McCain Campaign Maintains Steady Stream of Attacks

Elizabeth Holmes reports from St. Charles, Mo. on the presidential race. John McCain called on one of his best friends, South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham , to do the dirty work for him and attack the Democratic ticket at a rally here today. Lead by Sen. Lindsay Graham, R-S.C., John McCain enters a campaign rally in St. Charles, Mo., Monday. (AP) Graham, a staple on the trail for the Republican presidential candidate, criticized Obama’s decision–four months ago–to opt out of the public financing system “John McCain could’ve opted out of public financing but he had one little problem with that, he promised people he wouldn’t,” Graham said. “Apparently that doesn’t bother our opponent.” McCain campaign manager Rick Davis likewise levied a campaign finance attack on Obama today. The Illinois senator reported raising a staggering $150 million in September, and the McCain campaign is seeking to ratchet up pressure for Obama to disclose donors who have contributed ... (link)