McCain Gives Obama Some Credit
I’m torn (sort of). McCain’s latest Ad is indeed a nice gesture and seemingly a class act. However, my inner rational self tells me that even though this ad comes across as genuinely classy and congratulatory, it wouldn’t be done if the McCain campaign didn’t think it could be used to better McCain’s standing in the race; I guess that observation is sort of a “no-brainer.” I mean, who wouldn’t want to be depicted as genuine, classy, and respectful. Perhaps my inner rational self is just cynical and politics aren’t completely devoid of all decency and humility, but I think I know better — especially during an election season. Maybe I’m wrong.
Whatever its true intentions are, kiss, hug, slap-hands now, because the mudslinging will recommence tomorrow.
By the way, I thought Obama’s speech was well played.
You’re right; the ad is both classy and self-interested.
I thought that the ad showed McCain’s true character (the side of him that is not on the political attack or defense during a campaign cycle like this). He is a genuinely nice guy, which is why he fought his own campaign in running a clean campaign for so long (it really only recently turned “negative” as these satires popped up portraying Obama as a celebrity). Yes it may benefit him politically, but McCain is dropping a lot of money to air this ad today and should be taken as a token of good intentions towards Sen. Obama and his historical moment today. Even though I may disagree with Sen. Obama on a lot of issues, I am proud to be in a time and place where anyone can become the leader of the most powerful, and arguably still the most influential, nation in the world. May God continue to bless America and the rest of the world.
“the ad is both classy and self-interested.”
Perfect balance, I suppose. And sort-of the obvious point (the duh factor). I just wanted to bring some attention to it.
“Even though I may disagree with Sen. Obama on a lot of issues, I am proud to be in a time and place where anyone can become the leader of the most powerful, and arguably still the most influential, nation in the world.”
I think (or at least I hope) that was the intention of the ad.
“Perhaps my inner rational self is just cynical and politics “aren’t” completely devoid of all decency and humility”
Your inner self is correct because Johnny “reverse Ace” Mc Cain puts out campaign commercials that are basically lies. He couldn’t tell the truth if it set in his lap and called him momma.
Ken you make accusations that you do not back up. Please provide us with your supposed lies of McCain in campaign ads. It is hard to lie when you use Obama’s or other Democrats’ own words.
I completely understand and agree with your post here Steven. I find it hard to believe that McCain’s true intent here was to be sincere about his admiration for Obama. However, deep down, I really would like to think that politics aren’t always as cut-throat as they seem. This could be me just being too trustworthy.