LRC News
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Duelling Ads About Who's Attacking WhoThe war of, and about, attack ads continues with duelling ads from the McCain and Obama campaigns on the day of their second debate. The McCain ad "Hypo" chastises Obama for making misleading attacks, saying "He promised better. He lied." (The ad charges that Obama is asking law enforcement officials to target anyone running attack ads against him, a story which has been discredited by ABC News). The Obama ad charges that McCain's attack ads are an attempt to change the subject from the economy. "It's time for a president who will change the economy, not change the subject."
McCain ad: "Hypo:"
Obama ad "The Subject:"