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Republican voting Democrat in November — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 15:36:41 GMT

Running on lies will not help Senator McCain. Over the years he has been great for us in the Republican party by holding us accountable when things got out of hand. I admired him for taking a stance against a variety of Republican policies even if it was at his expense. Unfortunately it appears that he is being eaten up by the far right and forgetting those of us that are closer to the middle. He is up to the same scare tactics that got me to vote for Bush. This time it will not work.

I will not succumb to the fear that got me to vote Republican for 20+ years. Our country needs fixing and Senator McCain wants status quo.

Bold-faced lying about Senator Obama's stance on alternative fuels is a abomination. I checked out Senator Obama's website (www.barackobama.com) and saw for myself what he supports. He wants investment in alternative fuels, wind power, solar, etc. and is not opposed to drilling for more oil so long as it is on land that has existing leases (much of which is offshore). My opinion is not out of step. Go to http://www.politifact.com/truth-o-meter/statements/547/ and check it out for yourself.

The surge started after the Iraqi people had already come together to fight agains Al Queda. The only thing the surge helped was to kill a few more American soldiers. Besides, Al Queda was not in Iraq before we invaded.

Senator Obama's plan does not increase taxes on those people making as little as $32,000 per year. Go here to verify: http://www.factcheck.org/elections-2008/the_32000_question.html .

Nor does his tax plan hurt small business. Check this out: http://www.factcheck.org/elections-2008/mccains_small-business_bunk.html

From what I can tell from his website, Senator Obama's plans are very clearly defined and he speaks openly and candidly about his positions. On the other hand, Senator McCain appears to be the politically expedient flip-flopper lately changing his position on the Iraq timetable, affirmative action, and more.

I'm sick of the lies I've been told by the Republican party and don't want any more. I am going to do my part and vote for Senator Obama this November. Maybe then the Republicans will get the message that they not only will not gain votes from Democrats, but they will also be losing votes of some of their own and they can wake up to the reality that it is time to re-evaluate their positions and candidates.

Obama '08, Romney '12

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Mr. Eko — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 15:37:08 GMT

Yeah so uh... don't vote for Obama because... lots of people like him! You don't want to vote for someone who is well liked by everyone do you?

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Gail, TN — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 15:37:19 GMT

Jealousy is unbecoming of a man of your stature, Sen. McCain.

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Diane from Illinois — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 15:37:19 GMT

So who can McCain claim as his celebrity base? Tommy Dorsey? Frank Sinatra? The Big Band Era? Certainly nobody current.

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twocanpete — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 15:38:41 GMT

http://twocanpete.blogspot.com
Hey! Paris is going to be 'like really mad' when she hears about this.

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Tom Riddeno, Louif, ID — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 15:38:47 GMT

This has to be the most ineffective ad ever. It makes no sense, and is full of lies. It actually makes me want to vote for Obama more....

The McCain campaign is really coming apart at the seams it looks like......poor guy, he throws all sorts of rubbish at Obama and nothing sticks.

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Clara Kansas City, MO — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 15:39:02 GMT

They make it sound like it's a bad thing to have America (ergo Americans) admired for a change. Wow, talk about 'dumbing down' the election.

I am pretty disgusted with the candidate who is making W seem 'ssssmmmaaaaarrrtt' - I can't really even type that with a straight face.

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Pam Husein Reed — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 15:39:15 GMT

That is too funny! Paris Hilton has "fans"? She is a young celebrity without much of a career (yet, bless her heart). Barack Husein Obama is the man we will look to to lead our country through some VERY challenging times and into the 21st century. How can we compare the 2 without making ourselves look... well silly John?

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Dave, Tn — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 15:39:52 GMT

at least they didn't say he's been running around flashing his _________

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Don - Dayton, OH — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 15:40:29 GMT

Paris is hot, Obama is not.

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thom, brentwood, TN — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 15:41:05 GMT

mccain is such a piece of trash - that guy is utterly worthless to me - no honour - no integrity - just an angry old shell of a man - anybody but mccain

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Matt, Idaho — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 15:41:14 GMT

First Read:

There is some big news going out today in the news based on doubts issued from Chief Justice Robert's recent 2nd epileptic attack: That the results came back as cancer.

The Boise Idaho News radio 580 AM mentioned it around 7:15 this morning, they typically follow right leaning events.

This is huge news, imagine if such a young right leaning justice were to be replaced next presidency?

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Chris from Baltimore — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 15:41:22 GMT

Wow.

The other guy's more popular than your guy.

Scandalous!

And in response, all your guy and his supporters do is talk about the other guy, rather than why anyone should want to vote for your guy.

And you wonder why the other guy is more popular than your guy?

