October 29, 2008
Posted: October 29th, 2008 11:51 AM ET

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The Obama campaign's new ad uses McCain's past statements.
The Obama campaign's new ad uses McCain's past statements.

(CNN) – A new Barack Obama campaign ad targeting John McCain's choice of Sarah Palin as his running mate is making buzz not so much for what it says, but for what it doesn’t.

The 30-second spot is entirely without a narrator, and instead shows John McCain's past statements appearing to acknowledge he lacks expertise on economic issues.

“I’m going to be honest: I know a lot less about economics than I do about military and foreign policy issues. I still need to be educated," McCain said in a 2005 interview with the Wall Street Journal.

A quote from McCain in a November 2007 CNN/YouTube debate is also shown, when the Arizona senator said, "I might have to rely on a vice president that I select…"

(The Obama campaign says McCain was particularly talking about relying on the VP for the economy, though McCain was describing a wide range of issues.)

A graphic is then shown displaying the question, "His choice?" - before showing Sarah Palin winking at the vice presidential debate.

The Obama campaign says the ad will air in key states.

Filed under: Barack Obama • John McCain • Sarah Palin


Terri, Atlanta   October 29th, 2008 11:16 am ET

PA VOTER:
You have got to be joking right? This is not even one millionth of the negativity that has been run against Senator Obama – you are just fooling yourself – better get over to your Faux News site to make your stupid comments.

Cia   October 29th, 2008 11:16 am ET

It's true, McCain said it out his own mouth that he didn't know anything about the economy. No noe twisted his arm to pick Sarah Palin. These were all chioces he made on his own. But he question Baracks judgement. His was the one choice he had to get right before the election. He may as well accept defeat. Go Obama!! Were all behind you 100%!!

Obama/Biden 2008/2012

Dawn   October 29th, 2008 11:16 am ET

Oh poor baby, remember the old saying, if you point one finger at them three fingers are pointing back at you. You have been critizing both Obama and Biden, what is good for the goose is good for the gander.

Gov Palin as of lately you have been screaming about Obama being a Socialist? Remember in your speech when you arrived in the 49 un-American states, you brag to everyone how you gave Alaska $1200 dollars... Now someone needs to say that to you.

You are one can shy of a "Joe six-pack."

Vote

Obama/Biden08/12

Pete from North Dakota   October 29th, 2008 11:16 am ET

Finally. I hope this ad strides a chord with people who, "are looking for someone like them. A plain-spoken president", as if they haven't already had that.

Anything that proudly displays the Republican war on intelligence is a winning ad in my book.

dj   October 29th, 2008 11:16 am ET

oh big surprise anything you say on here is reviewed by the liberal media so of course there wont be anything good about Palin

Jim Schimmer   October 29th, 2008 11:16 am ET

HAHA!!! So true... Relying on Palin to lead US out of this economic blunder!!

GOOD LUCK!!

McSame will continue Bush's policies and Palin will introduce worse policies than Bush.

CNN – Please Post THIS!

Simmy   October 29th, 2008 11:16 am ET

The Truth is in the picture – Her picture speaks volumes!
DENS 08 And Forever!

Joan Brincefield   October 29th, 2008 11:16 am ET

Is CNN endorsing Palin and McCain?
I am so tired of the one sided politics coming out of your station.....
Remember....CNN is not running for office and will be remembered after this election for what you guys have said and done.
Only a fool would vote for McCain and that dizzy Palin. If you were doing your job reporting the news......You would have found out about who Bristol's baby's father and who it really is. It is all over the internet....why haven't you broadcast that her baby's father is a black young man. We will know when the baby comes out beige. What about the woman licking Palin's face......my, my, my, Cnn.....stop repeating your news coverage so much....some of us watch you all day.....show us something better......stop being one sided in your reporting on the election...you're showing your true colors....white.

Tommy   October 29th, 2008 11:16 am ET

McCain and Palin are both totally unqualified for the positions they are running for. It is actually scary to think there are people who are voting for these two. McCain can't even run a campaign, and he is qualified to run the U.S.A.? Absolutely absurd! And Palin? Does anyone else get the feeling of fingernails on a chalk board when she opens her mouth and starts to speak? I have heard enough of her nasel, irritating voice, not to mention the nonsense she speaks!

Joni   October 29th, 2008 11:16 am ET

Oh! one more thing, it's called spell check people, please use it.

Philly Guy   October 29th, 2008 11:16 am ET

Sweet. About time Obama pointed out the obvious. Sarah is unqualified.

Mark   October 29th, 2008 11:15 am ET

I want the obama campaign to release his party video with Rashid Khalidi....common barry hussein, show your true colors...

KM   October 29th, 2008 11:15 am ET

It's effective to use McCain's own words against him.

If he had any concern for the economy he'd have picked someone like Mitt Romney as his running mate.

Palin has no credibility on the economy. McCain's choice of her as a VP is nothing more than a pander to the base.

His "Country First" mantra is just empty rhetoric.

Hockeymom   October 29th, 2008 11:15 am ET

It is about time. I feel badly for Ms. Palin in some respects, but McCain's judgement has failed him for the last time. I'm a country first person, and there is no way, w/ a one-in-three chance his VP would need to step in as President (given his age), that she would be effective. We would be so vulernable. The world, and those that want to destroy us, would be drooling. I'm saddened after all of his service to this great country, that he would seem to think so little of its future and safety.

