August 15, 2008
Posted: 07:25 PM ET

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McCain's campaign is respond to Obama's ad.
McCain's campaign is respond to Obama's ad.

(CNN) — John McCain's campaign hit back hard Friday at a Barack Obama television ad suggesting the Arizona senator is partly responsible for looming job losses in the crucial battleground state of Ohio.

In the McCain campaigns new 30-second spot designed to specifically counter the Obama ad, an announcer states it is actually the Illinois senator's policies which will hurt Ohioans the most.

"It's Obama's taxes that will hurt Ohio families," the announcer states. "Higher taxes on your paycheck, your life savings, your electric bills."

The McCain ad echoes another commercial from the campaign released earlier Friday that claims Obama's tax policies will lead to an "economic disaster."

Update 7:25 pm: The Obama campaign released the following statement in response to the McCain campaign's new ad "Maybe": “John McCain would rather distort Sen. Obama’s record than own up to his role in the deal that has put 8,200 Ohio jobs in jeopardy. The people of Southwest Ohio are quickly learning they can expect anything but straight talk from Sen. McCain,” said Obama Ohio Communications Director Isaac Baker.

Filed under: Barack Obama • John McCain


Carl from MI   August 16th, 2008 12:27 am ET

McLame will throw another tempter tantrum… just like GWB does when his staff diagrees with him. McLame WAS involved in the whole DHL affair… and will be responsible when DHL closes up shop in Ohio and puts tons of people out of work.

Ohio people are idiots if they vote for McCain this fall… keeping the tax breaks for those making over $250,000?? That's really going to help your state out, Ohio…. time for your state to make a difference by telling McLame to take a hike!! WAKE UP, AMERICA!!

Sebelius for VP   August 16th, 2008 12:24 am ET

Not only is McCain responsible for the loss of jobs in Ohio by voting for the merger of the company's that fired them, but then McCain hired a lobbyist from those companys as his Campain Manager!!!!

McCain the Job Raider!!!

Obama Sebelius 08   August 16th, 2008 12:22 am ET

McCain took money from a lobbyist linked to both Airborne and DHL. McCain then convinced other politicians to vote for the merger of the two companys in Ohio.

McCain got the vote through, the companys merged, then they fired 8000 people in Ohio! So yes, McCain is the cause!!!!!

Obama / Sebelius 08

mary derricotte   August 16th, 2008 12:19 am ET

I notice that when ever Mc cain gives a neagative response or talk he's given the thumbs -up that he made a slam dunk. Now for what it's worth a slam dunk into the my future is not exactly what id' like a candiate to do. Negative is all he is doing and for what it's worth is bringing out the old racist ideas that linger in the backs of Americans.
If the light was TO SHINE. people would see that they have been railroaded these lasr two administrations under George Bush. World policies have there place, I want a president who is concerned about what is going on in America, one that is worried about the deficiet that is bringing America to it's feet. Not from the top down, but bottom up. Call it trickle up economics. That is when the bottom falls out and fails to support the top.

Jack Jodell, Minneapolis, MN   August 16th, 2008 12:19 am ET

McCain, you lie as bad and as often as George W. Bush and his crew. Oh—I forgot. Bush's crew is now campaigning with and for you—no wonder!
McCain = Bush3!
OBAMA '08!

ANGIE   August 16th, 2008 12:14 am ET

liar liar john mccain well one thing we know folks if mccain should become president UNFORTUNLEY he is a liar liar liar!!!!!!!!!!!!!! if he lies about this what lies will he tell as potus you make me ill john mcliar!!!!!!!!!

1SG G. Barrow the infamous, "Texas Trail Dog"   August 16th, 2008 12:12 am ET

Just like Obama and his supporters who blame his opponent for comments he didn't make. Just like they did the Clintons. They don't stop to realize that people are not fools and have minds of their own unlike their man OBAMA.

Upon Further Review   August 16th, 2008 12:12 am ET

A giant tapeworm feeds itself and its host dies a slow starvation death.We as a people have a tapeworm,we just cant see it.

Turn The Page   August 16th, 2008 12:08 am ET

PREDICTION….McFossil will not win the presidency. This nation paid the price for current prez in more ways than one. McFossil will not have an opportunity to finish the job. He will lose by a landslide.

tigerakabj   August 16th, 2008 12:05 am ET

Yeah McCain didn't clear up his side of the story, he just recycled that BS "Obama will raise your taxes, put a dent in your savings" line.

McCain knows he's wrong.

Obama/Sebelius 2008/2012.

More Lies   August 16th, 2008 12:03 am ET

My friends
Recipe for economic disaster:
A Republican in the white house for another 4 years

wam   August 16th, 2008 12:03 am ET

charlotte……….am sure you are a unrepenting republican……..but to compare Obama to Bush is like comparing sex to a root canal………..;p;

Steve   August 16th, 2008 12:00 am ET

I used to respect senator McCain, while disagreeing with many of his positions. I used to think that he was an honorable man. Sadly, that respect is gone, as I see him approving and/or initiating vicious and slanderous attacks on Obama. I thought that the smear attacks would end with Hillary out of the race, but senator McCain has out-hillaried Hillary and proven me wrong. Again.

wam   August 15th, 2008 11:59 pm ET

the las vegas review journal…….from september of 2007?……….yep, right up to date aren't we maccain………..pitiful……….but am sure those "proud to be ignorant" ones will call it the absolute truth……..lol

1SG G. Barrow the infamous, "Texas Trail Dog"   August 15th, 2008 11:56 pm ET

Way to go John. Ask Obama what he has done for Ohio lately? I can answer that one. Nothing.

Vig   August 15th, 2008 11:53 pm ET

Now we will have a tit-for-tat ad from Obama. He should just call himself the Tit-For- Tat candidate. That will be his foreign policy – you said that about us, now I'll say this back. That's the level of strategy we're dealing with here.

