Obama Launches New Attack On McCain's Ties To Lobbyists

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Politico   |  Mike Allen   |   September 13, 2008 12:17 PM


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Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill.), in a new bid to strip his opponent of maverick credentials, on Saturday launched an ad, website and road show designed to highlight ties between Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) and Washington lobbyists.

Democrats claim McCain has close ties to more than 170 lobbyists, at a time when he is vowing to "shake up Washington."

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Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill.), in a new bid to strip his opponent of maverick credentials, on Saturday launched an ad, website and road show designed to highlight ties between Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) ...
Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill.), in a new bid to strip his opponent of maverick credentials, on Saturday launched an ad, website and road show designed to highlight ties between Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) ...
 
 

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- zabbadu See Profile I'm a Fan of zabbadu permalink

So, I'm thinking it wasn't McCain who chose Palin, but all his lobbyist buddies in the Oil Industry..

Hmmm.. Let's see, who would be the best vp choice for us? It should be someone who has access to a bunch of oil. Someone who doesn't think there's an issue with fossil fuel environmental damage. Hey, they've got a buttload of oil up there in Alaska! And there's a governor up there who doesn't believe man has much to do with the climate issue.. doesn't mind killing wolves [probably doesn't care about polar bears either].. Let's get Sarah Palin!

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 12:28 PM on 09/15/2008
- bryansmith See Profile I'm a Fan of bryansmith permalink

great ad, hope this shifts the narative

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 10:27 AM on 09/15/2008
- Whinger See Profile I'm a Fan of Whinger permalink

Shake up Washington?

How could anyone believe a word that come out of his mouth?

He'll say anything to get himself elected, pander to Jews, Gays, Pro Life, Pro Choice etc etc!

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 06:55 AM on 09/14/2008
- booksnmore4you See Profile I'm a Fan of booksnmore4you permalink

Florida has two progressive radio talk stations, one in Miami (although the local progressive 6-9am anchor was just yanked in favor of Imus!), and one in Jacksonville. Other than that, you drive the state and hear on multiple stations only conservative political talk. In some areas, you can pick up, for example, Limbaugh and Hannity on five or more stations!

Like I said, the MAIN issues facing America is not Iraq or health care or jobs. It is media.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 03:24 AM on 09/14/2008
- watchTVgetSTUPID See Profile I'm a Fan of watchTVgetSTUPID permalink

Orlando has wall to wall conservative hate radio and not a single counter view. Even the so called news programs on the radio are biased.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 03:57 AM on 09/14/2008
- Moorehater See Profile I'm a Fan of Moorehater permalink

Don't forget Barrack Husseins ties to terrorists and America hatings nut jobs!!!

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 02:45 AM on 09/14/2008
- pupbayer See Profile I'm a Fan of pupbayer permalink

This is the only article on here that deals with O and it is about an attack ad he's made. What does that tell us? There's nothing to say about O, I guess.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 12:24 AM on 09/14/2008
- Tommygun264 See Profile I'm a Fan of Tommygun264 permalink

Once again, YOU ARE LYING. There are several posts regarding Senator Barack Obama on the Huffington Post. But why not go straight to the source? Got to www.barackobama.com and read the Senator's policies on taxes, energy, and health care, just to name a few - it's all laid out for you in detail, unlike John Sidney McSame the 3rd's website, which give no detailed explanations of his policies, just vague assertions if what he wants to achieve without a single detail on how he plans to do it. Or are you content to take pride in your own willful ignorance, posting what your pub overlords tell you to rather than actually reading the policies and form your own opinions on your own? While you're at it, go to www.obamataxcut.com and use the calculator to enter your taxable income and discover how much you will save in taxes under Obama's tax plan - it's based on his actual tax plan. Again, McSame hasn't released anything other than vague assertions, so he can't provide you with a similar site.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 06:24 AM on 09/14/2008
- Gary47 See Profile I'm a Fan of Gary47 permalink

Good. Now make sure every reporter in America is familiar with the website. And make sure it is updated daily so there's some reason for people to come back to it. And get the names and pictures of the other 170 lobbyists. Keep it up. A new and creative attack EVERY day to keep them off balance. While they're playing defense Obama can stay positive and deliver the message about ouir values and agenda.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 10:28 PM on 09/13/2008
- rollingdivision See Profile I'm a Fan of rollingdivision permalink

But does the US public yearn for socialism including the forced redistribution of income?