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Daniel, NY — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 15:41:43 GMT

New polls taken yesterday show a toss-up in NC and a big Obama lead in PA, another sign the Democrat is ahead: http://campaigndiaries.com/2008/07/29/tuesday-polls-obama-ahead-in-pa-stable-race-in-nc-gop-ahead-in-mi-07-nm-01-internals/

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thats a fact jack — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 15:42:02 GMT

mccant is known as bush and cheneys best friend fore ever and don't forget his good buddy rove and his long time senate buddy stevens good company to be in.

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Ed, Philadelphia — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 15:42:06 GMT

WOW. that's just hysterical. At least the GOP will be confirming votes for Obama from all the women who read US Weekly and Perez Hilton.

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iowan — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 15:42:32 GMT

Okay, so you're running this, and your yakkers will be yakking about it all afternoon based on the represenation that this will be "cycled into" the ad buys. Why not wait until this disreputable campaign actually puts its money where its mouth is before giving them the misleading buzz? Do us all a favor.

There's nothing straight about McCain's talk and he is surely not putting 'country first'---gimme a break.

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Billy, MI — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 15:42:35 GMT

Wow. McCain is really stooping to new lows. Does this man have any ads planned that will tell what he stands for?

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Laura, Knoxville TN — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 15:42:45 GMT

Oh, poor McCain...Show the visuals of the world in rapt attention awaiting words from Senator Obama and then ask "Is he ready to lead?" OF COURSE HE IS! And the visuals prove that we're also ready to BE led by him.

I don't think you're on the right track here, John, if you're looking to sway people to your agenda that is.

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Steve, Hunt Valley, MD — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 15:43:03 GMT

McCain can now add, "According to Dana Milbank of the Washington Post....."Dana Milbank plays with facts and quotes to fit the narrative he's spinning in order to get attention. This man is selling books as well as his appearances on cable news, Daily Show, Bill Maher, Colbert Report, etc. He's making money, not reporting news. The Post owes the public a retraction for this morning's lies. I'm reminded of how Mary McCarthy famously said of Lillian Hellman on The Dick Cavett Show that "every word she writes is a lie, including 'and' and 'the'."

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MIA — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 15:44:02 GMT

hahaha...Sounds like jealousy to me! Obama is now well known and might i add, well respected around the world because he earned it. Get over it, grow up and grow a pair. Obama is here to stay (losers).

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Nashville_fan — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 15:44:18 GMT

Strangely, I like the commercial! Keep 'em coming Big Mac! (Next time - include some of that footage of Hillary pumping gas too!)

Whatever happened to all that talk about repealing the gas tax? Guess the news that the budget to maintain roads and bridges was already billions of dollars in the hole kind of ruined that, huh?

Don't you hate it when REALITY ruins perfectly good rhetoric?

P.S. Why is Senator Obama's success so hard for the McCain campaign to process? People LIKE him - as Martha Stewart would say - that's a good thing! :)

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Kathy from Pinellas Park, Florida — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 15:45:33 GMT

Heaven forbid that Americans should have affection for their President. Let's continue to hate all politicans and watch the country go down together wrapped in our apathy.

Showing B. Spears and P. Hilton is soooo Republican. That's their example of popular entertainment figures? Come on guys -- get someone younger than 70 on your team to help with the PR.

What happened to John McCain? Geez.

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curious — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 15:45:50 GMT

Mark Murray: Please explain what was false about the Landstuhl visit. He was scheduled to go visit the troops and didn't. What's false in that?

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Democrat — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 15:46:36 GMT

Just might get even more young people to vote.

It also shows just how out-of-touch the McCain campaign is. Brittney and Paris? They are so several years ago. They would have done better using Miley Cyrus or Amy Winehouse.

On top of it McCain lies about offshore drilling. Senator Obama doesn't oppose it, he opposes opening up more offshore leases when there are millions of acres of offshore areas already approved to drill in but that the oil companies are not exploring. I say let them explore what they already have first, then we can talk about additional leases. It is not that there is no more available to drill in, it is that the oil companies are not interested in paying for any exploration in the areas they already have.

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Jim, Mesa, AZ — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 15:46:45 GMT

Why does every McCain ad get a FR response. This is ridiculous! Obama released an ad today as well but you choose to ignore it only because it's not an attack ad. Quit encouraging this non-sense.

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Paul, Miami, Fl — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 15:46:58 GMT

Just as bad as the Reno 911 ad, who is in charge of all this garbage anyways? Another slow news day for McLame & Co.

