McCain vs. Obama: That Britney-Paris ad

BL, Cincinnati OH — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 13:26:17 GMT

He's never been a county comm., town/city mayor or governor. He's never run his own business.
Pam (Sent Wednesday, July 30, 2008 8:25 PM)

Neither has McCain. Your point is?

And I have yet to hear a single definite plan for anything.
Pam (Sent Wednesday, July 30, 2008 8:25 PM)

Then you aren’t listening at all or paying attention. Go to his YouTube channel, listen to the Economic speech given on July 30th in Missouri posted there. Plenty of plans. Go to the policy speeches he gave in 2007 where people complained he was to wonkish. The Education and Ecomony ones are very good and very detailed.

Hitler was charismatic and a great public speaker who really loved himself. See how that turned out.
Pam (Sent Wednesday, July 30, 2008 8:25 PM)

Could you be any more pathetic? “Oh he is a good public speaker and is charismatic, so was Hitler… I guess they are connected!” Wow, you are the real intellectual aren’t you? By that ridiculous logic hrm… “Lincoln, Kennedy, Reagan, Jefferson, Adams … they were good public speakers and very charismatic. Wow, just like Obama! And they turned out great!”

McCain vs. Obama: That Britney-Paris ad

the Pajama Pundit — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 13:29:57 GMT

Doesn't McCain have a fairly lengthy IMdB listing? And HE'S calling Obama the "celebrity"?

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0564587/

http://thepajamapundit.com/

McCain vs. Obama: That Britney-Paris ad

BJ, CA — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 13:31:21 GMT

I think McCain thinks Barack is a BABE!

McCain vs. Obama: That Britney-Paris ad

I'm Happy! — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 13:37:21 GMT

If you want a hint as to how someone will run the country, just look at how they run their campaign. Hillary was no good at it, and has a huge debt.

McNutty is just a FOOL. No other words can describe him...

Mr. Obama had done a great job from the beginning.

No one has had the experience of being a president but someone running for RE-ELECTION!!!

How could McCrazy be so great, if he has (26 years) helped to get us to the point that we are at now.

I would never want all the problems the next president will face, but the only one I can see making a dent in all the crap bush is going to leave, is Mr. Obama.

Face it... you KNOW it's true. Just get past your racial hangups and vote for the best person to lead the country.

You'll be happy you did.

McCain vs. Obama: That Britney-Paris ad

Ron, Phila. pa. — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 13:38:05 GMT

Poor McCain,

Ask yourself really, do you really believe McCain is presidential? Of course not!!!! Why would Americans want another president who is not smart, and have bad judgment? If you vote for McCain because he is white then you are really stupid !!!!!! Be really honest with yourself, do you like your standard of living?

Use you heads, this time vote for the person who will make your life and the life of your children better, you know that is Barack Obama. Help your family!!

McCain vs. Obama: That Britney-Paris ad

Ron Indiana — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 13:38:07 GMT

My Headline of the day is: "MSNBC helps McCain define Obama by endlessly talking about Obama being "cocky","arrogant", "presumptuous". Last night I decided to not watch any MSNBC program that includes Buchanan as an "analyst". So good by Hardball and Race to the White House. Olbermann you are the flagship of MSNBC and you deserve to be.

I like the LA Times advise to the Obama camp. Don't let the election be a referendum on Obama. Make it a referendum on the Bush administration and McCain's voting record.

Obama is spot on in his plan to take the White House. He had finished his trip overseas, he has had economic consultation, now he is on the road in swing states. My prediction of the day...Obama will announce his VP choice on Tuesday or Wednesday of next week. I'm still believing it will be Biden.

McCain vs. Obama: That Britney-Paris ad

Pete - Albany, NY — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 13:38:26 GMT

John Weaver, McCain's friend and former campaign staffer calls McCain's ad "childish".

http://marcambinder.theatlantic.com/archives/2008/07/weaver_mccains_former_strategi.php

Isn't it funny...the campaign trying to link Obama to a vacuous personna such as Paris Hilton received $4600 from her parents!

