New Obama ad: Hey, McCain’s rich; Update: RNC releases Rezko memo; Update: Rezko may be sentenced on October 28
posted at 12:05 pm on August 21, 2008 by Allahpundit
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After 18 months on the trail, this is the closest he’s come to a memorable ad. Seriously. I wrote about this line of attack back when David Brock floated his “sugar mommy” turd. It’ll help Obama marginally — the appeal of class warfare is evergreen, especially in a bad economy — but it’d help a lot more if McCain actually looked the part Obama’s trying to make him play. Americans are used to the idea of politicians being filthy rich; it’s not wealth itself that puts fangs into the attack, it’s how wealth suggests luxury, entitlement, softness, and selfishness. Good luck with that, Barry. The instant response from McCain HQ:
Does a guy who made more than $4 million last year, just got back from vacation on a private beach in Hawaii and bought his own million-dollar mansion with the help of a convicted felon really want to get into a debate about houses? Does a guy who worries about the price of arugula and thinks regular people “cling” to guns and religion in the face of economic hardship really want to have a debate about who’s in touch with regular Americans?
The reality is that Barack Obama’s plans to raise taxes and opposition to producing more energy here at home as gas prices skyrocket show he’s completely out of touch with the concerns of average Americans. –McCain spokesman Brian Rogers
It’s high time for a Rezko ad, just like it was high time for an Ayers ad yesterday. Still, an embarrassing gaffe this morning in forgetting how many homes he owns, nearly matched by the embarrassing lameness of Tim Kaine’s third-grade bon mot in reply. Was the Nelson Muntz “ha-ha” sound effect not available? Exit question: Is this final, definitive proof that Hillary’s not going to be VP? Surely Obama wouldn’t drop this ad and then turn around and put the $100-million-dollar woman on the ticket.
Update: Prepare for Rezko-mania: The McCain camp is e-mailing around Freddoso’s op-ed about him in today’s New York Post. Oh, the fun we’ll have with that Hillary “slum lord” soundbite if she’s the nominee.
Update: Good point at the Standard. Too bad Silky’s no longer in the picture politically. He would have come in awfully handy here.
Update: Rezko-mania arrives at last. Here’s the RNC fact sheet, in PDF format.
Update: October surprise!
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Put it in a television ad, guys.
Think_b4_speaking on August 21, 2008 at 12:08 PM
Wow…Obambi really is such a loser. That’s the best he’s got? Don’t vote for McCain because he owns 7 houses? Weak.
JustTruth101 on August 21, 2008 at 12:10 PM
Stay classy, Barack Obama.
Kudos for McCain’s swift and brilliant response. If he could make a response ad on that, it would be fantastic.
Is Obama that stupid? Doesn’t he know that illogical populism always fails? Not to mention the fact that the houses aren’t McCain’s…they’re his wife’s, and bound by a pre-nup.
MB007 on August 21, 2008 at 12:11 PM
Eat the rich and their arugula!
ninjapirate on August 21, 2008 at 12:11 PM
Did Obama forget that the Dems ran a fabulously wealthy guy named Kerry four years ago?
MB007 on August 21, 2008 at 12:11 PM
Copy that! Wow! Let the Real Fun begin!
Anita on August 21, 2008 at 12:12 PM
McCain should offer one of those houses to Bracky’s round headed hut bro.
Brat on August 21, 2008 at 12:12 PM
HAHAHAHAHA! Nice.
CP on August 21, 2008 at 12:12 PM
Does a guy who made more than $4 million last year, just got back from vacation on a private beach in Hawaii and bought his own million-dollar mansion with the help of a convicted felon really want to get into a debate about houses? Does a guy who worries about the price of arugula and thinks regular people “cling” to guns and religion in the face of economic hardship really want to have a debate about who’s in touch with regular Americans?
When he’s worked as a community organizer, helping inner-city poor organize and educate themselves to improve their lot in life… and when he’s going against a guy who loses track of how many houses he owns?
Abso-f*cking-lutley.
Tom_Shipley on August 21, 2008 at 12:12 PM
Just shot off an E-mail to my Governor, clown act Kaine.