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SAM — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 15:47:00 GMT

Mr Chuck Todd,

I watched you this morning on Morning Jealous...error Joe. Nice try in trying to label Obama as an arrogant person. Arrogant is you!!! You think you know everything about politics. You need to cut that garbage out boy!!!!!!

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Lee-- Dallas, TX — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 15:47:28 GMT

Jealousy is an ugly thing McChumpCamp and let me say, you need no help in that department. Your campaign has been sloppy, undisciplined, off-message (don’t really have a message), negative (tell us what you’re going to do instead of attacking in every other line that comes out of your mouth)—I could go on.

These types of ads don’t help your cause… thanks for the assistance.

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Enrique, Chicago — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 15:47:45 GMT

This is absolutely pathetic. This is how John McCain expects to win in November? I'm embarrassed for him.

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d from IL 4 obama — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 15:48:00 GMT

once again, its really sad when campaigning has sunk this low...

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Brian, Cedar Hill, TX — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 15:48:03 GMT

Just what America needs, another disliked jerk like Bush! Keep it up McCranky.

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Brian Little, Oak Park, IL — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 15:48:16 GMT

This is emblematic of the style of politics that Americans are trying to get way from, i.e. focusing on negative attack ads instead of offering solutions to our problems

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Frank — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 15:48:22 GMT

Republican voting Democrat in Nov wrote:
Running on lies will not help Senator McCain

Running on lies has HELPED Obama since the media has concealed his lies and deceptions.
Obama LIED about the Kennedys bringing his father to America! but WaPo is the ONLY media that reported Obama's LIE.
And the Kennedys went along with the LIE...

http://www.talkleft.com/story/2008/3/30/13655/6958

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Amy B Portland, ME — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 15:48:24 GMT

This is supposed to win over Independents? Looks more like red meat for diehard red voters, but hardly a convincing ad for undecideds. BTW Britney and Paris look lovely in this ad. This may give their careers a bump!

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billy smith — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 15:48:33 GMT

Can you say "backfire"? I am looking forward to McCain squirming when he is questioned about these type of ads. He will come off as slimy guy in the debates. It is easy to put up a shifty ad. It is much harder when questioned about it during a debate. America is not going to like watching it. Sad McCain. Sad. Only thing heroic he ever did was refusing early release in Vietnam. Kudos, but it not a good enough reason to put this wingnut in charge.

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BreakingNews — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 15:48:51 GMT

BREAKING NEWS--

McCain Caught on Hot Mic:

"Who does he think he is? That Obama is one uppity n*****!"

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C.K. Steele Fort Lauderdale, FL — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 15:50:03 GMT

Excellent post, Republican voting Democrat. My Republican father has even seen the light so I know that through all of the media attacks and confusions, the American people are hungry for true leadership.

I thought that this Steve Schmidt guy was going to be good for the McCain campaign. The Double Talk Express has gotten even worse. Sen. McCain has been looking more petty, dishonest, and unpresidential by the day. Now I can really see why Mike Murphy didn't want any part of this trainwreck of a campaign. I love the ad because it is a good waste of money that McCain could have used for say maybe organizing or paying staff. I had no idea that Sen. McCain was such a jealous whiner.

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matt — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 15:50:04 GMT

Awfully risky on McCain's part to go this negative this early. These ads his campaign is coming out with are just pety whine-fests.

http://www.political-buzz.com/

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donna — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 15:50:11 GMT

First Read,

You reported this morning that Obama is up with a new ad. Where is it?

MSN is in violation of campaign finance rules to seize upon every negative ad McCain is throwing out, then airing them over, and over for free under the disingenuous guise of reporting the news.

Again, where is the Obama ad?

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The - Democrat Soldier — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 15:50:15 GMT

John McCain and his cronies are pathetic; words can not begin to even express the utter disgrace John McCain has become.

He uses to be an honorable person and now he is showing that he is a bitter sore loser with no dignity or shame.

But, the worst of it is - he does these ads and has his surrogates say these things - and then think the America people will like it or be on his side.

John McCain sickens me, whenever I see his ads on T.V. I turn the channel. I read the ills of his campaign - just so I can continue to see the filth he has become.

I honestly believe he will be worst than George Bush and if "god forbid" he became President - he would caused world destruction.

Thank you and GOD BLESS AMERICA

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Obama-Junkie, IL — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 15:50:24 GMT

The McCain campaign and the GOP at-large have no consistent and relevant message to give to the American people. The McCain campaign as well as the GOP know the only way they can win the November election is by the "politics of personal destruction". They have to attack Obama as a radical left-leaning, unpatriotic, arrogant, out-of-touch, celebrity politician. Even McCain has started to adopt this mentality in his stump speeches.

The McCain campaign and GOP better get back to the issues that concern ordinary Americans or they will lose in a landslide.