McCain vs. Obama: That Britney-Paris ad

pedestrian — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 13:38:28 GMT

John McLiar: He's willing to lose his integrity in order to win a campaign.

McCain vs. Obama: That Britney-Paris ad

Keith Evenhouse Grand Rapids, MI — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 13:38:47 GMT

One of the funniest turns of late is that John McCain doesn't speak for the campaign when the campaign was questioned over McCains comments about the possibility of raising social security taxes. Can this get even more entertaining?

McCain vs. Obama: That Britney-Paris ad

banko — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 13:39:21 GMT

THE COMMANDER IN CHIEF TEST for McCain.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mgF39TRCPPE&eurl

McCain flips flops on raising taxes
http://www.americablog.com/2008/07/mccain-flips-flops-on-raising-taxes.html

McCain vs. Obama: That Britney-Paris ad

Scott, H — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 13:42:37 GMT

In the WSJ, though Rove correctly identifies the perceived weaknesses in each candidate, he presumes the reader will overlook 3 major assertions that are easily false.
1. McCain is not the underdog, over 25 years of huge name recognition, winning the primary early, endorsed by the incumbant president (and as Rove puts it, "~we are, after all, a nation at war"), should put him in the position of his to lose. Which he is losing, or starting to, to a relative newcomer (minority and new have always equalled underdog).
2. 76% of Americans didn't agree to go to war to simply remove Saddam, they went to war to remove the threat of WMD's that Saddam possessed (sold to the US public by the White House).
3. Obama readily admits and agrees that the surge has succeeded in quelling the violence, ardently commenting on the fantastic job of the troops. To be sure, as the White House stated, the purpose of the surge was to bring about political reconciliation so that they may be able to govern without our presence. Does this exist? Sadly no.(We should note that there are a few good developments happening recently, but multiple times as many divisive attacks continue).

McCain vs. Obama: That Britney-Paris ad

BJ, CA — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 13:43:35 GMT

I didn't know McCain was attracted to men now?

Is McCain going after the Gay Vote here?

McCain vs. Obama: That Britney-Paris ad

camie — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 13:43:43 GMT

can we all leave britney spears and paris hilton out of the political process entirely. I think this was very immature of the mccain campaign and they just did themselves a in because a lot of people will see this as immature and belittling Obama

raw footage of the guys stealing Obama's prayer in israel
http://sensico.wordpress.com/2008/07/30/raw-footage-of-idiots-stealing-obama-prayer/
or
http://sensico2.blogspot.com/2008/07/my-blogs.html

McCain vs. Obama: That Britney-Paris ad

thats a fact jack — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 13:47:56 GMT

ask mccant about his $460 Itialian shoes, maybe those laid off American workers would have a job if mccant bought $460 American shoes.

McCain vs. Obama: That Britney-Paris ad

Paul Miller, Woodbridge, VA — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 13:49:59 GMT

Its so early to go so negative so completely. Ugh. And I thought with McCain as the nominee things would be different.

McCain vs. Obama: That Britney-Paris ad

W, HB, CA — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 13:50:24 GMT

McCain's fast becomming a cadaverous old crank, railing at the clouds, and critical of the enormous crowds who turn out hear the fresh voice of change from Obama. A nation is beginning to enjoy the winds of change. We so have a choice this time around.

McCain vs. Obama: That Britney-Paris ad

Judy Dallas Tx — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 13:53:42 GMT

McCain and the Republican Party are so JEALOUS of Barak that they don't know which way to go. WHY ON EARTH WOULD YOU CALL THE OTHER GUY A CELEBRITY? What does that make you (afer all you are the one that has been on the seen for 3 to 4 decades? The Republicans are saying that Obama is "better" at the game than McCain is. I would never show Obama standing in front of 200,000 people and I couldn't do 400,000. If McCain thinks that he is going to look better and "out perform" Obama at a Town Hall, he is badly mistaken. If Barak can handle himself in front of a "King"..McCain is "peanuts". But of course, those "professional knuckleheads" haven't learned about "daring" Obama. Why would you want the visual of an old, senile, short, grey and balding man standing beside a young, agile, tall, charismatic "celebrity"? Becareful what you wish for.

