posty 2,700 Posted October 15, 2008 http://drudgereport.com/flashotp.htm The Obama campaign issued a set of debate 'talking points' to media on Wednesday morning, the DRUDGE REPORT can reveal. Press Secretary Sean Smith issued the directive in an email from Pennsylvania, 12 hours before the debate. The directive oddly mirrors much of the main press analysis and theme of the current campaign: * This is John McCain's last chance to turn this race around and somehow convince the American people that his erratic response to this economic crisis doesn't disqualify him from being President. * Just this weekend the weekend, John McCain vowed to "whip Obama's you-know-what" at the debate, and he's indicated that he'll be bringing up Bill Ayers to try to distract voters. * So we know that Senator McCain will come ready to attack Barack Obama and bring his dishonorable campaign tactics to the debate stage. Obama continues to lead on the economic crisis with a rescue plan for Main Street. * Over the course of the campaign, Barack Obama has laid out a set of policies that will grow our middle class and strengthen our economy. * But he knows we face an immediate economic emergency that requires urgent action - on top of the plans he's already laid out - to help workers and families and communities struggling right now. * That's why Barack Obama is introducing a comprehensive four-part Rescue Plan for the Middle Class - to immediately to stabilize our financial system, provide relief to families and communities, and help struggling homeowners. * This is a plan that can and should be implemented immediately. * Obama has shown steady leadership during this crisis and offered concrete solutions to move the country forward - and his Rescue Plan for the Middle Class builds on the plans to strengthen the economy and rebuild the middle class that he's laid out over the course of this campaign. * Already in this campaign, he's unveiled plans to give 95 percent of workers and their families a tax cut, eliminate income taxes for seniors making under $50,000, bring down the cost of health care for families and businesses; and create millions of new jobs by investing in the renewable energy sources. * John McCain has been erratic and unsteady since this crisis began - staggering from position to position and trying to change the subject away from the economy by launching false character attacks. Developing... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Recliner Pilot 61 Posted October 15, 2008 Obama sending talking points to the media is a daily thing. Why should today be any different? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wiffleball 4,790 Posted October 15, 2008 Both candidates sending talking points to the media is a common occurence. Why should today be any different? Fixed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Recliner Pilot 61 Posted October 15, 2008 Difference is that the media just regurgitates Obama's talking points. They are clearly in the tank for The Clown, just ask Hitlery. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pingpong 0 Posted October 15, 2008 http://drudgereport.com/flashotp.htm * Over the course of the campaign, Barack Obama has laid out a set of policies that will grow our middle class by taxing some out of the upper class and strengthen our economy. Fixored Share this post Link to post Share on other sites