Phil from Indiana   October 29th, 2008 11:15 am ET

Let's face it, Palin was a pick made on a "August First" mindset with little attn paid to actual qualifications.

Now that's what I call a forward thinker, don't you?

Obama/Biden 08'

ran   October 29th, 2008 11:15 am ET

How can any person vote for this Palin? I still can not believe she was elected a Gov. If I was even close to voting for McCain her being picked would have me running to Obama/Biden.

People vote for Obama/Biden the only true change.

rene   October 29th, 2008 11:15 am ET

fine, we'll just watch on another station, from the GREAT BLUE STATE OF OHIO,

Terri, Atlanta   October 29th, 2008 11:15 am ET

Vote "nodrama/OBAMA!"
The ONLY sane choice!

Emma   October 29th, 2008 11:15 am ET

If I was McCain I would never question Senator Obama's strength and tenacity and his ability to fight back!

When Senator Obama throws a punch, he knows how to land it...........

Obama/Biden '08

Rosemarie   October 29th, 2008 11:15 am ET

WAY TO GO!!!!!

TCE - VA   October 29th, 2008 11:15 am ET

Obama! :(

I thought you would make it through to the end without going there. You've still got my vote, but you made me die just a little inside.

CNN loves a horserace   October 29th, 2008 11:15 am ET

PALIN is awful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sick Of The Machine   October 29th, 2008 11:15 am ET

It's about time!

DANIELLE FROM VA   October 29th, 2008 11:15 am ET

This is pure BRILLIANCE!!!!!!!!!!....I hope he's sorry that he picked a sorry VP candidate!

OBAMA/BIDEN 08-16!!!!

DBeeson   October 29th, 2008 11:15 am ET

Just a question, if Obama was a republican and McCain was the democrate would you vote for McCain?

Mike Jones   October 29th, 2008 11:15 am ET

All CNN does is run negative stories about Sarah Palin's makeup or John McCain not being qualified. I think the last time CNN ran any negative news about Barack Hussein was in Feb '08 and that was because Hillary was running against him. CNN is the official propaganda mouthpiece for Barack Hussein Obama.

Paul Thompson   October 29th, 2008 11:15 am ET

Palin is the most popular Governor in our country. Are you all saying that Alaskan's are dumb?...according to all this hate for her, I'd guess you're all a bunch of elitist who are payed by Obama to spew your hate.

Tafari   October 29th, 2008 11:14 am ET

I love it!!!

Farhana from Maple Grove, MN   October 29th, 2008 11:14 am ET

It is about time Palin's lack of understanding the major issues is brought to light! Her lack of understanding about economic issue, national security, the role of a VP, etc( the list can be never ending) is a disgrace to any public office.
America, make the right choice on November 4.

JB   October 29th, 2008 11:14 am ET

Good ad – glad to see my donation has been well spent.

POOR JUDGEMENT   October 29th, 2008 11:14 am ET

MCCAIN HAS SHOWN POOR JUDGEMENT IN HIS CHOICE OF V.P. LET SIMPLE SARA GO BACK TO ALASKA AND EAT HER MOOSE AND WHEY! "POWER TO THE PEOPLE" DON'T DRINK THE HATER-ADE, DRINK OBAMA'S COOL-AID.

"THAT ONE" 08!

Mir   October 29th, 2008 11:14 am ET

From the man who promised no negative attack ads and no silly season. This is what we can expect from a president BHO–attacks on those who have substantial reasons for disagreeing with his policies.

Bushwhacked in Eugene, OR   October 29th, 2008 11:14 am ET

The truth hurts sometimes - now watch it be called sexist. McCain's qualifications for the presidency escape me - none of his arguments about his war experience, being tested, etc, make any sense. His attitude about war scares me, and Palin scares me even more.

And while I'm at it here - I am so sick of people complaining about Obama's birth certificate, citizenship, et al. FactCheck states that they have seen and touched the certificate and are comfortable that it's authentic. And even if he was born in Kenya — so what! His mother was an American citizen and as such any child of hers is automatically an American citizen, regardless of where he/she was born. Remember, John McCain was born in Panama — what's the difference? None — other than the politics of fear and division as opposed to the politics of hope and unity.

I WILL NOT BE RULED BY FEAR AND DOUBT! I have voted for Obama/Biden. Please, Vote early if you can, but VOTE no matter what!

Obama-Biden '08   October 29th, 2008 11:14 am ET

Obama-Biden '08. The end of Republican autocracy is near!

Joni   October 29th, 2008 11:14 am ET

Okay, seriously, so what if McCain chooses to rely on someone with more expertise in an area he is not familiar with? Palin doesn't have military experience you gonna blast her for relying on McCain for that. Geez! It's like hello, my horse is bigger then your horse, and the funny thing is people are eating this crap up. Listen! Make your choice of who you judge is the right candidate, not from these petty ads of the candidates acting 3 years old blasting away at each other. Just a suggestion. Try to think for yourself, it hasn't been made illegal yet you know.

I see Russia from my HOUSE   October 29th, 2008 11:14 am ET

mARK WE KNOW THAT YOU ARE A REP..

