McCain Houses Mocked In Union "Genius" Ad (VIDEO)

Change to Win, a federation of labor unions, released the first in a two-part online video series on John McCain called "Real McCain of Genius." The spoof of Bud Light's "Real Men of Genius" highlights McCain's controversial housing comments and inability to relate to working America. The video was produced by an up-and-coming comedy troupe called Olde English. Watch:

Comments

[ibsteve2u]

I love the ad...and I can tell by the troll response that it is highly effective. WTG!

[teacheng]

Let's all do our part to hit these guys with their own failings. The Repubs need to own their failure.

Get over to the 'neutral' messageboards at CNN, TIME, etc. and do our part refuting Limbaugh talking points. This is a small thing, but every vote counts. The trolls are certainly out in force on our boards, and they're over there, too. Let's continue to stand up for the truth.

[rwe]

the seiuc ( basically frocery store service unions) support Barack... Tehse unions require part time workers , mostly highschool kids) to pay outragous union dues and initian fees such to the effect that i know of one 18 year old who came home with a $12.00 paycheck before going off to college...­. Unions and a livign wage , choice on who to vote for? The spirit of Jimmy Hoffa....

[jrterrier]

in my humble opinion, this is a stupid line of attack. it is not illegal to own multiple homes. if this is the best we have against McCain, Obama is doomed.

[boogygran]

Well no, actually it isn't the best we have against M'cain, but it goes quite a ways toward pointing out his obvious greater connection to and concern for the top 5% of the population than for the rest of America.

[eden4barack08]

In fact, had he plainly responded with " I have 8 houses", we wouldn't be having this discussion today. But " I'LL HAVE MY STAFF GET BACK TO YOU"?? Can anything else indicate more OUT OF TOUCH??

[DaveC19]

Is it any more stupid than the attack by Mc that blasts 0bama because he is well liked around the world?

Yeah the rest of the world LIKES 0bama!! We can't have THAT! We want everyone to HATE us like the do now!

So now the guy who doesn't know how many mansions he owns puts out ads claiming that 0bama is the "elitist"?

Priceless!

[filo]

IMHO You are missing the point. They attack Obama as elitist and he can't remember the number of houses they have? He wears $520 Ferragamo loafers but Obama is an elitist? It's not about houses it is about the hypocrisy of the man and his campaign.

[holyhandgrenaid]

the point isn't that he owns a bunch of houses, its that hes so in a fog that he doesn't know HOW MANY he owns...

[jrterrier]

especially when it results from the wealth of your wife. DEMS had no problem with the multiple homes that John Kerry owned in 2004, also the result of the wealth of his wife, Teresa Heinz Kerry, heir of the Heinz ketchup fortune.

[boogygran]

Uh, did you mention "the wealth of your wife?"....­. Oh you must be talking about this year's Repug candidate.­.. she doesn't mind flaunting her wealth one bit, and was gussied up the other day in an outfit costing around $3,000... Really connects with the average middle class citizen, wouldn't you say...not a very genius idea there.

[eden4barack08]

But apparently Reps had a problem with Kerry's wife's wealth. Kerry lost, remember?

[bythePeopleforthePeople]

Teachers, firemen, policemen, nurses, auto workers, electricians, plumbers, carpenters­,...these are your unions.. Unions lead the way in the fight for a living wage and health benefits. It is funny how repubs see unions as a sign of democracy in other countries but despise the hard working men and women in Americas Unions. Unions built this country. Unions promote family values thru living wages.

[BeltwayBette]

You are right. I just relocated from Texas where Republicans used a scorched earth political policy to take control of Texas. Republicans hate unions because they force greedy companies to pay living wages and have safe working conditions. WalMart is their wet dream.

McBush equals:
McCain’s judgment which hints at oncoming Alztheimers offers us the following:
Higher deficits for US; more debt to China; Lower minimum wage; Less safety for workers, greater wealth for the rich
No incentives for US jobs; Social Security privatization?
More illegal incarcerations/ kidnapping/ torture, loss of personal privacy, and more Constitution raping.
Women will have lower pay for equal work, no Roe vs. Wade, no legal contraceptives, no child care outside the home. Women will die horribly from illegal abortions. More newborns will be murdered.
Crime will increase as criminal cartels provide illegal contraceptives. And the hungry steal or burglarize to get food.
Since school vouchers equal Republican’s siphoning our tax dollars to evangelical schools and starving public education, our children will learn only right wing world visions. And who deserves to live in that world.
McCain’s ignorance of and right wing sexual obsessions about the Internet will create laws limiting its use.
McCain will reinstate the draft and a foreign policy in line with his warrior fantasies. His inability to think clearly will lead us into more wars, perhaps WWIII.
Congratulations, McBush voters!