This idiot has achieved NOTHING since being elected Governor and now he’s apparently a full-time shill for Obama.
I asked him to resign immediately, so he can go campaign for Barack Titanic full time. What a complete idiot Kaine is.
NoDonkey on August 21, 2008 at 12:13 PM
Ooooooh.
CP on August 21, 2008 at 12:13 PM
Kind of what Tereza (yes, I am too an African-American)was to John SKerry. Will the Dems have a Obama version of Budweiser beer? Remember the “W” ketchup bottles? :-)
Sergei on August 21, 2008 at 12:14 PM
Obama’s camp is totally desparate at this point. Just pretend that Hillary was the nominee. Would we be seeing this kind of BS? It would be a little more sophisticated.
Nelsa on August 21, 2008 at 12:15 PM
There’s only one house I want McCain to know about….the WHITE HOUSE.
wildweasel on August 21, 2008 at 12:15 PM
From the party that nominated John Heinz-Kerry.
danking70 on August 21, 2008 at 12:15 PM
I could care less how many homes McCain has as long as he didn’t get financing from a slumlord.
Since Obama has only “one” home, perhaps he can send his half-brother another $1 a month.
moonsbreath on August 21, 2008 at 12:15 PM
Or sell one to fund Obama’s discarded Kenyan school! Or both!
But the Rezko tie in is the strongest, seeing as how Obama now opened the door on the William Ayers story.
Surely the RNC has a commercial ready to go showing how Obama sent government money to Rezko who then built uninhabitable slums for the poor.
funky chicken on August 21, 2008 at 12:16 PM
“But recently, John McCain said: ‘the fundamentals of our economy are strong.’ … Hmm.”
More of the same from obama.
One of McCain’s ads claimed that the economy was “in shambles.”
So which one is it?
This is my favorite video that shows Obama and McCain speaking on the economy from April 18, 2008. Please forgive me if I’ve posted this a few times, I see this as a very clear lie from Obama that he got away with. Hopefully this video will be something new to at least a few people. McCain’s people should use this sort of split-screen reply to Obama’s continued false claims about McCain. They don’t have to use the same video, as Obama gives them new material just about every week.
wise_man on August 21, 2008 at 12:16 PM
Class warfare does work for voters that are already going to vote for the Dems. The same voters who year after year vote themselves goodies from the Federal government will always vote for the Dems. That’s why class warfare doesn’t do anything to realign the voters to one party or the other.
DerKrieger on August 21, 2008 at 12:17 PM
“When he’s worked as a community organizer, helping inner-city poor organize and educate themselves to improve their lot in life”
How is organized protests to beg for more government money, helping them to “improve their lot in life”? Not everyone can be Al Sharpton.
Obama built his mansion on an obvious bribe, this will be the impetus to expose that fact, indict Obama and to hopefully have Obama’s ass in jail soon, along with his whiny wife.
NoDonkey on August 21, 2008 at 12:17 PM
Better stay away from the Community Organizer (TM) thing. Turns out he didn’t help organize much. Made a lot of nice promises though. Kind of like what he is doing now. Also what is BO’s excuse for having a family member living in abject property? The “Man of the People” meme doesn’t work.
HawaiiLwyr on August 21, 2008 at 12:18 PM
poverty not property – gotta have more coffee
HawaiiLwyr on August 21, 2008 at 12:18 PM
My thoughts exactly. What is Barry thinking? I thought Barry was above personal attacks? I guess the gloves have officially come off – - good, there’s a lot that needs to be fleshed out, as far as Barry is concerned. Time to go after him for all his questionable associations and obvious elitism.
Rick on August 21, 2008 at 12:18 PM
But McCain is a man of the people!
He fakes interest in the little people’s primitive superstitions sooooooo convincingly!
alphie on August 21, 2008 at 12:18 PM
Rut-roh. If Mitt is the VP pick, there will be double digit houses between the two of them! The rich bitch ticket. Hell yeah. And no foreclosures baby! I love it. Multiple Home Ownership. It’s what we all aspire to isn’t it?
