McCain's new ad contains dubious claims

Paul Miller, Woodbridge, VA — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 14:25:38 GMT

More lies and celebrity obsession from the McCain campaign? Say it ain't so.

McCain's new ad contains dubious claims

jim Mi — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 14:26:11 GMT

It is time for Obama and the DNC to start attacking McCain for what he is which is a lying sleezeball who cheated on and left his wife, and was invoved in the Keating 5 scandal.

McCain's new ad contains dubious claims

Nashville_fan — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 14:27:38 GMT

When is the media going to brand John McCain as a LIAR.

Because that is what he is.

P.S. Thanks First Read for debunking the lies in the post - I could get used to that!

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"If I were Obama's grandmother and he called me a "typical white person", I'm not sure I'd let him come visit! How disrespectful. "
-2ez
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You're joking right?

What is really disrespectful is the number of people who are willing to insult our intelligence by constantly trying to change the subject from

How the Republican Party has brought the American economy and military to it's knees in less than 8 years

to

Should I be scared of Barack Obama?

That dog is not going to hunt. This year, we are going to throw the "typical lying politicians" out. And no amount of spin from the corporate media or lies from paid McCain bloggers is going to change that.

McCain's new ad contains dubious claims

JessicaElaine — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 14:28:01 GMT

Last time it was $32,000. So they increased the lie by $10k. WOW

Thanks FR for pointing out the LIE right up front. Good job!

McCain's new ad contains dubious claims

Pat Huntington NY — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 14:28:59 GMT

OK, I know Obama is taking a vacation in Hawaii, but hope his campaign staff isn't on vacation...they need to counter attack McCain's lying ad, with one showing that this guy is nothing but a liar with an Obama ad showing what McCain claims Obama did or will do, and right next to it, showing that McCain's ad's representations are false and lies.

McCain's new ad contains dubious claims

Ken, San Francisco, CA — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 14:29:53 GMT

It's amazing to me that McCain's campaign gets away with lying like this. But then, the conservatives think that dishonesty is simply a campaign tactic.

McCain's new ad contains dubious claims

phil, philly — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 14:30:07 GMT

i don't understand. i'm in advertising and if i make a claim that's false, the networks refuse to run it. but this gets on the air? so much for the "liberal" media.

McCain's new ad contains dubious claims

JessicaElaine — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 14:30:22 GMT

BUT ----once again, you fully embed McCain's ad but only link to Obama's new ad

I appreciate that you debunked the lies, but can you please be a little more fair in this regard.

McCain's new ad contains dubious claims

Pete Caloger Bushkill, PA 18324 — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 14:30:58 GMT

Forget the contents of this ad. Small potatoes compared to the garbage coming down the Republican pike. The bigger question is why anyone would believe that McCain's party would have any interest in improving the lot of those making $42,000 or less. It does not and will not.

McCain's new ad contains dubious claims

Paul Miller, Woodbridge, VA — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 14:31:39 GMT

"I'm John McCain and I approved this lie."

McCain's new ad contains dubious claims

Nashville_fan — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 14:31:40 GMT

Senator Obama has proposed that Seniors making less than $50,000 should be EXEMPT from taxes - so what the hell is John McCain talking about?

The bit about raising taxes on Small business? Another lie!

"McCain's Small-Business Bunk
He claims 23 million small-business owners would pay higher tax rates under Obama. He's wrong. The vast majority would see no change, and many would get a cut."
http://www.newsweek.com/id/146210

John McCain has never had to earn his own way in his ENTIRE life - whose out of touch again?

McCain's new ad contains dubious claims

Billy, MI — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 14:31:54 GMT

Seriously, campaigns should not be allowed to take out ads that are blatant lies. This is just sickening.

McCain's new ad contains dubious claims

James C., Arizona — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 14:32:29 GMT

Just got to post this. I heard it on the way home last night on Market Place.

http://marketplace.publicradio.org/display/web/2008/08/07/conservatives/

A conservative commentator who is making a case that all of the Free Trade, Low Tax and Deregulated approaches that started with Reagan but then went to the extreme under Bush have created a Preditor State.

Even economic conservatives are talking about regulation, fair trade and progressive taxes!!!

