Obama Ad Uses Winking Palin (VIDEO)

John McCain is out with his own attack ad Wednesday morning. Watch it here.

The Obama campaign is directing reporters to an ad it released Wednesday morning that goes at both John McCain's understanding of the economy and (somewhat unusually) his selection of Sarah Palin for V.P.

Titled "His Choice," the spot begins with quotes from McCain admitting his lack of economic know-how. The last one has McCain declaring, "I might have to rely on a vice president that I select" for expertise on economic issues.

"His choice?" the script (no narration) asks -- before cutting to footage of Palin winking at the vice presidential debate. "On November 4th, You Get to Make Yours."

It is considered politically taboo for a presidential candidate to go after a vice presidential candidate. To be sure, much of the ad focuses on McCain's record on the economy. But the inclusion of Palin is indicative of just how large a liability the Obama folks -- indeed, the political community at large -- thinks she has become for the GOP ticket.

Comments

[dimplesmile7]

Sarah Palin is so unprofessional. What state official or foreign leader do you see winking. It shows her lack of professionalism and I would be deeply embarrassed if this woman was representing America in any kind of way. Can't wait for her to disappear!

[Helena514]

very good add, the wink was proved useful!!

[SuddenSam65]

Great ad. It makes you wonder again what McCain was thinking when he chose her. He'll pay for it on Tuesday.
(For a good laugh watch "Sarah Palin Winks At America" and "Sarah Palin Debate Recap". Links are on http://politicalnewsconnection.com/ . Scroll down to "Other Links" and look under "Comic Relief")

[politicalgal1]

Bye Bye Wolf-killer.
See the new Sarah Palin Barbie doll and Paperdoll:

http://www.vaboomer.com/the_portal_to_boomeranger/

[tonyj1600]

another shocking sarah palin video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1exiyBYnJ00

[zest]

I know. Lets give Alaska back to Russia with all the people in it. Then Putin can put Sarah and Todd in Siberia.

[Clare53]

Wherever they go is okay with me as long as it is away.

[zest]

Wasn't Tinkie Winkie the gay TeleTubbie?

[Clare53]

Obamarama Tuesday night!

[Sock]

Fantastic ad. Spot on.

[InternationalObserver]

my thoughts entirely!

[DG3]

Mine too. And it accomplished it without being very condescending.

Short, sweet and to the point.

[SpecialReports]

This Ad was just priceless. http://specialreport.com/video-of-palin-winking-used-in-obama-ad/

[realspirited]

Once again: class wins out over negativity! Very good.

[oatmealfish]

They should have a voice reading it..then the wink

[Judyisacutie]

Palin was mayor of Wasilla. Well, let me see. "I guess you could say it's kinda like being a community organizer except" they have actual people voting for them.

[JenMI]

Please take a moment and watch this clip, the entire clip, from The Rachel Maddow Show last night. This IS VERY important and should be headlined:
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/26315908/#27480676

[1HeartBeatAway]

Did anyone else notice that the background music is actually a heartbeat? Oh, and it skips a beat when Palin winks. Seriously, check it out.