I order that ketchup by the case! It’s great!
Brat on August 21, 2008 at 12:19 PM
According to Redstate, Rezko will be sentenced two weeks before the election.
Wethal on August 21, 2008 at 12:20 PM
I suppose you think Obama is down-to-earth?
Rick on August 21, 2008 at 12:20 PM
At least he paid for his own houses. More of the same fashionable communist anti-wealth sentiment arising in America.
Grafted on August 21, 2008 at 12:20 PM
Better yet, haven’t McCain’s kids from his first marriages used some of these homes?
The dems are risking bringing Carol and those kids (who are still close with McCain) into this campaign. If Carol and the boys get angry enough … game over Obambi. And Howard Dean will lose his job finally. I’m shocked the DNC hasn’t given him the boot already, to be honest.
funky chicken on August 21, 2008 at 12:21 PM
first marriage, of course
funky chicken on August 21, 2008 at 12:21 PM
What’s that smell?
Think_b4_speaking on August 21, 2008 at 12:21 PM
Boy howdy, the ‘Hopey Changey New Politician’ is really tracking himself to a new line, isn’t he?
In 2004 being rich was no big deal but being a combat vet was paramount, now being rich is a filthy sin and being a combat vet means you are a warmonger.
That smell coming from Baracky HQ? Desperation.
Bishop on August 21, 2008 at 12:21 PM
Osama Obama doesn’t know who he’s up against.
It’s wonderful to see The Messiah stepping up to the plate and hitting foul balls. Even the MSM won’t be able to ignore his idiocy for much longer.
Who knows? They might eventually press him for trivial stuff, like a genuine birth certificate, medical records, written opinions from his law school days, records of his own legal clients, records of his association with Ayers/Dohrn, Rezko, Wright, Farrakhan and other traitors/criminals.
MrScribbler on August 21, 2008 at 12:22 PM
Um Tom, I believe that Chicago Annenberg Challenge did not do much to help educate kids:
http://globallabor.blogspot.com/2008/08/key-chicago-annenberg-challenge.html
And is the quality of life in inner city Chicago really all that better?
As all those houses are probably his wife’s property I’m sure he doesn’t know/care about all of them. Is this the best the Dems can come up with against McCain? Very weak.
rbj on August 21, 2008 at 12:24 PM
“Obama is down-to-earth?”
Of course he is. He’s often visited earth.
After which, he ascends back into heaven to the tune of celestial choirs.
And it was good.
NoDonkey on August 21, 2008 at 12:24 PM
Next up for Obama: “John McCain’s limo is bigger than mine”.
Bishop on August 21, 2008 at 12:24 PM
If I was McCain, I’d embrace this attack…
Just say that my Wife handles all the family finances, and some of these homes are investments. She is an intelligent woman, my equal, who does not need my oversite to run money matters… I trust her as a partner, so no, I don’t know how many houses we own… my current energy is being used to get to a new house… a White One…
Romeo13 on August 21, 2008 at 12:25 PM
Rich?
The developers Obama created tax credits for while a State Senator are rich.
The poor in his district are still poor.
drjohn on August 21, 2008 at 12:25 PM
I think it’s a very effective ad (and a bad McCain gaffe), but only for the short-term. Like yesterday’s “guilt by association” attack, Obama has opened the door wide for McCain’s obvious, more damaging counter-attack.
And every time Obama slings mud, the dirtier his halo gets. His entire campaign was based on transcending dirty, common politics. That manicured impression has now been squandered and it isn’t even convention time yet.
Without the Hopenchange Hooey, what else has he got? Experience? Leadership? Judgment? None of the Above?
Exurban Jon on August 21, 2008 at 12:25 PM
When you rob Peter to pay Paul, you can always count on the support of Paul.
MarkTheGreat on August 21, 2008 at 12:26 PM
Obama looks like even more of a hypocrite (if possible) when you looks at his tax returns. His worth has skyrocketed as he wormed his way into politics.
TooTall on August 21, 2008 at 12:26 PM
Even Al Gore and John Kerry were not stupid enough to attack George Bush on being wealthy.
