Posted on 07/31/2008 10:00:14 PM PDT by flyfree
RACINE, WI - A young woman just asked Senator McCain if he'd gone back on his promise not to "sling mud" in this campaign with the ad his campaign released yesterday comparing Obama to Britney Spears and Paris Hilton. McCain responded that there are contrasts to be drawn and his campaign is merely drawing them based on substance, not style.
"Campaigns are tough, but I'm proud of the campaign we're running," McCain told the crowd. "We're proud of that commercial."
UPDATE: Here's the full quote, transcribed from tape:
First of all, let me say that there are differences, and we drawing those differences. I said earlier that I admire his campaign, but what we're talking about here is substance and not style. Campaigns are tough, but I'm proud of the campaign that we have run, I'm proud of the issues we are trying to address with the American people. And, again, I would hope that Senator Obama would join me so that we could discuss this - as he said he wanted a "duel" over taxes, as I think he said yesterday. All I can say is that we are proud of that commercial. We think Americans need to know that I believe that we should be basing this campaign on what we can do for Americans here at home and how we can make America safe and prosperous, and that's the theme of my campaign.
I should also note that the crowd responded very favorably to McCain's answer.
Indeed, the very next questioner from the audience was another young woman who announced to the crowd: "I'm 18 and I just have to say that Obama, like, terrifies me. And I would just like to say I think you need to call him on every shot. Don't let him get away with a single thing. We can't afford it." This, too, generated hearty applause from the crowd.
Celeb
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oHXYsw_ZDXg
Just wait for the Obama Sex Tape!
As you should be McCain. The left has drool rolling out its ears because of this ad.
Drudge linked that ad and youtube came to a standstill yesterday....and I know 4 people who had seen it. The Messiah is on the cusp of losing this election.
Bingo
Obama is taking some hits in the polls following his European tour and his dumb response to this latest McCain ad seems to be throwing the Obama campaign off message.
McCain should take advantage of this confusion by challenging Obama with a different issue every day. Non-stop!
Obama provided McCain with an opening as wide as a football field this week with the “tire” comment. Ads need to be up and often with that comment.
Obama is a dangerous dolt
I am pleasantly surprised as how effective this ad is in showing the inexperience of Obama.
Oh, I agree.
Great ad!! No wonder the Obambi cult is in a frenzy, the message of the ad is very effective: Obambi is a lightweight celeb with no experience and bad ideas.
That message will/should sink the Obambi campaign once it gets widely accepted, so of course the Obamanators are desperate the smear the messenger(s) who may try to get the word out.
It’s great!!! Slap him around.
Have some concern for people with weak stomachs.
I saw obama in a clip on Fox today talking about McCain’s add. He said that McCain doesn’t want to debate the issues.
McCain should take that statement and run with it. Put out an add showing obama making that statement and call him on it.
Force the debate issue with obama’s own words. Use obama’s own words to back him into a corner.
If a debate isn’t scripted obama will fumble and stumble and show every one what an empty suite he really is.
The McCain campaign just gets more & more disappointing.
With comparisons to Jimma Carter.
You forgot the sarcasm tag.
I am far from a MccAin fan, and I think the McCain campaign just gets more & more impressive.
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