Video: Texas GOP goes after Obama on houses
posted at 11:50 am on August 25, 2008 by Ed Morrissey
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The Republican Party of Texas slams Barack Obama in an ad launched on Friday, before Joe Biden became the latest target of opportunity. After Obama’s attack on the number of houses owned by Cindy McCain (which never seemed to bother Democrats when Teresa Heinz Kerry owned them), the Texas GOP decided to cast this as an attack on the American dream and of a man who sacrificed plenty in his life before achieving it:
Barack Obama has viciously attacked John McCain and his family for being successful and living the American dream. This, even after McCain gave so much for his country.
Obama claims he’s looking out for our families in an economic downturn, but ask yourself this: If Obama cares so much about your family, why doesn’t he take care of his own family first?
Barack Obama lives in this house … wants to live in this house … while his own brother lives in this one.
On one hand, everyone has some relatives who don’t do as well, and not everyone can afford to support them. However, Obama started this attack on the financial status of family, and while he barely knows his half-brother, George Obama is still a pretty close relation — close enough to get a mention in Barack Obama’s memoirs. Plus, with his haughty condemnation of America as a place lacking the kind of charity mentioned in Matthew (and an incorrect diagnosis, too), the lack of basic charity shown by Obama towards his destitute brother makes him look like a hypocrite twice over.
If Obama wants to talk houses and class warfare, the Republican Party is ready to engage on that battleground, at least in Texas.
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Man, you have too much stuff – you need to be punished by Obama. Just kidding
Think_b4_speaking on August 25, 2008 at 12:38 PM
YellowDawg on August 25, 2008 at 12:39 PM
This video is deplorable and obnoxious. Dave Rywall on August 25, 2008 at 12:29 PM
Interpretation for Republicans: This video is effective and poignant.
carbon_footprint on August 25, 2008 at 12:31 PM
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Add devoid of all class and professionalism. If that’s how you want this campaign run, like a bunch of as*holes slinging mud about Obama’s family – the internal politics of and relationships within you know less than nothing about -then go ahead. You’re at the bottom of the cesspool. Why do you like it down there so much? Do you lack the brains to conduct your scrutiny of Obama based on the issues? Not enough to defeat him on there? I guess not. But that’s not surprising.
Dave Rywall on August 25, 2008 at 12:39 PM
This shows Obama isn’t the traditional Chicago pol. If he were, this brother would already be employed by the City of Chicago.
flyoverland on August 25, 2008 at 12:41 PM
His father and grandfather were Navy lifers. His grandfather was present for the surrender of the peace with Japan. His father was also a successful Navy officer.
…and your point is?
Hening on August 25, 2008 at 12:41 PM
Yes, let’s DO go down this path and discuss McCain’s relationships with his former wife and his kids compard to those of The One.
a capella on August 25, 2008 at 12:41 PM
Score another point for Palin as JMac’s Veep.
Dr.Cwac.Cwac on August 25, 2008 at 12:41 PM
Re: Rywall’s latest:
Character is always an issue, as is credibility.
pomerpants on August 25, 2008 at 12:42 PM
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Fellow Texans – based on the spewage of vitriol, I believe we have indeed hit a nerve; perhaps even a mainline.
Think_b4_speaking on August 25, 2008 at 12:43 PM
Plus add to the fact that if you had a parent run out on you, lost family would become a big thing to you.
Even so, I think most people if they found a lost sibling, while they may not move them in and try to become a parent, would at least throw them a bone. It’s not like he couldn’t get his Alma Mater (irony) to get him in to give him a major boost in life. Or something, anything.
- The Cat
P.S. I heard someone today (I think it was Bob Beckle) say he’s been to Africa and that where Brother Obama lives isn’t really that bad. Baldilocks can correct me if I’m wrong, but Kenya isn’t like say Sudan or The Congo.
Nairobi.
MirCat on August 25, 2008 at 12:43 PM
The one piece of (sh!t) legislation that Barry did introduce in his 143 days is the Global Poverty Act of 2007. It would massively increase our taxes to send billions of dollars to the UN. That’s how he’ll help his brother.