Note to Obama campaign dufuses:
Americans. Do. Not. Care.
rockmom on August 21, 2008 at 12:27 PM
I do believe it’s a little hope and change, cooking up on the grill.
MarkTheGreat on August 21, 2008 at 12:28 PM
Is Obama still claiming his ‘community organizing’ is equal to McCain’s military service in terms of arduousness?
Rush just played a clip of Obama ranting about McCain not knowing how many houses he has; it sounded desperate and borderline hysterical.
Bishop on August 21, 2008 at 12:28 PM
I think one house is occupied by an elderly aunt of Cindy’s. That’s the one where the tax bill got sent to the wrong address, and the Dems made a stink about the overdue taxes.
At least the McCain relatives live in houses, not huts.
Wethal on August 21, 2008 at 12:29 PM
I have to thank Obama for working so hard to bring the GOP base into this election. Yesterday he ran a commercial in Georgia slamming McCain for a relationship with Ralph Reed. If you have to, please google Ralph Reed to see how stupid that is.
Now he’s running a commercial bashing McCain and his wife for having achieved material success.
So, the evangelicals are gonna get behind McCain big time, and the business community is gonna get behind McCain big time. I think those were two areas where McCain was struggling a bit. Of course the attacks on the cross in the sand POW story will only help solidify McCain’s substantial lead among the military community.
Please Barry, run some more ads. I think they are brilliant. And be sure to thank your “man of the people” sugardaddy George Soros for me.
funky chicken on August 21, 2008 at 12:29 PM
Exactly. I blogged just early this morning about how the Challenge was an absolute failure. A nearly $50 million absolute failure.
MB007 on August 21, 2008 at 12:29 PM
Which of the 57 states are the houses located?
gash on August 21, 2008 at 12:29 PM
Rich? WTF is wrong with that? How many poor men give you a job?
Dumbfekking libtards!
james hooker on August 21, 2008 at 12:29 PM
Problem is it was not a gaff…. it simply needs to be explained that they own REAL ESTATE, like houses and Condos, as investments… and she runs that side of the house…
Romeo13 on August 21, 2008 at 12:30 PM
Not to mention the jobs they’ve had courtesy of Cindy McCain’s company. Oh the evils of capitalism — providing homes and jobs for people. We must stop this insanity!
As for Obama’s work helping to educate the less fortunate, the reviews of his and Ayer’s collaboration on the Annenberg Challenge were less than inspiring. They spent the fortune Walter Annenberg donated, and at the end had absolutely nothing to show for it. Probably a preview of things to come if Obama pulls off a miracle and gets elected.
AZCoyote on August 21, 2008 at 12:30 PM
I heard it. BO’s getting a very whiny, desperate tone in his voice. Sounds like Shrillary’s “I am sick and tired…” rant.
Brat on August 21, 2008 at 12:30 PM
A “yes” answer would give lefties too much credit for consistent thought. They might say that God does not want us to muzzle the oxen that trample the Republicans.
snaggletoothie on August 21, 2008 at 12:31 PM
Are you serious? Obama is actually talking about this today? BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!!!
What a complete, total dumbass.
rockmom on August 21, 2008 at 12:31 PM
After what McCain endured in Vietnam, I’m glad he has more houses than he can count.
Whereas what did Michelle and Barack do to “earn” their mansion?
- Shady loans from foreigners with ties to terrorists
- Lifetime of non-achievement
- Writing a best-seller, to tell the story of a lifetime of non achievement
- $300K+ per year for a make work, quota hire/quota compiling job as a “diversity coordinator”, whatever in the hell kind of make work “job” that is
Obama needs to grab a big steaming cup of STFU. He’s a moron and buffoon.
NoDonkey on August 21, 2008 at 12:33 PM
On the other hand, look at the success of shows that the lifestyles of the rich.
Look at Robin Leach’s show “Lifestyles of the rich and famous”.
Or any of the few dozen house and garden shows on the cable channels. For the most part they don’t highlight little shacks, they highlight houses that sell for a few hundred thousand and up.
