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TheHype

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Who the hell wrote this?
"okok, now do a quick pose like you're thinking about politics, yeah! yeah! that's right!" Oh do I hate stupid imagery in the media.

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MTLkid

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Finally! An ad just about the facts and nothing else.

Posted 8/25/2008 respond (flag)
Robyn74

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Thank goodness for Tivo, I can aviod watching these ads altogether.

Posted 8/26/2008 respond (flag)

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McCain Ad Plays the Experience/Woman/Democrat Cards
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As Convention Begins, McCain Ad Features Hillary Supporter For McCain
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McCain Campaign Tries the Chicken Prank
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The Early Word: Convention Openings
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McCain: 'Debra'
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Pushing Dem division, McCain up with new ad featuring Clinton backer
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Live from DNC: Stoking the Clinton-Obama Drama
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McCain Ad: Clinton Supporters Can Come To Me (VIDEO)
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"Debra"
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