computer just for you? Hmmmm? I know you think you are just so cute that everyone must be waiting on just you…but really you need to stop deceiving yourself.

Posted by: chattyway | July 30, 2008, 10:20 pm 10:20 pm

“A tax cut before going to war would be irresponsible (I agree with him, it is—-pay as you go whenever possible)” And wasn’t McCain against off-shore drilling before he was for it (Yep, in a different time completely—times have changed, technology has improved and there is certainly a need to NOW–I too was against it years ago, but am now for it) And didn’t he vote for amnesty for illegal aliens (yes which is very very wrong, but then again we have Obama wanting to raise our taxes to give universal health care to illegals so although McCain is in the wrong idiot Obama is even more wrong) And didn’t he speak out against the new G.I. Bill because it was “too generous”…(yes, and again being married to a retired marine I agree.) And wasn’t he involved in some kind of S&L scandal Hmmmm, not exactly …those that were truely involved were convicted all democrats btw…McCain wasn’t one convicted, being one of the Keating 5. Great candidate you got there. There are some things I like about McCain, alot I don’t but compared to Obama, McCain is hands down the best choice for president for intelligent people Kool-aid drinking kids and other fools will of course continue to support Obama lacking enough intelligence to actually compare the candidates and see what they are getting.

Posted by: chattyway | July 30, 2008, 10:33 pm 10:33 pm

Strange place here. Obama supporters are stranger still. Looks like McCain hit a nerve with them…

Posted by: BigJohn | July 30, 2008, 10:33 pm 10:33 pm

Sorry chattycathy, you are not that special that I ever posted to you. But I have seen many others call you on things that you completely ignore. Could it be they are right and you have no intellgent answer for them. I guess insulting them is your intelligent way of answering them.

Posted by: jj | July 30, 2008, 10:34 pm 10:34 pm

Erin….”nasty”….you mean because I post and point out facts and don’t put with you same batch of bad Obama nuts stupid name calling and lies quietly? Trust me, I get alot “nastier.”

Posted by: chattyway | July 30, 2008, 10:35 pm 10:35 pm

Eve Ventura:
“We all know that Obama is all lipstick, no shoes.”
But why does he have to use purple?

Posted by: BigJohn | July 30, 2008, 10:37 pm 10:37 pm

You stupid nig ger lovers haven’t seen anything yet! I will assassinate that jumped up uppity negro like James Earl Ray!

Posted by: chattyway | July 30, 2008, 10:40 pm 10:40 pm

All you stupid lib nig ger lovers will be crying in your fried chicken when Obama bites the big one in November.

Posted by: chattyway | July 30, 2008, 10:41 pm 10:41 pm

Chattyway:
“Trust me, I get alot “nastier.”
You seem pretty straight. Why are people so nasty here? The Obama supporters especially don’t seem to respond to his negative doings.

Posted by: BigJohn | July 30, 2008, 10:42 pm 10:42 pm

JJ..why is it when confronted with facts, you Obama nuts try to insinuate something stupid such as I have ignored one of your goofy brain dead posts. Hun, each time one of you dingy Obama nuts has tried to spin anything I have simply posted the facts. In fact hun, each time one of you ding dongs has posted directly to me—I have answered…noticed that everyone of your guys (or guy with multiple alias) posted posts—I answered right in order. Most people could see this simple pattern. Any particular reason why you have missed this or just lying you bottom off? BTW sweetheart, if you don’t like Obama being linked to tax hiking now—–wait. I really think McCain needs to hammer this point home and MORE IMPORTANTLY will be bashing Obama the moron over the head with it repeatedly and ofter up till November. I know I will be.

Posted by: chattyway | July 30, 2008, 10:43 pm 10:43 pm

America is a WHITE NATION no nig gers in the White House except lawn jockeys and butlers!

Posted by: chattyway | July 30, 2008, 10:44 pm 10:44 pm

Blacks are just obsolete farm equipment anyway. They are a criminal class that should be shipped back to Africa in leaky boats!

Posted by: chattyway | July 30, 2008, 10:46 pm 10:46 pm

“All you stupid lib nig ger lovers will be crying in your fried chicken when Obama bites the big one in November.”
Just for the record—–this post is by a fake chattyway and I would never say anything so stupid. Nice to see Obamas stupid supporters are still so “mature” when cornered the facts. ABC please track down the fake chatty and do something with it.

Posted by: chattyway | July 30, 2008, 10:46 pm 10:46 pm

Someone posting under Billw’s name said in reference to Obama:
YOU ARE A COWARDLY BLACK COMMUNIST MUSLIM
Are there no moderaters here?