MarkTheGreat on August 21, 2008 at 12:33 PM
Exactly. McCain “owns” the home, that his children live in.
This is of course the left’s attempt to get back at the time when John Kerry told the union people that he owned pickup trucks and SUV’s … and then when he went to speak to the environmentalists, he underplayed that, mentioned something else. And when questioned about that his response was ‘I don’t own them, my family owns them.’
- so this is the left’s great plan, to explain John McCain’s expensive shoes and multiple mansions. I wouldn’t be surprised if they somehow tried to get back at the Obama/Rezko deal with the claim that McCain’s is a ’slumlord’ because one of the houses isn’t as nice as the others.
And xinay on the eanday. Having him as the DNC chair has been wonderful for us. – Payed back multiple dividends, in fact.
wise_man on August 21, 2008 at 12:35 PM
Didn’t Rev Wright bless Obama’s home? How many of McCain’s homes have been blessed by under the bus dwelling preachers?
rw on August 21, 2008 at 12:35 PM
Not sure about that. I’ve heard there is a strong sulfur smell at the Obama rallies…
Rick on August 21, 2008 at 12:36 PM
funky chicken on August 21, 2008 at 12:29 PM
Not only that, Baracky is going to shed undecided voters too with this sort of harangue. We have been hearing for months that talking about ANYTHING about Obama is distracting from the issues, now Obama has gone off track and attacked McCain directly.
IMHO, talking about this sort of thing turns people off, especially from a guy who says he wants us to concentrate on the big issues.
Bishop on August 21, 2008 at 12:36 PM
Michele Obama: …and why does John McCain’s limo have to black? That seems like a blatant form of racism that is so typical of rich
whitey’swhite people. Don’t get me started on the color of those tires…Sergei on August 21, 2008 at 12:36 PM
So a millionaire (Obama) attacks another, richer millionaire (McCain). Well color me uninterested.
DanStark on August 21, 2008 at 12:37 PM
Speaking of the right reverend, wasn’t he given a mansion in a gated community?
BO is trying to distract from the infanticide issue, but picked the wrong nit on this one.
Brat on August 21, 2008 at 12:38 PM
Someday you porta-potty watchers are going to realize being a, “man of the people” has nothing to do with your net worth.
TheBigOldDog on August 21, 2008 at 12:38 PM
You know the property tax thing happened to my husband and I once, and we only owned one house at the time. Our bank paid our next door neighbors property taxes by accident, and we didn’t even know it until our name came out on the tax lien list that the town mailed out. Embarrassing, but easily fixed.
funky chicken on August 21, 2008 at 12:38 PM
ooooooooooo Christianity = primitive superstition now?
alphie is as desperate as its messiah
time to avert my eyes out of Christian decency from the spectacle
funky chicken on August 21, 2008 at 12:40 PM
According to Corsi, Rezko was tied to an Iraqi official who could have provided the money for the loan for Barack Hussein O’Jesus’ Kenwood home.
Rezko’s wife overpaid for the adjoining lot, and The Hussein O’Jesuses underpaid for the lot with the home on it.
Etc.
Maybe focus on that, Johnny Mac.
Akzed on August 21, 2008 at 12:40 PM
Brian Rogers’ response was great. This guy can think on his feet. Kudos to him!
sinsing on August 21, 2008 at 12:40 PM
When asked about the issue of how many houses McCain owns, Senator Kennedy(D) said “no comment”.
Bishop on August 21, 2008 at 12:40 PM
“Not sure about that. I’ve heard there is a strong sulfur smell at the Obama rallies”
It’s hard to distinguish from the clouds of cannabis smoke . . .
NoDonkey on August 21, 2008 at 12:40 PM
I also think that he – Cindy really – owns the home occupied by her elderly aunt, the one that had the property-tax snafu.
I would love to see a McCain ad about Obama’s Rezko house purchase. Heh.
Gilda on August 21, 2008 at 12:41 PM
That there’s funny I don’t care who you are.