Obama 08

McCain's new ad contains dubious claims

Jenny J, Portland, OR — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 14:33:42 GMT

The real truth is which candidate is offering all the socialist, left-wing goodies with a promise to "...tax the wealthy to pay for it"?

Get serious people. Neither large companies nor the rich don't pay taxes. We do. So, it's out of your hip pocket and into you front pocket with a little taken away to fund the system.

McCain's new ad contains dubious claims

Tired of GOP BS — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 14:35:06 GMT

At some point the DNC needs to take the gloves off and go for the jugular on McBush and his cronies, because this is just plain absurd.

The amount of outright lies being peddled to the voters by McCain is staggering.

McCain's new ad contains dubious claims

GP Chicago — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 14:35:17 GMT

That dog is not going to hunt. This year, we are going to throw the "typical lying politicians" out. And no amount of spin from the corporate media or lies from paid McCain bloggers is going to change that.
Nashville_fan (Sent Friday, August 08, 2008 10:27 AM)
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Amen to that, hopefully the rest of the country will wake up and take the stand....

I'm right there with you fellow patriot. Let's send a message to the world!

McCain's new ad contains dubious claims

Pearson — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 14:35:24 GMT

I never liked the work of 527's. But I think it's high time that someone step up to the plate and not let these lies continue. Now I can see why McCain cannot talk about his personal relationship with G-d because apparently there is none. Or else he would not continue these blatant LIES. How can these people sleep at night.

Call out the dem attack dogs--NOW!

McCain's new ad contains dubious claims

jbentley,Chicago,IL — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 14:35:32 GMT

Thanks for making these points. Over the past three weeks, in addition to making general smears on Obama's character, the McCain has released a slew of ads making untruthful and misleading claims about Obama's record and his agenda. Instead of calling the McCain on its dishonesty - which should be emphasized given McCain's undeserved reputation for "straight talk" - most of the media (including Matthews, Scarborough,Buchanan, Mitchell, Gregory, et. al.)applaud McCain for "landing blows" and "throwing Obama off his game." (Nevermind that McCain still trails in every single poll and consistently fails to crack 45%). While the media should not take sides, it is it's duty to inform the public when candidates are not speaking the truth.

McCain's new ad contains dubious claims

Colleen, Ithaca, NY — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 14:35:47 GMT

What a surprise - McCain trying to smear Obama with lies and distortions.

I know that the Obama camp is going to have to run a response ad, but I hate that this is a defensive position they keep finding themselves in. They need to run thier own attack ads. And they don't even need to lie: there's plenty of damaging truth to work with.

McCain's new ad contains dubious claims

Trudall O., Pine Grove AR — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 14:35:48 GMT

Dubious indeed. People making $31000 will see their taxes go up. So McCain is off a little.

And, because Obama's only plan for the energy crisis is to pass out tire gauges, fuel costs will continue to rise. That could be considered a regressive tax because of Obama's non-action on the enrgy problems the country faces.

McCain's new ad contains dubious claims

sean, atl, ga — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 14:35:48 GMT

Obama needs to take a page out of Hillary's book....hold up a screenshot of the ad at a presser and proclaim "shame on you, John McCain...you wanted to run a clean campaign, yet you continually 'approve messages' that a blantantly false and have been repeatedly debunked by independent factcheck websites....shame on you, John McCain"...

get strong Barack...this will push McCain into defensive (as it did with you when Hillary used it on you during Texas/Ohio primaries)....it's a very smart card to play...

McCain's new ad contains dubious claims

Andrea, New York City — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 14:36:03 GMT

MORE LIES.

The media has so far thought the rest of his lies were cute and clever, so now McCain is empowered to lie some more.

When are you MEDIA FOLKS going to start playing fair????

McCain's new ad contains dubious claims

Treebranch, OH — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 14:36:05 GMT

OMG !!!!!
Just when you think this man can't stoop any lower, he does.
I think McCain and his croney's are lower than dirt, and I don't understand how anybody can elect him president.
It's even lower to attack Obama when he's on vacation.
Seems to be the McCain way.

What a liar !!!!!!!