Independent   October 29th, 2008 11:14 am ET

A truthful and great ad!!!

OBAMA/BIDEN 08

CR in WI   October 29th, 2008 11:14 am ET

Liars party is finished. They are late to the internet party and have no idea that we the people now fact check their statements. Too bad, perhaps if you had run an honorable campaign as you said you would [part of your greater change in Washington mantra] you would not be losing. Obama's infomercial will seal the deal and provide all on the fence a reason to get out and vote.

Intelligence in the Whitehouse once again
No to student #894 out of #899 [who wasn't kicked out of the academy thanks to daddy's name and mommies intervention]
No to the sports journalism major

Barack the house
BO08

Karen   October 29th, 2008 11:14 am ET

I guess with no clear way to fufill his campaign promises without putting America another trillion in debt, he would need to focus on Palin. The short sightedness of Americans voting for Obama never ceases to astound me.

John   October 29th, 2008 11:14 am ET

I am glad McCain finally gets what he has coming for selecting an incompetent VP. She is no more than a sexy choice to lure voters. There should be a minimum qualification standard for the position. She would certainly fail if there was one.

Go Obama !!!!!!!!!!

salem   October 29th, 2008 11:14 am ET

Giant HUGE rally in NC today with OBAMA-–somebody let CNN know, why dontcha? People started lining up at 2 a.m. today to see him at NOON--this one will be one of his biggest!!! Gonna show it live CNN??????

Purple Alaska   October 29th, 2008 11:14 am ET

Whoa! That's an indictment against McCane's "mavericky" judgment!

Sorry McDaddy ~ we just cannot afford your glowing inadequecies, nor risk a 10% chance on your brand of "change."

I'll choose HOPE for America...afterall, you did say "Country First", right?

Latina Voter   October 29th, 2008 11:14 am ET

John McCain comes from a very racist state I know, I used to live there and unfortunately we have not been able to vote him out. Therefore, he'll still be there after the elections. So to all my Latino people now is the time to change this country vote Obama/Biden.

Dee   October 29th, 2008 11:13 am ET

I love it....these are John's own words....he can't whine about that...oh wait a minute, he'll whine about something soon....

cmatter   October 29th, 2008 11:13 am ET

let me spell it out for you....

LAUGH OUT LOUD

Jay   October 29th, 2008 11:13 am ET

The Palin pick will go down in history as the worst V.P. pick ever, the same repubs that support her now are gonna destroy her after this. They don't want her thinking she has power to run for prez in 2012.

Kingsley Orji, Oyigbo, Rivers state Nigeria   October 29th, 2008 11:13 am ET

It's about time McCain is called out on his dangerous V.P pick.

It still baffles me that McCain still puts 'COUNTRY FIRST' on his campaign logo. It should be 'ME FIRST, COUNTRY SECOND'.

He was surely not thinking of country first when he chose an unvetted unknown from Alaska as his running mate.

SoCal   October 29th, 2008 11:13 am ET

CNN when will update your Election Tracker Map with some recent poll data from Arizona, huh?

Maybe your readers/viewers should have a chance to know how tight the race is getting even in McCain's home state...

Dallas, TX   October 29th, 2008 11:13 am ET

Give me a break!

Obama does not have any more experience on ANYTHING, except keeping out of HOT political issues, voting "present" 95% of the time and starting his bid for president from Day 1 of stepping into the senate. He's not been involved in 1 real issue! Why, cause he didn't want it to come back and haunt him in this election!

OBAMA is going to raise taxes during a time when this country cannot take these overspending Dems, who BTW are the ones responsible for the economic mess!

This race is NOT over!!

Tony   October 29th, 2008 11:13 am ET

I am glad that it is has finally been pointed out that he said this and then chose Palin. So he thinks she is an expert? One more reason to not trust McCain. He only chose her because she is a woman and he wanted shock and awe at that time. He was not putting country first.

Renata Nicole   October 29th, 2008 11:13 am ET

This ad isn't about Palin. It goes to the heart of McCain's judgment. He should have picked someone like Mitt Romney who knew something about the economy. McCain said he would pick someone who would be ready day one. Everyone keeps throwing her executive experience around as governor, but that doesn't mean anything. George W. Bush was governor of Texas, with good ratings for being bipartisan before he became president, and look were all that "experience" got us.

Penny   October 29th, 2008 11:13 am ET

Still confuses me how anyone in their right mind could think this woman even qualifies for the Mickey Mouse Club. Every time I hear someone talk about her credentials, I think of the sports arena fiasco, the bridge to nowhere, her guilty finding in troopergate and all of her "oops" interviews..........

Ernie   October 29th, 2008 11:13 am ET

Coming from a man who has even less experience than Palin..... interesting.....

Rabb   October 29th, 2008 11:13 am ET

Personally I think this ad will impress independents and undecided how much they hate negative ads and will drive people to McCain.
I expect sometime this week Palin will do a straight talk policy statement on the economy.

Have you basket cases listened to her brillant speech on energy? She is one very smart lady.

Mothernature Houston,Texas   October 29th, 2008 11:13 am ET

McCain said these words out of his mouth. It just goes to show how uneducated this man really is and the only thing he want is a war and to claim the word vitcory what a loser.

