The North Carolina Republican Party has started running this ad obstensibly against two Democratic candidates for Governor who have endorsed Barack Obama:
And John McCain isn’t too happy about it:
Dear Chairman Daves,
From the beginning of this election, I have been committed to running a respectful campaign based upon an honest debate about the great issues confronting America today. I expect all state parties to do so as well. The television advertisement you are planning to air degrades our civics and distracts us from the very real differences we have with the Democrats. In the strongest terms, I implore you to not run this advertisement.
This ad does not live up to the very high standards we should hold ourselves to in this campaign. We need to run a campaign that is worthy of the people we seek to serve. There is no doubt that we will draw sharp contrasts with the Democrats on fundamental issues critical to the future course of our country. But we need not engage in political tactics that only seek to divide the American people.
Once again, it is imperative that you withdraw this offensive advertisement.
John McCain
Somehow I don’t think they’re going to listen to him.
April 24th, 2008 at 7:31 pm
McCain has lost his balls. How can he expect to win the election if he’s afraid to be negative?