McCain "Proud Of That Commercial" DNC Makes Web Ad

The Democratic National Committee today a web ad today called "Proud of that Commercial" that features John McCain defending his "Celeb" ad. The video shows McCain responding to a voter in Racine, Wisc., by saying "all I can say is that we're proud of that commercial." Watch it:

"It's disappointing that John McCain is proud to engage in the dishonorable politics of the low road rather than talk about the serious issues the American people care about," says DNC Spokeswoman Karen Finney. "Clearly McCain and his campaign don't understand that voters want to hear big ideas about the big challenges our country faces, not more of the same old politics that do nothing to create jobs or provide tax relief for middle class families."

Comments

[MWChris]

It is somewhat ironic that someone who admits that he graduated at the bottom of his class at Annapolis (McCain) has the nerve to call someone who was Editor in Chief of Harvard Law Review (Obama) an airhead (Paris Hilton)....

[Muskered]

McCain's pride about that ridiculous Britanny Spears add sorta reminds me of when Bush told Brownie he was doing a heckava job. It also reminds me of the time when Bush told us that Rumsfeld was one of the greatest Secretaries of State ever. I guess a person is better off if they just immediately go on auto-pilot and don't believe anything a Republican says. Plus, it saves time. Its always the same lie . . . spun a different way .

[beaupritchard]

So the court jester wants to be king ...

[zonafan51]

The fact that he's proud of that ad should make any intelligent adult question the man's judgement!!

[GaryWolf]

I'm a diehard Obama supporter, but even I have to admit that response was pretty lame. I think Sen. Obama said it best when he dismissed McCain's ad: "Is that the best he's got?"

I thought the McCain strategy smacked of desperation and looked ridiculous. I'm surprised at the traction it's gotten. I guess P.T. Barnum was right.

Personally, I can't wait for the debates, because I think that's when McClueless' tentative grasp of the facts is going to finally do him in. With any luck he'll also throw one of his legendary temper tantrums. I just shudder to think of him anywhere near the White House.

[lmab]

Surprised at the traction....? Every media outlet played it over and over, every hour. They love a story and they're actions are irresponsible and complicit.

[Daniboy]

Speaking as a moderate Dem, you people better get a better sense of humor. We all got a good laugh out of it.

[JUSTME]

We did not all get a good laugh out of it, although I admit it's pretty bleeping funny that Paris Hilton's parents have donated to McCain's campaign.

I thought the Swift Boat ads were pretty funny. Who would ever believe them, right? Well, surprise, surprise.

[MadJeffersonian]

Proud? This guy is a total and utter disappointment.

[ezrider]

Why is everyone so obsessed with this britney thing.

I have never seen such desperation as is being shown on the mccain and the media side of things.

really sick.

oh well, what can you expect from people that are so out of touch with reality.

[kid5rivers2]

Classic case of "If you can't beat 'em, beat 'em!"

[helonias]

I bet that he doesn't even know who PH or BS are.

I hope the press will ask him.

[JackND]

The DNC has no qualms or fears about seeing that that ad is distributed for anyone to see, as it has nil chance of affecting O'bama adversely. I myself e-mailed the link to it to many people to make sure they took a gander at it.

When a Republican attack ad is actually being brought up in a DNC attack ad, the former ad is a colossal backfire.

[gotborked]

Ineffective and probably harmful rebuttal.

Do you really want to be the candidate who takes himself so seriously that he can't take a joke? The one who acts offended instead of manning up and laughing it off?

With this rebuttal ad, which lacks any "big ideas" itself, Obama helps to solidify his position as a self-important elitist.

[3dtrix]

Borky - you're busted. It doesn't matter what O does in your eyes - he's wrong no matter what. He could turn water into wine and you'd say the people really wanted beer. So predictable and disappointing - intellectual honesty is like when someone argues the merits of a position or policy - and can support their arguments - or say, supports O and then criticizes him for his FISA vote. This is a quality missing from your borkyness.

[Terriac]

Just about says it all, doesn't it?

[olivia]

Just when I think the Republicans cannot underestimate the level of intelligence of the American public, McCain talks down to them even more.

[cbungart]

I say produce a commercial transposing two lame, same tactic ads used by JM now and GWB back when GWB was running against JM. Show how similar they are. Very same old politics, same old play book, same old same old.
Very non-presidential.