PA Voter   October 29th, 2008 11:13 am ET

What happened to complaints about negative advertising? I thought 'that' one would not stoop to this level... Oh, he plays dirty like everybody else... But, denies it and whines like a 2 year old child.

Robert From VA   October 29th, 2008 11:13 am ET

Considering that Sarah Palin was found guilty of abusing her power as a governor just like her friend Ted Stevens abused his power as senator, I'd say this is a relatively light attack on Sarah Palin. Yea, she is completly unqualified and clearly out of her league, but she is also corrupt, which to me is more appalling.

amber   October 29th, 2008 11:13 am ET

i hope this ad backfires. They should not have put the pic of Palin winking. They could have just used a regular picture of her. That's messed up.! Pisses me off!

Essay   October 29th, 2008 11:13 am ET

Well done.

jane   October 29th, 2008 11:13 am ET

6 more days until McCain and Palin finally get 'voted out of the tribe'!

Jack   October 29th, 2008 11:12 am ET

McCain = POOR judgement.

Palin = Poorly educated.

They are NOT qualified to lead and restore the country.

bob n.   October 29th, 2008 11:12 am ET

Great add, it is right to the point. They also could have had Palin saying 'you betcha' to compleat the idiocy of putting her on the ticket.

HyperDF   October 29th, 2008 11:12 am ET

Sarah Palin is the ultimate republican tool, another of many stunts from McCain, a political calculation to supposedly bring votes from Hillary supporters (actually their beliefs are the opposite), feminists (even though she's far from the feminist ideology), and those independents who can be easily fooled or some Jerry Springer fans who don't pay attention to details and just see cute faces and are only capable of understanding keywords and catch phrases ("joe six-pack", "maverick", "hockey mom", "he doesn't share our values", "pallin' around", "job creation", "drill baby drill", "socialists" etc). We have seen during the last weeks that she's not, and probably never be, ready to be President or VP. She can't even answer questions that my 14 year old niece can, she barely survived the debate by repeating lines that someone wrote for her, giving non-answers and dodging the questions. Moreover she is already involved in corruption, unethical behavior and abuse of power. We need someone above the average... she's intellectually just alright. We cannot afford a "just alright person" for the hard times ahead. McCain put his political calculations first, not our country! McCAIN SHOULD HAVE KNOWN BETTER, SHAME ON HIM! McCAIN KEEPS SHOWING US POOR JUDGMENT AND ERRATIC BEHAVIOR DURING THE CAMPAIGN, WHICH HE CAN"T EVEN CONTROL!!!

For JUDGMENT and EXPERIENCE vote OBAMA / BIDEN '08!

YOYOS   October 29th, 2008 11:12 am ET

Palin is a complete disaster for the McCain ticket and Republicans in general. This ad is fabulous and about time. I wonder how many microseconds it takes Palin to scream 'sexist'!! She can dish it out but she obviously can't take it.

jay   October 29th, 2008 11:12 am ET

Great ad!

er74   October 29th, 2008 11:12 am ET

lol..
love the ad!

Hardworking American for McCain   October 29th, 2008 11:12 am ET

Obama, as people learn what you're all about they run like hell. You are the demise of your own campaign. You have done a good job at registering dead people to vote for you and covering up the $63 million campaign funds from terrorist groups and saying you are against making 12 million illegals American Citizens, resistering criminals to vote, should I keep going? You are the laughing stock of America right now to other Countries. I don't know how you will get 24s on the Presidential Limo. You my friend have brought race back to America and made it an issue!!!!!!!!!!!

Maggie from Virginia   October 29th, 2008 11:12 am ET

Bravo! I approve that message!!

...cannot wait until TUESDAY   October 29th, 2008 11:12 am ET

Can you say landslide for both: Obama & the Senate

Reality   October 29th, 2008 11:12 am ET

Its about time !!! Pound that loser Palin !! She is soooooooooooo dumb !!

thomas   October 29th, 2008 11:12 am ET

That's right, John, you're running on the Palin/McCain ticket now.

this one is for That One   October 29th, 2008 11:12 am ET

Choosing Palin as VP was the worst decision McCain made and it went downhill from there......he had better book "the fat lady" for Nov 4 because it's time for her to sing !!!!

JR in PA   October 29th, 2008 11:12 am ET

Blistered? It's not flattering, but your headline writer exaggerates to the extreme. Not a word was said about Palin – simply a flattering shot of her winking (although the implication is clear).

By the way, can you guys post an explanation about how you chose which comments to post? It's curious for those of us who see moronic comments and horrific spelling chosen over more thoughtful commentary. Order of submission and poster frequency don't seem to have much to do with it.

Beca   October 29th, 2008 11:12 am ET

At least McCain is straight forward, we know where he stands, but what about the LA Times tapes? How come we cannot see that?

Lezet   October 29th, 2008 11:12 am ET

FINALLY!!! LOVE IT.

Obama/Biden 08/12

Lisa   October 29th, 2008 11:11 am ET

Great Ad, gets right to the point. Plus, it tells the truth, somthing the Palin/McCain ticket has no clue about!!!!!!!!!

Gina - Lancaster, PA   October 29th, 2008 11:11 am ET

Comments conveniently closed for the other article about CNN not showing Obama's campaign commercial tonight, so I'm saying it on here:

CNN – that was a DUMB move. No one will be watching your station during that time slot tonight.