Joe, Chicago   August 15th, 2008 11:52 pm ET

You posters really are amusing. First, McCain sincerely believes in trickle down economics because, well, it works. Second, corporations are already flocking to greener pastures abroad (e.g., Ireland) — what do you think will happen when Obama and a democrat controlled Congress raises taxes on corporate income? Not exactly an incentive to stay in the states.

Mk   August 15th, 2008 11:51 pm ET

Anybody who plans on voting owes it to themselves and their families to understand the lies that are being told to them by the McCain campaign.
This tax baloney is just that. But once again the Republicans think you are all too dumb to know the truth. Make them wrong this time.

Tim   August 15th, 2008 11:45 pm ET

What about McCain's affair. He was involved with his current wife before he divorsed his ex. Sounds just like Edwards to me. Why is his career not affected?

Pat   August 15th, 2008 11:22 pm ET

Why don't they get to the issues and stop this "one up" ad game between each other!

It's way past time they started to explain what they're going to do for their Nation and it's people. And way past time the Media started asking them! End the Games. Start talking Facts Now. At least Hillary was on the issues! We knew what she planned to do, she told us. And didn't have to pay big bucks to explain it in a Book! I don't think either of these Nominees deserve thePresidency. Tell us what your going to do for us or gracefully bow and we'll elect someone that can!

No Hillary /No McFrankenstein   August 15th, 2008 11:11 pm ET

The reason they that book is selling "the buying is another of their low road crooks that is buying it up this book in large lots to appear it is selling like hot cakes .

Just located a replacement when they remake Frankenstein .
Lost hearing
1800 mind frame
whitew/over comb
misspeaks
warmonger
Everything is a joke including the war he voted for.
He has close to 10 homes so knows exactly what it is to face forclouseresure " NOT "
Left his wife while out cheating w/Cindy .
Its a bargain Lieberman is included as a stand in.

Michigan Voter !!!   August 15th, 2008 11:10 pm ET

This Michigan Democrat Will Cross Party Lines This Election , I Am Supporting , And Voting For Sen. John McCain !!!! .

Obama Is A Big Disappointment !!!!! . I Have A Big Problem With Hillary Backing ( Worthless ) Obama . She May Not Get My Vote in 2012 .

The Democratic Party May lose Many Life Long Party Voters !!!!

John McCain President 2008 & 2012

Danny   August 15th, 2008 11:09 pm ET

I get a chuckle whenever the crazy libs tie McCain to Bush and say that since they are the same party it will be four more Bush years. Of course, with GWBs current poll numbers it is no wonder you want to run against him. Unfortunately for Dems, Bush is not on the ballot this time. Saying they are the same just because they are in the same party is ridiculous. Carter was the most inept, innefective and dimwitted president ever, and yet Clinton was actually a very good president. Weren't they in the same party? The argument that party affiliation means everything doesn't hold water. The truth is that POTUS is the toughest job on Earth and shouldn't be handed to a rookie. Obama has been in the Senate like 4 years half of which he was to busy running for president to actually be there. He is inexperienced, naive, and arrogant.

Thomas, Illinois   August 15th, 2008 11:08 pm ET

Red-Blooded American—–You must be smoking a ROCK…Your an idiot!!!

Tejano   August 15th, 2008 11:04 pm ET

4 reasons not to vote for Obama.
1. higher taxes
2. more welfare
3. internationalism

john williams san diego, ca.   August 15th, 2008 11:04 pm ET

The bottom line is osama has no experience even to be a U.S. Senator. Raising every conceiveable tax does not help anyone including the poor except for the politicians in Washington that are so corrupt they could be working for the Mexican government too.

jon   August 15th, 2008 11:02 pm ET

too old to run the usa plus he is collecting ssi pension and a paycheck he could step aside and free up the position for someone more capable eg the youth the future not the past .dem or repub

Kris from AZ   August 15th, 2008 11:00 pm ET

MCcain is just bringing the RECIPE OF THE OLD WAY OF THINKING DISASTER. To the future my fellow Democrats and poeple of the United States of America. Barack Obama is the man of NOW,

American by choice   August 15th, 2008 11:00 pm ET

Those people making more than 250K are mostly small businessmen who are investing, providing jobs, keeping growth in our economy. They are paying around 35% of their income to the government. Common sense please…
The Bush tax cuts is the reason why we are still in business, considering the economic growth in China anj India.

jon   August 15th, 2008 10:58 pm ET

mcpin air force deal screwed workers

Nicki   August 15th, 2008 10:48 pm ET

I'm just tired of these mud slinging campaign tactics… Can't two politicians just talk about what THEIR plans are and not dig up their opponents past? Look what it did, as democrats our best hope for a peaceful and fruitful next four years was a partnership between Obama and Clinton but Obama didn't play fair and now there is no hope for democrats and pardon the language but the republicans are S.O.L. too.

California Gold   August 15th, 2008 10:45 pm ET

Why isn't McCain as rapid at responding to questions about matters that are important to voters.

At what point will McCain start talking about his platform and explaining his deplorable voting record and answering questions about his lack of moral fiber?

Let's start with McCain explaining why he demands that Congress get back to work in order to vote on the energy bill, which vote was on the floor only 5 days earlier and WHY was McCain again absent like he was absent for all 8 votes? One of those 8 votes he was in his office and refused to go to the floor to cast his vote.

