The random political thoughts thread (Part Deux)

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Originally Posted by wendybeth

I think the Hilton/Spears ad, while initially providing great fodder for humor on both sides, underscores the differences between the two candidates in a way that McCain may not have intended. He comes across as as a sort of bitter old dude that is jealous of the attention his opponent is garnering, and is grasping at straws to make himself relevant. He also drags two persons, one whom is mentally ill, into an arena that neither belongs- and appears to be denigrating them in the process. With all of our domestic and international problems, as Obama said "Is this the best he can do?" Good question. It signaled a return (not that we ever left) to Rovian attack ads and pretty much indicates what sort of strategy his team is going with.

Exactly!