Obama needs to pull all his ads

[krawhitham]

And do ones that basically say we need a leader that can handle what is going on without suspending his campaign, a leader that can do more than one thing at a time.

American needs a leader that is ready to lead from day one without the need for a "Time Out" first.

If he continues with ads that tell the truth about McCain (attacks as the GOP sees then) it will look bad

[Ilsa]

1. They are trying to neutralize Obama's fundraising success. nt

[dipsydoodle]

2. They reckoned on CNN

that McCains antics , of which they didn't seem to approve, have given him about 3 days free advertising.

[wildflower]

6. It's a good way for him to save money

Since he's outraised by Obama.

[krkaufman]

9. Have given whom 3 days free advertising? Obama or McCain?

I don't see how this could be good for McCain, unless the media rolls over for McCain.

[dipsydoodle]

26. They meant McCain

Sorry I didn't make that clear - I can see the ambiguity. They meant that it would keep his name to the fore for 3 days or so then it would fizzle back to normal. They do say there's no such thing as bad advertising even more so when its free I guess.

[mw]

22. Yea. 3 days of "McCain is a loser" ads. nt

nt

[dipsydoodle]

27. Presumably loser is a euphemism for

a wanker.

[HiFructosePronSyrup]

3. No! Shut them all down! Shut them all down!

[BuyingThyme]

4. No effing way. He just hit his first downgrade in weeks and he

should ride it all the way through.

What he said today, about the political process being very important to our way of life, is right on.

On with the show!

[Doityourself]

5. Pulling ad is such bullshit...whats the point

[cloudythescribbler]

7. I don't know what the ads say (I'm in MA) but it would make sense to focus on FINANCE CRISIS

And the ads could be of a nature that are longer (running fewer but longer in time per ad) that explain about economic crisis more, and why Dems are better -- in a way that shows leadership.

I do NOT think Obama should go ape in response to what in Yiddish is called "mischegass" (foolishness) on the part of McCain

[otohara]

8. McCain Pulling Ads is Absurd

Obama should go in a buy up all the space McCain's move just opened up. By the time McCain reverses this ridiculous decision, he will have shitty times and will have to pay more for those times that are left.

What a moron.

[RagAss]

24. He's out of funds...needs to suspend to raise more... !

[PolNewf]

10. That would be stupid

Obama's is ramping up his spending for a reason, altering his strategy now because McCain's pulled a gimmick would be a chump move. If McCain is pulling his ads then McCain has a motivation for doing so ($$$ perhaps). Obama should ramp up his even more.

[Cosmic Charlie]

11. no, he should just use this time to release only positive, informative Obama/Biden ads

with no mention of McCrap

[krkaufman]

13. Agreed. Focus on the situation, his positions and his agenda.

The only reason I'd do something else would be if Obama wanted to pay for some national airtime to speak directly to the public.

[OneGrassRoot]

19. I agree. :) n/t

[PolNewf]

20. I do not even agree with going with soft\positive ads

Do not let your opponent change your strategy. McCain is showing weakness. Now unlike typical Dem nominees Obama should take it to him even stronger.

Imagine what the republicans would do if the situation was reversed.

[RichGirl]

12. McCain is trying to turn this into a 9/11 type tragedy.

Just an excuse to not do debates and keep Palin out of the news.

I hope Obama keeps stressing the fact that a president has to be able to do more than one thing at a time.

[crazy_vanilla]

14. even the White House said that

It is not a good idea for the candidates to suspend their campaigns and go to Washinton for the bailout. They said it would politicize the solution.

McCain is sooo desperate. He would do anything now that he knows that he is loooooooosiiiiiiing.:scared:

[krkaufman]

16. Yeah, I think his campaign is hitting the same desperation levels ...

... that forced McCain to accept Palin as his VP.

[mw]

15. Obama should say: "A Pres should be able to walk and chew gum"

at the same time.

[krkaufman]

18. I think Obama said the same thing, but in a more Presidential manner.

Using that phrasing would cheapen the point, and there's really no need to use those specific words since everyone knows the phrase.

[alcibiades_mystery]

17. As we used to say in Queens, "Fuck outta here."

Obama needs to crush the failed GOPers under his boot until they squeal uncle like the weaklings they are.

[Hamlette]

21. Who are you people?

Obama needs to lead by being able to take the 3 am call without peeing his pants.

Like McCain did today.

[PA Democrat]

23. Here ya go....

[anigbrowl]

25. A better thread title would be 'Obama needs to put up new ads about this'

A lot of people just saw your thread title and assumed you were being a nervous nelly.