Posted by: BigJohn | July 30, 2008, 10:48 pm 10:48 pm

Apparently there are multiple fake Racist chatty comments—-just another sign of how stupid and desperate Obama’s supporters are. They just can’t handle the facts and resort to their usual brain dead tactics. Again, smart people vote for anyone but the brain dead Obama kool-aid group of children and marxists.

Posted by: chattyway | July 30, 2008, 10:49 pm 10:49 pm

Obama is a filthy big-lipped jig a boo and all his supporters are dum-dum nig ger lovers!

Posted by: chattyway | July 30, 2008, 10:50 pm 10:50 pm

chattyway – I need to clock out. How are you coding the hours that you log on the ABC boards? Do you know if we get paid this week for the hours we log or do we have to wait for next week?

Posted by: BigJohn | July 30, 2008, 10:51 pm 10:51 pm

oops… I meant to send that in chat… ignore that…

Posted by: Billw | July 30, 2008, 10:52 pm 10:52 pm

wow chattyway – that is some astounding racist nonsense there. Why am I not surprised? Get help, crazy lady.

Posted by: nimbus | July 30, 2008, 10:53 pm 10:53 pm

Oops… I meant to post that as Big John, not Billw

Posted by: BigJohn | July 30, 2008, 10:54 pm 10:54 pm

chattyway – I agree 100% These stupid PC libs think they’re going to scare us out of speaking the truth just because they call us racists. Well I’m proud to be a racist and I don’t care who knows it! WHITE POWER! WHITE PRIDE! NO TO OBAMA! NO TO BLACKS!

Posted by: Mary | July 30, 2008, 10:56 pm 10:56 pm

Nimbus, perhaps you need to read carefully….there are two chattyways. One an independent and one a retarded Obama supporter trying to slander the other.

Posted by: chattyway | July 30, 2008, 10:57 pm 10:57 pm

If you are against blacks, then you should be voting for Obama—seems he is been doing his part to have thousands of Kenya black christians raped and murdered by helping his kinsman (reported cousin) Raila Odinga a muslim marxist gain power to forced Muslim Sharia laws on Kenya. Many black churchs have also been burned to the ground by Obama’s buddy. Personally, it is one of the major reasons why I am voting against Obama—–he making Kenya another Darfur.

Posted by: chattyway | July 30, 2008, 11:00 pm 11:00 pm

Wow, the McCain camp is really getting desperate, what garbage!

Posted by: nka | July 30, 2008, 11:00 pm 11:00 pm

It’s true.
When McCain’s son is in Iraq protecting our country, Obama’s daughters (and wife) are in Hollywood shwing off.
We don’t want a celebrity kind man as president, we want a earnest hard working person as president.

Posted by: golfgirlusa | July 30, 2008, 11:01 pm 11:01 pm

Nka..care to elaborate?….do you need to post the whole story of Obama’s buddy relative Odinga (who btw ran on the campaign of CHANGE JUST LIKE OBAMA IS) and is now having his gangs rape and murder black christians across Kenya? Obama is really a bad guy—some say he is just dumb, but I think is both dumb and very very evil. Obama personally campaigned for this Odinga the murdering rapist in 2006 which is completely scarrey. I just don’t understand how anyone much less a black christian would vote for Obama knowing what type of violence Obama has helped cause upon so many black women, children, and men.

Posted by: chattyway | July 30, 2008, 11:08 pm 11:08 pm

Nka..care to elaborate?….do you need to post the whole story of Obama’s buddy relative Odinga (who btw ran on the campaign of CHANGE JUST LIKE OBAMA IS) and is now having his gangs rape and murder black christians across Kenya? Obama is really a bad guy—some say he is just dumb, but I think is both dumb and very very evil. Obama personally campaigned for this Odinga the murdering rapist in 2006 which is completely scarrey. I just don’t understand how anyone much less a black christian would vote for Obama knowing what type of violence Obama has helped cause upon so many black women, children, and men.

Posted by: chattyway | July 30, 2008, 11:09 pm 11:09 pm

Is the republican party so bereft of ideas that they had to resurrect a methuselah to be their presidential candidate. Are there no bright young minds in the party that could take on Obama or maybe the bright ones knew that Mr. Bush had wrought irreparable harm on the party that anybody nominated by the democrat would take them to the cleaners. McCain with his wealth of “experience” should have seen these.

Posted by: kenny | July 30, 2008, 11:09 pm 11:09 pm

chattyway – sure there are, racist nut, sure there are. You are a typical Republican racist – and you only make it worse with your lies about Obama in Kenya. You’re a sick racist liar and you disgust me.