VOICE OF REASON   August 15th, 2008 10:43 pm ET

FIRST OF ALL HOW DOES OBAMA GET AN INSIDE TRACK ON TICKER POSTS AND A RESPONSE. JUST GO AHEAD CNN AND ENDORSE OBAMA. THEN AGAIN IT WOULDNT BE FAIR TO OBAMA NOT TO MENTION YOUR SLANDER OF HIM WITH REGARD TO MCSAME. YOU ACTUALLY INSINUATED IN A ROUND ABOUT SORT OF WAY THAT OBAMA HAD A RECORD OF PRODUCTIVITY IN HIS CAREER. SHAME ON YOU CNN. ENDORSE THE MAN BUT QUIT LYING ON HIM ABOUT THIS RECORD THING.

Ron   August 15th, 2008 10:42 pm ET

I want you to ask yourself this question…. Do you really want another Republican in the White House ?

JOHN   August 15th, 2008 10:35 pm ET

MCSAME, MCLAME, MCFRAME, MCNOBRAIN,MCTHULSIA, MCBUSH, MCNOCHANGE, MCWAR MC……..YOU PICK THE NAME.

PW, CA   August 15th, 2008 10:35 pm ET

Higher taxes on whose paychecks? On whose electric bills? On whose life savings? Here's how out of touch McCain is and how uninformed he thinks the general public is: My paycheck will most likely have lower taxes or no change…..My electric utility company has just been given the go ahead to raise my rates up to 30%, but since the rate increase will take place over the next several years, after Obama wins the election no doubt the republicans will say the dems are to blame…..I have no life savings left after having to beg, borrow and steal from every account available to me to put gas in my car. Next

Please, No Obama   August 15th, 2008 10:33 pm ET

Keep on slamming, McCain. Obama needs to go down, fast.

Dre   August 15th, 2008 10:29 pm ET

I know this has nothing to do with the topic but I listen to McCain and he said that Russia should not have invaded Georgia, they are bulling that country. Can someone tell me why did he and still is supporting the war in Iraq cause last time I checked we invaded that country and still didn't find what we are looking for.Can someone remind me what McCain is running for again I can't remember

Mike in SFV   August 15th, 2008 10:24 pm ET

If everybody who makes over $250,000/yr votes for McSame and everybody else votes for Obama, I'll take that election -

unity   August 15th, 2008 10:21 pm ET

McCain has the most lame campaign team that has ever existed.

Ilona Hussein Proud Canadian   August 15th, 2008 10:18 pm ET

ON ANOTHER SUBJECT:

MY GUESS FOR BARACK'S VICE PRESIDENT PICK IS ………………….

BIDEN OR RICHARDSON. I THINK THAT THEY ARE ALMOST NECK AND NECK ON THE LIST!

Indiana Bob   August 15th, 2008 10:17 pm ET

Would someone please put out an Amber Alert?? The Democratic Party has been kidnapped by a cult of starry eyed people, with the maturity of teenagers, who are in love with The Obama. Call me when Democrats again have a "political" party. Meanwhile, I will vote Republican to keep these radicals from destroying our country.

PUMA — Vote McCain

lol   August 15th, 2008 10:17 pm ET

obama's rhetoric is getting old. americans are finally seeing him for the inexperienced, empty suit that he is. obama the rookie, will never beat mccain.

Mike, Syracuse, NY   August 15th, 2008 10:08 pm ET

Factcheck discredits Obamas ad as not true. Obama has no economic policy other than tax, tax, tax. There is no way to pay for all he promises without raising taxes on everyone. Obama has no record on voting for lower taxes in the US Senate or IL Senate.

Ron Democrat turned independent   August 15th, 2008 9:59 pm ET

it must be nice to be in obama's position, because he as accomplished diddley he can complain about those who have. McCain was a hero when the jobs were saved and others added now that the economy calls for cutbacks he's a bum. for the record sen. obama's most recognized accomplishment as a lawyer was to defend is buddy tony rezko he left that to become a community organizer accomplishments none then he left that to become a sen. accomplishments to date very little. obama reminds me of jack cafferty who daily degrades people who have accomplished so much in their life while he as done what. so McCain wears $500.00 loafers i wear $600.00 orthotics because i have spurs on my heels i don't tell people about it but if it was McCain i guess that would be news. obama ran out and bought a house he could barely afford as soon as he made a few bucks, the deal was so tight he needed rezko's help to complete it, so whose showing off trying to show their moving on up

Sharon   August 15th, 2008 9:58 pm ET

Obama is playing with the big boys now. So much fun to watch. He'll run and get Michelle to help him beat up the bullies pretty soon……

Gene   August 15th, 2008 9:58 pm ET

The repubs on this board will slam Obama no matter what his stance.. if his policies hurt the poor… he's an economic disaster waiting to happen. If his policies help the poor… he's a marxist or a socialist…

So… can one of you crazy repubs tell me which way you want it? Do you want to help people with lesser means or do you want to keep them down. You can't have it both ways!

Gene   August 15th, 2008 9:56 pm ET

Red Blooded American:

You're funny. You're actually praising a guy for an out and out lie. What McCain is saying is the EXACT opposite of Barack's policy and position.

Maybe if I come out and say Red Blooded American… you're really a communist!… maybe I'll have people here cheering me on… even knowing that this would be a flat out lie.

I hope being a red blooded american isn't interprited as being a moron. With your comments.. I hope you change your name on here soon. :)

Jen, Philadelphia   August 15th, 2008 9:53 pm ET

Both candidates are distorting the records of the other, it's just McCain has more of a record than Obama. Also, to the people who think Obama won't raise taxes except on those making $250,000 or more: Do you think that's going to pay for all the things he says he's going to do? He's going to have to lower that income level to get you the health care, renewable energy and everything else he promises.

J.C.   August 15th, 2008 9:51 pm ET

Can we drop the TV ads and show us some debates?

You won't do TV ads when our country is in crisis.
We want to see how you fare against your opponent in real time.