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Carla — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 15:50:47 GMT

The corporate media pundits and reporters like Obama - and get tingles up their legs at the mention of his name.
That's enough reason right there to vote for McCain.

Dems for McCain!

NObama!

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Colleen, Ithaca, NY — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 15:50:49 GMT

Not sure how this ad helps McCain. If anything, it probably broadens Obama's base. I'm sure McCain's gampaign thinks they are being really funny with the Paris and Brittany thing, but, I just don't see it working with anyone other than cranky old men who are not voting for Obama anyway.

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Matthew — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 15:50:54 GMT

This is unfortunately I think an effective smear add. Paris Hilton is one of the most ditsy celebrities out there. This paints him as 'out of touch' and just plain 'stupid'. This has no substance to it; it is ALL LIES . . . but it will give some racist hick in Appalachia a reason to, once again, vote AGAINST, their own best interests! This add plays to people who have no informed opinion of Obama but only say that he's 'scary'! Go job stupefying this election McCain! Could you just DUMB US DOWN EVEN MORE!!?? Articulation is to be spurned . . . you really want to hold true to the BUSH standards don't you?!!

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curious — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 15:50:55 GMT

See comments above about nothing wrong in voting for somebody you "like". True. But, "likability" isn't enough. The man has to be more than a good speaker and so-so basketball player. I don't care if he shoot hoops; what's he going to do to better our economy and energy problems? With Obama, there's no "yes we can" on energy. It's all "no we can't" on nuclear, coal, off shore drilling, etc. If you read McCain's Lexington Project at his website, you will see he has an energy plan with short, intermediate and long term goals.

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jeff D Evanston IL — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 15:51:00 GMT

you know if i'm a reagan republican or a goldwater republican these ads would be making me real mad!!!! this guy is trashing obama instead of addressing the real issues!!! reagan would have never done this!!!! that is what use to just kill me about reagan, he would stay with the issues!!!
i'm a dem, have voted for dems all but one time since i first votes in 1980, i use to think john mccain was a different kind of republican!! a lone wolf at times against the intire pack! but this whole thing is getting STUIPID!!! REAGAN, GOLDWATER, NIXION ARE ROLLING OVER IN THERE GRAVES, AND I BET 10.00 BUCKS THAT GHB COULD NOT BE TO HAPPY TO SEE THIS KIND OF CRAP FROM A REPUBLICAN!!!
JOHN MCCAIN STOP TALING STUPID PILLS!!!!!

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Judy Dallas Tx — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 15:51:11 GMT

This ad is the "height" of envy!!!Wouldn't it be something if both Paris and Britney (who both are still pretty popular in the "under 30 world" came out and endorsed him and sued the Republicans for using them in an ad?. You just know those "knuckleheads" didn't get permission. PRICELESS!!!

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Jim, Mesa, AZ — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 15:51:28 GMT

Republican voting Democrat in November -- great post thank you for posting an intelligent and well researched opinion. This ad by McCain does nothing to move this country forward. If more people like you did the research this country would be much better off today than it currently is.

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Steve A Jonesboro IN — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 15:51:58 GMT

So instead we should vote for a dishonorable, mean spirited, hateful, bitter old man with absolutely nothing to offer America or the world?? Thanks but no thanks!

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C A, Tuscaloosa, AL — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 15:52:30 GMT

Clara Kansas City, MO (Sent Wednesday, July 30, 2008 11:39 AM)

Clara:

I agree. I think the Ad will backfire. Obama is a big celebrity. How nice to have a President for a change that is well liked and followed across the globe. You have to get people's attention first before you can influence them to make progress, domestically and internationally.

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GM, Wichita, KS — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 15:52:41 GMT

McCain doesn't have to throw rubbish at Obama.

Mr. Chairman of the Senate Banking Committee (not), Mr. Count on Me to Filibuster FISA (not), Mr. Don't Tell Me I Don't Have a Claim on Selma (not), Mr. Environmental Legislation I Passed (not) is a self-perpetuating trash dumpster all on his own!

One can hardly blame the McCain campaign for remarking on the obvious.

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The - Democrat Soldier — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 15:52:49 GMT

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Tom Smith — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 15:52:50 GMT

I think Obama has chosen Bayh (Indiana) as his running mate.

Check this website out:

http://OBAMABAYH08.COM

It takes you to the democrats website

Obama / Bayh - 08/12

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Republican Fever — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 15:53:27 GMT

Perfect!! Nice job McCain.

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Ron Indiana — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 15:53:42 GMT

So....What are the chances that MSNBC will run its own FactCheck and only air ads that are...80% accurate. Or just take the money and run lies.