Posted by: nimbus | July 30, 2008, 11:09 pm 11:09 pm

golfgirlusa – um, Obama’s daughters are 10 and 7 – you really think they should be fighting in Iraq? You’re nuts. Meanwhile, McCain’s family values include adultery, a drugged out billionaire who stole drugs from her own charity, and McCain calling his druggie wife a c–t in public. I don’t want that kind of mess in the White House. Obama’s family are good people. I don’t think you can say the same thing about McCain’s family.

Posted by: lisa montez | July 30, 2008, 11:13 pm 11:13 pm

Nka, there is a really graphic video on the web of Odinga’s men hacking people with giant maschetes to death and burning churchs. It is really really very bad—–and Obama has been helping this pig do it. Could you imagine all the “help” Obama could do as president to bring more “Change” around the world. How many more people do you want to see murdered and raped? How many more black churchs have to be burned to the ground before we stand up and tell Obama and Odinga that we aren’t going to help them harm others?

Posted by: chattyway | July 30, 2008, 11:14 pm 11:14 pm

chattyway – you’re out of your mind with the fearmongering and lies about Kenya. You’re a racist sicko and we don’t need to hear from the likes of you. Shame on you. If you can’t say something positive about your own candidate, then don’t try and pull down Obama with lies. You’re pathetic, you racist loser!

Posted by: lisa montez | July 30, 2008, 11:15 pm 11:15 pm

Odinga is a Christian, too, you liar. Stop lying, Chattyway.

Posted by: lisa montez | July 30, 2008, 11:16 pm 11:16 pm

Chattyway is a proven liar and a racist, Lisa Montez – just ignore her craziness. I also suspect that she is a paid poster, but I can’t prove it yet.

Posted by: nimbus | July 30, 2008, 11:17 pm 11:17 pm

McCain is old and pathetic and out of touch and wears $500 shoes while Americans are losing their homes. What a creep.

Posted by: paula | July 30, 2008, 11:18 pm 11:18 pm

Why does McCain keep whining about how popular Obama is? Does he not know that this makes him look like a loser? He needs to fire John Schmidt and ditch these lame Karl Rove tactics and start running a positive campaign or else he’s toast.

Posted by: marnie | July 30, 2008, 11:20 pm 11:20 pm

Odinga is certainly a muslim and ran on the promise of CHANGE specifically that Kenya would take up Sharia laws. I can’t think any but a Muslim that would vow to bring Muslim Sharia laws to Kenya, although it wouldn’t surprise me if Odinga was lying about his muslim ties like Obama does. I think what you trying to hide behind is that Odinga has listed himself a socialist. However, in Africa Marxism/socialism/Islam have merged into a common group of ideology. Much as Christianity and African religions did to form voodoo.
Why did Obama support muslim terrorist Raila Odinga & Sharia law in Kenya?
When Obama went to Kenya in August of 2006, he was hosted by Raila, his cousin, and spoke in praise of him at rallies in Nairobi: Obama’s bias for his fellow Luo was so blatant that a Kenya government spokesman denounced Obama during his visit as Raila’s ‘stooge.’
Raila Odinga, then the current presidential frontrunner, had promised to implement strict Islamic Sharia law if he received the Muslim vote and was elected president. Odinga had signed a secret memorandum of understanding with Sheikh Abdullahi Abdi, chairman of the National Leaders Forum, in which Odinga had allegedly stated his intention, if elected, to: ‘within six months, rewrite the Constitution of Kenya to recognize Sharia as the only true law sanctioned by the Holy Quran for Muslim declared regions’. I hope Obama’s female voters are ready to be stoned to death if they visit Kenya and even look sideways at a man.
http://www.spectator.co.uk/melaniephilli...
5 months ago

Posted by: chattyway | July 30, 2008, 11:28 pm 11:28 pm

Nimbus,,,bwahahah, before you call someone a racist…you should first find an example of them being racist and secondly for your specific insult, you probably should ascertain what the color of the person you calling a racist…….(I’m kinda a heinz 57 sweetheart.)

Posted by: chattyway | July 30, 2008, 11:31 pm 11:31 pm

For those who have written about McCain’s birth in Panama – what about Obamam’s duel citizenship status. He is a US and a Indonesian citicen, and because of this is ineligible to be POTUS.

Posted by: Mike | July 30, 2008, 11:33 pm 11:33 pm

Why is it when anyone says anything bad about Obama they are automatically labelled a racist by Obama’s kool-aid drinking supporters even to the point where they fake the person’s name and start posting racist nonsense. The only true racist here is Obama and his group like his reverend Wright.

