tpmelectioncentral.talkingpointsmemo.com - 8/21/2008
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Man, talk about rapid response. The Obama campaign is already out with a new ad hitting McCain over the news today that he was unable to say precisely how many houses he owns: "When asked how many houses he owns, McCain lost track -- he couldn't remember," the ad says, in what sounds a bit like an age dig. "Well, it's seven. Seven houses." The ad dovetails with a broad populist attack on ...
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Homes on the Head of McCain's Pin
Talking Points Memo —
... Late Update: The Obama campaign now has an ad up hitting McCain's gaffe. Interestingly, in what might be a sign of the new politics, the Obama campaign decides to go with what I think is the lowest possible enumeration - a mere 7 houses. Probably this is from counting the multi-home estates as single homes. But I'm not sure. ...
John McCain's housing bubble
The Reaction —
By Creature "I think - I'll have my staff get to you." -- a clueless and confused John McCain responding to a question on how many homes he owns. And they call Barack Obama an elitist. I wished they had asked Fancy Pants McCain how many $520 Ferragamo moccasins he has as well. Thankfully, the Obama camp is on the ball with this gift that keeps on giving. Here's the response ad: Here's Obama on the stump hitting ...
Drama Queen Dramatics
Rook's Rant —
... Political office is about character, grace under fire, and the ability to recognize an opportunity when one comes along. Barack seized just such an opportunity by nailing John McCain on his elitist mindset. If you'll pardon my modified Jeff Foxworthy redneck routine; You might an elitist if you don't know how many homes you own. ...
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McCain Unsure Number of Homes He and Wife Own —
FOXNews.com 8/21/2008
WASHINGTON — Days after he cracked that being rich in the U.S. meant earning at least $5 million a year, Republican presidential candidate John McCain acknowledged that he wasn’t sure how many houses he and his wealthy wife actually own. ...
Dems jump on McCain's house gaffe —
CNN Political Ticker 8/21/2008
Watch Kaine on American Morning.
(CNN) – Democrats jumped on a comment by John McCain that seemed to suggest he was unsure of how many homes he owned – the latest move in a series of attacks designed to paint the presumptive Republican ...
McCain cuts into Obama's lead —
CNN.com - Politics 8/21/2008
Sen. John McCain has chipped away at Sen. Barack Obama's lead, with a national survey of polls showing the Democratic presumptive nominee up by just 1 percentage point in the presidential race.
Looking for breaking VP news? Watch this space —
CNN Political Ticker 8/21/2008
Obama, McCain will name their running mates within the next few hours or days.
Be sure to check the Political Ticker for the very latest VP news, day or night – whenever news of the final decision breaks, it will show up here, along with the very ...
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