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As Ike Bears Down on Texas, Obama Bears Down on McCain
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ABC News' John Berman, Sunlen Miller, and Ursula Fahy report:
At the top of a rally in front of 8 thousand supporters in Manchester, NH, Barack Obama made a brief nod to those bearing the brunt of Hurricane Ike. "We are enjoying a beautiful day in New Hampshire," he told the crowd, "But it is appropriate for us to begin by thinking about those families that are having their lives upended as a consequence of hurricane Ike in the Gulf...I think it's important for us to make sure we are keeping them in our thoughts and prayers today."
Senator Obama went on to say his supporters should be willing to help those in need.
But Obama then transitioned to a political stump speech using the weather-inspired segue, "a lot of people are going through their own trials and tribulations, there are a lot of quiet storms taking place across America."
Obama continued what is a new campaign effort to sharpen attacks on John McCain, saying, "he is out of touch with the American people." Obama said the McCain team is trying to divert focus from the economic difficulties facing Americans
"They don't want to debate on the issues," he said. "They are running on 8 more years of what we have seen."
Obama also made reference to some of the media-frenzies of the past weeks and months.
"They are going to spend the next 7-8 weeks trying to distract you, they're going to talk about pigs, they're going to talk about lipstick, and they're going to talk about Paris Hilton, and they're going to talk about Brittney Spears." But he promised, "I believe we will not be distracted this time, we will not be diverted."
At the very moment that Obama was promising to keep the focus on the issues, his campaign announced the release of a new campaign ad attacking John McCain's ties to lobbyists. "His campaign manager lobbies for corporations outsourcing American jobs," the ad says, "the campaign chairman he picked last year…a bank lobbyist." The campaign says the ad will air nationally on cable and in "key" states.
The tenor from the Obama campaign in the wake of Hurricane Ike was vastly different than their tone when Gustav hit less than 2 weeks ago. Then, Obama delivered short speeches at giant rallies largely devoid of politics. But now, with his standing in the polls having slipped, perhaps he cannot afford to be so charitable.
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McCain/Palin: What a catastrophic combination! We have to rally around the smart, decent, accomplished, caring, honest Barack Obama and his running mate, Joe Biden. We MUST stand up to these others that are hell bent on ruining this country! I sure hope we pull this off now ... it would truly be tragic if we were derailed in any way!
Posted by: Lila Mach | Sep 13, 2008 12:32:50 PM
I'm Glad Obama is attacking McCain on the fact that hes has a bunch of lobbyist and Bush workers running his campaign.
Not sure if anybody noticed how much McCain and Palin have been getting called liars to their faces lately. Their ads are full of lies people can easily debunk by spending 20 minutes on a computer.
Long live the control free internet.
Posted by: sense | Sep 13, 2008 12:33:47 PM
Hillary said, No McCain, Noway, No how. That pretty much sums it up people. If you support Hillary then you should support her candidate. McCain represent more of what is wrong with our country, cant you see?
Posted by: Jo | Sep 13, 2008 12:34:25 PM
Lies on her resume, lies in her speeches and lies in her interviews. What a maverick. Nice values, too.
Posted by: doug | Sep 13, 2008 12:36:59 PM
Obama - Illegitimate child
Illegitimate candidate
Posted by: rodney | Sep 13, 2008 12:37:29 PM
Why is Obama lies each time he speaks? I think because most Americans are still not able to see through our Obama. "They don't want to debate on the issues". It was Obama who refuses to debate the issues with Hillary and now with McCain.
Posted by: young voter | Sep 13, 2008 12:38:25 PM
McCain's campaign aides sure are plastering the site actively today.
Posted by: NOPLANTS | Sep 13, 2008 12:38:53 PM
Ms Chatty Cathey Palin...more baggage than LAX. First Dude subpoenaed yesterday on Troopergate...Government e-mails with CC to Todd Palin. Charging rape victims for their own rape kit. 22 million debt left on the books in her town.The gift that keeps on giving..can't wait for the nest lie.
Posted by: linda n carolina | Sep 13, 2008 12:39:18 PM
Obama is such a hypocrite, he is running an ad that is making fun of John McCain's age and his injuries from being a POW. How is that relevant to to problems of the country?
Obama scares me!
Posted by: Eva | Sep 13, 2008 12:39:49 PM
Mc-Cain and Palin are war-monger-duo [WMD]. This WMD ticket if wins the election, it will bring down double disaster on economy and world peace for the USA and the World.
Bush war has already shattered the economy and world trust. Mc-Cain and Palin think the war was divine dictation and turned this personal war to a holy war which is dangerous connotation for the humanity at large.
Posted by: abuusa | Sep 13, 2008 12:42:11 PM
Obama
Illegitimate child
Illegitimate candidate
Posted by: rodney | Sep 13, 2008 12:42:18 PM
New campaign strategy for McCain since the lies are front page news now:
Infiltrate comment boards and presume more made up crap will fly with the folks involved enough to read at least SOME news?!
Hold on, I spilled my coffee laughing.
Posted by: NOPLANTS | Sep 13, 2008 12:43:25 PM
Dont worry Eva, youll learn to like and trust our next president. President Obama will lead us into a bright future, unlike the trash heap that the present Republican administration seems to be steering towards. he is intelligent and caring, you have nothing to fear from him. McCain on the other hand has been known to use fear as his ruler. He has shown bouts of rage and a poor temperament. He even has threatened violence against fellow lawmakers while on duty for his constituents. Hes a scary guy for sure, if your the kind thats scared of these people.
Posted by: Jo | Sep 13, 2008 12:44:53 PM
NOPLANTS
Clearly a sexist plant
Posted by: rodney | Sep 13, 2008 12:45:30 PM
jo...
why do you, and soooo many other americans, actually think that the republicans are the only liars?!! are you seriously that brainwashed into partisan politics where you think democrats dont lie and only republicans do? listen, i can understand having your opinions on whether you support a democrat or a republican. there are vast differences, but those should be based more on YOUR beliefs. conservative versus liberal values. there are way to many people that are so brainwashed into sticking up for "their" team, its sickening and quite frankly, scary. its scary that so many american people actually think their team arent liars and thieves. no matter the side of the aisle, THEY ARE POLITICIANS.
Posted by: tim | Sep 13, 2008 12:45:35 PM
It's too bad that Obama didn't bear down on Jeremiah Wright when he spat out anti-America and anti-white venom prior to Obama running for president.
Of course, Obama's actions speak louder than his words.
The reason Obama didn't is because he secretly agrees with Jeremiah Wright.
Posted by: USmarine0331 | Sep 13, 2008 12:46:38 PM
and jo, do you actually think hillary likes obama?! the clinton machine HATES obama!!!!!!!! she has a political career to worry about. plain and simple. dont fall for everything that they say, again THEY ARE POLITICIANS.
Posted by: tim | Sep 13, 2008 12:47:37 PM
USmarine0331, semper fi! your dissin a fellow jarhead there. Thats against the leatherneck rules, major violation brotha. OOOrah! Just lettin ya know, bro.
Posted by: mitch | Sep 13, 2008 12:49:39 PM
Jo
Get your education from the National Enquirer, do you?
Posted by: rodney | Sep 13, 2008 12:49:53 PM
McCain has proven he's untrustworthy with his dishonest and dishonorable campaign.
McCAIN = FAKE TALK EXPRESS
Posted by: Ed from MA | Sep 13, 2008 12:50:17 PM
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