This only took a few hours: Barack Obama's campaign Wednesday night lashed back at Republican rival John McCain with a new 30-second television ad blasting McCain_titled "Low Road."
It opens with a series of what an Obama press release called "fact checks" of "McCain’s recent litany of false charges." Then "outside observers," which are various media organizations, label various McCain claims untrue and taking "the low road." The ad then goes on a road of its own, asserting McCain is pursuing the "same old politics, same failed policies."
The ad comes hours after McCain's latest commercial missile. "Celeb" rips Obama as a female announcer says, softly, "He's the biggest celebrity in the world," as pictures of tabloid faves Paris Hilton and Britney Spears are shown.
"But is he ready to lead?" the ad asks. "With gas prices soaring, Obama says no to offshore drilling. And says he'll raise taxes on electricity. Higher taxes, more foreign oil, that's the real Obama."
The McCain campaign has been sucker punching Obama for quite sometime now, launching one personal attack after another. Not just vigorous debate on issues and platforms, but unfounded slurs about his motives and character. And no one in the media pointed out that McCain was taking the low road. But when Obama responds by pointing that oout, suddenly HE'S the one on the low road? I think Obama has been trying not to fall for the sucker punching, but the media sure has!
Posted by: FletcherFramer | July 31, 2008 at 10:30 AM
FF,
I agree with you. Sen. Obama is contending against Sen. McCain, the 527s and (sometimes) our media.
Nothing's fair, but we all know that.
BOb is wise to withhold his counters against JMc, he'll use timing and better political skill. If BOb responds strongly immediately he'll be seen as letting JMc lead the 'discourse.'
Meanwhile, register 3 more potential voters - that's how I spend my 'downtime.'
Posted by: Ivanv | August 02, 2008 at 08:32 PM
you libs are pathetic! how exactly did mccain take the "low road" obama tried to accuse mccain falsely of pulling the racecard and people saw thru HIS crap! thats what happened maybe pay attention!
Posted by: dave | August 03, 2008 at 07:54 PM
dave, images and suggestions are still used to convey negative stereotypes.
I won't try to convince you because you don't seem open to discussion.
Posted by: Ivanv | August 05, 2008 at 01:58 AM