I expect attack ads from both side about issues that’s a given. What sets the “Chicago Political Machine” ad apart is that McCain is attacking Obama’s character. Blatantly false personal attacks are about as low as it gets…but I’m sure McCain will find a way to go even lower.
If you’d just like to list a list of attack ads here’s a few more from the last few days….
NRA Misfires against Obama
Fact Checker
"Last week Senator Obama's running mate said, get this, 'Raising taxes is patriotic.' "
PolitiFact | He said it was patriotic to pay higher taxes Barely true
Yes, and outlaw apple pie as well
PolitiFact | Yes, and outlaw apple pie as well Lair, Lair, Pants on Fire
Fuzzy stand in '96 does not amount to a plan
PolitiFact | Fuzzy stand in '96 does not amount to a plan False
Turning the tables on Obama
PolitiFact | Turning the tables on Obama Barely True
FactCheck.org: NRA Targets Obama False
FactCheck.org: There He Goes Again False
Biden’s “Patriotic Act
Biden’s “Patriotic Act” | The FactCheck Wire False