[patricklee5150]

Poor "rwe". I do believe that you must be one of the millions of Children who were left behind. If your post had been an English assignment, you would have received an F. Your argument is without merit and your spelling atrocious. The lies you have repeated here are nothing more than Repug/corporate rhetoric. Please, do yourself a huge favor and learn to read and write and then go out and read some truth about the world.

[shel3364]

1. obviously rwe was not the "18 year old who...(wen­t) off to college".

2. pretty cool that rwe can type with their toes.

[BrockSampson]

Show me a conservative who isn't a member of a union and I will show you someone who has never gone to a conference so he can golf.
All companies are members of a trade fedration or a group that collectively bargains on their behalf.
Geuss what? they pass the cost of their dues to you.

[FebM]

Community organizers - because the mayors didnt do their job!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XpniuotfpR8&eurl=http://digg.com/2008_us_elections/Community_Organizers_2

[omaro]

Anyone in a position to direct this youtube item to a 527 organization that can fund an ad in support of Obama should view this high-produ­ction-valu­es ad, and see if you can get it on the air.

[Womanvoter4Obama]

Fantastic! But why is the Obama campaign not putting out these ads? Staying about the frey cost us several elections. Let the bloodletting begin!...t­hese new unemployment numbers need to be highlighted and stumped on in EVERY rural area.

As I watched the Republican convention I sat there AMAZED at how they are acting as if they don't know WHO is in the White House right now...like it's the Democrats.­.and NOT them. It was the freakiest thing ever..

[janicegwashington]

The Teamsters endorsed Barack Obama in the Spring of this year, and pledged $50,000,00 financial support and pledged to deploy 250,000 volunteers. It's the same as Obama saying/doing the promos himself.

[franziscate]

The bubble they have been in couldn't be in plainer view. If the american people can't see that and fall for it again, they don't deserve better. When W. was selected, I stopped my process to citizenship because I saw him for who he was immediately. I was never surprised by what unfolded the last 8 years. If this continues, I will go back to my homecountry, because it makes me sick. When Obama is president I will happily apply for citizenship again. HOPE. Because I love this countries promise and would like to continue doing my part like I did for the last 20 years.

[TheBlackCat]

If I were you, I'd do the same thing. Happy travels, wherever they lead you.

[GrayOwl]

So the unions are attacking McCain. What's the news in that? He is not in their hip pockets like so many candidates are. Of course, they'll attack, mock, strongarm, smear and slime -- all by using their members' dues, of course.

[janicegwashington]

READ THE NEWS!

The Teamsters endorsed Barack Obama in the Spring of this year, and pledged $50,000,00 financial support and pledged to deploy 250,000 volunteers. It's the same as Obama saying/doing the promos himself.

[sfpolarbear]

Unions are good things. If my dad had not been a member of the Steel Workers Union, I would not have had my middle class upbringing. In fact we can all thank them for the 40 hour week, overtime pay and many other things we take for granted these days.

[punkingale]

Don't forget the excellent health care that my 90 year old daddy gets to this day.

[GrayOwl]

Some are good, to be sure. But check with your local federal prosecutors (or those in the Northeast) and learn about some that are very, very bad. Abuse of power is wrong, whether by a politician, elected official or union boss -- and it can be found in all of those arenas. Personally, I would prefer to see a campaign without smears from either side, or either side's minions. But that, alas, isn't going to happen in my lifetime. America the Beautiful.­...

[Cedman]

When our they gonna do one about how many planes the McCain's own?

[janicegwashington]

One asset at a time! Trust the Team.

[sawdustinhershoes]

testing

[boogiewoman]

Did I hear McCain last night say he fought union bosses? This ad is great !

[wdw101]

I'm glad he did fight unions

[janicegwashington]

The Teamsters endorsed Barack Obama in the Spring of this year, and pledged $50,000,00 financial support and pledged to deploy 250,000 volunteers. It's the same as Obama saying/doing the promos himself.

[cbates]

I think Americans are starting to get that the Republicans are not really concerned that this fast spaced global economy is outspacing them in an effort to live and raise their families.

[SMP]

Too funny and will stay in everyones mind....go­od for the radio too



Take that McBush...T­RYTH HURTS

[sherrzinpa]

hahahahahahahaha i loved the "can i crash on one of your couches"

[TXOBAMAGIRL73]

What so funny about this it's from the Bud Light ads !!!! LMAO

[ojim]

Wow! the irony.

[wdw101]

i agree it was funny.....­.....but it was produced by a union.....­..that says it all

[bloodyhands]

Got a problem with unions??

[Nonpartay]

What's wrong with unions? Do you have a problem with people earning a living wage?

[Speakchic]

McCain is SUCH a loser! And I'm glad now that his love fest is over ppl are reminding Americans what this fraud is all about!