Dr.Cwac.Cwac on August 25, 2008 at 12:44 PM
I love my State!
thedudesblog on August 25, 2008 at 12:45 PM
The whole “house” issue as it pertains to McCain is B.S. anyway. It is obvious he did not want to get caught in a media induced GOTCHA moment. The homes are in Cindy’s portfolio; rental homes, homes that relatives are set up in to take care of them…(ahem-Barrack and Michelle take note), and some rental properties. He did not know how many. He gave an honest answer. If this is the best Obama and his minions can do, they are going to get schooled from here on in.
Lunkinator on August 25, 2008 at 12:45 PM
My point is — and I don’t personally think this kind of thing should be involved in a campaign — if you guys are going to attack Obama on turning his back on a family member he’s met twice, then McCain’s decision to leave his first wife (who was disfigured in a car accident) and father of his first three children so he could play around and land a 25-year-old wife.
Again, I don’t think Obama’s campaign should bring this up, but if you’re going to make family values and issue, look at the family values of your candidate first.
Tom_Shipley on August 25, 2008 at 12:46 PM
On Fox they are referring to Obama as the son of a “Kenyan Economist”. My father was a drug dealer so I guess that makes me the son of a pharmaceutical specialist.
Mormon Doc on August 25, 2008 at 12:47 PM
Dave, that’s why he’s in free fall. Issues, track record, experience. Infantcide, Iraq, Russia, energy, taxes. That’s where it’s at. He’s getting a D minus from anyone who looks at him as presidential material instead of a racial symbol. I know you’re bitter, but please,..you’re made of better stuff than this. I think.
a capella on August 25, 2008 at 12:48 PM
This is a great ad, and I hope it goes out to a broader audience than Texas.
At least a handful of those houses Obama smears McCain with were bought to provide for family–Cindy McCain’s elderly aunt, for instance. Sure most of us don’t have the money to do that for our families, but most of us would if we did.
Obama has family in need. He could have easily helped his half-brother. Instead, he completely ignores him when it’s not politically expedient to remember. So much for the least of these.
Obama talks a good game, but when it comes to actions, he’s got nothing. McCain doesn’t talk, he acts.
Eukardios on August 25, 2008 at 12:48 PM
Wait – a Democrat is making this charge.
BWWAAAAAaaaaaahahahahaha! I refuse to further dignify your ridiculous and meaningless expression of frustration and desperation.
Wait … one more: Bwaaaaaaaaaa!
Jaibones on August 25, 2008 at 12:49 PM
I believe that McCain signed a pre-nup, he has investments but not in the houses, the McCains have always filed separately and Cindy McCain made her returns public – which was not required.
I have read that referring the “house question” to his staff was SOP for this type of question.
I’m more concerned about Obama’s ties to Rezko than I am how many houses Cindy owns – whether John can remember or not.
Mr_Magoo on August 25, 2008 at 12:49 PM
The American left have spent many decades telling the Americans they should have the same regard for others that they do for their own family and countrymen. The American left demand that Americans love and provide for old people, single mothers, fatherless children, sick people, and imprisoned people they’ve never met. The left’s appeals to universal love are incoherent and highly situational, but they make those appeals continually.
Here’s the bitter fruit for you, Tom_Shipley: Such appeals have worked; viewers will care about George Obama. But tell us again how you feel about universal love.
Kralizec on August 25, 2008 at 12:50 PM
Tom_Shipley on August 25, 2008 at 12:46 PM
It’s not about the brother so much as it is about the hypocrisy. Try to look at the subtext of the message and you’ll get it.
Mormon Doc on August 25, 2008 at 12:50 PM
Tom_Shipley on August 25, 2008 at 12:20 PM
Democrats want more and more of my money to give to people I’ve never met once.
At least he has met the guy who should be getting some of his money. Under his plan of redistribution and his advocacy of taking from those who have won life’s lottery shouldn’t he be just giddy about helping his brother.
Mormon Doc on August 25, 2008 at 12:52 PM
Dave, that’s why he’s in free fall. Issues, track record, experience. Infantcide, Iraq, Russia, energy, taxes. That’s where it’s at. He’s getting a D minus from anyone who looks at him as presidential material instead of a racial symbol. I know you’re bitter, but please,..you’re made of better stuff than this. I think.
a capella on August 25, 2008 at 12:48 PM
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If real issues are enough to sink him, then making “ads” like these or applauding them makes one an obnoxious, immature as*hole.