Brat on August 21, 2008 at 12:41 PM
At least the McCains share their wealth with family members, unlike Senator “America’s biggest moral failure is its failure to help the less fortunate” Obama. Obama’s made millions, yet his own siblings in Africa live in squalor, and he’s done nothing to follow up on the promise he made a few years to help the little Kenyan school that many of his relatives attend.
Then there’s Michelle “you college graduates should go into public service jobs” Obama. What job did she take upon graduating from law school? A high-paying job as a private attorney in a large corporate law firm. On the other hand, Cindy McCain has worked tirelessly (and quietly) for years for childrens’ charities.
With the Obamas, it’s do as we say, not as we do.
AZCoyote on August 21, 2008 at 12:43 PM
Pay no attention to that porta-potty watcher in the corner.
/hat tip BigOldDog!
Brat on August 21, 2008 at 12:43 PM
Oh, and if Hussein wants to talk about homes, McCain should talk about the eleven condemned buildings Rezko defaulted on in Hussein’s district, bought with money designed to house his constituents.
Akzed on August 21, 2008 at 12:43 PM
Interpretation:
Darn you, capitalism!!!! (shakes fist) Darn you!!!!
WEAK
mjk on August 21, 2008 at 12:43 PM
moonsbreath, B. Hussein probably has a second home in the district, which, along with his radical church here in the capital, has apparently been investigated by the completely unbiased mainstream media.
Now what you do with your wealth is something else. Cindy McCain was a teacher of disabled children when John met her, despite being a beer heiress. We know she paid for the hospital recovery of not only her own adopted daughter, but another infant from Mother T’s orphanage. I’m guessing this is the tip of the iceberg w/r/t the McCains’ generosity. Sometimes you have to toot your own horn, and Mac’s been remiss about doing so.
The Obamas, on the other hand… how much do they give to charity, and is that a charity other than the black separatist church that gave Jeremiah Wright a retirement mansion in caucasianville? And yeah, that other buck per month to double George Obama’s budget.
raybury on August 21, 2008 at 12:44 PM
This ad might have been effective if it had gone after McCain for being so old he can’t remember how many houses he owns. The only shot Obama has at driving up McCain’s negatives is to make people worry that he is senile. Voters know that all politicians at this level are rich. Otherwise no Kennedy or Bush would ever have been elected to anything.
rockmom on August 21, 2008 at 12:47 PM
Its obvious that McCain is an out of touch rich guy, just as his own rich father did, Mac made sure his sons had cushy jobs serving in the military over in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Bishop on August 21, 2008 at 12:47 PM
POLITICO
Jonathan Martin & Mike Allen
hack:
McCain did NOT say he didn’t know or was uncertain how many homes he owns. So McCain enjoys “living” in at least four, and may own seven properties. Most Americans do own property, and most Americans do invest in real estate. There’s no reason for shock and awe that McCain shares similarities with wealthy Americans who own more than one property. It may be that some are strictly “investment” homes that he hardly visits and leaves to his accountant to maintain. A US Senator running for POTUS is hardly wrapped up in the menial task of counting houses before falling asleep.
McCain said he’d have his staff answer that question. Reasons might include the timing. Giving a direct response would take whatever message he just finished making “off topic” per headline clip for the likes of Jonathan Martin or another hatchet man to make hay with a “rich” or as it was presented by Martin “uncertainty of mind” quip.
As per wanting to know the exact number, why bother confronting a candidate in public when all the facts are in the tax records. Either Jonathan Martin is starving for a “gotcha” moment to preen in the press, or he’s too lazy to do his own research of public records. Either way, Martin’s approach and message are tacky.
If that question was so pertinent to ask in public and to write about, for the record, how many houses does Jonathan Martin own or not own? It doesn’t matter.
If McCain were Gore spouting deprivation to everyone (yet living the highest of all lives) then there would be relevance. But McCain is NOT Gore’s twin, nor will McCain’s Presidency finish strangling Americans with more Marxist oppressive legislation to tax us dry and prevent our personal and professional industry and independence (KNOCK ON WOOD).
