McCain already in full Obama-bashing mode
Big headlines this weekend about John McCain’s attack ad based on Barack Obama canceling an appearance with U.S. military personnel in Germany. The voiceover says: “He made time to go to the gym but canceled a visit with wounded troops. Seems the Pentagon wouldn’t allow him to bring cameras.” First, those abs won’t crunch themselves. Second, if Obama had visited the troops and cameras were rolling, that would’ve been a great photo op, so why is McCain complaining? Third, and most important: Isn’t it a tad early—before either party’s convention—to “go negative”? Maybe I’m just naive. McCain has closed the gap with Obama in terms of Google News mentions. Still, it probably doesn’t bode well that McCain is already choosing to define and promote himself based on the actions of his opponent. McCain’s slogan is “Country first.” If he persists with the negative, whining ad strategy, Obama’s will soon be “Inevitable.” |
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July 28, 2008 in Gianatasio | Permalink |
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you bias is showing.
Posted by: j clark | Jul 28, 2008 10:42:13 AM
Or perhaps it's just McCain's bullshit that is too obvious to ignore?
Posted by: Seth | Jul 28, 2008 11:57:44 AM
Great spot! It's never too early for a good political fight. I myself like to see the candidates battle it out.
This spot while only mildly negative, does point out some important differences in the candidates and their experience. Besides, McCain can't seem to string together two sentences without it sounding awkward, so he will need all the help he can get from these spots.
Posted by: t | Jul 28, 2008 2:55:22 PM
Could they find no other footage of Obama in the gym other than just before he makes that awesome three-pointer? All I could think about while watching that clip was about how I was about to see that surprising swoosh again, the sort of thing presidents shouldn't even be able to do. Obama's campaign is being run really well right now, and McCain's is kind of pathetic, and this is just a continuation of that.
Posted by: Chris Griswold | Jul 28, 2008 4:56:29 PM