TheTruthHurts   August 15th, 2008 9:41 pm ET

Frankly, these attacks about Obama's plan don't bother me one bit. This election, turnout and interest will be high enough to counter the "ignorant vote." The truth about the plan will be proven and once again McCain will be discredit. Only the truly uninformed will buy McCain's distortions. Those folks won't be enough for a win.

john   August 15th, 2008 9:40 pm ET

bush was the recipe for economic disaster….

now mcbush wants to add ingredients to it to make it worse

MikeH   August 15th, 2008 9:39 pm ET

Red Blooded American, you are really a head-up-your-spincter amerikan. Go find something useful to do like turning yourself into compost, that's probably the best way you can realize your full potential, you Republican bigot..

Bumper Sticker   August 15th, 2008 9:34 pm ET

John McCain thinks smears and lies are funny. McShame.

Sue in MI   August 15th, 2008 9:30 pm ET

If this is an example of McCain's promise to run a civil, polite campaign, we sure don't dare let him near the Oval Office.

WeBoDave   August 15th, 2008 9:22 pm ET

McCain's continuation of the modern Republican strategy of a less progressive tax system will cause ballooning budget deficits and significant cuts in people's access to Medicare and Social Security benefits. This unrealistic tax policy will continue the "economic disaster" exemplified by the credit crisis and housing crisis caused by Republicans and this administration.

NEVER OBAMA   August 15th, 2008 9:18 pm ET

America knows obama plays dirty. He cheats and lies and cheats and lies. Anything to get his hands around the throat of this country so he can kill it.

mac   August 15th, 2008 9:11 pm ET

ccains ad slams him back mccain lost it!!!!!!!!

Terry, FL   August 15th, 2008 9:05 pm ET

Any economist will tell you that raising taxes when the country is nearing recession is a recipe for disaster.

Obama's tax proposals – increasing inheritance tax, tax on dividends, dropping Bush's tax cuts, etc., etc., etc. are going to affect everyone.

Inheritance tax – people will lose their property because they won't be able to pay the extra taxes.

Dividends – increased taxes on 401k's, stock dividends, you name it, is going to hurt retirement income and could lead to a disaster in the stock market.

Payroll tax increase – every wage-earner will be taxed higher, to the tune of almost double.

Check the facts, talk to a qualified accountant, and you will find that McCain is correct.

Old Artillery Man   August 15th, 2008 8:59 pm ET

In 2000 when McCain was campaigning here in South Carolina, I went to hear him. I came away very much impressed with him and what he called his “Straight Talk Express.” I seriously considered voting for him but in the end, I could not. Did not vote for Bush either.
Bush trashed McCain in the state and McCain lost. Now McCain has turned 180 degrees and is doing the same as Bush did. McCain will do and say anything to be president. I cannot trust a thing McCain says now.

linda from South Dakota   August 15th, 2008 8:56 pm ET

lets stop playin "SLAP" games and get down to the issues,, mccain is useing his "HUMOR" i see, lets see how that humor stands up when obama WINS!!!!!!!! go obama!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.. mccain couldnt be truthful if his life depended on it,,,, would if he remebers to take his meds,, ummmmm

Michigan for Obama   August 15th, 2008 8:54 pm ET

…and he sent Lieberman and Graham to Georgia! So much for slamming Obama for acting "president-like"…that is dangerous behavior…like it or not, GW is still our president and has sent Rice to Georgia…choosing a candidate over another candidate because of policies and proposals is one thing but this is scarey for a candidate to do…can you imagine if Obama had sent someone to Georgia!!!

tedious898   August 15th, 2008 8:51 pm ET

How does this creepy piece of really old human flesh consider himself a viable nominee for president? What is it the idiots that support him see so wonderful about his leadership abilities. I guess loser and idiots support their fellow dummies

MM   August 15th, 2008 8:48 pm ET

Oh my gosh, I can't wait for the debates! Obama is going to ream McCain.

Mary   August 15th, 2008 8:47 pm ET

Anyone not making over $250,000 should vote for Obama–his economic plan helps us! McCain helps only the rich. Wake up!

Michigan Voter !!!   August 15th, 2008 8:47 pm ET

This Michigan Democrat Will Cross Party Lines This Election , I Am Supporting , and Voting For Sen. John McCain !!!! .

Obama Is A Big Disappointment !!!!! . I Have A big problem With Hillary Backing ( Worthless ) Obama . She May Not Get My Vote in 2012 .

The Democratic Party May lose Many Life long Party Voters !!!!

President John McCain 2008 & 2012

ree in NY   August 15th, 2008 8:41 pm ET

Careful people Obama might call you racist if you don't back him.

Him and his wife must be throwing temper tantrums because he is not up in the polls and every American is not falling at his feet.

RJ, CA   August 15th, 2008 8:36 pm ET

Obama's spend-spend mentality will hurt EVERYONE! He spent millions on his European sightseeing trip, he'll spend millions on his "crowning" at the Denver stadium. That's all he knows — SPEND, SPEND, SPEND! Get ready to get a second or third job to keep up with Obama's spending IF — BIG IF — he's elected.

KATE   August 15th, 2008 8:33 pm ET

TRY FACT CHECKING CNN before you publish…McBush's add is based on nothing but lies, unless Mccain thinks average families make over 250,000. I sure don't make that kind of money and I could use the 1,000 tax cut offered by Obama

Lili, FL   August 15th, 2008 8:32 pm ET

Obama's record?? What record??? He's done nothing and proved nothing!!

Why doesn't he dedicate himself to giving speaches.. he's good at that!

Nobama 08

Proud American   August 15th, 2008 8:32 pm ET

McCain=Bush!! Its all the same.

Can'tabideidiots   August 15th, 2008 8:31 pm ET

Hey red blooded American: Your computer is stuck. It keeps repeating the same nonsense. Fix it.