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BL, Cincinnati OH — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 15:53:43 GMT

Just as in the primaries First Read is giving FREE advertising to Obama's opponents. EVERY Clinton ad was posted, daily we had Clinton ads... Obama hardly ever had ads posted here.

I counted the ads up a few months ago and Clinton got more ads listed by a factor of about 3x.

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Achilles, Las Vegas, NV — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 15:53:44 GMT

Wow........Can you say complete and total desperation by the McLoser campaign? First, "He would rather lose wars to win elections", then the drivel Sunday; "He just doesn't understand" Followed by the lies about visiting the troops in Germany.....Now this? Keep 'em coming - Their is no way this angry flailing around and repetitive lying helps anyone but Obama!

P.S. FR - Please denounce any reports incorrectly using partial quotes that create this "narrative" you guys seem to need to keep your jobs. The real "narrative" is this man is humble, thoughtful, and anything but arrogant. That is the true narrative that should be loudly made obvious to an electorate that actually voted for Bush twice.....Please don't contribute to the lie-machine that is the McCain campaign by further blurring reality.

Just report the truth......Not that the truth doesn't matter - thanks.

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Jeremy KS — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 15:53:48 GMT

...you approved this message? Wow.

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Diane M. — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 15:53:51 GMT

This ad will backfire. It shows Obama looking Presidential, and as a leader. I think more than anything else, it will make people take a closer look at his stand on issues.

What it does do is make McCain look like he is eating sour grapes.

Are the American people listening to the truth like the rest of the world or are they listening to the bias of the MSM?

No Grumpy Old Man for Prez. Won't matter who he picks for Veep, he is still deceptive, misleading, grouchy, bitter and the sacrifical lamb of the Republican party.

BTW, what is wrong with having a president that other leaders and nations might like??? It is refreshing to see the world hoping for change in America too. Did the current administration and power brokers ever stop to think that one of the reason we are attacked by terrorists is because of their foreign policy??? Did they ever stop to think that we don't need to be the world's police force??? Maybe we can begin working with other nations and stop abusing our power.

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banko — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 15:54:20 GMT

I think Reagan was a celebrity. This is total desperation. Shame on GOP & McLame.

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Eva, Falls Church — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 15:54:54 GMT

What's wrong with Paris and Britney? I think Paris should run for office in future.

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H Barbara, Jonestown OH — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 15:55:13 GMT

Britney and Paris are like Obama? That's a stretch. I view Obama being more in the league of a Hanna Montana.

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Kate, Atlanta — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 15:55:53 GMT

Wha, wha, wha - McComplainer is the biggest whinner of all. Wha - people like Obama more than me; wha - Obama speaks better than me; wha - Obama has better ideas and policies than me; wha- i'm going to hold my breath until people like me more. good luck - no country for old man.

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Coolbreeze, Okla. — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 15:55:56 GMT

It is really sad that we as Americans have to sit by watch the ignorance that the GOP is demonstrating at such an important time in our lives. Instead of talking about issues that American's are facing they are complaining about the popularity of another candidate, which should be a plus. Our economy has spiralled to the depths of hell and they don't have any ideas about how to fix it so their only alternative is to downplay the solutions of their opponent. McCain has yet to come offer up anything other than war, the surge, my friends, no taxes, maybe taxes, no experience, etc. One question that no one has asked McCain yet is "Where is the proof of your experience?" I have not seen any evidence of it yet.

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PAMama4Obama — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 15:56:28 GMT

If this ad does anything, it shows Obama in a positive light, in my opinion. The shouts of "Obama! Obama!" are more prominent than the narrator's voice, and my eye is drawn to the crowd scenes of Berlin, not the words on the screen (or the insipid "celebrity" images). Probably not what the GOP intended!

On the surface, it's a bunch of baldfaced lies that we are too smart to accept as fact, a few of many falsehoods John McCain has been telling lately (when he can remember them). Seriously. The only thing he succeeds in doing is showing how small and petty he is and how transcendent of a candidate Obama is.

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Anna Molly — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 15:56:46 GMT

Clara -- Exactly.

You'd think, wouldn't you, that after 7 plus years of having our have-a-beer-with-friendly POTUS be reviled and villified around the world, voters would kill to have a smart president with star quality instead of another Bush (or should that be Busch?) leaguer.

Obama/Biden 08

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Frank, Kansas City — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 15:56:48 GMT

How low can McCain go ? It's sad to see this former respectable man screem and yell .... he is *this* close to resort to racial slurs.

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Pander, Picayune MS — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 15:56:53 GMT

What makes this ad even stupider is how behind in the times McCain is. Britney? Paris? They're so 3-5 years ago. Current tabloid scoops are all about Amy Winehouse and Miley Cyrus.

