Let the Destruction Continue

McCain released an ad titled "Disrespectful" that repeated his campaign's theme of attacking Obama as a "celebrity," at the same time casting the hugely popular GOP vice presidential nominee, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, as a victim. "They" dismissed her as "good looking," said she was just doing "what she was told" and called her a liar, the ad intones. As for Obama, the ad says, "he was the world's biggest celebrity, but his star is fading."

Obama released two ads -- one positive, the other an attack that avoids mentioning Palin but accuses McCain of being out of touch with the country after 26 years in Washington: "He admits he still doesn't know how to use a computer, can't send e-mail. Still doesn't understand the economy, and favors $200 billion in new tax cuts for corporations, but almost nothing for the middle class."  Read Article Here.

Good to know that we are back to normal with the candidates, and in particular McCain, are back to tearing each other down and launching negative attack ads.  For two men who ran on the idea of change and new type of politics this sure feels conventional.  For full analysis of the ads and what the facts are, please check out Factcheck.org.