HELP!!!   August 15th, 2008 8:29 pm ET

Charlotte Gore won the popular vote but lost the election. Hillary lost the primary, and gave us Obama, like McCain lost and gave us Bush. Lord help us through the next four years.You survived 8YRS…Help is on the way!!!!
Obama 08
Obama 08
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Obama '08   August 15th, 2008 8:28 pm ET

Speak the truth:
John McCain would rather distort Sen. Obama’s record than own up to his role in the deal that has put 8,200 Ohio jobs in jeopardy. The people of Southwest Ohio are quickly learning they can expect anything but straight talk from Sen. McCain!

Voter   August 15th, 2008 8:27 pm ET

All this jumping up and down must be very tiring.

You've convinced me to vote for John McCain.

Sgt C USMC   August 15th, 2008 8:27 pm ET

Already largely disproven at politfact.com (also it's pretty disgraceful to use 3 well known conservative sources and call them 'the press')

pam Eugene OR   August 15th, 2008 8:23 pm ET

Obama's tax plans will only impact those making over $250,000 per year. These are the people who can afford the best accountants around to find every possible loophole to avoid paying their fair share. Why does the media let McShame get away with the flat out lies he tells. McDishonest treats Americans like we are stupid.
I am sick to death of Republicans screwing up our economy, our jobs, our standing in the world and everything else they touch.
Obama might not be the perfect answer but I will vote for him before another lying Republican.

Linda31   August 15th, 2008 8:20 pm ET

Maybe people would take McCain seriously if he didn't blatantly lie in his ads. Obama has said more times than I can count that he would tax those that make over $250K. Is that you? If not, you have no worries for your pocketbook, except the poor economy.

HELP!!!   August 15th, 2008 8:19 pm ET

Charlotte–Hillary lost the primary, and gave us Obama, like McCain lost and gave us Bush. Lord help us through the next four years…..You survived 8yrs of BUSH!!! Obama will set you FREE!!!!

Obama 08
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NickNas   August 15th, 2008 8:19 pm ET

I am sure McCAin had nothing to do with this ad. I have come to the conclusion that he is so far gone he couldn't think this up for himself. His latest quote…..

Speaking at the Aspen Institute in Colorado yesterday, Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) said that recent Russian aggression in Georgia is the "first…serious crisis internationally since the end of the Cold War." McCain seemingly ignored the Gulf War, 9/11, and the Iraq War, to name a few:

EVERYDAY he does things like this BUT YOU WOULD NEVER KNOW IF YOU ONLY WATCH OR READ CNN

Erika, KS   August 15th, 2008 8:14 pm ET

The Obama camp has it backwards. It's Obama who keeps slamming McCain because Obama doesn't have enough (good) history to report. Obama doesn't have a leg to stand on. How many years have you been in Congress Obama? Oh that's right, only three, and half of that time you've been traveling all over the world preaching about "change." Right.

S. Boatman   August 15th, 2008 8:14 pm ET

More People Will Loose Their Jobs Under A Mccain Presideny. . . Fact Check It All You Want!

Yupik1   August 15th, 2008 8:13 pm ET

No disrespect for John McCain, but I think his campaign is getting a bad case of alzheimers disease. Is it McCain or his campaign who's running for President? I guess that's why they call him 'Maverick.' All balls, no brain…

Raymond Duke   August 15th, 2008 8:11 pm ET

Jesus ; why do you liberals hate people who now make 250,000 a year. My wife and I don't make that together. Close to it but not quite. You people sound like you are all on welfare or work at Burger King. Get yourself an education to make more money and move from wherever you are to seek better employment. I can not figure you people out . First it is the oil companies and fifthy rich people and now it has fallen to people making 250,000 dollars a year. Help yourselves and quite whinning. All you got to do is put forth the effort. The democrat party ruined a whole section of people by telling them they should expect something for nothing and hate everybody that has improved their lives. I guess all you white people belong to the republican party according to Howard Dean. He said the republicans were the white party. So i guess everybody that is a democrat according to his thinking is a minority.

Bayou Joe   August 15th, 2008 8:10 pm ET

Demos Tax Plan..

Tax them when they are born.
Tax them while they live.
Tax them when they die.
Tax their heirs when they die.
Tax,Tax,Tax,Tax,

Cecil   August 15th, 2008 8:10 pm ET

Sen. McCain Continues TO Lie.

It's Been Proven Folks! Fact Check It. LIes Lies Lies And More Lies.

It's A Cut And Paste Ad, Full Of Lies!

Why Would Anybody In There Right Mind Believe This Ad.

Nothing Has Change. Sen. McCain Is A Bold Face Liar!

Thats What He Does Best, Lies.

Obama supporter:White, 60 year old woman   August 15th, 2008 8:07 pm ET

Why is McCain Whining/ Doesn't he have a sense of humour???Or maybe he couldn't see or hear the ad??

Marie in California   August 15th, 2008 8:07 pm ET

First of all, Obama has no record to speak of…..a mere143 days in the Senate, especially when compared to McCain's 26 years of Senate service, can hardly qualify as a "record."

As for Obama's "change"…..the only change I'll see is what little is left in my pockets after Obama riffles through them with his as*sortment of tax, tax, tax and more tax plans. There are many. However, the various American entitlement systems and even the Global Poverty Act will be glad to have my money, to do with as they please. Even though I've rightfully earned the money, and it's actually not all that much, I guess it wasn't really mine after all.

I think someone called it "income redistribution." I call it socialism.

NOBAMA!

Sandy - PA   August 15th, 2008 8:04 pm ET

McCain is a Senator from Arizona – one of the states hit hardest by illegal immigration. Yet he will not even do anything to help his own state!