Although, comparing a 46 year old sitting Senator to young female pop singers is an unbelievable stretch that completely defeats any message put into the attack. How can McCain tie Paris Hilton to his misleading attacks on Obama's energy policies? Trying to link the two creates a cognitive dissonance that results more in laughter than mistrust of Obama.

Making energy a polarizing issue (YAY/BOO DRILLING!) is probably the best course McCain can take, the clearest path that lay before him. Why is he making it look so difficult to do? It's mind-boggling how bad his offensive ads are. Bush's singularly focused attacks on Kerry ("traitor!") were brilliant simplicity compared to McCain's rambling message. No matter how much jello he tries to throw against a wall, it won't stick, even if most of the MSM is trying like hell to put glue on the wall for him.

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Brian, Cedar Hill, TX — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 15:57:07 GMT

I can't believe McCranky continues to have this whining-tantrum. He's making himself look foolish and people are beginning to roll their eyes and walk away. Hell of a way to win a popularity contest.

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US — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 15:57:20 GMT

twocanpete,

You never post anything that is not negative. No matter who, whether Hillary, Obama, McCain, the dems, or the repubs, you always tear everybody.

As Chuck Hagel says, "Get out of that".

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BegoniaBuzzkill — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 15:57:47 GMT

Here's a heavy hitter list of CELEBRITY names leaked of those 100's of government and MILITARY experts who purchased fake diplomas to "qualify" for their jobs as "protect America patriots":

Celebrities:
http://www.spokesmanreview.com/breaking/story.asp?ID=15898

the LIST: http://www.spokesmanreview.com/data/diploma-mill/

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Fannie Kendall-Jones, Fargo ND — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 15:57:55 GMT

Obama is more like Paris and less like Britney. Britney has actually done something in her life. Paris has as many accomplishments as Obama has, which is none. Both Paris and Obama are famous just because someone has decided that they're famous.

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Jamie, Elmwood Park, IL — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 15:58:12 GMT

Diane from Illinois: Please don't insult Sinatra by saying he'd vote for McShame - ole blue eyes was a dem who, I suspect, would have wholeheartedly supported Obama!

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tommy okc ok — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 15:59:06 GMT

what is going on with this campaign? Who the hell is running it?

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Cindy Lou, TX — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 15:59:08 GMT

The sad thing is that some uneducated voter in the hills of WV is going to vote against Obama based on this ad.

And we wonder about the dumbing down of America?

Obama = Britney and Paris?

Pathetic — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 15:59:46 GMT

If this is the best McSame can come up with, then he better start planning on how to spend the rest of his now permanently damaged Senate career.

Obama = Britney and Paris?

Chris, CT — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 16:00:29 GMT

These ads are a complete joke. Completely targeted to the lowest common denominator. It's really pathetic and insulting.

Obama = Britney and Paris?

Pete - Albany, NY — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 16:00:32 GMT

Well, folks, here ya go...THEY'VE JUMPED THE SHARK!!!

Britney Spears, Paris Hilton...Barack Obama? Really?

Jealousy is unbecoming a man in your position, Senator McCain.

Surely you're not trying to compare two bimbos like Britney and Paris to a man who graduated magna cum laude from Harvard Law School and was President of Harvard Law Review when you, Senator McCain graduated 894 out of 899 in your USNA class!

Obama = Britney and Paris?

Dirk, Brunswick, Georgia — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 16:00:32 GMT

The ad is great!

Obama says No We Can't!! to energy exploration.

P.S. WHY ARE ALL THE BLOGGERS HERE SOOOOO PRO-OBAMA?? WHY? Might it be that MSNBC/First Read is "Pro-Obama"??

Chuck Todd, shame on you. You're a fish!!! A fish in Obama's tank. Chuck Todd wants to be Obama's first presidential press secretary.

McCain 08/12!!

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nerakami, Miami FL — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 16:01:04 GMT

The pundits have become so enamored with hearing their own voices, they have started to babble. This is the biggest jibberish since I don't know when. If the man goes out and be the best that he can be, and people fall in love with his presentation of self... why in God's name should that be reflected in a bad light? Have we really become so stupid?

I am increasingly disgusted with the NONSENSE being touted as news. Garbage of the highest degree... There's a HUGE oil spill off New Orleans coast... for the life of me, I can't get any news on how the clean up is going... or the progress of the hundreds of ships stuck with cargo on board costing Americans millions of dollars.

Do some meaningful reporting for God's sake !!!

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DV, CA — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 16:01:11 GMT

And yet...people still defend this McCain.

Obama = Britney and Paris?