Posted by: chattyway | July 30, 2008, 11:35 pm 11:35 pm

chattyway, you lying nitwit – Odinga is an Anglican, not a Muslim. And he most certainly never called for Sharia. Look it up, you lying idiot. The violence in Kenya is tribal – between the Luo and the Kikuyu – not sectarian between Muslim and Christian. And while Kikuyu churches have been burned in Luo land, Luo churches have also been burned by the Kikuyu.
You don’t know what the f–k you’re talking about. Have you ever been to Kenya? I lived there for 12 years.
You f–king racist dope. Where do you get your misinformation from?

Posted by: casey j | July 30, 2008, 11:37 pm 11:37 pm

chattyway – stop whining. You spewed racist garbage and now you’re trying to take it back and pretend it wasn’t you. Stop lying. you’re just pathetic.

Posted by: marnie | July 30, 2008, 11:38 pm 11:38 pm

Mike – first of all you’re wrong. Second of all, you’re barely literate. Why should we take your posts seriously when you can’t even read and write at an adult level?

Posted by: marnie | July 30, 2008, 11:40 pm 11:40 pm

chattyway – keep your racist lies to yourself, lady. We all read the disgusting things that you wrote. Don’t try to take them back now.

Posted by: Limstar | July 30, 2008, 11:41 pm 11:41 pm

Wow chattyway – first you post some seriously messed up racist crap, then you try and blame it on an Obama supporter? You are truly desperate and pathetic. Give it up already.

Posted by: Don Dinero | July 30, 2008, 11:42 pm 11:42 pm

Chattyway. Please seek help. You have alot of problems and taking them out on Barack Obama won’t solve them.

Posted by: kelly schirmer | July 30, 2008, 11:43 pm 11:43 pm

McCain seems pretty desperate to me. I don’t think that constantly whining about Obama is going to help him any – it just reminds everybody that Obama is more popular than he is. Nobody like a whiner.

Posted by: anthony smallwood | July 30, 2008, 11:45 pm 11:45 pm

Marnie, sorry I can’t type as well as you. My typing skills do not change the fact that Obama holds dual citizenship in the US and Indonesia. Obama was adopted by his step father while living in Indonesia as a child. He has never renounced that citizenship. Holding dual citizenship makes him ineligible to be POTUS – he holds allegiance to another country and cannot serve as commander in chief.

Posted by: Mike | July 30, 2008, 11:50 pm 11:50 pm

Marnie, sorry I can’t type as well as you. My typing skills do not change the fact that Obama holds dual citizenship in the US and Indonesia. Obama was adopted by his step father while living in Indonesia as a child. He has never renounced that citizenship. Holding dual citizenship makes him ineligible to be POTUS – he holds allegiance to another country and cannot serve as commander in chief.

Posted by: Mike | July 30, 2008, 11:50 pm 11:50 pm

Mike – total bulls–t. Stop lying and posting disinformation and grow up.

Posted by: anthony smallwood | July 30, 2008, 11:58 pm 11:58 pm

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Kenyan Government calls Obama ‘stooge’ for Odinga.
Odinga and Obama are from the same Kenyan tribe.
In 2006 Obama took a trip to Kenya and voiced his support for his fellow tribesman and political ally, Odinga.
Obama also directly attacked the sitting Kenyan leadership (Kibaki) calling them ‘corrupt’ (Kenya is one of the most stable places in Africa).
Odinga is the cat that ran on the socialist democrat ticket in Kenya and lost to sitting president Kibaki.
The people that are burning christians alive, trapped inside churches are Odinga supporters…Odinga (and most of his fanatical followers) are a Muslims who have pushed for Sharia Law, total banning of other religions and closing of co-ed schools, night clubs and ‘public dressing style considered immoral’.
Here is a 2006 report on that trip to Kenya:
Obama’s Criticism Irks Kenyan Government
Government Says Obama Is A Stooge For Political Opposition
by Mike Flannery
(CBS) There are signs of tension between Sen. Barack Obama and African leaders. On Monday, Obama stepped up his criticism of government corruption in Kenya.
But as CBS 2 Political Editor Mike Flannery reports, the government fired back, saying Obama is a stooge for an opposing political party.
A surprise raid that seized and burned copies of Kenya’s oldest newspaper, The Standard, still prompts journalists there to call last March 2 the darkest day in the more than 100 years they’ve been publishing.
“For us as an institution, I think it was the lowest point in the history of this newspaper,” News Editor Douglas Okwatch said.
It was because of that raid that Sen. Barack Obama went to the Standard’s offices. He declared that democracy can’t work without freedom of the press and freedom of information.
“It is not just a loss for the Standard. It’s a loss for the people of Kenya. So my hope is that this is one episode that won’t be repeated,” Obama said.
At the University of Nairobi two hours later, the senator offered more pointed criticism, something he’s done almost every day since arriving last week. After remaining largely silent, the government of President Mwai Kibaki is beginning to respond, suggesting that Obama may have fallen under the spell of opposition leader Raila Odinga.
A potential presidential candidate himself, Odinga’s been at Obama’s elbow here fairly often and is a member of the Obama family’s Luo tribe.
“Sen. Obama has to look at critically about where he’s receiving his advice from,” said government spokesman Dr. Alfred Mutua. “Just because somebody, somewhere wants to run for president and is using Sen. Obama as his stooge, as his puppet to be able to get to where he wants to get to.”
Stung by Obama’s continuing criticism of corruption in Kenya, government spokesman Alfred Mutua placed an ad in several newspapers. He reasserted that no bribe money was extorted from CBS 2 News during a customs dispute at the Nairobi airport that has now been widely publicized here, calling it instead a case of miscommunication. The $840 was returned to CBS 2 after Obama complained. Mutua said it was legitimate customs duties, but he could not explain why we were charged double the maximum amount allowed under Kenyan law.
The next stop on Obama’s African journey is a wildlife safari at the Masai Mara Game Reserve.
http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=149_1199587542