Dave Rywall on August 25, 2008 at 12:52 PM
This is only an issue because of the Democratic Party platform and Obama’s own “world citizen” and “Matthew” comments. He made it an issue, not McCain. So IMO it is a legitimate issue: Obama should walk the walk and not just talk the talk…
Mr_Magoo on August 25, 2008 at 12:52 PM
I like the ad. I’d like it even more if it was being shown all over the country though. Barack Obama is the ultimate hypocrite.
eyedoc on August 25, 2008 at 12:53 PM
First, let’s deal with the ‘whiners’ comment.
1. Try putting it into context. It does not mean what you suggest.
2. McCain repudiated the statement. But, since you’re bringing up statements by surrogates; shall we talk about Wright, Flager, Rezco, etc.?
Next, precisely how is this relevant? I am waiting. There is no relevance to any legitimate issue facing the US nor with qualifications to be President.
Unless, of course, you want to play in baseless personal attacks, which Obama claims he’s above. But, okay… let’s play:
- Obamas= 4.2 million- 1 house with a shady mortgage and purchased with the help of a felon- vs. McCains= 6.5 million- several houses, all paid for. Who do you want managing the economy?
- Cindy McCain houses her children and an elderly aunt in some of these homes, the McCain’s don’t live there- vs.- Obama’s brother lives in a shack. The same brother he writes about in his books in a place that he describes as “a piece of earth as much my home as the United States”.
- Obama also earmarked federal and state funding for slum lords, so that more people can live in squalor in his district while the rich get richer. The housing communities he supposedly “helped” as a community organizer, state legislator and senator have not been updated since the ’80s.
- Obama also earmarked millions to his wife’s hospital, who has a reputation of turning away poor people and sending them to other hospitals because they have limited or no means to pay.
- Ohama talks with farmers about the price of arugula at Whole Foods, when there is no Whole Foods in the state. If there were, none of those people could afford to shop there.
- Obama just got back from a 500K/ wk. rental home on a private beach in Hawaii, where he vacationed with his family and their 14 closest friends for a week. While there, he played golf several times at the most exclusive clubs on the islands and ate 5 start dinners with all his friends each night. Meanwhile, Republicans are trying to get Democrats to show up on the House floor and McCain, 25 yrs. his senior, managed to keep up his campaign pace without needing a vacation.
Shall I keep going, or can we finally call this “7 houses” BS for the ridiculousness that it is?
Damiano on August 25, 2008 at 12:56 PM
McCain already cut them off at the pass by calling that his greatest moral failure at Saddleback.
Also, I think that Clintonites would actually be pissed off if they played that card as they will undoubtedly circle their wagons around Bill and Hillary’s Lewinsky situation.
YellowDawg on August 25, 2008 at 12:56 PM
This is a bad ad. I don’t recommend this approach.
Lord Obama has many more problems than this.
Liberal Ranking:
Obama 1st
Biden 3rd
faraway on August 25, 2008 at 12:57 PM
Kralizec on August 25, 2008 at 12:50 PM
Yeah, and people will care about McCain’s first wife if the DNC decided trot here out (without her permission) and exploit here story in a campaign ad.
The question is should they stoop that low. It’s easy to make a 30 second issue out it, leaving out pertinate facts and the complexities and familial and human relationships.
But, if you want to politicize the stories, I’ll take Obama hasn’t helped his half brother living in poverty in Africa against McCain left his first wife who stood by him while he was a POW for a 25-year old rich girl after his first wife suffered disfigurement in a car accident.
Tom_Shipley on August 25, 2008 at 12:57 PM
Tom:
McCain spent years away from that wife while he was in captivity, that killed the marriage and he himself said that the fracture of his first marriage was his greatest moral failing.
However, if Democrats want to do this tired old class warfare thing where we have to hear about Cindy’s houses and McCain’s shoes then they are in no position to complain about any of this.
Terrye on August 25, 2008 at 12:59 PM
Dave:
What would Obama know about real issues?
