by Frank James
As Sen. John McCain's poll numbers have dropped and Sen. Barack Obama's have risen, the Republican nominee's campaign team have indicated they plan to relentlessly focus on Obama's character. This means we'll likely see more negative ads from McCain and from Obama as he responds.
The Democratic National Committee has a new ad of its own in which it uses McCain's own criticism of negative advertising, uttered during the 2000 presidential campaign, against him.
Here's the ad's transcript:
CHYRON: "John McCain... readying a newly aggressive assault on Sen. Barack Obama's character." [Washington Post, 10/04/08]
VIDEO: Montage of McCain attack ads
CHYRON: John McCain is "looking forward to turning a page on this financial crisis." [Washington Post, 10/04/08]
VIDEO: Montage of McCain attack ads
CHYRON: McCain Campaign's Ad Spending Now Nearly 100 Percent Devoted to Attack Ads [Talking Points Memo, 10/3/08]
MCAIN: "I'm John McCain and I approved this message."
MCCAIN: "Uh, I, I just have to rely on the good judgment of the voters not to buy into these negative attack ads. Sooner or later, people are going to figure out if all you run is negative attack ads you don't have much of a vision for the future or you're not ready to articulate it." [The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer, 2/21/2000]
CHYRON: John McCain: We Can't Afford More of the Same
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Comments
I don't normally give much credence to "committee" ads, but this one speaks volumes.
He's desperate.
He's losing.
He has nothing left to offer.
Posted by: small town girl | October 6, 2008 11:41 AM
Right on target. Let's hear issues not lies or mud.
Posted by: Gary in High Point | October 6, 2008 11:42 AM
Where has the "maverick" gone? 2000 McCain has been reported missing with an imposter taking his place that has folded to the religious and willing to fold like a sheet on anything to get your vote.
Posted by: bill r. | October 6, 2008 11:50 AM
McCain opposed negative ads -- ONCE, a long time ago. McCain used to be a "maverick" -- ONCE, a long time ago.
Old man, your ship has sailed and you weren't on board. Nor are all your oars in the water.
Posted by: Op109 | October 6, 2008 12:25 PM
It's the ECONOMY STUPID !
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Why would America REWARD complete Republican failure ?
We wont.
Posted by: PulSamsara | October 6, 2008 2:31 PM
Go John go!!! Stop being such a nice guy and please dont give him another free pass like most of the media has been giving him. Hit him HARD!!!!!
Posted by: brigitte | October 6, 2008 5:28 PM
So did Obama, but do you remember the primaries and Hillary. Nuff said!
Posted by: Ruth | October 10, 2008 4:59 PM