blogs.abcnews.com - 10/14/2008
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ABC News' Ron Claiborne, Teddy Davis, and Arnab Datta Report: Speaking to a St. Louis radio station on Tuesday, John McCain said that Barack Obama's recent suggestion that McCain does not have guts to raise the Bill Ayers issue to...
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tpmelectioncentral.talkingpointsmemo.com - 10/14/2008
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In an interview that John McCain gave to
local radio in St. Louis, McCain says that he
was "astonished" to hear Barack Obama say recently that he was reluctant to bring up Ayers to Obama's face, and promises that he'll raise the subject at tomorrow's ...
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McCain: If I Bring Up Ayers At Debate, It Will Be ...
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McCain: Obama 'Probably Ensured' Debate on Ayers
Democratic Underground Latest Breaking News —
... did not come up in that fashion so--you know--I think he's probably ensured that it will come up this time." ... McCain's indignation was provoked by Obama telling ABC News' Charles Gibson last week that McCain was not willing to level the Ayers attack to his face. "Well, I am surprised that, you know, we've been seeing some pretty over-the-top attacks coming out of the McCain campaign over the last several days that he wasn't willing to say it to my face," said Obama. Read more: http://blogs.abcnews.com/politicalradar/2008/10/mccain-...
McCain's transition team chief aided Saddam
Daily Kos —
... There's more--much, much more--at the link. Waas has done a through investigative piece, tying Timmons to the two lobbyists, exploring their backgrounds and delving into their shadowy links that span decades. The timing of Waas's piece couldn't be better, given that reports are circulating today that McCain intends to bring up Barack Obama's tenuous relationship with William Ayers in tomorrow night's debate. ...
Did McCain Walk Into An Ayers Trap?
LiberalOasis : The Blog —
... After the last debate, Sen. Barack Obama noted the McCain campaign was making "over-the-top attacks ... that he wasn't willing to say it to my face." Today, McCain responded that "I think he's probably ensured that it [Bill Ayers] will come up this time," at tomorrow's final debate. ...
Did McCain Walk Into An Ayers Trap?
The Hollywood Liberal —
... After the last debate, Sen. Barack Obama noted the McCain campaign was making “over-the-top attacks … that he wasn’t willing to say it to my face.” Today, McCain responded that “I think he’s probably ensured that it [Bill Ayers] will come up this time,” at tomorrow’s final debate. Something tells me if McCain follows through with that, it will be really be the end. Having watched the very methodical and prepared Obama campaign all year, it is doubtful Obama would essentially dare McCain to say Ayers to his face without knowing exactly what he would say in response. And ...
ThinkProgress Liveblogging Tonight’s Presidential Debate
Think Progress —
... One development to watch for in tonight’s debate: McCain has promised to bring up allegations of Obama’s “relationship” with former Weather Underground member Bill Ayers. From his ...
Bachmann Calls For McCarthy-Like Investigation Into Anti-American Activities Of Liberals
Think Progress —
... Appearing on MSNBC’s Hardball today, Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-MN) attacked the patriotism of Sen. Barack Obama (D-IL), based on his alleged relationship to former Weather Underground member William Ayers and the values of Obama’s former pastor, Rev. Jeremiah Wright. “I’m very concerned that he may have anti-American views,” said Bachmann. “That’s what the American people are concerned about.” ...
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