An estimated 1 million people and countless million of dollars in drugs cross the border from Mexico into the US annually. Yet McCain has consistently voted against any controls on illegal immigration, because of the cheap labor it provides to big business, and he has also consistently fought any effort to secure the border. 2 US Border Patrol agents are in jail today for doing their jobs and stopping a Mexican drug smuggler. The smuggler drew a gun, and the border patrol agents were forced to use theirs. The smuggler was given amnesty to testify against them, and they are in prison.

This is what McCain stands for.

The Real Deal   August 15th, 2008 8:04 pm ET

Mr. McCain, not so sure this is such a smart move for you. Mr. Obama can present a simple yet powerful rebuttal.

- – - – - – - – - – - – -
Hi, I'm Barack Obama

You know, John McCain has been telling you that I'm going to increase your income taxes. Well, that's simply not true.

It doesn't matter if you make $50,000, $100,000 or $150,000. Under my plan, your taxes will go down, not up. And if you make a quarter-of-a-million dollars a year, you'll see no change.

Now, as President, I wouldn't have the unilateral ability to lower taxes, but I vow to work with the Congress to make these tax cuts the law of the land if you elect me President.

I'm Barack Obama … and I stand behind you and your families… and I approve this message.

Saada in PA   August 15th, 2008 8:04 pm ET

Obama will be our next President! This country wants and change and deep down we "all" know it isn't McCain.

registered democrat   August 15th, 2008 8:03 pm ET

Sweet McCain. I like it. Obambi scares a lot of people. Between voting present and flip/flopping it is impossible to know where this amateur stands.

Proud Veteran for McCain   August 15th, 2008 8:02 pm ET

Obama is a fraud – what makes you believe that he has really given up his left wing tax and spend roots? After he taxes us all to death and drives our economy deeper into recession – "Change" is all you have in your pockets – we need a seasoned leader to guide this nation – not a rookie who will need on the job training – Do not let your blind hatred for Bush – cloud your judgement -

Raymond Duke   August 15th, 2008 8:01 pm ET

Go gett'em John. About time to fight back. Hillary did not listen to Bill and Mark Penn and let the sleaze that Obama put out with the crooked DnC cost her the primary. Like Bill said in one interview ; if you want to get down in the dirt and play that is ok with me ; I don't mind a little dirt.

Perspicacious Chicagoan   August 15th, 2008 7:55 pm ET

McCain has been lying like crazy in his ads. Check someplace reputable such as FactCheck which actually provides analysis on the news and tries to get to the truth.

I remember when CNN would provide analysis and try to get to the facts. Now CNN appears to be a McCain shill machine and would rather report falsehoods and believe by reporting what someone says (even if it is untrue) as acting as a journalist. Very disappointing behavior by John McCain and very disappointing behavior from CNN.

dark days   August 15th, 2008 7:55 pm ET

Wow. McCain really is a joke. Keep the nonsense coming, John. Your bubble will be burst in the harshest of ways come November.
Wouldn't you rather be fishing anyways?

Sandy - PA   August 15th, 2008 7:54 pm ET

Oh, and let's not forget about wanting to sell our ports to Dubai. Yes, McCain voted for it, and it would have happened had it not become public knowledge and been stopped! And also about McCain's recent campaign on behalf of oil companies to lift the ban on offshore drilling so the oil companies can rake in billion$ more, while we continue to struggle with $4 a gallon gas.

Something stinks – and its McCain!

Max   August 15th, 2008 7:53 pm ET

Everything is going as planned for McCain. He is in striking distance of Obama and recent polls show he is gaining. The economy is slightly getting better and things going smoothly in Iraq, that gives McCain an advantage. People will soon understand Obama is just a bunch of talk.

S. Boatman   August 15th, 2008 7:50 pm ET

Knock Knock! . . . Who Is There? Its The Tax Man! PAY UP MCCAIN!

Who is Obama?   August 15th, 2008 7:47 pm ET

I know to many on welfare that do not need it. As a matter of fact all the people I know on it don't need it. The people I know won't work because they don't won't to loose there benifits. They lye to get the benifits and are hurting the hard working families.

Robert Burns   August 15th, 2008 7:47 pm ET

I'm from Ohio, so I out to know. The Republicans have severely trashed the economy of Ohio. Irrespective of Obama's plans for the future, the Republicans's plans of the past show that McCain is merely playing games……….as with the Georgia scam in Europe.

GO MCCAIN   August 15th, 2008 7:47 pm ET

Ok–once and for all, it is not just people making over 250,000 who will pay more. CNN did a story a while back that showed each candidates tax proposals. My husband and I make 150,000. Under McCain's plan, I will pay LESS in taxes than Obama's plan. This 250,000 figure is misleading. Also, the Dems want to increase the federal gas tax. That will hurt everyone–not just the rich. I'm so sick of Obama's socialist ideas. He talks about 40 million people not having health insurance. What he fails to mention is that is only about 13% of the population. Why tax everyone to pay for 13%? This man is scary!!!!

KENT in NC   August 15th, 2008 7:38 pm ET

Careful people. If McCain does not get his way he will throw a temper tantrum

bibek   August 15th, 2008 7:26 pm ET

Such a lame ad.
We ain't gonna believe you John mcCain…. you can shout as much as you want.

Obama '08

Marty, FL   August 15th, 2008 7:20 pm ET

Obama has a plan to lower taxes for working families. McCain will maintain the status quo of Bush's tax cuts for the wealthy. Time for a change in policy.

Obama '08

Charlotte   August 15th, 2008 7:18 pm ET

McCain would have been a much better president then Bush, yet Bush won. Will we be sorry again, Obama is just a politician from the other side? Bush has no experience yet a majority of states voted for him. Gore won the popular vote but lost the election. Hillary lost the primary, and gave us Obama, like McCain lost and gave us Bush. Lord help us through the next four years.

