McCain Chides Obama for Getting ‘Testy,’ as Race Turns Negative

WASHINGTON — Republican presidential candidate John McCain chided his Democratic rival on Wednesday for getting “a little testy” as Barack Obama sharpened his tone amid a tightening White House race. “I honor his service. I don’t honor his policies. I don’t honor his politics,” Obama said, taking on his GOP opponent with renewed vigor while some Democrats fret that their candidate has not been aggressive enough. As the campaign turns increasingly negative, both candidates unveiled fresh attack advertisements ahead of their back-to-back national conventions. Again trying to tie McCain to the unpopular President Bush, Obama’s TV commercial asks: “Can we really afford more of the same?” It slams McCain’s tax plan as a giveaway for big corporations and oil companies. McCain’s radio ad claims: “Celebrities like to spend their millions. Barack Obama is no different. Only it’s your money he wants to spend.”  ... (link)