Tipsheet New Obama Ad Selectively Edits McCain Matt Lewis | September 16, 2008 10:17 AM Advertisement Barack Obama's campaign has seized on John McCain's remarks that the economy is fundamentally strong. Despite the fact that this is factually true (folks ranging from Advertisement Michael Bloomberg to Alan Greenspan agree), most political prognosticators believe telling the truth on the economy is a bad political move -- because of the poor timing -- and because "feeling their pain" is what wins. Also of note is the selective editing employed in this ad. McCain's controversial line was preceded by talk of a difficult economy. And McCain's next line was: "...but these are very, very difficult times." Of course, that part did not make it into Obama's ads, which is why the ads are fundamentally misleading. Just as Obama spent months spreading the falsehood that McCain wanted a "100 year war" in Iraq, Obama is once again misrepresenting McCain's statements. Think the media will call him on it? Join the conversation as a VIP Member Login to Leave a Comment Recommended Bill Maher Offers a Simple Explanation for Why He Trashes the Left More Frequently Matt Vespa This Small Ohio Town Is Being Overrun By illegal Haitian Immigrants Sarah Arnold Trump Spills What He'll Never Do Again If Elected Again Matt Vespa Trump Continues to Increase His Lead Over Harris in Latest Electoral College Projection Matt Vespa Tim Walz Won't Like This Attraction That Drew Crowds at His Own State Fair Mia Cathell What In the World Is She Talking About? Mark Lewis Trending on Townhall Videos Advertisement Trending on Townhall Media 1 WATCH: Scott Jennings Nukes Kamala Harris So Badly That Van Jones Can Only Smile 2 'Defiant' Deadbeat Dad's Bulletproof Brain Can't Grasp Why Trump Would Need a Protective Shield 3 Bill Maher Offers a Simple Explanation for Why He Trashes the Left More Frequently Advertisement Most Popular This Small Ohio Town Is Being Overrun By illegal Haitian Immigrants Trump Spills What He'll Never Do Again If Elected Again Trump Continues to Increase His Lead Over Harris in Latest Electoral College Projection Tim Walz Won't Like This Attraction That Drew Crowds at His Own State Fair Bill Maher Offers a Simple Explanation for Why He Trashes the Left More Frequently Matt Vespa Advertisement
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