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McCain Rips Into Obama for Streisand Concert

Continuing with his attempt to convince American voters that Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama is little more than a celebrity, Republican opponent John McCain suggested today that flying off to attend a benefit concert headlined by Barbra Streisand is at odds with the man-of-the-people style campaign Obama has been running.


Continuing with his attempt to convince American voters that Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama is little more than a celebrity, Republican opponent John McCain suggested today that flying off to attend a benefit concert headlined by Barbra Streisand is at odds with the man-of-the-people style campaign Obama has been running.

According to Jonathan Martin’s Politico blog, McCain chided Obama during an appearance before a blue-collar crowd in Youngstown, Ohio, using the opportunity to try to drive a wedge between the Illinois senator and the working class.

"He talks about siding with the people just before he flew off for a fund-raiser in Hollywood with Barbra Streisand and his celebrity friends," McCain said of his political rival. "Let me tell you, my friends, there's no place I'd rather be than right here with the working men and women of Ohio."

Streisand was an early supporter of Hillary Clinton but switched her endorsement to Obama when he secured the Democratic nomination.

The McCain campaign first made a huge splash by trying to exploit Obama’s “celebrity” status in a campaign ad that likened the Illinois senator to Paris Hilton and Britney Spears. Hilton countered when she joined with website FunnyorDie.com for a rebuttal, referring to McCain as “that old dude.” (The Advocate)

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Reader Comments
  • Name: joebob
    Date posted: 9/18/2008 11:38:00 AM
    Hometown: jersey city

    Comment:

    People in show business are NOT like other people in regular businesses. Don't know where you get your facts but you should do a little research and find out more about "business". next time you buy anything remember it's from a business.

  • Name: joebob
    Date posted: 9/18/2008 11:36:00 AM
    Hometown: jersey city

    Comment:

    Learn to write dude. "doesn't vs don't". get it right. you sound like you have a 5th grade education.

  • Name: Doug Stitsworth
    Date posted: 9/18/2008 11:27:00 AM
    Hometown: Indianapolis

    Comment:

    Hello, first off I want to say hi to a guy who wrote to me at 365, Chris Sullivan. How goes dude? I really like the responses to the above article. I needed a good laugh. Those quips about mccain and palin were hilarious. Of course I wndorse them totally. We all need to endorse Obama in his endeavor. With this man we have a good chance of getting things done. Keep up the good work out there. Peace..

  • Name: Todd
    Date posted: 9/18/2008 12:31:00 AM
    Hometown: Seattle, WA

    Comment:

    I think Barack Obama is the greatest hope we have for our country and I'm definately voting for him. That being said, however, I do think he's made some "timing blunders" by attending this Barbra Streisand event when Wall St. just collapsed as well as his week-long vacation to Hawaii during the height of the pre-convention frenzy, which allowed McCain to gain ground on him big-time. He also needs to get down "with the people" and at least "look" like a regular joe.....at least until after the election is over and he's WON. We all love him but he's got to "walk the walk" in the next 7 weeks in order to win, even if it's out of character. No way...No how...No McCain/Palin.

  • Name: Kyle M.
    Date posted: 9/17/2008 8:45:00 PM
    Hometown: Dallas

    Comment:

    Grandpa John, "Daughter Dottie Dingbat" and the Republicans are trying to divert attention away from their failures by using a real celebrity as bait. Maybe they doesn't like Jews either? As members of the GLBTT community, we don't get the total acceptance by the Democratic party we need to get the HUMAN rights straight people do. John McCain and a lot of Republicans doesn't even think we deserve protection against hate crimes, job and housing discrimination, the right to adopt a child and multiple other rights given most others. We need to support Obama even if he hasn't come as far as we want him to. Where do you think our struggle will get if McCain does get elected in November? Can we stand to go backward in progress?

  • Name: Paul Sherman
    Date posted: 9/17/2008 5:51:00 PM
    Hometown: Nashville, TN

    Comment:

    When he addressed the blue-collar workers, was he sporting his $500.00 Italian shoes? And if Cindy was in attendance, was she wearing her $3000.00 designer dress? Perhaps, tho, a five-year POW has earned the right to $500.00 shoes and his millionaireness wife the right to her $3000.00 dress.

  • Name: Dee Smith
    Date posted: 9/17/2008 5:34:00 PM
    Hometown: Menifee, CA

    Comment:

    That old buzzard McCain should leave his flapping mouth shut. How dare he criticize Obama for attending the fundraiser for him. To have Barbra Streisand on your side is a big plus. I am voting for Obama and I hope to say adieu to Mr. McCain after he loses the election. Has he read the papers lately, especially the business section. We are in a depression folks with more of the same coming down the line if McCain and Palin get in.

  • Name: WILLIAM
    Date posted: 9/17/2008 5:07:00 PM
    Hometown: SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO

    Comment:

    HYPOCRITE MCCAIN HAS BEEN TO HOLLYWOOD FUNDRAISERS TOO. HE ALSO SAID IF YOU PUT LIPSTICK ON A PIG IT'S STILL A PIG. ENOUGH IS ENOUGH! WHAT ABOUT THE ECONOMY, THE WAR, THE BILLION DOLLAR DEFICIT, THE SCANDALOUS UNEMPLOYMENT RATE, AND THE DOUBLING OF THE NATIONAL DEBT. YES, BUSH GOT US INTO THIS MESS AND FELLOW REPUBLICAN MCCAIN IS EVEN MORE OUT OF TOUCH WITH THE PLIGHT OF THE MIDDLE CLASS INCLUDING THE LGBTT COMMUNITY.

  • Name: stephen holliday
    Date posted: 9/17/2008 5:04:00 PM
    Hometown: roswell, georgia

    Comment:

    As supporters of Obama it's our responsibility to encourage our friends, family and anyone else we meet to vote, especially for Obama. I wish I could believe Americans would use good judgement by considering the facts and realize the BS McCain spins, one set of standards for him and another for Obama. Unfortunately when Bush was elected for a second term I realized stupidity was rampant in this country. This causes me great concern that it will happen again.

  • Name: Eric
    Date posted: 9/17/2008 4:32:00 PM
    Hometown: Chicago

    Comment:

    It is unfortunate (or not) that Sen. McCain is turning out to be hypocrite and a flip-flopper. The Daily Show's compilation comparing McCain's totally conflicting positions over time was a gem.

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