Tennessee GOP Attacks Michelle Obama, Obama Camp Hits Back

The Tennessee GOP hasn't yet had their fill of Obama dirty tricks. A few months ago, they circulated a photo of Barack Obama in traditional Somali garb. Now, they are going after his wife.

Today they have circulated a video of Michelle's now-infamous 'proud' comments, which have been combined with shots of Tennessee voters describing why they are proud of their country:

[WATCH]

The video came bundled with a sarcastic press release, which you can read after the jump.

The Obama camp fired back defending Michelle Obama:

This is a shameful attempt to attack a woman who has repeatedly said she wouldn't be here without the opportunities and blessings of this nation. The Republican Party's pathetic attempts to use the same smear tactics to win elections have failed in Mississippi, failed in Louisiana, and will fail in November because the American people are looking for a positive vision of real change. And if the Tennessee Republican Party has a problem with Senator Obama, maybe next time they'll have the courage to address him directly instead of attacking his family.

Tennessee Press Release:

NASHVILLE, TN - The Tennessee Republican Party welcomes Michelle Obama, wife of Barack Obama, to Nashville today, where she's the guest of honor at a Tennessee Democratic Party fundraiser.

To welcome Mrs. Obama to Nashville and Tennessee, we asked a few Tennesseans to take a few moments to tell her what makes them proud of their country. Viewers will find their statements stand in stark contrast to two incidents in February when Mrs. Obama announced that for "the first time in my adult life" she was proud of America.

And while Mrs. Obama has trouble being proud of the country where she earned degrees from Princeton University and Harvard Law School and then became a multi-millionaire, her husband makes statements that belittle average Americans' response to the difficulties of life, including his recent statement that, in tough times, "it's not surprising then they get bitter, they cling to guns or religion or antipathy to people who aren't like them or anti-immigrant sentiment or anti-trade sentiment as a way to explain their frustrations."

The Tennessee Republican Party has always been proud of America. To further honor the occasion of Mrs. Obama's visit, the Tennessee Republican Party has requested the playing of patriotic music by radio stations across the state.

Comments

[Yansher]

SHAMEFUL!

[babybelle]

To those who attack Mrs Obama:

If you haven't walked in her shoes, you have to right to attack her.
You say more about yourself when you , and it is not becoming !

Would you like the Democrats to run an ad where John McCain is calling his wife disgusting names?
Or how about if they ran an ad about Cindi McCains drug use and her vast wealth that kept her from not serving time?


OBAMA 08 !

[olivia]

I am ashamed of my country, because my country forced George W. Bush on the world.

[atienne]

This is going to get super nasty. What is so pathetic, is all they have are some words taken out of context. What a squeaky clean family compared to most politicians. I fear the GE is going to make fire come out of my ears!!!

I've notcied the Obama camp is no longer waiting to fire back responses. Good idea. I feel in the primaries, that they waited too long when they were attacked.

[Bobrobert]

:-)

The republicans are toast.

They are burned toast.

That ad is the worst I have ever seen. If they waste there money on this type of trash they deserve the loss of the voters respect.

I thought they may have learned... but it proves how stupid the folks really are.

Oh well.

Obama 08 for sure....

:-)

[SaltySaltillo]

Well I am not proud of a country whose people behave like this... ooops, there go my chances of ever being president.

[InDaZone]

Does the Republican party have no shame?

[rhetorical question]

[liberal1976]

I live here in Tennessee so it doesn't surprise me the weasels are coming out of the woodwork.

[JACKSWADE]

The Republican Party, is a DEAD part Walking...­if 2006 did not prove it then 2008 will remove all doubt....M­aybe they can all move some place where they all look a like and think a like, I will even make a contribution for there trip...The­n the rest of us that want to form a more PERFECT UNION will carry the future with US!!!

[DustyRebel]

The Right has nothing to run on but ugliness and division.

They're days are numbered!

[DustyRebel]

*oops.

Their days are numbered!

[Softnsweet]

DustyRebel,

So are yours! You can take that to the bank!

[1PALady]

Republicans just keep sinking, how much lower can they go?

[ObamaEdwards]

I understood Michelle Obama's statement about American pride when she made it, and I understand it now. The GOP is--again--counting on the voters they target to be ignorant. The GOP has tried to crush the spirit of debate among poor people in this country by denying them and their children a decent education. Now we see the result. The GOP can say almost ANYTHING and get away with it. Well, you know what? This is my class, these are my people, and I am sending them a different message. I am telling my family and friends what a gutless piece of garbage Bush is, and how his people hate working class voters and want to rob them of their rights. I am telling them what they need to know: That the only hope for a better future for working class families is to stand up and SMACK DOWN the Republican Party.

[Mscharizmaa]

Wow! I guess let the games begin. Where is Al Gore?

[iPolitics]

GOP=Bush, Cheney, Rumsfeld, Hannity, Limbaugh, and John McBush.

Bah, bye Republicans

[robXdion]

OK, there have been several attacks on the man's wife. Obama has remained silent, but he needs to address this personally.

[Bobrobert]

:-)

No need for a response from Obama.

Michelle can take care of herself.

Obama 08

:-)

[dcwblackhorse]

Yes, I believe she's a classy enough lady to take care of herself without falling into the gutter with the GOP. Heaven help them if the Dems ever actually went after John and Cindy McCain's relationship. Affair with one, while married to another...­.just the tip of the iceberg. They should be ashamed of themselves! Diana

[edwcorey]

Try reading the whole article. If that's not good enough, should he strap on guns and go hunt them down and kill them? Would that satisfy you?

[robXdion]

Try STFU. Maybe you like the idea of black men not defending their women so you can feel better about your own lame manhood.