Posted by: chattyway | July 31, 2008, 12:02 am 12:02 am

Anthony,
It does seem pretty incredible, but it is true, and is not disinformation. Being adopted by an Indonesian citizen (Lolo Soetoro) automatically made Obama an Indonesian citizen too. He holds dual citizenship, and is not eligble to be POTUS.

Posted by: Mike | July 31, 2008, 12:05 am 12:05 am

Casey, stop spinning nonsense. Odinga’s whole campaign was to bring Sharia laws……all of the sources I have state such including early newspapers.
http://directorblue.blogspot.com/2008/01/barack-obama-backs-taliban-supporter-in.html

Posted by: chattyway | July 31, 2008, 12:07 am 12:07 am

The battlefield states are beginning to make the turn to John McCain. Polls show women over 40 prefer McCain. Best of all, likely voters prefer McCain by 4 points. It will be interesting to see what happens at the Democratic convention. Hillary could decide the party might want to win, instead of go down with the the Boat-of-Obama. Wouldn’t that be a show. Hillary trying to rip the nomination out of Obama’s hands. She might do it.

Posted by: GroversCorners | July 31, 2008, 12:51 am 12:51 am

McCain’s daughter is friends with britney types and John doesn’t seem to have a problem with it

Posted by: jim45 | July 31, 2008, 2:23 am 2:23 am

Is it too late to throw out both candidates and start over?

Posted by: MyOpinionMattersToo | July 31, 2008, 2:55 am 2:55 am

I wouldn’t vote for Britney, but how could Paris be worse than Obama as President?

Posted by: Neo Politicus | July 31, 2008, 4:27 am 4:27 am

“But do the American people really want to elect the biggest celebrity in the world?” I don’t know McCain. This last one got voted in because people could imagine having a beer in the bowling alley with him. Is it any worse?

Posted by: Sandra | July 31, 2008, 6:48 am 6:48 am

I see the comparison clearly. All flash no substance. But hey, it has been working, Todays young people have opted for this MTV personality type over the experience and time put in by Hillary. Reminds me a lot of the movie Idiocracy. The real dissapointment is that Obama’s Veep will probably be less qualified than he is. Youthful indiscretion, change for the sake of change instead of change by an experienced politician. I suspect Obama will win the election and set civil rights, womens rights, healt care and a host of other hard won steps forward back fifty years. It will be hard for our party to get a second term when this man is done.

Posted by: Opralookalike | July 31, 2008, 7:17 am 7:17 am

JJ: I don’t buy the religious junk you threw out. The color of someones collar usually has to do with their intelligence. If you think your path to Heaven is dependent on living the way you do then be happy. Why can’t the other people be happy too? Why do democrats have to try to drag everyone else down to their level instead of bettering themselves? It’s always someone elses fault. And you tried to blame it on religion. You need to quit listening to the far left (and everyone needs to stop listening to the far right too). Think for yourself, don’t let the progressive talk show people lead you any more. What color is their collar? They get you to do what they want, so that they can benefit from it. What was that you were saying about bad people using others for their own gain? Good luck.