Terrye on August 25, 2008 at 1:00 PM
Do you think people supporting donk ads about McCain’s houses are also obnoxious, inmature assholes? I believe trial lawyers are very careful about bringing up subjects which open up their client to embarrassing cross examination.
a capella on August 25, 2008 at 1:00 PM
Consider this ad just another nail in the coffin. Although it’s a legitimate issue, it probably won’t get much exposure. By the end of today, we’ll be moving on…
Mr_Magoo on August 25, 2008 at 1:01 PM
I guess Obambi’s liberal bleeding heart dosen’t gush as much when its his own money, compared to using other’s money to help everybody everywhere
Da_Hutt on August 25, 2008 at 1:06 PM
McCain spent years away from that wife while he was in captivity, that killed the marriage and he himself said that the fracture of his first marriage was his greatest moral failing.
Read all of what I’ve said and you’ll see, I don’t necessarily disagree with you. Do you think this ad should have been made exploiting Obama’s half brother?
Keep in mind, it would be easy to make a similar ad about McCain’s first wife without delving into the complexities of the relationship.
Exploiting this guy for a distorted 30 second sound bite is despicable.
Tom_Shipley on August 25, 2008 at 1:06 PM
No.
No.
Barry is such a poor candidate that he is actually devoid of any stance on issues. He changes like the wind. He has no principles. He has no values.
carbon_footprint on August 25, 2008 at 1:07 PM
Please make the ad. Then the first wife (and kids) can come out and tell everyone how they support McCain. Which they would because they do.
HawaiiLwyr on August 25, 2008 at 1:08 PM
It would also be easy to get McCain’s ex to say that she supports his candidacy. Oblammo’s been getting pwn3d on the counterpunch ads; I think it would be wise for him not to go down that path. But I don’t think he’s particularly wise.
Captain Hate on August 25, 2008 at 1:10 PM
“McCains= 6.5 million”
Damiano on August 25, 2008 at 12:56 PM
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Funniest comment of the day.
They are worth anywhere from 25 to 40 million, and her sooner than later inheritance will push them over 100 million. Duh.
Dave Rywall on August 25, 2008 at 1:11 PM
Barry is such a poor candidate that he is actually devoid of any stance on issues. He changes like the wind. He has no principles. He has no values.
carbon_footprint on August 25, 2008 at 1:07 PM
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Then by all means, stay in the gutter instead of talking about the issues. Have fun.
Dave Rywall on August 25, 2008 at 1:11 PM
Dave Rywall -
I think he meant that 6.5 million was the total worth of the homes they own combined. Not the McCain’s net worth.
JAM on August 25, 2008 at 1:14 PM
Please, you are a democrat. Try acting like you don’t approve of negative ads. Remember, Barry started the negative ads and negative talk. He lied and said he was going to run a different kind of campaign and then he does not speak out against the negative campaigning he surrogates started. He is a child of Chicago politics; you don’t think that is gutter politics? Get a clue.
carbon_footprint on August 25, 2008 at 1:15 PM
I don’t know if it’s already been mentioned, but the big difference is that it is so cheap to support someone in Africa. George Obama said that he is living on $1/month, so BHO’s kids could quadruple their uncle’s standard of living with nothing more than a small percentage of their own allowances. The Obama family could have foregone 1 Ipod to support BHO’s half-brother for a few years!
progressoverpeace on August 25, 2008 at 1:17 PM
McCain and his first wife are apparently on such good terms that one of her sons works for Cindy McCain’s beer distributorship in AZ.
“father of his first three children” ??????
Mother, maybe? Actually, McCain adopted Carol McCain’s two sons, and they had one daughter of their own. One of Carol’s sons sees no problem in working for his stepmother.
The McCains worked things out decades ago. Obama should have helped his relatives in Kenya after he made his first million. And he should have kept his promise to help the poor school in Kenya. But hey, Obama’s daughters needed summer camp and dancing lessons, and have you looked at the price of arugula lately? What does George Obama eat? Does he shop at WholeFoods of Nairobi?
Wethal on August 25, 2008 at 1:17 PM
It would withstand scrutiny just fine, thanks. McCain has an excellent relationship with his first wife Carol and her kids. Carol has supported John McCain in all his political campaigns over the years, and John and Cindy McCain have been extremely generous to Carol’s kids. Carol McCain calls John “a good man.”