And yes, until Martin actually apologizes for butchering Fred Thompson’s campaign efforts to stabilize the GOP platform upon Constitutional founding principles, there’s no reason to respect Martin’s “journalistic” motives as anything beyond selfish gloat syndrome, a common trait, all the more reason to avoid absorbing.
So it seems.
maverick muse on August 21, 2008 at 12:48 PM
raybury on August 21, 2008 at 12:44 PM
I’m certain that the people helped by Cindy’s charity would rather that they were still suffering in poverty and ill-health rather than to be tainted by a rich person’s money.
Bishop on August 21, 2008 at 12:54 PM
So Mac has a bunch of houses?
I wonder how many carpenters, plumbers, electicians, sheetrockers, landscapers, (and on and on) were given good jobs while building those houses;
and, how many houses, cars clothes, school supplies, gasoline, food, (and on and on), were bought with the wages from those jobs;
and, how much cheaper other houses are in those markets because Mac’s houses aren’t for sale thereby reducing supply;
and, how much in taxes are paid for those houses, wages, and goods and services (and on and on) because of the houses that Mac owns;
and, on and on.
davidk on August 21, 2008 at 12:55 PM
Well, there’s that rich Democrat in New York who owns 4 rent controlled apartments.
jeanie on August 21, 2008 at 12:55 PM
McCain’s Quick Response Team is pretty impressive. I love the “right back atcha” snark. This tactic is a loser for The One. Relatively speaking, way more flanks to protect.
a capella on August 21, 2008 at 12:55 PM
I watched a good portion of the Fox and CNN profiles on Obama and McCain this week, and it’s really startling to behold the enormous difference in the character and life experiences of these two. It couldn’t be more glaring. McCain has been through enough for ten lifetimes and it seems Obama is still in high school, especially the way he’s behaving this week.
McCain has suffered through unspeakable horrors with dignity and strength and Obama is just a spoiled punk.
JammieWearingFool on August 21, 2008 at 12:56 PM
Maybe the reason McCain didn’t answer is because he doesn’t want anyone to know?
Jesus, he already has to give information on what he has money wise via a statement. And if the houses are in his wife’s name, he has to sign a piece of paper (depending on State) that ensures that Cindy owns the houses and he gets nothing and has nothing from them.
I don’t see a problem here. John Kerry has multiple houses (aka via the ketchup Queen). Pelosi has a BUNCH of California Property. Who the hell cares what McCain has. ugh!
upinak on August 21, 2008 at 12:57 PM
Ding!
davidk on August 21, 2008 at 12:58 PM
I saw a few minutes of each of those last night. Not biased much, right?
Forget the content, I couldn’t get past the doom doom doom doomsday music track of McCain’s versus the light jazz of Obama’s.
Brat on August 21, 2008 at 1:01 PM
Memo to McCain Campaign and/or RNC:
It’s time to cross check Barry’s donors with properties owned. My guess is that $13MM will seem pretty small compared with many of his highflyers!
Then run the ad that says Barry O should clean his own home, listing his donors and their homes with pitures. Think Bab’s joint by the sea, for example . . . .
EconomicNeocon on August 21, 2008 at 1:02 PM
You’re a beautiful human being.
Part of Rush’s “EIB Memory division,” as well, hopefully.
wise_man on August 21, 2008 at 1:03 PM
Mccain has 7 houses?
That’s it.. I ‘m voting for obama.
i/sarc
SaintOlaf on August 21, 2008 at 1:06 PM
Drudge has had the Kaine and Obama attack ad story up for a while now.
You would think Drudge would also link the McCain camps response.
danking70 on August 21, 2008 at 1:22 PM
McCain’s answer should have been, “Seven; and, unlike the Obamas, we bought them legally.
marklmail on August 21, 2008 at 1:22 PM
marklmail on August 21, 2008 at 1:22 PM
Touché !
maverick muse on August 21, 2008 at 1:27 PM
There is a world of difference between being rich and being elite.
McCain is the former and Obama the latter.
carbon_footprint on August 21, 2008 at 1:28 PM
There’s also a world of difference between
being legitimate and illegitimate.
McCain is the former, Obama the latter.
maverick muse on August 21, 2008 at 1:29 PM
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