Posted by: Ward Churchill | July 31, 2008, 7:22 am 7:22 am

Obama – “I have become a symbol of the possibility of America returning to our best traditions.”
HUH!
This is arrogance – big time. This guy reminds me of what is wrong with some of the youth of today. He thinks he is entitled to everything, without earning it.
Obama believes his what his fund raiser , Ludacris, says in his rap lyrics – and Obama must listen to that and Rev. Wright on his iPOD when he goes to the gym. Both of those guys are racists.
You are judged by the company you keep.

Posted by: Mary | July 31, 2008, 8:02 am 8:02 am

The country is in an illegal war, the economy is in dire straights, and people are plagued with mortgage problems and paying $4 a gallon for gasoline, and this bum can only talk about movie stars and his unpopularity. It must be true, McCain graduated 894th in a class of 899.

Posted by: JoeForSure | July 31, 2008, 8:09 am 8:09 am

Obama says McCain is trying to make us afraid of him.
McCain doesn’t make me afraid of Obama. Obama makes me afraid of Obama all by himeself.
Wright – his spiritual advisor
Ludacris – A business man he admires
Obamas ties to move’on
Obama’s solution to high gas prices – put more air in your tires! Obama endoresed high gas prices. Obama said the only thing that bothered him about high gas prices is how fast the went to $4.

Posted by: Mary | July 31, 2008, 8:34 am 8:34 am

Honestly, I feel bad for Brittany. She is finally getting her life back on track and then gets tied to a negative ad campaign. If you watched the new E True Hollywood Story you would understand – she was 10 years old when she got into the spotlight and did not have the capacity to make such a big decision.
In the meantime – McCain is being childish. There really is no comparison. Obama has come from an unpriviledged background and has had to work for what he has, it was not handed to him! His wife buys from stores that we do! And there is no WAY Obama can be blamed for the gas prices—- look at the Billion dollar quarterly profits of Exxon- then get back to me!

Posted by: Aj86 | July 31, 2008, 8:40 am 8:40 am

Don’t believe everything you read, especially if you only look at the source that tells you what you want to hear. Do some research and think for yourself. From a quick scan it looks like there are a bunch of “I hate the replubicans” sites saying he graduated 894th. When I look at some of the neutral sites it says that questions hasn’t been answered yet. Just because some hate monger starts a rumor, that doesn’t make it fact. Think for yourself and make an informed decision. Don’t be a blind follower. And after the election see if they keep their promises. Hold them accountable, remember for the next time.

Posted by: Ward Churchill | July 31, 2008, 8:40 am 8:40 am

It’s unfortunate that McCain campaign needs to run these ads to alert the public, but it is what it is. The way that the media has been following Obama around like a dog in heat is despicable…clearly a new benchmark low for the media election coverage. He gets a free-pass on the media doing any sort of due diligence. The coverage is overwhelmingly about Obama, so much so, that even the articles that have ‘McCain’ in the title are primarily about touting Obama. If McCain wants to alert the public to what is going on with the ‘hollywood-style’ propaganda, then he is free to pay to get his message out. While Obama gets FREE publicity, McCain is paying the networks to run his ads. Plenty of hollywood celebrities have run for office successfully without experience. Obama is in the same boat without experience, no wonder he is going hollywood style hype’ – it is probably the only chance he has, because he can’t get there based on his poor past performance and slim accomplishments.

Posted by: Jane | July 31, 2008, 9:01 am 9:01 am

This “ad” business is silly. I couldn’t support someone who could resort to such a crazy message. For him to use Obama’s popularity against him reeks of desperation. If McCain was the better candidate and his ideas are better for the country wouldn’t he think the American people were smart enough to see that? In other words, why won’t he let this stand on the issues separate him from Obama and not the fact that Obama is popular with crowds and the media?

Posted by: bspia2 | July 31, 2008, 9:01 am 9:01 am

Why not report the real negative? How new song by the rapper Ludcrous. He calls Hillary the B word and prclaims Obama is going to turn the “White House , Black.”

Posted by: david | July 31, 2008, 9:36 am 9:36 am

Interesting how McCain camp = liars, crooks and anti women seeks to the lowest common level to elevate his cause.
What is McCain really trying to convey? By using images and articulating through words: Hysteria, blond, young, white and women what what message is he really sending out against women? Is he degrading women on a deeper level? The fact that he would use these young women as a weapons for his attack against Obama may send an even deeper meaning of his hatred toward or lack of respect toward women. The fact that he would stoop so low to try and downgrade young women is an insult.
Interesting how the man threw his first wife to the curb to marry a young rich woman and used/uses her money for his gain speaks volumes to the type of man he is…
It is clear he is not a man that stands on principals rather he is an anti-woman, manipulative, warmonger, hateful liar that will stoop to any level to win. The fact that the “Maverick” would use our young troops to downgrade another human being is a disgrace. This man has no principals whatsoever. He is a puppet and a user who will stop at nothing to win the white house.
He seeks to appeal to the worst in people through hatred, fear and sexism. He does not bring out the best in the American spirit only the worst.

