McCain Ad Says Clinton Was “Passed Over”
In a not-so-subtle attempt to remind Democratic supporters of Hillary Clinton that she didn’t get the vice presidential slot on the party's ticket, John McCain’s campaign is up with a new ad called “Passed Over,” featuring some Clinton quotes attacking Barack Obama from during the primaries.
“She won millions of votes,” an announcer starts, “but isn’t on his ticket. Why? For speaking the truth. On his plans.”
Clinton: “You never hear the specifics.”
Announcer: “On the Rezko scandal.”
Clinton: “We still don’t have a lot of answers about Senator Obama.”
Announcer: “On his attacks.”
Clinton: “Senator Obama’s campaign has become increasingly negative.”
Announcer: “The truth hurt. And Obama didn’t like it.”
Watch it:
Hillary Clinton responded to the ad in a statement, saying, "Hillary Clinton's support of Barack Obama is clear. She has said repeatedly that Barack Obama and she share a commitment to changing the direction of the country, getting us out of Iraq, and expanding access to health care. John McCain doesn't. It's interesting how those remarks didn't make it into his ad."
“She won millions of votes,” an announcer starts, “but isn’t on his ticket. Why? For speaking the truth. On his plans.”
Clinton: “You never hear the specifics.”
Announcer: “On the Rezko scandal.”
Clinton: “We still don’t have a lot of answers about Senator Obama.”
Announcer: “On his attacks.”
Clinton: “Senator Obama’s campaign has become increasingly negative.”
Announcer: “The truth hurt. And Obama didn’t like it.”
Watch it:
Hillary Clinton responded to the ad in a statement, saying, "Hillary Clinton's support of Barack Obama is clear. She has said repeatedly that Barack Obama and she share a commitment to changing the direction of the country, getting us out of Iraq, and expanding access to health care. John McCain doesn't. It's interesting how those remarks didn't make it into his ad."
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See all 117 CommentsHe''s hoping that Hillary supporters will forget every issue she ran on.
Dems, the party that lies together, stays together.
I don''t think it was wise for McCain to go down this road.
Is that like I''m pro life but support a woman''s right to choose? I wa against the Bush tax cuts before I was for them?
John McCain...toss out any trial balloon and see what sticks.
Thanks for sharing that story - that makes me feel a lot better :)
It''s amazing how many people have similar stories to share because they''re never the people who make waves on these boards - they''re just sharing their opinions.
PS I thought your comment was right on point, even if it doesn''t get to stay much longer :)
I think unification is a two-way street, but with Hillary supporters being the king-makers in this election the blame lies with Barack if he hasn''t been able to unify the party to the extent that lack of unity is still a concern.
If he had at least made some efforts which Hillary was then seen as rebuffing, he''d be off the hook and Hillary would probably be pressured into returning the favor. Now if he loses, nobody''s going to be blaming Hillary - people are going to blame Barack for not picking her as his running mate (barring some unforseen intervening superceding cause) imo
Posted by SamTheTVCat at 04:15 PM : Aug 24, 2008
Oh *********.
I had a dozen posts deleted earlier, and they were all pro-Obama / anti-McCain.
The censors are incompetent - not biased.
It''ll be interesting to see if this post sticks around a while, or if my username gets killed!!
How many people apply for a job by demanding an offer before releasing their references?
Posted by hungry1968
LOL :D
Maybe terrorislami is in charge - that might explain it :o
Posted by hungry1968
LOL :D
Maybe terrorislami is in charge - that might explain it :o
Posted by hungry1968
Yeah, I was worried about that for me too!
Although now that I think about it the only two people I''ve ever heard say that their names got banned were ''donnie'' (who can''t help himself) and ''peloisaho'' (who''s so angry!) . . . still kind of scary though when you don''t know what the standards are and you''re trying to play by the rules :(
Oh well . . .
The man''s experience may have counted for something at one time, but now it is long past the date of expiration.
How many people apply for a job by demanding an offer before releasing their references?
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Posted by realpatriot1 at 04:50 PM : Aug 24, 2008--
You''re exactly right....
this is the story that the "bitter Hillary clingers" chooses to ignore.
There''s plenty of evidence in his comments that he wanted to pick her but how much backstabbin can one take, from planned demonstrations to demanding her name be put in nomination at risk of embarrassment.
If he loses, it won''t be his fault, that''s clear.
Imagine what ExxonMcCain will look like...kind of like that crypt keeper guy on the old HBO series...YIKES!
Vote LIVING, Vote Obama-Biden 2008!
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Posted by IrishWench at 05:30 PM : Aug 24, 2008--
I hear ya, I wasn''t meaning everyone.
Irish im worried this guy has no sole
Sen. McCain and his `fake` sympathy in feeling sorry for Sen. Clinton being passed over! Sen. Clinton clearly came out against that BS political Ad. But to call Sen. McCain on his so-called sympathy for Sen. Clinton being passed over, like he really cares, Sen. Clinton is available, he hasn`t made a running mate selection yet, why doesn`t he pick Sen. Clinton as his running mate or maybe even his other running mate Contractor hottie Vicki Iseman? hmmm
Maybe my cynicism was a bit too dry, so I''ll put it another way.
For McSame to even comment about the other party''s business is puerile, facetious, and obviously so. McSame couldn''t care less about Mrs. Clinton, but runs ads in mock pity of her not being chosen.
Let us hope that Mr. Obama can see past this, not even comment on it.
He should forget about the "seven houses" it is irrelevant. He should be talking about bringing the troops home, and if he has the ''nads, call for the current administration to be brought to account for the lies that cost so many lives in Iraq.
He should also emphasize his vision, including a few specifics, as to how to get America finally on track, and let McSame be stuck playing catch up.
Will he pass over Romney?
Will he pass over Guiliani?
Will he pass over Huckabee?
Because all these people made the point that John McCain isn''t the best choice for president.
But McCain''s just afraid to hear the truth.
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