Dan, New York, NY — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 16:01:56 GMT

Obama just slammed McCain for running ads that do nothing but attack him without offering any new ideas:

http://strategy08.wordpress.com/2008/07/30/obama-in-mo-slaps-mccain-on-economy-finally/

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justwaitandsee — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 16:02:01 GMT

According to Media Watchers… MSNBC and Fox News have given John McCain the freest advertising of all the stations. And here is another example of their undying love for John McCain.

Oh and by the way is anyone going to force Joe Scarborough to apologize for helping spread false stories from a second hand source about Senator Obama?

Morning Joe and Race to the White could not survive without covering Senator Obama. 90% of their coverage is of Senator Obama and 10% is of Senator McCain.

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RNP shows Jealousy... — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 16:02:20 GMT

This is shameful... Jealousy... because he may get 200 people on a really great day and Mr. Obama can get 200,000 in another country.
We should all be PROUD that the world wants to embrace a president from the United States again.
Finally someone that can put two words together in a sentence that does not include SURGE, BOMB or KILL.

The media is not helping matters. They just don't want to face the fact that this man may be our next prez. I, for one can hardly wait.

I would never be able to vote for McPetty, who is showing that he is jealous, spitful and ridiculous shell of a man.

Glad they gave McInSane some tooth whiteners though.

Someone put Morning Joe in the can. He is a FOOL and those that don't challenge his daily Rants of Obama Bashing, are just as bad.
I understand they can NOT get a work in (especially if they don't agree with him), but to sit and look like a bobble head is a waste of a chair.

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carol Burlington, MA — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 16:03:05 GMT

John McCain with his phoney laugh and malicious grin is only hurting his past image as a standpup guy. Obama should just ignore these deerate ads and continue working will well-qualified people on foreign policy and domestic issues. When he announces his vp, he should also tell who he will chose for secy state and defense. Once we see Obama and Mccain side by side in the debates, the stark difference in appearance alone will be favorable to Obama.

Obama = Britney and Paris?

Jason, Roselle IL — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 16:03:57 GMT

If I am not mistaken, of the last FOUR ads McCain has rolled out, ALL of them have attacked Obama, and NONE of them are about promoting John McCain.

Obama = Britney and Paris?

Elias Salinas, KCMO — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 16:04:08 GMT

It's hard to believe that people would want our President to be hated around the world. Because the best way to fix our foriegn policy or get out of Iraq is to make sure everyone hates us. Thanks Dubya for spreading the seed hate.

Obama = Britney and Paris?

sara, mesa, az — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 16:04:29 GMT

It used to be that every time McCain opened his mouth either George Bush came out or McCain's foot went in. Now, it's just lies, lies, and more lies from McCain. He even lies about running a clean campaign.

Does he lie because he has no honor? Does he lie because he's really just like any other politician and not a "maverick" afterall? Does he lie because he forgets and he's too old to remember what anyone said from one day to the next? (uh, I never said timetable."

So, after much discussion and debate, my husband and I have decided that McCain's cognitive abilities are probably not due to dementia but to lack of intelligence and intellect -- i.e., he's just as dumb as Bush. God help us.

* And for those who insist on ridiculing Obama as the "Messiah" -- wouldn't that make McCain the Anti-Christ? thought so.

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Nicholas: Minnesota — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 16:04:30 GMT

Barack Obama reminds me of the time my nipples were electrocuted. And says he'll raise taxes on electricity. Higher taxes, more foreign oil, that's the real Obama.

I mean, it's gone from inane to ridiculous. Let's just compare Barack Obama to things that people dislike.

Besides, aren't Paris Hilton, Britney Spears and Lindsey Lohan all dumb trainwrecks that have more in common (behavior and intelligence) with our current President? And doesn't that connection hurt McCain?

Obama = Britney and Paris?

Get Rid of Morning Joe — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 16:04:45 GMT

Obama = Britney and Paris?

Gail — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 16:05:38 GMT

Why do you keep giving these sleazy ads publicity? It's already been studied that they hardly air as paid ads, because the networks play them hundreds of times. In addition to turning news into tabloid journalism, it's a stupid business model to provide free advertising instead of charging for it, which is the networks' revenue source.

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MSierra, SF — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 16:05:46 GMT

Instead of telling America why we should VOTE FOR McCain....