Posted by: McCain's hatred against women! | July 31, 2008, 9:40 am 9:40 am

Exactly, to use Britnany and Paris as weapons is a disgrace. These young women are not perfect…who is? To use them to insult another person is taking the low road. As a woman and a mother I find his tactics insulting and downright disgusting. I expect more out a person running for the highest office in the country.
McCain disrepects women ( Chelsea Clinton, the rape joke and now this, his ex wife..).. Be a real man….

Posted by: McCain Camp =women haters | July 31, 2008, 9:58 am 9:58 am

McCain, his campaign, and his surrogates such as Hannity, Limbaugh, Levin and other similar right wing trolls, have missed the boat again. While attempting to paint Senator Obama as a candidate more interested in celebrity status, the McCain lobbyists and surrogates fail to realize, the reason that Hilton and Spears are such celebrities in the first place, is the fact that the world is receptive to the talents they bring to the international stage in their chosen fields. So does Senator Obama in his chosen field, part of which is a foreign policy that will bring America center stage in world view once again. A view that has certainly been waning over the last decade. I listen and laugh, as individuals such as Hannity, Limbaugh, Levin, Coulter, and other lesser right wing McCain surrogates, now try to paint the overseas trip by Senator Obama, as an attempt to enhance his “celebrity” status, have failed to realize or even mention the fact that there are more than (6) six million Americans living and working abroad. A large percentage in Berlin. Just how many were in that crowd of 200,000 people in Berlin? Really won’t know, until all the absentee ballots are counted, will we? Too bad McCain has chosen to ignore this expatriate electorate, who largely retain their American voting rights.

Posted by: devilkev | July 31, 2008, 10:05 am 10:05 am

Remember, there will be national riots if Obama does not win. Remember East LA of ’92

Posted by: Jeff Davis | July 31, 2008, 10:13 am 10:13 am

I think McCain using celebs is fuuny. Can someone please remind which party historically elects the celebrities, pitchers, football coaches, players etc? Should I remind you with names? Debt running Ronnie Reagan, Fred Thompson, Fred Grandy Gopher from Love Boat), Jim Bunting, Tom Osborne, Schwarzenegger………… need I go on? Which party of mindless fools is it who elect these idiots? HHHHmmmmmmmmmm…….. I forget, can sommeone remind me?

Posted by: dk | July 31, 2008, 10:18 am 10:18 am

no takers?……….. I didn’t think so…….

Posted by: dk | July 31, 2008, 10:37 am 10:37 am

The demonRATic party keeps on reelecting Ted Kennedy, a man who should be in Jail on Manslaughter. The demonRATic party reelects a congressman who ran a gay brothel from his office, that’s Barney Frank. The demonRATic party let Nancy Pelosi keep the USAF from getting necessary tanker aircraft.
Arnold is a popular California gov. Reagan defeated Communism and brought the country back from the demonTATic control of that coward, Jimmy Carter. Most Republians care about working people.
DemonRATic politicians are miserable cowards who should be in jail.
The biggest mistake the Republicans ever did was fight to keep the South in the Union.

Posted by: Jeff Davis | July 31, 2008, 11:09 am 11:09 am

“But do the American people really want to elect the biggest celebrity in the world?”
When the alternative is John McCain – yes sir – yes we do.

Posted by: cturple | July 31, 2008, 11:11 am 11:11 am

Has anyone checked to see if Britny or Paris consented to the use of their likenesses in the paid advertisement? Where they compensated? Just wondering. There are laws in most states that protect a celebrity’s “right of publicity”. Although these laws sometimes contain an exclusion for political campaigning, the use of a celebrity likeness as the cornerstone of a paid political ad might not fall under such exemptions.

Posted by: William Dell | July 31, 2008, 11:50 am 11:50 am

If McSenile was president I’d bet he would whine and complain that Iran is still making nuclear weapons then stomp his feet [while holding his breath.] Sounds like something a 6 year old girl would do. Whining about Obama’s successful campaigning is cheap and pathetic, get over it and talk about the issues that affect everyday Americans

Posted by: JD | July 31, 2008, 11:51 am 11:51 am

McCain needs to pretend Obama is the S*it on his shoes and tout his own experience and plans. There is plenty to go after Obama on beside his disgusting Rock Star status. He should continute to invite Obama to join him in Town Hall meetings and when he continues to refuse, expose him for the tongue tied without a speech\teleprompter phony that he is. McCain does not need to do these types of ads becuase the Obama maniacs who are voting for him will not be disuaded by anything Obama does or says. Just consider then LOST. Go after us Reagen Dems and Independents with issues. The press is doing a find job making us completely sick of Obama’s arrogance, either by lauding it (CNN, MSNBC, dailykos, huggington) or exposing it (Fox News, NationalReview online).