S. Boatman   August 15th, 2008 7:17 pm ET

I Dont Believe Anything You Say Anymore Mccain! You Dont Know Anything About The Economy And How It Works Which Is The Reason You Want To Continue The Same Failed Policies! You Lie, Pander And Flip Flop For Votes! I Question Your Experience But Know For Sure You Lack Judgement To Be President!

Barack Obama IS Our 44th president!   August 15th, 2008 7:07 pm ET

Lying Low Road McCain aka McBush. Washington definitely does need to be cleaned up.

It's time for REAL change in Washington, it's time to elect Barack Obama for president !

Gene   August 15th, 2008 7:03 pm ET

Once again.. a straight up lie. We all know that Obama's tax policies are not going to hurt people making a lower income… if anything it will help them. McCain's campaign has been nothing but lies, misquotes, and war since the beginning. I still can't believe people would actually vote for this guy.

Dem   August 15th, 2008 7:03 pm ET

Why doesn't McCain mention his tax cuts for the RICH in his ads.

Or who's really impacted by Obama's tax increases (those making $250k+)

Gabriel   August 15th, 2008 7:01 pm ET

These are playground antics; John McCain has nothing else to talk about because there is nothing to his hollow candidacy. The man who lost to Bush shall lose once again to a much, much better man.

Gopala Vinjmauri   August 15th, 2008 6:58 pm ET

After NIXON and GW BUSH administrations does anyone even among the right-wingers want another REPUBLICAN ADMINISTRATION?

Red Blooded American   August 15th, 2008 6:56 pm ET

More straight talk from McCain! McCain Rocks!

Jesse   August 15th, 2008 6:56 pm ET

I am getting pretty tired of the whole "He is going to raise taxes". Raising taxes on families who make over 250,000 will not hurt the average Ohioan. Why is he spewing such incorrect information? In ever ad he says the same lie and its quite irritating.

Robert   August 15th, 2008 6:51 pm ET

People making over 250,000 a year are really going to struggle paying their bills under Obama's tax plan.

Give me a break.

Mike D   August 15th, 2008 6:44 pm ET

John McCain: when in doubt, lie.

Moe, NY   August 15th, 2008 6:43 pm ET

I find McCain's ad stating that "Obama's tax policies will lead to an economic disaster" extremely entertaining as it is the Republicans who brought America to an economic disaster…In case McCain hasn't noticed this country is living in an economic disaster as I type. I can only hope and pray that the American people do not swallow this one!

rashid   August 15th, 2008 6:39 pm ET

i don't care what mccain puts out about obama its no way a republican should ever be president again obama 08

Lesley   August 15th, 2008 6:35 pm ET

The McCain camp keeps repeating the same false information about Obama's tax plan. People can look up both plans online, fact check for themselves. It's not socialism, redistribution of wealth. Upper income families can keep their wealth, they just have to pay more taxes on it. And Ohio families won't like what they read on factcheck.org about the DHL deal. Bottom line is that McCain's choices and interference on behalf of corporate america is coming back to haunt him.

Jeff from Jersey   August 15th, 2008 6:30 pm ET

How much will those taxes go up for 100 more years in Iraq?or a war with Pakistan?and Russia?and Iran?and every other country that poses a problem?
Hello Mr.McCain?Can you hear the question?Mr.McCain?Are you there?Hello?Hello?Hello……..?

Red Blooded American   August 15th, 2008 6:29 pm ET

More straight talk from McCain. RIGHT ON!!!

McCain may not be a Rock star, but he ROCKS!

Mario Marcel Salas   August 15th, 2008 6:27 pm ET

McCain is another Bush and if we want more years of lies and falsehoods then vote McCain. If McCain is elected I am certain he will have us in another war with a whole new set of false reasons for going to war. MCCain is Bush warmed over stew that should be thrown out with the rest of the Bush propaganda machine

DR. YES   August 15th, 2008 6:26 pm ET

you tried this mcc camp.its been debunked,and is a known lie.find something new.its not working.

Doug from Martinez   August 15th, 2008 6:18 pm ET

McCain might slam Obama's ad, but it is the truth. McCain's campaign manager arranged the sale of an American company to foreign owned DHL who now plan to move the hub out of Ohio. This will cost Ohio 8,000+ jobs. McCain could have stopped the sale, but didn't.

Sherry, Atlanta   August 15th, 2008 6:15 pm ET

MCCAIN KNOWS ALL TOO WELL ABOUT ECONOMIC DISASTER.
MCCAIN'S INVOLVEMENT WITH 'SAVINGS AND LOAN' DISTROYED THOUSANDS OF AMERICAN'S (MOSTLY ELDERLY),
SOME EVEN COMMITTED SUCIDE.

IT WAS REPORTED, THIS WAS THE REASON CINDY MCCAIN BECAME ADDICTED TO DRUGS.

CHECK IT OUT ONLINE!

Ha Ha   August 15th, 2008 6:13 pm ET

Higher taxes on the rich like Mc Cain and Obama they both make well over $250,000 a year. I think they can afford high electric bills. Give up your country club membership.

California Gold   August 15th, 2008 6:12 pm ET

McCain is the one who digs into our paychecks, our retirement and our savings every time he votes to spend millions of dollars on a war. That's the entire thrust of the McCain campaign: tax and spend for the military efforts on foreign soil.

NotFallingInLine.org   August 15th, 2008 6:12 pm ET

Lies, lies and more lies. That's what the McCain folks are all about.

GoHillary   August 15th, 2008 6:11 pm ET

BEWARE of the Obama socialist movement.

I have lived in the UK and the only ones who benefit from socialism are the lazy and work shy who live their lives claiming benefits from the state and the workers and companies are taxed by an increasing number of stealth taxes.

roger   August 15th, 2008 6:09 pm ET

yeah yeah yeah

we have seen the wonderful policies of the conservatives and the wonders it has created for us — if we continue on this free-trade part we will not have any country left. only a trading exchange will be left

kayla   August 15th, 2008 6:08 pm ET

mcsame who admitted that he had no idea about economics, is critizicing, let sleeping dogs sleep mcold. you have a lot of skeletons in your closets.

