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Posted by Foon Rhee, deputy national political editor August 1, 2008 11:44 AM
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In the latest salvo over John McCain's much-dissected TV ad comparing Barack Obama to such lightweight celebrities as Britney Spears and Paris Hilton, the Democratic National Committee posted a web ad today that suggests McCain is
The ad uses footage of McCain at a town hall meeting in Wisconsin on Thursday being asked about his past pledge to run a respectful campaign -- then repeats him saying he is "proud of that commercial" with shots of Spears and Hilton.
"It’s disappointing that John McCain is proud to engage in the dishonorable politics of the low road rather than talk about the serious issues the American people care about. Clearly McCain and his campaign don't understand that voters want to hear big ideas about the big challenges our country faces, not more of the same old politics that do nothing to create jobs or provide tax relief for middle class families,” DNC spokeswoman Karen Finney said in a statement.
The celebrity ad, which has been panned in many quarters, is the latest in a string of negative ads from McCain against Obama questioning his stands on Iraq and his readiness to be president.
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