McCain's new ad contains dubious claims

What happened to Straight Talk? — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 14:36:08 GMT

The problem with the media bending over backwards so as not to be criticized for "being biased toward Barack," is that nobody has the guts to call this what it is: John McCain and his campaign are LYING. But, since we'll hear nothing but euphemisms and tut-tuts, and, since these lies and infantile campaigning, they'll keep doing it.

McCain's new ad contains dubious claims

Judy Arizona — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 14:37:19 GMT

I'm getting tired of hearing McStupid cut down Obama. Can't he talk about the issues? I would guess not, since he has not the intellect to do so. He says Barack need experience in order to understand. As far as I know, it is not experience that helps one understand, it is intelligence, a quality that McStupid has never possessed. (5th from the bottom of his class of 899.)

I guess all the sheep will follow that dunce.

McCain's new ad contains dubious claims

A.Grost, Reno, NV — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 14:38:13 GMT

For all of Obama's promised handouts, someone is going to have to pay for them. And you liberals think it will just be the "rich" doing the paying. That makes you just as naive as the candidate you support.

McCain's new ad contains dubious claims

banko — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 14:38:17 GMT

McCain is dishonest and corrupt. McLame tax cuts benefits only the rich. Same as Bushes tax cuts.

Obama vs McCain on Taxes
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cNyNv_UfFUo

Non-Partisan Tax Center: McCain Plan Favors The Wealthy
http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/06/12/1136892.aspx?CommentPosted=true#commentmessage

Tax Progressivity Discussed on CNN !
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9fbxpMw4mco&eurl=http://www.daily

McCain's new ad contains dubious claims

Time to Fight Barack — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 14:38:35 GMT

Obama is in REAL DANGER of getting swiftboated on this taxes issue: McCain and his campaign continue to make these claims. Unless the obama campaign hits back and hits back HARD (come out and call these claims LIES), 3 months from now, you're going to hear gullible low and middle-income Americans leaving exit polls and saying, "well, i just didn't want my taxes raised."

McCain's new ad contains dubious claims

James C., Arizona — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 14:38:38 GMT

You notice how in Obama's add where he uses lines they are supported with news articles, voting records, independent analysis.

McCain's spots are just false and madeup. This is the guy that people want to lead this country!

All policy issues aside, is this really the guy? With this type of approach, I'm sure if elected he'll be able to bring out that new ream of ivory paper with the Iranian Letter head alreay printed on it.

Haven't we had enough of this for the last 7.5 years.

Please people say it isn't so.

McCain's new ad contains dubious claims

GDI in Michigan — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 14:39:11 GMT

umm just a question.
If the tax cuts are allowed to expire isn't that a defacto tax increase?

And to the earlier post as to whether the Exxon tag was fair.
It’s all fair this is politics, time to pull up your big girl panties and play ball. No offense but is anything no fair?

McCain's new ad contains dubious claims

Jay, The Batcave — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 14:40:14 GMT

I can't imagine what it must be like to be Barack Obama.

- To attempt to engage in a mature dissertation on the future of our country with the embarrassingly fraternity-like McCain campaign.

- To have to coddle and handhold the frustratingly infantile egos of Bill & Hillary Clinton.

- To have every word you speak ripped from context and parsed beyond recognition by a media hungry and desperate for a close presidential contest.

If only all involved would rise to half the maturity level Obama wishes to elevate this conversation to, we might as a nation actually get something done.

Obama '08

McCain's new ad contains dubious claims

Nashville_fan — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 14:40:19 GMT

http://matthewyglesias.theatlantic.com/archives/2007/09/obama_tax_plan.php

Obama Tax Plan

- Cutting taxes for 150 million Americans and their families, allowing them to get a tax cut of up to $1000.

-Easing the burden on the middle class by providing a universal homeowner’s tax credit to those who do not itemize their deductions

- Immediately benefiting 10 million homeowners, the majority of whom make under $50,000 per year.

-Eliminating the income tax for any American senior making less than $50,000 per year

-Eliminating income taxes for about 7 million American seniors.

- Simplifying tax filings so millions of Americans can do their taxes in less than 5 minutes.

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P.S. Is it possible for the Obama campaign to get a federal injunction to stop these patently false adds from running? What ever happened to truth in advertising?