Big D   August 15th, 2008 6:07 pm ET

How many times do we have to hear McCain say 'Obama will raise your taxes' before someone will demand that he prove it or stop saying it. This lie has debunked over and over publicly, but McCain keeps saying it anyway. Why isn't he being questioned more sternly about why he keep spreading debunked lies? It's so sad that McCain has fallen so far away from the integrity that he once had.

Sue   August 15th, 2008 6:06 pm ET

The problem with the McCain ad is it reveals his world.

Obama's plan would raise income taxes for those Americans earning over $250,000 a year. People in my circle do not make that kind of money and I live in Northeast Ohio.

This ad only reinforces McCain's world. It will raise taxes on his circle of family and friends. He does not know how much us "ordinary" Americans earn in a year. This illustrates once again that McCain is out of touch.

Doug   August 15th, 2008 6:06 pm ET

Both candidates leave much to be desired, why let them have control over whether you will be happy or not. Maybe next election we will get someone with vision and they will lead rather than poll

KenB, MI   August 15th, 2008 6:05 pm ET

McCain, Maverick..no…McCain, Juggernaut…no…lets remember the on air footage of McCain stating he has no idea about economics. In the words of Stan Lee – "nuff said."

Obama supporter:White, 60 year old woman   August 15th, 2008 6:04 pm ET

If you print these ads no matter which side they are promoting, isn't it the obligation of an objective news source to include a fact check.

You have repeatedly printed and broadcasted this fallacy of Obama raising taxes for prople earning over $42 000. This has been disproven over and over again including on your "news" station.

You do a disservice to democracy when you don't do the job and you are certainly not living up to your self proclaimed slogans of fair and balanced, no bias no bull….

Rob   August 15th, 2008 6:04 pm ET

McSenile is so out of touch that he thinks we all make $250,000 a year. Those are the income earners that will see a tax increase under Obama. The vast majority of American workers will get tax cuts.

Salina   August 15th, 2008 6:03 pm ET

LIES, LIES AND MORE LIES about Obama!!! It should be illegal to tell blatant lies about a presidential candidate the way the McCain campaign constantly lies about Obama. Why are they allowed to do this? And why does mainstream media support this sort of nonsense. What ever happened to news media reporting the TRUTH?!?

McSenile is disgraceful. And that's the truth!!

Obama '08/'12

Mark   August 15th, 2008 6:02 pm ET

The self-admitted novice at economics is predicting an economic disaster? And it's supposed to be credible? Does this guy keep track of what he says from day to day?

Sue   August 15th, 2008 6:02 pm ET

Why aren't their rules to prevent LIES in political ads??

Haven't we just seen what 8 years of lying to the American people can do. And CNN do your job!!!! Research the material before you print these lies!!

Tjaye in LA   August 15th, 2008 6:02 pm ET

Well, since the folks Obama is talking about do NOT make more than $200K annually, this ad is misdirected. Its those people who make $200K+ who will be taxed by Obama; its those who make significantly less, who will be taxed by McCain.

Lynne in MO.   August 15th, 2008 6:02 pm ET

As I said before, "No, John McCain, YOU ARE WRONG!!!"

Anyone in their right mind will not vote for MORE OF THE SAME and you STILL represent MORE OF THE SAME no matter how you word it, John McCain!!!

THE OLD WAYS GOT US HERE and WE DON'T WANT TO BE HERE!!

SO, Obama will win this election because MOST OF THE CITIZENS of the USA are the normal and regular people who are suffering at the hands of the REPUB in the White House NOW and we are finished with it. YOU represent all the REPUBLICANS who let it get us here.

jfs Memhis, Tn   August 15th, 2008 6:02 pm ET

I think most would rather be taxed on paychecks, rather than fewer taxes on NO PAYCHECKS.

LS   August 15th, 2008 6:00 pm ET

Yes, a rapid response from the McCain camp, and they STILL can't get anything right. Too late McCain, too many people know your bluff already.

The McCain campaign don't think before they act do they.

Denise   August 15th, 2008 6:00 pm ET

I do not want another liar in the WH. Thank God Obama will win.

Barbara - 65 yr old white female in NC   August 15th, 2008 5:59 pm ET

McCain wants to lower taxes for corporations.

Obama wants to raise taxes on people who make over $250,00/yr.

ANYONE making less than $250,000 a year will pay fewer taxes.

How many different ways can the Repukes LIE?????

Doug in Seattle   August 15th, 2008 5:59 pm ET

That's right John, Obama will raise your wife's taxes. Cry me a river!

JA Cook   August 15th, 2008 5:58 pm ET

Except that McCain is perpetuating one of his lies about Obama's tax votes.

McCain 08
Ready to Deceive

GoHillary   August 15th, 2008 5:58 pm ET

Obama is a straight faced liar. None of his attacks so far have been even close to the truth.

How very CHRISTIAN of you Obama!

jason, texas   August 15th, 2008 5:58 pm ET

this guy is too much. please come november!

Obama08

Matt from Mesa, Arizona   August 15th, 2008 5:58 pm ET

You can't believe any of these stupid ads. I have not watched a single one except for that one called, "He is the one," about Obama or whatever.

Obama 08.

republicans hate america   August 15th, 2008 5:56 pm ET

i didnt see the Obama ad because CNN does no promote it like they do with McCain ads.

Barry Soetoro   August 15th, 2008 5:56 pm ET

That about sums it up…. Tax Tax Tax….

They will call it an attack add… when it's simply the truth…

But don't worry… Obama will change his mind next week on what he wants to do… as soon as someone tells him what to think at that time.

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