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 10:56 PM on 09/13/2008
- oscartucker See Profile I'm a Fan of oscartucker permalink

So with the Repubs we will just have higher and higher deficits. Borrow more and more money from China, et al. When the truth comes out to everyone, the nation will be really in sad shape. Donald Trump said he liked McCain because Mc will help him with taxes. Donald Trump??? Is your money up there with the Donalds? You will pay with everyone else, while DT will get richer and richer.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 04:38 PM on 09/14/2008
- Tommygun264 See Profile I'm a Fan of Tommygun264 permalink

You people are pathetic. Fair taxation under rates that are even lower than they were under Reagan is neither socialism nor forced redistribution of income. Stop relying on Hannity and Limbaugh to do your thinking for you - go to www.barackobama.com and actually READ the Senator's policies regarding taxes, energy independence and health care, just to name a few, for yourself and engage your brain to forge your own opinion rather than parroting talking points dictated to you by your pub overlords. Or are you afraid of knowledge? Do you actually take pride in your own ignorance? Then look up the definition of the term socialism before you use it again. By the way, your candidate, John Sidney McSame III has benefited from 100% government sponsored single payer health care every day of his life since birth. Maybe you don't you and your children are worthy of the same for yourselves, but not to worry - under Senator Obama's health care plan, you will have the option of continuing your existing health care plan with the same high premiums and low quality service you presently receive, that is, if you have a health care plan.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 06:12 AM on 09/14/2008
- genseric See Profile I'm a Fan of genseric permalink

Remember also to wear a name tag so we can spot you voting 2 and 3 times a day in different precincts.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 10:26 PM on 09/13/2008
- genseric See Profile I'm a Fan of genseric permalink

Obama's campaign manager former lobbyist of freddie mac and the oil companies. case closed.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 10:23 PM on 09/13/2008
- RatgurlSD See Profile I'm a Fan of RatgurlSD permalink

In an effort to offer transparency this election cycle & to make it harder for the Republicans to justify yet another theft of our votes, I urge you all to wear BLUE on election day to show you voted for Obama.

Help spread the word....

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 09:49 PM on 09/13/2008
- genseric See Profile I'm a Fan of genseric permalink

Shouldn't you be wearing green/brown?

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 10:28 PM on 09/13/2008
- SuzyQ08 See Profile I'm a Fan of SuzyQ08 permalink

Also everyone please check the status of your voter registration:

http://www.votersunite.org/info/RegInfo.asp

Especially all O volunteers, get the word out! Make sure all voters are registered to vote!!!!!

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 09:55 PM on 09/13/2008
- loudspeaker See Profile I'm a Fan of loudspeaker permalink

I'm still of the belief that the best way for 0bama to deal with his bad polling results is -- instead of going after McCain's lobbyists -- to actually talk to voters -- not about dreams, change, or hope -- but about a comprehensible plan for how to deal with the comatose economy. If he says something that people like, he's going to become president. It is almost that simple.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 09:14 PM on 09/13/2008
- Petey131 See Profile I'm a Fan of Petey131 permalink

Obama is doing the right thing here. McCain's camp wants to present they are for change. How can they be for change when lobbyits run the white house now, and will run the white house IF McCain gets elected. These are some of the real issues that need to be discussed.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 09:33 PM on 09/13/2008
- pupbayer See Profile I'm a Fan of pupbayer permalink

Ya think?

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 09:20 PM on 09/13/2008
- Mildmannered See Profile I'm a Fan of Mildmannered permalink



Please focus now on Colorado, Ohio, Virginia, New Mexico and Arizona

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 09:02 PM on 09/13/2008
- KC333 See Profile I'm a Fan of KC333 permalink

Listen up Obama supporters, the Republican party plans to steal the elections by voter fraud. Click the link below from a Republican who worked in the McCain camp until recently, after he quit because he knew what they were going to do. Pass it to everyone you know. PASS THIS ON IN E-MAILS LETTERS; WHATEVER WAY TO GET THE MESSAGE ACROSS.

http://www.opednews.com/articles/What-YOU-can-do-to-prevent-by-Mark-Crispin-Mille-080912-383.html

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 08:43 PM on 09/13/2008
- SuzyQ08 See Profile I'm a Fan of SuzyQ08 permalink

check the status of your voter registration at :

http://www.votersunite.org/info/RegInfo.asp

Make sure nobody is turned away at the polls!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 09:57 PM on 09/13/2008
- loudspeaker See Profile I'm a Fan of loudspeaker permalink

As if Obama didn't have some fcuk serious donors himself. (One of those donors is right now heading towards prison.)

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 08:40 PM on 09/13/2008
- Petey131 See Profile I'm a Fan of Petey131 permalink

"Loudspeaker " you are a small man/woman. Talking loud but saying nothing!

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 09:35 PM on 09/13/2008
- mergina See Profile I'm a Fan of mergina permalink

I suppose i should say, YIPPEE?

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 08:33 PM on 09/13/2008
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