Obama: McCain "Worried About His Campaign"

By: Maria Gavrilovic
Topics: Barack Obama

(CBS)

From CBS News' Maria Gavrilovic:

(CHILLICOTHE, OHIO) - Barack Obama brushed off recent attacks by the McCain campaign as a sign of desperation and an attempt to divert attention from the economy.

On his second day of campaigning in southwest Ohio, Obama said, "I know my opponent is worried about his campaign, but that's not what I'm concerned about. I'm thinking about the Americans losing their jobs, and their homes, and their life savings."

Obama acknowledged that there has been a "barrage of nasty insinuations and attacks" and said that he expects to see more in the next 25 days. However, seemingly unaffected by these attacks, Obama added "nothing's easier than railing up a crowd by stoking anger and division, but that's not what we need right now in the United States. The times are too serious."

Gov. Ted Strickland, D-Ohio, introduced Obama at the event, and directly addressed some of the charges that the McCain campaign has laid out against the Democratic nominee. Strickland sought to reassure the crowd in this conservative county that "you have nothing to fear from Barack Obama." After declaring that Obama supports the Second Amendment and that he is a Christian, Strickland said McCain and Palin are trying to scare their supporters with their accusations.

"They are doing it, my friends, for one reason, they want to hold onto the power they have and to the positions that they want," Strickland explained.

McCain campaign spokesman Tucker Bounds reacted to Obama's remarks today saying, "Instead of acknowledging the real differences that exist in this election, Barack Obama is using America's economic crisis to deflect legitimate criticisms of himself and his record."

"At a time when hardworking families face uncertainty and a historic decision in November, they expect more than Barack Obama's self-interested calls to stifle any inquiry into his record or his past," Bounds said.

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by newslink October 11, 2008 1:43 AM EDT: He should be worried. He wanted to run a reckless campaign. And now this is the Fruit of it.; Reply to this comment


by lxgmd October 10, 2008 7:45 PM EDT: McCain has devlolved into an angry, irrational, being, who chose an incompetent, ill-informed running mate after a one hour meeting. The McCain campaign is flailing and with each scream and flail they are becoming weaker and less credible. Taking the gloves off has an immediate problem if you have ever been in a fight. When you strike your opponent, it has to be pinpoint and exactly the right spot, or you break your hand and cannot punch any longer. McCain has a broken campaign and it is of his own doing.; Reply to this comment


by TheDiplomat78 October 10, 2008 6:15 PM EDT: I certainly want someone smarter than me in the White House. Someone who has worked and studied and not had an influenctial daddy get him into the naval acadamy. The bottom out of 800 - Good Lord, I could be president if that is the criteria. He was more concerned then about having a good time (his own admission), what changed? I doubt much. NO - give me a self-made man who worked hard and made things happen for himself. No easy road of Obama - he gets it!!

Posted by ohioan9

Agreed. The people you hear and read about have nothing positive to say about America or how to solve the current problem. They only have something negative to say about Obama.

http://www.barackobama.com/pdf/SmallBusinessFINAL.pdf; Reply to this comment


by ohioan9 October 10, 2008 5:13 PM EDT: I certainly want someone smarter than me in the White House. Someone who has worked and studied and not had an influenctial daddy get him into the naval acadamy. The bottom out of 800 - Good Lord, I could be president if that is the criteria. He was more concerned then about having a good time (his own admission), what changed? I doubt much. NO - give me a self-made man who worked hard and made things happen for himself. No easy road of Obama - he gets it!!; Reply to this comment


by newlector October 10, 2008 4:46 PM EDT: Imagine if McCain would be the president, he couldn''t talk to the leaders of other nations, most probably he declare war against them, because he CAN''T workout the problems. How immature is this old guy, brings shame to our nation.

Thanks GOD, that only an small group of people thinks and acts like him. But the rest of us want peace and prosperity for every body every single nation on this wold. In the other hand is good to know that Our Next president "Barak Obama" Has brains and good intantions for every body.
Even the Lord Jesus was falsely accused of terrorist. What can we expect from Palin and McCain, One can not even put order in her own house and the other have to use false accusations to gain voters
McCain do what you will like Judas, but you that your time is coming!!!; Reply to this comment


by dburfears October 10, 2008 4:07 PM EDT: The one thing that traditional GOP supporters can look forward to after their massive losses coming this November:

The removal of the Karl Rove and Fanatic Far Right influence on the GOP.

It''s sad that the once-great Republican Party has become so beholden to this the fanatics, slime merchants, and radical theological right. It seems that these people will accept anything the Republicans do to the Constitution and Bill of Rights so long as they toe the Fundamentalist Right line.

Republican politics has devolved to a bunch of gorillas thumping their chests to see who gets to become alpha-gorilla. Reagan and Goldwater on a bad day were 10 times better than any of these dangerous fools.

Party of Lincoln? Hardly.; Reply to this comment


by rayreyns October 10, 2008 3:52 PM EDT: absolutely the lowest any candidate for President has ever stooped to. It is so transparent and so pathetic that I, as a 40 years member of the GOP have to say that John McCain is not exhibiting any of the qualities I demand in a President and I call of other dismayed Republicans to speak out strongly that this is wrong, vile and makes him seem like a weak old man. Obama on the other hand is standing like a true leader, with relaxed confidence and grounded sensibility. I would not want the likes of McCain to have the power to do the kind of dumb moves he is making on the world arena. He is making us look like idiots in the eyes of the rest of the world.; Reply to this comment


by tgwoe October 10, 2008 3:48 PM EDT: McCain = Bush + Republican Economics Nasty Persona Idiotic&Racist Supporters = LOSER

What a pathetic person McCain has turned out to be. I pity him...; Reply to this comment


by obbcbs October 10, 2008 3:40 PM EDT: Todd Palin admits in his deposition that he is part of the government of Palin. Therefore his badgering of the officials to fire trooper were the same as Mrs Palin doing it.
PS since Todd is part of her goverment, it is time to get serious about Todd''s relationship with Sarah. He is a secessionist.
Her close ties to a secessionist mean she is not to be trusted. Her style is like Cheney.
Hiding emails, lying about her policies.; Reply to this comment