**As voters, we want to hear from the CANDIDATES, but you guys like to hear the sound of your OWN VOICES and your own commentary, pundits, spin and analysts, rather than what the candidates themselves are really saying.**

What happened to your "RAW POLITICS"????

I will be watching MSNBC tonight, that's for sure. How disappointing.

ANGIE   October 29th, 2008 11:11 am ET

Love It!! Glad to see my Donations to Obama going to Positive things and not on 150,000 wardrobe shopping and makeup spree!! GOOD ONE OBAMA!!

cjlasvegas   October 29th, 2008 11:11 am ET

I am very disappointed with this ad. I am disappointed because it should have been launched months ago

Obama and Joe 2008-2016

Allison/PA   October 29th, 2008 11:11 am ET

This is a great ad. We finally are going to have a president with intelligence.

Lyndon,CA   October 29th, 2008 11:11 am ET

That wink by Caribou Barbie was for ME! Eat your heart out America.

wally   October 29th, 2008 11:11 am ET

Obama will make a mess out of the country that President Bush worked so hard to make better. Palin will help McCain continue along our path of great success!

Ohioans for Obama   October 29th, 2008 11:11 am ET

McCain is campaigning on FEAR, whereas Obama's message is one of HOPE. We saw how FEAR worked in the last 8 years – now it's time for some HOPE.

Ms. M   October 29th, 2008 11:11 am ET

Please remember to vote!!! Vote early if possible.

vic   October 29th, 2008 11:11 am ET

Palin should be targeted by every citizen in the United States!
She is unfit to be in the white house...period!
Too bad CNN didn't choose to air the Obama documentary....too bad.

THE END OF AMERICA by OBAMA   October 29th, 2008 11:11 am ET

obama lied and cheated to steal the election and half the country is rewarding him for it.
Half the country approves of a liar and a cheat.
Enjoy what you will get.

Ken in Dallas   October 29th, 2008 11:11 am ET

Bobby October 29th, 2008 11:07 am ET

If you have a brain and want no pain vote McCain!!!!

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Here we see the kind of brain it takes to cast a vote for McCain/Palin.

Bobny's parents must be SO proud that he can make rhymes.
Maybe someday he'll be able to make sense.

Mick   October 29th, 2008 11:11 am ET

Larry–thank you very much for making my day.

Keep hitting them where it hurts Obama. Do not let their anger and fear mongering take the issues from center stage.

CP-Texas   October 29th, 2008 11:11 am ET

It's about time they highlight his poor decisions.

Obama/Biden '08

Daniel   October 29th, 2008 11:11 am ET

Finally it's safe for the Obama campaign to take the kid gloves off.

Palin is a corrupt, ignorant, racist talking head and I look forward to banishing her back to the great nothingness of Alaska! So long Sarah, thanks for playing!

David, Silver Spring, MD   October 29th, 2008 11:11 am ET

Oh yeah! While McCain is throwing out lies and labels, Sarah is defending her wardrobe, and Sam "Joe the Plumber" Wurzelbacher is stumping for McCain and spouting the most ridiculous far-right nonsense, Obama just lets the evidence speak for itself.

ba-Rock says   October 29th, 2008 11:11 am ET

i'm sure the republi-CON's will be crying sexism any minute now.

my choice: THAT ONE/Biden '08

CTSadler   October 29th, 2008 11:11 am ET

Golly, she's stupid.

Sweetie   October 29th, 2008 11:11 am ET

Sarah is the new voice of America! She has a very promising Political Future!

Obama and his camp are going to be exposed for all the dirty tricks they have been guilty of this election season!

America is not "FOR SALE" to be purchased by our enemies through Obama's Web site that deliberately has the "checks and balances" turned off!

I will not support a candidate that is an Anti-American!

McCain/Palin-08

37-year-old First Time Voter   October 29th, 2008 11:11 am ET

LOL....This ad is funny. It state FACTS and it sheds light on McCain's judgment....LOL

Very effective ad.

No McCain\Palin   October 29th, 2008 11:11 am ET

I am glad to see that McCains own words are being used to show his lack of knowledge and judgement. I scares me to think of our country with those two behind the wheel.
Vote Barack Obama

Jeff an Independant   October 29th, 2008 11:11 am ET

Nothing to seal the deal, like the real deal itself. McCain is a loser because McCain is a loser.

Mike H.   October 29th, 2008 11:11 am ET

I'll take Palin over Biden any day of the week. The Senator from Delaware is a loose cannon who would be a disaster in the Oval Office.

Jennifer   October 29th, 2008 11:11 am ET

That would be a very good ad. I cant help but wonder what in the world McBush was thinking when he chose sara pallin. A big mistake and I would never want a president who make mistake in making a crucial decision like this.

so McBush is going to rely on Sara Pallin for economy?? Wow I dont know what will happen to economy then. Sara pallin is really a scary. McBush is too risky.

SoCal   October 29th, 2008 11:11 am ET

Your decision to decline the Obama's ad is so ridicolous. As if your primary interest as a commercial enterprise is not raising money from advertising.

Yeah CNN, just keep Campbell Brown repeating exactly the McCain campaign distraction and talking points... whining about Obama's staggering fundraising, saying that the RNC spending $150K for clothes (though illegal) is a non-issue, and so on.

