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Paris's Mom Thinks McCain Ad Not-So-Hot
August 03, 2008 12:51 PM
Blogging on the Huffington Post, Kathy Hilton -- the mother of socialite Paris Hilton and a donor to Sen. John McCain's presidential campaign -- says she does not approve of McCain's new TV ad which unfavorably compares Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., to her daughter.
"It is a complete waste of the money John McCain's contributors have donated to his campaign," Hilton writes.
"It is a complete waste of the country's time and attention at the very moment when millions of people are losing their homes and their jobs. And it is a completely frivolous way to choose the next president of the United States."
McCain, R-Ariz., uses an image of Paris Hilton in a new TV ad to imply Obama is an empty-headed celebrity, apparently unaware that Paris's parents, Rick and Kathy, donated $4,600 to his campaign.
- jpt
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This is pretty simple. For almost 8 years the greediest Republicans have been in charge of our economy and military. They have messed up both completely, but not yet irreversibly. We all need to look realistically at how bad things are now and then imagine how much worse they could get after another four years of the oil companies and energy companies and other corporations in charge. Our military is stretched much too thin, our deficit is worse than ever this year, our national debt (owed hugely by China) is out-of-control and the economy is tanking as oil and food prices rise.
All of us ordinary Americans need to vote this November for Obama and good Democrats and the few good Republicans. Our country is on its knees, another four years would be the knock-out punch. Obama has wonderful ideas that he has researched and consulted experts, not corporations, on the many problems facing our country. He is intelligent, not greedy, and can speak and write very well. Trust that most of Obama's donations have come from many ordinary Americans making small donations. That fact alone tells you who Obama will be fighting for with Congress.
Posted by: Lydia | Aug 4, 2008 4:43:01 PM
Rolland: I agree with you in every way.
If I can just expound upon that. We live in the information age. Their is no reason for people to be misinformed on the issues. You have the internet at your finger tips. Pop over to Mccains site and look at how he voted for the last 30 year and how he is all of a sudden going against every thing he has done and how he voted. The fact that the media isn't making a big deal out of that is just another reason we know big business is in Mccains pocket. The man owes to many special interest groups to many favors to be trusted. That would be the add I would be running if I was Obama. The problem with Obama is he has to walk this really fine like Mccain can care less about. That line is hindering how aggressive he can be. That may cost Obama in the end.
Posted by: jamesp | Aug 4, 2008 4:35:26 PM
I understand why mommy dislikes it, but to date it is the best ad from McCain so far.
McCain nails it, and it has nothing to do about race. It has to do about experience, or lack of it. Obama is wrong when he claims this is playing the race-card. It is Obama who plays the racist-card, which he has done before. It must be possible to attack Obama on inexperience without being branded a racist.
Sorry! But Obama is not like the other candidates. He is far to inexperience for that.
Posted by: Sylvia Johnsen | Aug 4, 2008 3:47:04 PM
to: notafool "But of course, Jock, I didn't say that. I said he was the law review editor because of Affirmative Action. Please point out for us his accomplishments that would have justified that prestigous appointment."
DO YOUR HOMEWORK. Review editor is picked by PEERS not the faculty!!!! He did not get in, nor did he receive the appointment because of A.A. - PLUS HE GRADUATED NEAR TOP OF HIS CLASS UNLIKE MCCAIN. Back to affirmative action, my dad got his first job at NBC because of affirmative action - AND HE WON AN EMMY - so don't talk to me about not being qualified just because someone was forced to consider you because of the laws!!!!
Posted by: Halisi Vinson | Aug 4, 2008 3:27:29 PM
Hmm, first time I hear from Paris Hilton's mom and it is when she is upset about being compared unfavorably to Obama. Let's see: her daughter has appeared in a porn video or two, drives drunk, has more lovers than Madonna, and does nothing but drink and go to parties...this doesn't upset her. But being used in a political ad does. No wonder Paris is the way she is...the mom is a dolt.
Posted by: stop2think | Aug 4, 2008 2:55:48 PM
If that dumb ad got him tied in the polls that means we have many dumb Americans? I think not-we have too much to lose with an idiot like McCain- Trust me they are playing with the polls-don't believe those result-nobody ever polls the young people-we will see in November? Americans are not dumb Mr. McInsane.
Posted by: lowes4321 | Aug 4, 2008 2:27:45 PM
If the Republicans tactics of character assassination works for the third time then we just have to come to the conclusion that America is full of people with very low levels of intelligence
I have to agree that that one! Nothing more needs to be said.
Posted by: gl | Aug 4, 2008 12:12:43 PM
The ad is spot on. Obama is a media/marketing created sensation who is famous for being famous. Granted he gives a good speech, as any good actor could. But strip away the teleprompters and adoring crowds and what have you got? A fake of a candidate who's dangerously ill-prepared to lead this country.
Posted by: marylou | Aug 4, 2008 11:10:34 AM
Is there anyone who knows more anout wsting time and money than the Hilton women?
Posted by: geevill | Aug 4, 2008 10:27:57 AM
McCain is so busy attacking Obama he can't watch his own backyard.
Posted by: october155 | Aug 4, 2008 10:17:58 AM
Kitty -
How do you know she's a "bad mother"? Many parents put great effort into raising their children and their children may still make poor decisions.
What is your evidence other than Paris has made decisions that disagree with your sense of right and wrong?
Posted by: 63tango | Aug 4, 2008 9:51:51 AM
Unfortunately, I do not believe McCain for 1 minute when he says it was all a joke. He sounds like my 13 year old when things go bad....I will not vote for him...
Posted by: James | Aug 4, 2008 9:38:15 AM
I don’t blame her. I’d get mad if someone compared my daughter to Obama. I’d be even more upset if someone compared my daughter to Paris Hilton!
Posted by: Oonogil | Aug 4, 2008 9:10:09 AM
One more time the Republicans’ negative tactics want to win an election by distracting the American people from the real issues. McCain and his rich supporters are playing the emotional social cards to try to divide and conquer by fear. Ask yourself: can we afford to have four more years of economic pain with McCain in the White House? The last thing we need is another political experienced, rich oilman running our government into higher deficits. $492 billions for our national deficit should be the number one reason why McCain should not win. Let his rich second wife take care of him in the style he earned and probably deserves, but we need someone to look after our national interests.
Posted by: Eddie Zalez | Aug 4, 2008 8:57:19 AM
Why should she object, it gets her daughter so much more of the attention she craves for. Gee, that kinda sounds like someone else, doesn't it?
Posted by: Independent minded | Aug 4, 2008 8:13:04 AM
She is a bad mother. The proof is in the pudding.
Posted by: Kitty | Aug 4, 2008 3:12:15 AM
Vote, hun,many of the super rich donate to both parties to have all their bases covered dear. Paris's mother has no one to blame for her daughter being made fun of than herself.
Posted by: chattyway | Aug 4, 2008 2:43:49 AM
Let us get straight....working in community service is very lucreative $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$.....Obama did not sacrifice anything to do so and according to the other lawyers that worked with Obama, he isn't a very good attorny.
Posted by: chattyway | Aug 4, 2008 2:37:30 AM
How does John McCain expect to lead this country when Barack Obama has him shaking in his boots.
Posted by: Ron | Aug 4, 2008 1:57:28 AM
I think the question that the American people have to ask... after 30 years in the Senate " WHAT HAVE YOU DONE FOR ME McCAIN? "
Posted by: Ron | Aug 4, 2008 1:54:05 AM
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