Obama’s Ads in Key States Go on Attack
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Barack Obama has started a hard-hitting ad campaign against John McCain in vital states, painting Mr. McCain as disconnected from middle-class struggles.
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User Comments
Well, I guess the messiah is just a two bit politician after all. Obama's supporters complain that Americans are too stupid to choose a candidate based on issues, but they stick with Obama, even after he has flip flopped on all the issues ... as if to say "I will continue to support Obama, no matter what he says, does, or believes. Blind loyalty is what's really stupid.”