Do you really think people don't see how biased she is?

Pierre   October 29th, 2008 11:11 am ET

Very efffective Add. This add will show who doesn't put Country First. An old that will do anything to get elected.

Stacey   October 29th, 2008 11:10 am ET

Hahahaha! I think that is just great.

Robert in raleigh   October 29th, 2008 11:10 am ET

It was just a bad choice for john to make, I know that this time he wished he hadn't listened to cindy.....

Mark   October 29th, 2008 11:10 am ET

So now the $ mark for your taxes not being raised is $150 like Senator Biden said on Monday. I voted for Obama and if he lied....I will be so pissed, I knew not to trust this shady liar...

Mel B.   October 29th, 2008 11:10 am ET

It's about time "THAT ONE" stepped up and defended himself against her

Aviate   October 29th, 2008 11:10 am ET

Kinda makes you wonder about that ad McCain's running saying Obama has no experience. Uh, John, have you looked at your VP nominee? The American people have & they are terrified that she might become President.

Obama / Biden - the only sensible choice.

News flash   October 29th, 2008 11:10 am ET

Goto TRUTHDIG.COM and search 'john mccain's chilling project for america.
This is a scary thought.

AllenTxUsa   October 29th, 2008 11:10 am ET

Pure genius

Tina   October 29th, 2008 11:10 am ET

Bullseye...........................

Rabb   October 29th, 2008 11:10 am ET

Actually. Palin did very well with economic matters as Governor. They have a surplus and send money back to the taxpayers, something Obama has not said how he will do that other than spend another couple of trillion on his new programs.

Funny many of you don't realize economics and energy are two of her strong points.

concern   October 29th, 2008 11:10 am ET

YES YES YES YES!!

ABOUT TIME! BUT THANKS

Marilyn   October 29th, 2008 11:10 am ET

As much as I don't especially like McCain, I really can't stand Obama and his idiot followers. Therefore, even though I'm a Democrat I early-voted for McCain. I figure the country is in trouble with either one of the guys, but McCain is at least a moderate and is the lesser of the two evils.

Mike from Calgary   October 29th, 2008 11:10 am ET

Haven't seen ad but it sounds soncise and coherent.

What was McCain thinking when he ....!

Darryl Miller, why do they still lie?   October 29th, 2008 11:10 am ET

Senator Ted Stevens was the latest of corrupt elected official from alaska to be found guilty next is Govenor Sarah Palin!!!!!

Gov Sarah Palin's plan to build an Alaska natural gas pipeline is under national scrutiny.

Gov Palin's bidding process was not only flawed, her administration has ties to TransCanada, the company awarded the contract through the Alaska Gasline Inducement Act.

Prior to the AGIA bill, the leader of Palin's pipeline team, Marty Rutherford, had been a partner at a lobbying firm where she worked on behalf of a TransCanada subsidiary.

Rutherford's former business partner at the lobbying firm was TransCanada's lead private lobbyist in the pipeline deal, meeting with lawmakers in the weeks before the vote to grant TransCanada the contract.

katiec   October 29th, 2008 11:10 am ET

It's about time someone tries to expose this hocky mom fraud.
Everything that comes out of her mouth is lies, but, unfortunately
she is the media's darling so gets constant headlines.
I cannot understand why the media is not investigating and
exposing her discrepancies, background and actions.
FAIR AND BALANCED, yea right.

Kimn8R   October 29th, 2008 11:10 am ET

It's hard to soar with Eagles when you have to work with Turkeys.

Proud to be American   October 29th, 2008 11:10 am ET

Boy every time I get the feeling that Palin could be a heart beat away from being the President of the USA I donate more money to Obama.... she is nice looking lady with great taste in clothing but she should not be the President or VP of or great nation .... that is wrong she is not qualified.

Thank you.

VA Commonwealth   October 29th, 2008 11:10 am ET

Oh I can't wait to hear the whining over THIS one..this is GREAT!

Suzanne Graham   October 29th, 2008 11:10 am ET

To the point. Let McCain's own words and decisions speak for him.

Accountant Guy   October 29th, 2008 11:10 am ET

Palin and Stevens have a lot in common, they are both corrupt politician from Alaska, hopefully they will be able to share a cell or igloo in Alaska when they are arrested!! Get out and Barack the Vote America!!

Obama/Biden '08

Rose   October 29th, 2008 11:09 am ET

I personally don't want a Vice President or President that WINKS at me!! Palin has proven she's both unscrupulous and incurious.

AP in PA   October 29th, 2008 11:09 am ET

FINALLY Barack Obama does the right thing and tells the voters the trouble we will face with Republicans in the White House. I admire Obama for staying on task but with all the mud that has been slung his way this TRUTH is LONG overdue!!!!!!!!! Obamania 08

barbara   October 29th, 2008 11:09 am ET

Great Ad! Finally hitting back!!

wink and a gun   October 29th, 2008 11:09 am ET

Awesome Job!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

You Betcha!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Obama/Biden 08

Shame on You   October 29th, 2008 11:09 am ET

Yo Obama..Your the Man..

Blue - Philly   October 29th, 2008 11:09 am ET

Great come back!! No distortion of the truth!