George Obama, on the other hand, doesn’t want people to know that he’s related to the rich and famous Barack. Barack — the man who just last week told us that America’s greatest moral failing is its failure to help the less fortunate. Meanwhile, little brother George lives in a hut in Kenya, subsisting on $12 dollars a year, while Barack pulled in over $4 Million last year. For a few hundred bucks, Barack could substantially improve little brother George’s living conditions, but Barack can’t be bothered. Just like Barack can’t be bothered to follow up on the promise he made several years ago to help the Obama school (named for him) in the Kenyan village where his step-grandmother and so many other relatives live (some of whom attend the Obama school that Barack promised to help — but did not).
It’s the hypocrite Liberals who REALLY shouldn’t go down the path of comparing McCain and Obama’s family values.
AZCoyote on August 25, 2008 at 1:19 PM
It’s just as they say, once you start name calling, you’ve lost the argument. Should I invoke Godwin’s Law now?
fossten on August 25, 2008 at 1:19 PM
Obama told the Rev. Rick Warren that “we still don’t abide by that basic precept of Matthew: that whatever you do for the least of my brothers, you do for me. That basic principle applies to poverty.”
Yea…right Barry. You can’t even apply this precept to your blood brother.
TruthMatters on August 25, 2008 at 1:21 PM
Not to worry. When the Messiah institutes worldwide socialism, his brother will be swept into prosperity on a tide of Holy Obamaness.
hillbillyjim on August 25, 2008 at 1:25 PM
There is nothing wrong with living the American Dream; both McCain and Barrack “Barry O” bin Laden are. Here is the difference:
McCain is proud that he is living the American Dream and proud of his country.
Barrack is neither.
Case closed
Bubba Redneck on August 25, 2008 at 1:28 PM
another proud Texan, cleaning my musket right now!
We have liberal season, before deer season.
try again later on August 25, 2008 at 1:29 PM
Dave Rywall:
For purposes of Biden’s seven-kitchen-tables argument, which properties are even relevant to hang over McCain’s head? One in DC, a second in AZ, and a third in Sedona. Right? A residence for an aunt (Cindy McCain helps her family) is probably held in an irrevocable trust, and McCain probably can visit only as a guest–irrelevant. A residence for a daughter is probably held in an irrevocable trust, and McCain probably can visit only as a guest–irrelevant. I think Cindy bought a La Jolla, CA, condo for the period when she was rehabbing from a stroke, and she’s hung onto it as an investment, especially in a down market. I’m not sure that it counts as a kitchen table for purposes of the count. There’s a seventh or so I’ve read. I don’t know the status. I’m at three relevant kitchen tables.
McCain’s wife has family money from a successful, second-generation family business. It’s called the American Dream. Deal with it. I’m quite certain McCain identifies with Americans far better than Obama as the son of a military officer, as a Naval Academy graduate, and as career Naval officer. Not every Naval officer gets stationed in Hawaii. Most assignments are in butthole places around the globe.
While I’m thinking of it, give me your best estimate of Obama’s net worth in 25 years, at age 72. This is one of the more absurd criticisms the Dems have concocted so far.
Let me know how my math holds up.
BuckeyeSam on August 25, 2008 at 1:29 PM
Oooh! That’ll leave a mark.
progressoverpeace on August 25, 2008 at 1:36 PM
On the contrary, I would adore the opportunity to discuss issues with Obama. The problem is that he refused to show up for debates, answer questions or otherwise discuss them.
You see, it’s kinda hard to find anything of substance to discuss in ‘Hope’ and ‘Change’. The only thing I can think of is, “I HOPE that I have enough CHANGE in my couch to pay for gas if Obama wins because I know that there won’t be any money left in my paycheck.
Damiano on August 25, 2008 at 1:36 PM
Obama wants to “heal” the nation but can’t even take care of his own family.
If I were making a million a year, I might be able to send some of that to my destitute brother, even if he lives a half-world away and barely know him. As would, I expect, most Americans.
amkun on August 25, 2008 at 1:37 PM
Honestly, folks. How can we mere mortals expect Barry to do anything for his own flesh and blood? He has a planet to save, oceans to tame, etc. He is much too busy to be bothered with his half-brother. What in the hell were we thinking?
hillbillyjim on August 25, 2008 at 1:39 PM
Democrats still have not figured it out: a party that counts among its chief spokespeople Ted Kennedy and Nancy Pelosi simply cannot get traction by pointing out that a Republican is wealthy. Most people expect Republicans to be wealthy. The house attack isn’t going to produce a single vote for Obama, but he is wasting a hell of a lot of money on it, and so is the DNC.