McCain vs. Obama: That Britney-Paris ad

BJ, CA — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 13:53:53 GMT

OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOPPPPPPS Sorry.....Don't ask don't tell really means something here....
but his actions sure leave people thinking he's the wrong answer...There went the far right vote..
John McGoofy the First AC/DC President...

McCain vs. Obama: That Britney-Paris ad

Rick, NC — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 13:55:26 GMT

So will mccain be returning the money from Paris Hiltons parents since he thinks she is a airheaded bimbo?

McCain vs. Obama: That Britney-Paris ad

Aileen Bailey, Clearwater, Florida — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 13:58:06 GMT

Cindy McCain appears to be an "old" Paris Hilton. Obama should post their pictures side by side with a header "famous for being rich."
I supported John McCain during his first bid for the Presidency although I am a Democrat. What a mistake that was. I now believe that McCain has thrived on the attention afforded him since his days as a POW. God bless him for serving our Country...but he is NOT standing behind our Troops as WE stood behind him. He appears to be more in favor of protecting Iraqi's than he is protecting US Troops.

WE THE PEOPLE have had ENOUGH of republican leadership...let's TAKE A CHANCE on CHANGE. We know there will be NO change with John McCain. Let's also have some of those Cindy McCain pics alongside Paris Hilton.

McCain vs. Obama: That Britney-Paris ad

Donna, Lincroft, NJ — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 13:58:33 GMT

We keep getting advice to read Obama's website if we want to know his positions. His statements are along the lines of "if elected, everyone will get frozen dessert". I visualize lemon ice, you visualize chocolate ice cream, blah, blah blah. Specifics are impossible to find. Alternative energy? Terrific. But many people who live in areas where windmills could be constructed don't want them-they are noisy and ugly. Don't even mention hydroelectric dams, you create hysteria among the environmentalists. Solar power is inefficient; so what, exactly, is Obama calling for? Raising taxes on oil companies may make those who resent others having more than they feel good, but how much oil does it produce? Likewise, his tax proposals are ephemeral at best. He says he will only raise taxes on 'the rich', but his definition of who they may be seems to change daily. At last look, it was people making more than 41,500per year; the taxable income on those people, (after standard deduction), is 32,000per year. McCain's right on that charge, but Obama doesn't want to defend it, because it would mean committing himself to a position, something he does badly, i.e., defending his position on the surge in Iraq. Even the puff piece on Obama's years as an instructor at the University of Chicago points out that he didn't do the job he was hired to do-rather than teaching con law, he wasted his student's time teaching them election law, which, by the way, is NOT on the bar exam. We can't afford to elect a rock star to the highest office in these times, our enemies will not be impressed by his rhetoric, nor will any of our problems be solved.

McCain vs. Obama: That Britney-Paris ad

Cindy Lou, TX — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 13:58:37 GMT

Unfortunately, negative campaigning, lies and fearmongering have long been part of political campaigns. To me, these tactics confirm that McCain is a grumpy old man.

Obama's weakness, IMO, is not returning the attack. He should be running ads that loop McCain's gaffes. He should be running ads showing McCain in a golf cart at Kennebunkport. I know Obama wants to take the high road, but some potential voters are on the low road--Obama has to reach down and grab them, too.

McCain vs. Obama: That Britney-Paris ad

donna — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:01:58 GMT

WOW! Great Article!

First Read,

Terrific reading so far today. Keep up the good work.

G-D bless you, and the printed press. As everyone has advised, there is too much at stake not to bring our best selfs to the forum.

Senator McCain's campaign needs anothr overhauling. He needs to find within himself discipline, then advocate an honorable message. Then again, look at his advisors.

There is an old proverb that states, 'If you sit among those less honorable than yourself, they will not fail to corrupt you'.