McCain's new ad contains dubious claims

Adam, St. Louis — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 14:40:21 GMT

this ad is actually kind of sad, he isn't lying (completely), but he isn't telling the truth either (completely), this is what politicians do, But to stretch it this far is just sad. McCain must be getting desperate!

McCain's new ad contains dubious claims

Joe, White Bear Lake, MN — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 14:40:23 GMT

Just more proof that this "tired old fart" John McCain is a pathological liar. His campaign operatives are liars, he is a liar, and a puppet of George W. Bush.

If this country elects John McCain, then it deserves what it will get. Perpetual war, no health insurance, and more devisiveness in the world.

Do you really want that? The media is also to blame for not going after John McCain on his lies. It's really scary to think that John McCain could become our president. He is not qualified.

McCain's new ad contains dubious claims

Rodney Hopper, Waxahachie, TX — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 14:40:39 GMT

McCain hasn't been 'the rest of us' since he dumped his wife for Cindy Hensley and became a multi-millionaire overnight.

Does this campaign have any credibility left?

McCain's new ad contains dubious claims

Pete - Albany, NY — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 14:41:30 GMT

So much for John McCain being "sorry" for going negative with the tone of his campaign.

McCain's new ad contains dubious claims

eric, VT — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 14:41:39 GMT

Really, when the McCain camp repeats accusations shown to be demonstrably false by independent sources, why won't the MSM (other than FR) jump on this?

McCain's new ad contains dubious claims

jeff D Evanston IL. — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 14:42:00 GMT

when is the hell is the MSM going to go after John Mccain for the all out lies he is telling in these ads he puts out. Obama voted to raise taxes on people making just $42,000.
He promises more taxes on small business, seniors, your life savings, your family.
this is a lie!!! if my kids lied like this i would beat the crap out of them, but the white MSM just lets this crap just go by. i'm starting to wonder what john mccain has on the MSM because of barack lied like this they would be all over him, barack has said time and time again that 95% of american will get a tax cut and seniors making less than 50,000.00 will pay no taxes. MSM its up to you to call him on the lies, because if barack has to spend all his time and money defending these lies time and time again then race, john mccain would have gotten away with the worse crime there is and that is lying his way to the top job in the free world !!!!

MSM GROW A SET OF BALLS AND STOP THIS!!!

McCain's new ad contains dubious claims

Jean — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 14:42:32 GMT

I am always amazed at how the media does not follow up on Mc Cain. Talking about a free pass.

McCain's new ad contains dubious claims

Pete - Albany, NY — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 14:43:09 GMT

...and, once again, who needs an ad buy when you'll run it for free?

McCain's new ad contains dubious claims

Nj — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 14:43:26 GMT

MORE LIES.
AMAZING
Lie and lies and keep pushing talking points.
McShame is a real disaster
I cant wait for the response. Obama needs to smack this idiot down.

McCain's new ad contains dubious claims

Beverly in Chicago — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 14:44:39 GMT

McCain is a poor pathetic, lying, old man who is so obsessed and jealous of Obama’s popularity. Good thing FR and fact check will debunk this ad this Lifeless McCain candidate.

McCain's new ad contains dubious claims

An Independent looking for TRUTH — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 14:45:12 GMT

When does the national TV media hit the McCain campaign hard about all these lies/un-truth/mis-information... in there ads??? Most Americans believe the ads! And will vote because of the distortions in the ads.
What happened to the media needing 3 sources prior to having a story. It also should report when others do not have correct information as much as they report on "celebraty" ads or aqusations.

McCain's new ad contains dubious claims

Ron Indiana — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 14:45:33 GMT

Thank you First Read for doing the Fact Check...Now will you pass this information on to MSNBC so the "talking heads" and pundits have this information also. I know the Olympics have started, but as you cover politics, let's stay with the facts. Lies from either party should be addressed.

McCain's new ad contains dubious claims

BJ, CA — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 14:46:16 GMT

McJellyHead does the GOP real good again...
Taxes...
Like the President has the right to raise taxes...
Johnny Boy's been in the US Congress long enough..
He should know taxes are levied by that very same Congress...or has Johnny Boy been away to long?

Totally unreal smear tactic crap again...
Sounds like crap, walks like crap, IT'S CRAP!