I believe the main point of this attack is to scare McCain away from picking Mitt Romney. They must be afraid of running against a unified Republican Party and afraid of Romney helping McCain to pick off Michigan and solidify Nevada, New Hampshire, and Colorado.
rockmom on August 25, 2008 at 1:40 PM
So typical of liberals! Can’t wait to spend YOUR money. Their own? Not so much.
rockmom on August 25, 2008 at 1:42 PM
Do you think the Democrats will show footage of the Kennedy compound or Teddy’s other places around the country during their video tribute?
Or maybe he will talk about how many houses he has when he shows up for the convention?
Damiano on August 25, 2008 at 1:43 PM
Andrew Breitbart wrote an article for the Washington Times on how the MSM is avoiding the George Obama story (it was Italian Vanity Fair that broke the story.)
Breibart, however, has a way for Obama to get this story behind him:
Wethal on August 25, 2008 at 1:45 PM
That Breitbart…he’s good.
fossten on August 25, 2008 at 1:48 PM
I love it! He asked for it. Now he should get it.
What does he actually care about? Makes ya think, doesn’t it.
petefrt on August 25, 2008 at 1:48 PM
How ’bout that school named after him. You know the one he promised money to and never delivered.
mad saint jack on August 25, 2008 at 1:55 PM
Best friend from High School got addicted to drugs, Obama basically told him to get help, but not from him. Obviously, this was the right decision. You don’t want to bring someone into your family/life that has those types of issues, so chalk one up for the him.
Obama’s father was a polygamist, whether he was a true believer in Islam or not (his Luo tribe is Islamic) he was still married (illegally here in the US) to multiple women simultaneously.
Personally, this ad doesn’t sound very bright to me. Considering the McCain household attack, it would probably have been more biting to bring up Obama’s dealings with slum lord Tony Rezko (an enemy of poor everywhere), his obtaining a sweetheart deal on his house (which would have pissed off of a lot people in the recent housing environment), and to question why Obama feels its so wrong to own multiple houses or be successful. I mean, the nutroots on the left that are living on a small carbon footprint and would react strongly to this message aren’t the target of this ad anyways, they are already voting for their messiah (small “m”). So, Obama’s team are idiots for trying to sell anti-success to the rest of America, because I guaran-damn-tee that the majority of Americans want to believe in the dream of possible success in this country, and if Obama is bashing success (which is different than privilege), he will look anti-American.
Geministorm on August 25, 2008 at 1:57 PM
Yes, indeed, Obama started this attack on the financial status of family when he gave his speech:
“I am my brothers keeper”
heroyalwhyness on August 25, 2008 at 2:01 PM
Why in the hell should he be helping his brother here? Dave Chappelle makes much more than Barak.
Marines for Mccain on August 25, 2008 at 2:06 PM
They should run this ad in other states–Texas probably isn’t in play (at least I hope it’s not!)
What could be really effective is an ad pointing out that Barack Obama made his first million from “Dreams from My Father” which romanticized his supposed solidarity with Africa, but never mentioned the nightmare that both Barack Hussein Obama Sr. and Jr. left behind. Obama Jr. got rich on his family’s backs, but never did a thing for them.
Cain, in the Bible: “Am I my brother’s keeper?”
McCain (to Obama): “Are you your brother’s keeper?”
Steve Z on August 25, 2008 at 2:06 PM
OK, I’m gonna go there…
It’s a genius way to make Michelle off-limits. No one will be able to criticize the Holy Mother. All would be golden until a week or two before the election. Then, God forbid, the stress of the Evil Republican attacks causes the Holy Mother to “miscarry” right before the election. Oh lord, then not only are Republicans Racist, they are also Murderers. Major dead baby bounce. (This despite the fact that the Dems don’t consider a fetus an actual BABY, of course.)
I can see the headlines already. The Obamas soldier on to save the country – nay, the planet – despite their heartbreak.
Women identify. The hard-core female Hillary supporter melts in empathy, supports Michelle in sisterhood, admires her courage and fortitude in the face of tragedy. Obama is seen as a wounded warrior on the political battlefield – noble and enduring. Men aspire to his greatness. Instant gravitas.
As a strategy, not bad.
OK, nevermind, now I’m just talkin’ crazy…
Aren’t I?