They're reduced to telling American to VOTE AGAINST Obama

To counter this, I think Obama has to BE SPECIFIC about his economiuc policies

The rpeublicans are suing the 'big lie' that Obama will raise taxes on the middle class...
He won't he'll raise taxes on the upper income and reduce taxes for the middle class

What were the results of the Economic meeting, this week ?
If Obama is SPECIFIC about his economic proposals (and women's issues') , he'll WIN

Clearly, the McCain camp has NOTHING to sell or promote
McCain is REALLY drifting
Serves him right

McCain/Stevens '08
Taxi to the toilet

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Adam, Jacksonville, FL — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 16:05:47 GMT

I have voted Republican from the first time I could vote (roughly 10 yrs). Mccain has some serious issues it would seem. There is no way I could ever vote for this man. The constant negativity and out-right lies. Here's another lost vote. Obama '08

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Sherod Parkinson, Guyana, South America — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 16:34:18 GMT

I’m observing this from far away, “Guyana, South America”, and I can say that this is the most watched election ever. Not because of Sen. McCain, but because of Sen. Obama. I think the world wants to see if America, the symbol of freedom and equality can practice what it preaches, because we all know, if it was a white person carrying the same message as Sen. Obama this election would be over a long time ago, and we know who would win. He is well liked for the message and possibilities he brings, not cause he is black.

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Teri from Ohio — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 16:34:32 GMT

Jealous, talks out of both sides of his mouth - THAT"S THE REAL JOHN MCCAIN!

After saying "no new taxes", McCain says "everything is on the table as far as Social Security taxes."

After saying "timetables was a buzzword for withdrawal", McCain now says 16 months is a good "timetable".

McCain denies, flatly, that he ever said that he is not an expert in economics. (Tim Russert called him on that one, God bless Tim!)

One week McCain says he's against sending more troops to Afghanistan, the next week he says he's for it.

McCain confuses Shiite and Sunni, Iraq/Afghanistan border, Czechoslovakia, McCain has also mistaken "Somalia" for "Sudan," and even football’s Green Bay Packers for the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Says he would NEVER use military troops for political gain - that's EXACTLY what he's doing in his ad!

McCain just makes things up as he goes along. Not to mention he graduated 894th out of 899 at Annapolis.

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jlp-Honolulu,Hawaii — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 16:36:51 GMT

Mr.McCain;you are definetly not for change and havn't learned that a negative campaign is old hat.You stand behind a terrible current administration including policies like having invaded Iraq(and you defend this stupidity).On this note alone you should retire from politics and conceed the election to the Democratics.Mr.McCain wake up and stop the old bull;it ain't gonna work this November.Tell everyone the war is wrong;the surge is propaganda and your party sucks---you will gain much needed respect and maybe a shot at George W's desk.

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Jane Doe, CA — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 16:41:12 GMT

How is it that only liberal McCain haters have time to waste during normal business hours to post so many comments? Oh, probably because they aren't actually working. GET A JOB! Then get a life. Lefties are all talk, in Nov you'll see who walks the walk. Oh, and for once can someone come up with something original? All this Mc-fill in the blank- name calling is soooo mature.

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indyvoter — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 16:41:48 GMT

Republican Voting,

Your credibility got shot at the point regarding the surge. I'm not a big McCain fan either, but your horrendously incredulous characterization of the surge is laughable.

"The surge started after the Iraqi people had already come together to fight agains Al Queda." I'm assuming this is a reference to the Sunni Awakening, which did occur one year prior to the surge and did play some factor in the huge turnaround in Iraq. But, though the surge didn't have an effect on the Sunni Awakening, the efforts of our troops gave the Sunnis the opportunity to take up arms against Al Qaeda in the first place. This uprising was taken into account when the surge was planned, and was part and parcel of our overall plan that has transformed Iraq.

"The only thing the surge helped was to kill a few more American soldiers." I see. This is why Moqtada al-Sadr and his Mahdi army have basically given up, the insurgency has been quashed, and the AP just ran an article this weekend claiming that we're winning a war that many thought was lost last year (e.g., Iraqi families are actually going to picnics in Baghdad parks). And this is why Obama went on Meet the Press this weekend claiming that the surge had exceeded everyone's expectations, including Bush's and Cheney's.

"Besides, Al Queda was not in Iraq before we invaded." And basically they've been hit hard after they decided to step into the ring with us.

And let's not talk about lying when it comes to Obama. Please. To be sure, all politicians lie and flip-flop, but Obama takes it to another level.

What's even more ironic is your endorsement of Romney in '12. Are you kidding? This guy takes the cake on flip-flopping and lying.

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M@ - Chicago — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 16:42:48 GMT

A call racism. Uppity? Check. Black man, white women? Check. Harold Ford needs to step up right this monute and slam McCain for being a grumpy-evil-old man.

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Johnny-gone-crazy for Grand Poobah! — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 16:43:08 GMT

Is McCain going to try to take off-shore drilling all the way to the bank? Hell of a platform.