Steve, KY   October 29th, 2008 11:09 am ET

It's about time! Worst VP pick in history... The whole world is laughing at John McCain and his pathetic campaign. I just hope Americans can see that this ticket is a joke!

Bama4Obama   October 29th, 2008 11:09 am ET

EXCELLENT!!!!!!!!!

jAYjAY   October 29th, 2008 11:09 am ET

EXCELLENT........this is what's called.....closing the deal

Rob K. Charlotte, NC   October 29th, 2008 11:09 am ET

What a great ad. I don't think it blisters Palin though.
It blisters McCain's incompetence.

Zagazaw   October 29th, 2008 11:08 am ET

McCain can't even run his own campaign, how can he possible run a country?
Palin does not even know her roll as a VP how would she even know what to do?

THEY EVEN FAIL TO REALIZE THAT THIS IS THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. Not the independent states or towns of America.

McCain Vote with Bush most of the time almost 90% of the time because he don't have a mind of his own, he can't even realize that Palin have no respect for him and is walking all over him, how can we possible trust him to be in charge of the greatest country and the most powerful military in the world?
It is a proven fact at the age of 70 everything start going down hill, even your brain, your thinking, your judgment, and I am not making fun of older folks my mom is 78 and my dad is 86 and I respect them very much, but there is a big different between 60-72.

Maybe that’s why even the bible gives man a 70 yrs life span. McCain is not the man he was 10 yrs ago. I love him but he is not fit to be the leader of the free world, no apology.
A VOTE FOR MCCAIN IS A VOTE FOR PALIN AS PRESIDENT, WEATHER SHE IS READY OR NOT, WEATHER SHE IS QUALIFY OR NOT, FORGET ABOUT WHAT YOU HAVE HEARD.
BASE ON WHAT YOU HAVE SEEN AND HEAR FROM HER OWN MOUTH, IS THIS THE WOMAN YOU WANT TO BE YOUR NEXT PRESIDENT? THE CHOICE IS YOUR.

Desmond Sequeira   October 29th, 2008 11:08 am ET

It is now patently clear to all but the blindest that F A I L I N Palin is McBush's greatest liability, even more than he himself is of course.

RDS   October 29th, 2008 11:08 am ET

I love it! It just goes to the point that the majority of Americans are thinking...Palin should be not be anywhere near the White House. And the fact that McCain picked her shows he has horrible judgement. And the fact that he can't even run his campaign shows him to be an incompetent leader. 6 more days of this nonsense...PLEASE GET OUT AND VOTE DONT TAKE ANY VOTE FOR GRANTED!

michael   October 29th, 2008 11:08 am ET

Nice. Well done. The wink at the end makes it.

ines   October 29th, 2008 11:08 am ET

Brilliant!

Rebecca   October 29th, 2008 11:08 am ET

Hilarious!

CM in AR   October 29th, 2008 11:08 am ET

Great Ad!

GET OUT THERE AND VOTE PEOPLE!!!

johnrj08   October 29th, 2008 11:08 am ET

It's about time. The fact is, john McCain will have to rely on many people if he becomes president, and his choice of Sarah Palin revealed the kind of judgment he will use in choosing these important advisers.

Kelby from Houston, TX   October 29th, 2008 11:08 am ET

Sweet. That's hitting them where the intelegent republicans hit them. He did not properly vet Sara Palin and now she is under investigation for unethical conduct. She's married to a seccionist. She has a REAL crazy pastor. She doesn't give interviews and when she did, she made Dan Quale look like one of the brilliant intellectuals of our time. She still doesn't know what a VP does. THE WOMAN IS AN IDIOT. She is also a sign of McCain's bad judgement and the ultimate death of this ticket.

Larry   October 29th, 2008 11:08 am ET

The ad should end with "Oh Magoo, you've done it again".

bill for barack   October 29th, 2008 11:08 am ET

I love it.
A quick look through history shows us that, for better or worse, vice-presidential picks can be crucial to the well-being of our nation.
FDR's pick of Harry Truman was truly inspired.
Nixon's pick of Agnew .....
Well, can you imagine Agnew replacing Nixon in the White House after Watergate ?
Palin makes Dan Quayle look like a rocket scientist.
How any American could ever believe that Sarah Palin is fit for the presidency is beyond me.

Accountant Guy   October 29th, 2008 11:08 am ET

Good ad Barack!! America will get the point without anyone having to say one word, because McBush has already said it!! Get out and Barack the Vote America!!

Obama/Biden '08

David in Colorado   October 29th, 2008 11:08 am ET

NICE!!!! The thought of John McCain having to rely on Caribou Barbie for economic advice ought to hasten the landslide that is beginning in the battleground states. Seriously, John, what were you thinking when you selected her for your running mate?

True Blue Ohio   October 29th, 2008 11:08 am ET

To use a Palin word it's "impactful" without being negative or direspectful. To be honest, I am sick of the politcal commercials.

bababear   October 29th, 2008 11:08 am ET

You betcha!

Independent but Leaning   October 29th, 2008 11:07 am ET

Obama is dirty.

If he had honor and nothing to hide, he would personally call on the LA Times to release the video.

But he won't. Yet again, he hides his past from the American people. Why would you vote for someone with so much to hide? I just don't get it.