Redhead Infidel on August 25, 2008 at 2:07 PM
Oh man, there would be the JFK/Jackie home run.
rockmom on August 25, 2008 at 2:25 PM
Mr. Morrissey writes:
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“Obama started this attack on the financial status of family”
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He did? The ad I saw was a specific reference to how someone who doesn’t know how many houses he owns is diconnected from typical Americans. One would think that an inability to easily answer such a question might make a better case for such disconnect than, for example, a taste for arugula. It was the right who is supposedly always so concerned with elitism.
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“while he barely knows his half-brother, George Obama is still a pretty close relation”
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This is a stretch that I believe Mr. Morrissey knew better than to make back when he was captain of his own ship. He and the TX GOP are the ones interjecting family here, and they’re throwing that rock from inside a glass house.
ctvjoe on August 25, 2008 at 2:27 PM
I know how many houses the McCains have: 7.
I know how many houses the Obamas bought in a shady deal: 1.
I know how many houses I have: 0.
I know how many houses I’d like to have: >=1.
I know who I’m NOT voting for: O.
Mary in LA on August 25, 2008 at 3:08 PM
I was laughing pretty hard watching Cokie Roberts try to fan some flames of rejection regarding “housegate”. Making this into an issue, then seeing the faux disgust from the Obama obsessed media is beyond journalistic malpractice.
Bleed_thelizard on August 25, 2008 at 3:11 PM
What is this, A bad version of “Cribs”?
TheSitRep on August 25, 2008 at 3:11 PM
Hum? They are indeed brothers!
TheSitRep on August 25, 2008 at 3:15 PM
Rush just speculated on Michelle Obama possibly being pregnant.
Dariaanne on August 25, 2008 at 12:30 PM
Has anyone questioned John Edwards about this?
Saintanger on August 25, 2008 at 3:21 PM
Judging from the hissy fit the resident hypocritical leftists are throwing it looks like someone hit a nerve. Instead of crying maybe they should have nominated a good candidate instead of the filth they settled on. This ad is great!
elduende on August 25, 2008 at 3:41 PM
petunia on August 25, 2008 at 3:50 PM
Politics are disgusting. Interesting, but disgusting. That’s all I have on this ad (and yes, I’d say the same about a similar ad coming from the Dems…)
RightOFLeft on August 25, 2008 at 4:12 PM
I don’t know…I think it’s probably fair game, given how they’ve gone after McCain. Obama is a world-class hypocrite, as most liberals are. This demonstrates it pretty well.
capitalist piglet on August 25, 2008 at 4:33 PM
Glad I wasn’t drinking anything, it would be all over my laptop now… Now that’s funny right there!
Seriously, though, that is a BRUTAL ad. I hope they play it every day.
Kevin71 on August 25, 2008 at 5:51 PM
I brought up Obama’s brother with someone, and they scoffed at the thought that Obama should do anything for him. Why not? Is there any reason why Barack Obama can’t do something for his half-brother in Africa? What’s stopping him? I’m pretty sure a few dollars can go a long way in Africa…
I wouldn’t expect Obama to fully finance and take care for his half-brother (although according to Obama’s politics, he probably should…) but at least give him a little help. What’s the harm in that?
Seixon on August 25, 2008 at 6:28 PM
That’s exactly the point. How much would it actually cost Obama to make his brother’s life better? If the guy really is living on only $1 a month, how well would he live on $100 a month? I think Obama could afford that.
Ann NY on August 25, 2008 at 6:30 PM
Wow, from the link I thought the picture was Dave Chappelle. LOL.
wink on August 25, 2008 at 8:48 PM
Dude just how many out of wedlock kids did Obama senior leave littered around the planet anyway?
elduende on August 25, 2008 at 8:59 PM
Maybe O! should let His brother George move into his Hyde park Crib…
Obama:
“I wish my brother George were here…”
Michelle O!:
“Well, we do need a gardener…”
RocketmanBob on August 25, 2008 at 10:04 PM
More proof that God loves America; he gave us Texas and Texans!
A tip of the Stetson to our Lone Star brothers and sisters – keep it up!!
electric-rascal on August 25, 2008 at 10:29 PM
If they treat their family that way, How will they treat yours? just a though.
ghostintx on August 25, 2008 at 11:03 PM
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