McCain vs. Obama: That Britney-Paris ad

Dee, St. Louis, Mo — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:02:21 GMT

Is it just me or does John McCain's wife, Cindy, act more like a Paris Hilton. LOL

McCain vs. Obama: That Britney-Paris ad

Teri from Ohio — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:07:50 GMT

I too am sick of Pat Buchanan. I don't understand his thinking that Obama should just ignore McCain's negative ads. Doesn't he remember that this is how Kerry lost, by ignoring the swiftboaters? Obama HAS to answer some of this. Sorry Pat, it doesn't mean it's getting to him. I do agree with one thing Buchanan said this morning: "the press is starting to make it (the case that he's arrogant) against Obama." Imagine the press doing that! Rachel Maddow spoke of the media bias against Obama in this area. She brought up the things McCain has done to act Presidential including using the words "President McCain" in some ads, and he was never called on it.

Also, it's amazing how the MSM is playing these ads. They're showing ALL of McCain's ad and only PART of Obama's. Tamron even comment this morning about these ads only being negative and not having any substance. IIF YOU WOULD HAVE PLAYED OBAMA'S WHOLE AD - you would have see this:
"Barack Obama supports a $1,000 middle class tax cut.
An energy plan that takes on oil companies, develops alternative fuels, and breaks the grip of foreign oil.
That's change we can believe in."

Leave it to the MSM to help the McCain campaign - he's counting on you and you're not disappointing him!

McCain vs. Obama: That Britney-Paris ad

Danny, Pittsburgh PA — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:10:22 GMT

The man we see today is a pale GHOST of the man who was running in 2000. He has become the mirror of GWB on almost all major policies--MAJOR POLICIES THAT HAVE FAILED THIS NATION.

John McCain: For the war (our biggest foreign policy mistake ever) and for CONTINUING this war until "victory--even though he himself cannot DEFINE what that victory is...He's against ANYTHING resembling negotiation and diplomacy, was AGAINST the Bush tax cuts in a time of war...but is now for them...was AGAINST offshore drilling...but is now FOR it...was AGAINST agents of intolerance like Rev. Hagy or Parsley but now seeks their endorsements...and promises an end to pork-barrel spending while his campaign is RUN by special interest Lobbyists--two of whom were directly responsible for the mortgage crisis that we're still suffering from as a nation.

Okay, sue, me Phil "it's all in your head" Graham just got fired by the campaign.

America: Wake UP! This isn't Maverick John McCain! This is George W. Bush...on Steroids. He's a fake, a phony, and a dangerously single-minded, stubborn man. Haven't you LEARNED anything these last 7 years?

Because if you HAVE learned anything, you'd know...WE'VE seen these types of ads before...and they helped dupe the country into electing George Bush not ONCE...but twice.

McCain vs. Obama: That Britney-Paris ad

Benny, SFBayArea, California — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:14:56 GMT

John Sydney McCain III has been a celebrity and media darling ever since his POW story was revealed. Now, he's going to bitch about someone else being a celebrity? And in such a childish way? What is this guy's problem? He has the media in his pocket, gets a pass from the real scrutiny every time he lies or flip-flops and yet he's NOT ahead by 10-15 points. Why can't he seal the deal? Who is he and what does he stand for? What is wrong with John McCain?

McCain vs. Obama: That Britney-Paris ad

Shirley, Bethlehem, PA — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:20:39 GMT

If we must discuss it, let's be fair, Obama is far more a "celebrity" than Paris or Brittany. The only real interest in those two is by dirty old men and teenage boys. Shows us where McCain's mind is.

Obama is admired and respected for who he is and the real changes he can bring to our country. Now as well as being a whiney old man, McCain is showing us what he thinks of women.

McCain vs. Obama: That Britney-Paris ad

ha — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:20:42 GMT

JUST LEAVE BRITTANY ALONE!!

McCain vs. Obama: That Britney-Paris ad

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:23:06 GMT

"John McLiar: He's willing to lose his integrity in order to win a campaign. "

Too late!

I'll bet he wishes BushCo hadn't dug into those musty, old Forrestal fire records - then he could still be against torture for prisoners and tax cutes for the uber rich - but not now.

I mean - really. What does it take to get a former prisoner who was tortured to sign off on torture?