McCain's new ad contains dubious claims

patwal — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 14:46:24 GMT

So your headline reads "dubious claims" So just when will outright lies cease to become "dubious claims" for MSNBC and become what they really are: LIES

McCain's new ad contains dubious claims

Treebranch, OH — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 14:47:49 GMT

Jeff D...
I agree wholeheartedly with you!!!!!

I hear all the time how Obama gets more press coverage, but it's all negative press. McCain gets a free pass. I get livid when I hear MSM say that it's just McCain being McCain.
Makes me want to puke.
I'm so mad I could spit.

McCain's new ad contains dubious claims

James C., Arizona — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 14:48:01 GMT

The real truth is ...

Over the last 8 years of economic expansion more people have slid into poverty, more middle class families have lost real wages.

If you look at the economic increases over the last 8 years, the top 2% enjoyed more benifit than the other 98%.

The largest gap between the rich and everyone else since the 1920s!!!

So if it between socialist, left-wing goodies by taxing the wealthy... OR darwinistic, right-wing dog-eat-dog anything for a buck at the expense of America; then I guess I'm a socialist!

Oh, and one of those small business owners that actually will be affected by Obama's tax plan.

Obama 08

McCain's new ad contains dubious claims

Littleoldme — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 14:48:44 GMT

Go ahead FR keep posting the LIE EXPRESS, it`s what you guys at FR are good at, posting the LIES.

Call them what they truly are...LIES.

Just Lies.........
That is what to look forward to if McCain somehow LIE his way inot the WH.

LIES ON TOP OF LIES, THE McCain express bus, let us just lie they will beleivie us, just keep posting these ads and the media will post them for us as they have always done, the more LIES we tell the more they will start to beleive us.

MORE LIE ADS PLEASE.........I`m John McCain & I
APPROVE THIS AD OF LIES!!!

Go ahead FR keep posting the LIE EXPRESS, it`s what you guys are good at.

McCain's new ad contains dubious claims

Charles Goodwin, Ohio — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 14:49:11 GMT

They must have pulled together a study group of likely voters that responded "Celebrity = Bad". Unfortunately this years "likely voter" has changed, acutally because of Obama's Celebrity status. More young people and those who usually "don't follow politics" are paying attention to Obama. They are not offended, but inspired by the Celebrity brand.

McCain's new ad contains dubious claims

Brian, NJ — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 14:50:44 GMT

And now, the media will give McCain free ad time by parsing the ad over and over on the vaious political shows. They should simply allude to the ad and its misstatements, then move on to actual news.

McCain's new ad contains dubious claims

Sharon J ---Iowa — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 14:52:46 GMT

I echo the message "when will MSN every take on John McCain?" If this lying were Obama, he would be crucified and burned at the stake in the press and it would never end. McBush has gotten away with this stuff way too long. Is it because he's a doddering old man, senile, has been, or anything like it? Folks, this old geezer has one finger on the trigger and just can't wait to get to the red phone....know what I mean? He's dangerous, and we need to get him right where he's asking for it. He thinks he can do anything just because he was a POW. Well, here's a bulletin......many more were also. should we call them all up and ask if they want to be president? Seems like that's all it takes for the press to crown you. Bad press to say the least. Keith Olberman is the only one who has the guts to take this fake on.

McCain's new ad contains dubious claims

Eric, Indiana — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 14:54:39 GMT

McBush = One lie after another... what a disgrace!!!!

Obama '08

McCain's new ad contains dubious claims

JoAnne, Royersford, PA — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 14:54:46 GMT

I have one plea for your network. If you are going to continue to allow Mike Barnicle perform, PLEASE somebody teach him how to say "Obama". It's not Obamer. I can't tell you how many times I switch channels because I am so tired of his illiterate speech. Others from the same section of the country have no problem with correctly pronouncing his name. It may take a little practice, but you can do it!

McCain's new ad contains dubious claims

Johnny-gone-crazy for Liar In Chief — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 14:55:45 GMT

"McCain's New Ad Contains Dubious Claims"

No! He's got to outright LIE if he want's Bush's job.

