Obama: McCain and Palin are "lying about their records", "lying" about maverick claims.

[DCBob]

BBC FARMINGTON HILLS, Michigan (AFP) – Barack Obama ripped into John McCain and Sarah Palin as never before Monday, accusing his Republican White House foes of "shameless" dishonesty with their claim to be "mavericks" ready to shake up Washington. McCain and Palin were "lying about their records," the Obama campaign said after the Republican running mates advertised themselves in a television spot as the "original mavericks" who would stand up for hard-pressed voters. Some of the White House race's most savage exchanges yet came as polls showed the contenders deadlocked or McCain pulling into a post-convention lead after he electrified the Republican base -- and appeared to confound the Obama campaign -- by adding Alaska Governor Palin to his ticket. "I've got to admit, these folks are shameless," Obama told a rally here, displaying a passion and an intensity rarely seen from the Illinois senator.

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The gloves are off!

[lurky]

1. Great! Let's talk about their honesty problem.

This needs to be the center of discussion: McCain and Palin lie like rugs. We have our narrative right there, and we have proof on tape all over YouTube.

Let's be honest: America, they think you're stupid.

[DCBob]

2. It will be. I think the Obama campaign is just being cautious.

They have to be careful not to sound like they attacking lovely Ms Alaska.