Posted by: BabsNJ | July 31, 2008, 12:03 pm 12:03 pm

Both campaigns certainly have psychologist-advised advertisement companies. The choice of B.Spears and P.Hilton was not to compare Obama to celebs, it was to compare him to recklessly irresponsible people. The media coverage acts present each ad event as if it’s an independent project, but they are part of an overall plan. No doubt, the McCain plan is to hammer away, from various angles, the false impression that Obama is lazy and irresponsible, despite Obama’s impressive college credentials and subsequent work ethic and McCain’s abysmal ones.

Posted by: Mickey | July 31, 2008, 12:59 pm 12:59 pm

THE UNDECIDED IN THE POLLS AND OBAMA’S MUSLIM LEANINGS
Obama’s background of being friends with Ayers (an unrepentant terrorist) and the anti-American racist and Farrakhan supporter Wright cause concern amoung many. Also his father being muslim and his writings in his books (favoring muslims and the black race) make many wonder if he has changed his muslim leanings and/or ties. This will be a factor among the silent or undecided in today’s polls when they enter the voting booth. For more on this, Google for “Bradley effect”.

Posted by: Al Johnson | July 31, 2008, 1:31 pm 1:31 pm

Teddy Roosevelt was an idiot. He sold out the Poles during WWII. I guess McCain would be the perfect TR, if elected.

Posted by: annoyed | July 31, 2008, 2:30 pm 2:30 pm

Psssss Repub, given that know zip Annoyed took a swipe at McCain and was wrong I think he would be a know zip demmie Retard and so would you to since you were unable to follow along. Awww…who’d of thought two know zip demmies insulting each other now. Can’t you guys get along with anyone including your own?

Posted by: chattyway | July 31, 2008, 4:58 pm 4:58 pm

It’s about time McCain exposed the emptiness behind the Obama Hype. The suit has no emperor.

Posted by: No to Obama | July 31, 2008, 5:32 pm 5:32 pm

I keep getting the feeling that a huge amount of people are not coming out against Obama due to not wanting to be viewed as being racist.
Don’t know for sure, but I am starting to get the idea
that this bodes poorly for Obama in the voting booth, while seemingly the big favorite to the “masses”.
The unspoken masses could well silently spring this election against him, and everyone will wonder how this could happen with so much vocal support.
A Voter from Ohio

Posted by: lots of dots | July 31, 2008, 6:26 pm 6:26 pm

Gallup shows 1 point between the two today, people have gotten tired of Obama and the silent ones have yet to be heard.

Posted by: chattyway | July 31, 2008, 6:42 pm 6:42 pm

Obama is All Fluff and No Feathers! He is a chicken, won’t meet with McCain for a Town Hall Meeting discussing the serious issues America faces. But Obama will run all over the World trying to be self important & saying ” this is our moment”. Yep, Obama is full of fluff!

Posted by: NoTrustObama | July 31, 2008, 7:22 pm 7:22 pm

The ad did make a point.
Barack chose to have a fluff campaign & rock concert in Europe instead of agreeing to debate the issues at 11 townhall meetings. Sounds like he’s the one who is crying.
BTW, I wonder how much that campaign trip & concert cost Democratic contributors and the government?

Posted by: 12SpeakOut | July 31, 2008, 9:34 pm 9:34 pm

McCain’s ads are better, funnier and much more convincing, period.

Posted by: al4mcattack | August 1, 2008, 11:32 pm 11:32 pm

Madonna is another celebrity who may be successful in the fantasy world of show business and flaunting herself, but when it comes to politics, she is an airhead. Furthermore … John McCain has not only proved himself with over 40 years of service to America, but when he was a prisoner in Hanoi, and he was given the chance of early release, and he chose to stay … out of honor and love of America, even though it meant years of additional captivity and torture, it showed remarkable integrity and character … something Madonna doesn’t even recognize … let alone acknowledge. Madonna’s comparison of John McCain to Adolph Hitler is a travesty … and another example of how these spoiled celebrities who support Obama, enjoy the benefits and sacrifices made by others, while these ingrates trash American heros like McCain who suffered to insure their freedoms and opportunities.

Posted by: Howard | August 24, 2008, 5:21 pm 5:21 pm

This is an excellent article . Thanks a lot . I am grateful to you .

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