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Originally Posted by smooth
Exactly what I said: reporters claiming they heard something from somewhere.
I've seen every Obama speech and snippet and have never witnessed him indicate through body language, hinting, or otherwise that he wishes any attack ads on McCain or Palin. In fact, it's the opposite. When you paste something indicating Obama is personally ok'ing personal attacks in any way shape or form, I'll retract my stance.
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Since he can't legally do that be prepared to remain on your stance.
All this stuff happens through staffers and behind the scenes.
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Originally Posted by smooth
EDIT: btw, even if accurate, "hammering" someone is not the same as smearing or sliming an opponent. There are tons of legitimate issues to hammer both McCain and Palin on that are factually correct and damning. The ads against Obama, however, have been gross mischaracterizations of the reality and his political stances.
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I agree with some of that. But Palin's also been attacked on false and made up issues. I think the difference is Palin's been attacked in the press and by the bloggers. Obama's been hit directly by the McCain camp in ads and speeches that are full of complete BS.
My concern is we go into full shiftboat mode on either or both sides.