McCain's new ad contains dubious claims

John B, Des Moines, IA — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 14:56:04 GMT

McSame is just jealous because he can no longer draw a crowd of more than several.

McCain's new ad contains dubious claims

Chris from Baltimore — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 14:56:08 GMT

"Why McCain would be a mediocre president"

Excellent overview of McCain's "Record of Leadership" during his 26 years in office...

http://www.marketwatch.com/news/story/why-mccain-would-mediocre-president/story.aspx?guid=%7B4914192B%2D12AF%2D4623%2DAB18%2D5EFE91204B04%7D&dist=TNMostRead

McCain's new ad contains dubious claims

Dan, New York, NY — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 14:58:20 GMT

Here's the real reason behind these ads:

http://strategy08.wordpress.com/2008/08/08/a-theory-behind-the-mccain-celebrity-ads/

McCain's new ad contains dubious claims

Lee-- Dallas, TX — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 14:58:21 GMT

'I'm John McCain, and I approve lies.'

--It would be great if those in the media would give an assist to the American people and let us know when something isn't true.

McCain's new ad contains dubious claims

Kathy from Florida — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 15:00:44 GMT

I am sick and tired of the McCain camp and the media insulting the millions of Americans who support Senator Obama.

Implying that the only reason Obama is supported is because of his perceived "celebrity" makes my blood boil.

Obama is reasoned, brilliant and just who this country needs to turn things around.

Of course, he is not perfect .... but damn, America, wake up. This smear campaign is just plain horrible, and the fact that the media is carrying McCain's water is beyond belief.

McCain's new ad contains dubious claims

Angry Voter — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 15:00:54 GMT

To my very conservative "frends" in this blog
I'm a liberal, I'm a physician, I'm a Democrat and I pay a bucket load of taxes under my "friends" the Republicans!

I wouldn't believe John McCain if he said "day was light and night is dark"

McCain's new ad contains dubious claims

OneOleMan - Seattle, Washington — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 15:02:11 GMT

McCain is going to keep hitting on the message of Obama wanting to raise taxes and not willing to drill for more oil until Obama's campaign hits back and hits back hard.

McCain's new ad contains dubious claims

Show-Me-State — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 15:04:47 GMT

Come on First Read where is Barack Obama's new ad "Hands." It is positive ad with a positive message. John McCain is just lying some more and trying to mislead Americans. We have been lied to and misled enough by the current administration. Let us all stand up in November and say Not This Time!

McCain's new ad contains dubious claims

Jackie, AL — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 15:06:58 GMT

"McCain's ad makes 'dubious' claims"?????? When will the media give up their decades long love affair with the "Maverick" (what a joke!!) and call him on his LIES?? McCain is running the most dishonest campaign ever and the best you can do is call his garbage "dubiuos"? This is just an attempt to keep McCain's cadre of LOW-INFO voters clueless - because they don't even know what "dubious" means.

McCain's new ad contains dubious claims

Mike, Chicago — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 15:08:01 GMT

MSNBC, this is great to "report" this on a blog, but will your reporters and news division do some real reporting on this?

McCain's new ad contains dubious claims

Amy, TX — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 15:08:33 GMT

Apparently I am naive about advertising... I thought there were laws or regulations about blatant false content... how can you so easily put things that are verifiably lies on the air?

What shameful disrespect of Americans... scaring seniors etc ("your life savings") and counting on people being ignorant or scared or both!

How do John McCain and the sleazoids he employs sleep at night?

McCain's new ad contains dubious claims

Amy B Portland, ME — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 15:10:41 GMT

McCain's scummy ad may very well get him elected, low information voters are numerous, but my question is, what happens when the better informed class loses faith in our leadership? Personally, I don't believe anything the Bush administration says, for obvious reasons, and I wonder what happens if we face a real emergency in the near future and people like me don't respond because they don't trust the government's information? It seems like a recipe for disaster when better educated voters don't trust the national leadership.

McCain's new ad contains dubious claims

Enrique, Chicago — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 15:10:45 GMT

McCain is turning into a desperate fool. Is he not taking the problems that we face seriously? How are these tactics supposed to fix our economy or get us out of Iraq? Any confidence that the Republicans are beginning to feel for the general election won't last long. McCain is a disappointment.