My 401k has been trashed, just like yours, but I'm not going to sell out my principles. I cannot vote for this man, Obama.

Paul Thompson   October 29th, 2008 11:07 am ET

Yeah....but Obama never goes negative??? What's up with the Liberals?

The truth is ...even with McCain admitting he might need help with economic strategies....he's still better than Obama who's going to impose Black Liberation Theology economic policies.

bruce   October 29th, 2008 11:07 am ET

Based on his repetative speeches..what does he know about the economy?? He never has any new ideas. Same speech over and over. Does he not think people watch his speeches on CNN?

Colm   October 29th, 2008 11:07 am ET

That was not country first by McCain. Why did he pick her if he will rely of his VP for cleaning up the mess Bush is leaving? I don't get it and for that he loses my vote. Now I'm decided...finally.

MLD ND   October 29th, 2008 11:07 am ET

Finally, the Obama camp is giving one to Palin after she has spent the las two months lying about his record, relationships and plans for our country. FINALLY! It's NOT sexist, Elisabeth, it's the truth!!!

FED UP!   October 29th, 2008 11:07 am ET

And yet SOMEHOW, these two nincompoops have supporters!!

How??? Why??? would anybody support McCain – Palin??

I can't wait to hear McCain's speech (after losing, post election) regretting having chosen Palin for his VP!!

I'm sure we're going to hear his whimper for quite a while!!

OBAMA-BIDEN 2008

Spencer/VIRGINIA   October 29th, 2008 11:07 am ET

John McCain = Unfit to lead

OBAMA/BIDEN 08

Tony in MT   October 29th, 2008 11:07 am ET

Smart and effective without being slimey. The Republicans should take note. This is how you take a shot at someone without lowering the bar. The ad lets you the viewer connect the dots and come to your own conclusion. Well done!

Steve, KY   October 29th, 2008 11:07 am ET

It's about time! Worst VP pick in history... The whole world is laughing at John McCain and his pathetic campaign. I just hope Americans can see that this ticket is a joke!

Bobby   October 29th, 2008 11:07 am ET

If you have a brain and want no pain vote McCain!!!!

NO Palin   October 29th, 2008 11:07 am ET

LOVE it!!

About time they target Palin and her lack of judgement.

values   October 29th, 2008 11:06 am ET

This must be a good ad because Palin is a moron. About time Obama took a good shot at .........the dumb one.........good job.

FLewis   October 29th, 2008 11:06 am ET

Good for you Obama.

bill pike   October 29th, 2008 11:06 am ET

what do you get when you put bush/mccain/palin in a room talking about finances??? TODAY'S DISASTER AND TOMORROW'S DEBT THAT OUR CHILDREN'S CHILDREN WILL NEVER BE ABLE TO PAY.

Barbara - 65 yr old white female in NC   October 29th, 2008 11:06 am ET

RNC Borrows $5 Million For Senate Races
The Republican National Committee has taken out a $5 million line of credit to help fund last minute efforts to keep Senate Democrats from winning a filibuster-proof 60 seat majority, according to an official with the committee.

Of the $5 million, $2 million is being directly transferred to the National Republican Senatorial Committee while $3 million is being devoted to coordinated expenditures that began over the last week.

"This effort not only helps fortify senators but it's good for the whole Republican ticket," said the RNC official, speaking on the condition of anonymity. "This is an investment in the entire ticket in addition to an unprecedented get out the vote effort."

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Reeks of sleaziness on the part of all republicans. Who loaned the money? Taxpayers? Welfare for republicans?

Corey, Maryland   October 29th, 2008 11:06 am ET

This is probably the best political ad I have ever seen. It shows John McSames exact words on the economy, there is nothing misleading in this ad like in ALL of John McSames ads about Obama, and we even get to laugh at Sarah "No Brain" Palin. This would win an Oscar if it were up for one.

Obama Biden 2008

Sue T   October 29th, 2008 11:06 am ET

Great it's about time they start using something about Palin.........

me   October 29th, 2008 11:06 am ET

Palin= Insider in Training

Palin = Divider

Palin = Hates America

Palin = Worst V.P Pick in the History

Palin = Clueless

and the list goes on and on.

FLewis   October 29th, 2008 11:06 am ET

Go for you Obama.

THE WORLD IS WATCHING *HOPE IS COMING   October 29th, 2008 11:06 am ET

I LOVE THIS GUY

OBAMA/BIDEN 08

Spencer/VIRGINIA   October 29th, 2008 11:05 am ET

Another corrupt Alaskan official.

OBAMA/BIDEN 08

THE US OF WHAT?   October 29th, 2008 11:05 am ET

get em OBAMA get em!

I LOVE IT!

vote! OBAMA-BIDEN NOV.4th   October 29th, 2008 11:05 am ET

ENOUGH SAID IN MCCAINS OWN WORDS! VOTE OBAMA-BIDEN

Redneck from the Midwest   October 29th, 2008 11:05 am ET

PRICELESS!!

pray2008pray   October 29th, 2008 11:05 am ET

THE OCTOBER SUPRISE

Mary   October 29th, 2008 11:05 am ET

Great ad!! What a scary thought that McCain would rely on Palin for economci advice. Talk about a stunning lack of judgment...

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