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Should Obama Get tough and Call McCain a Liar?

Obama has said he does not want to lower himself to the level of the Republicans. He does not want to engage in the "politics of personal destruction" or the "Karl Rove hate-politics method."

But McCain has been caught lying over and over again. And the lies, like the lying Fox News, has found an audience.

Should Obama get tough on the GOP and call McCain out? Should he call him a liar? Or as this Yahoo news item terms it, "dishonorable, disingenuous, and downright cynical."

http://news.yahoo.com/s/politico/20080913/pl_polit...

Here is another link: McCain lied then lied about the lie.

http://www.abcnews.go.com/Politics/Vote2...

Update:

McCain, who claims to be change, is using Bush tactics and Karl Rove hate-politics. So should Obama not only call him a liar but a hateful and intolerant person who offers America the same Bush policies and strategy, since he seems to be following them to the letter?

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago
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    YES, although America is too smart to fall for another bunch of lies by the Republicans

    Source(s): And what about Palin lying about her vendettas, book burning and separatists sentiments?
  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    No need. Everyone knows McCain's lied and continues to lie.

    Many, many people have called McCain out on the carpet for this, including on The View:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Mnj1njG4ww&feature...

  • ?
    Lv 4
    5 years ago

    The polls tutor that what maximum people who voted for Obama already comprehend...he's the extra desirable candidate because of fact he has the cleanser checklist, an uncomplicated and sensible innovations and he connects with the persons rather than shed crocodile tears like some applicants...Clinton would boast of having extra experience yet her experience nonetheless led her down the course to choosing conflict. because of fact the final 7 years has shown, experience isn't whats needed ...understanding is the main to a stable presidency.... Hillary chosen to circulate to conflict in simple terms to circulate with the bypass....Obama had the be certain to assert 'hell no'... as a effect, he's the only candidate that isn't would desire to bathe blood off his palms to respond to the 3am telephone call...

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    What are you talking about. Obama's latest ad calls McCain a lier!! And speaking of lies, Obama is lieing about his platform, pure and simple. Anyone who believes Barak will pull The U.S. from Iraq and not tax the middle class is a dreamer pure and simple The truth doesn't count with the ultra left, only what pushes their agenda. The end justifies the means!

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    It's not lowering yourself to their level if you call someone out on their lies.

    So yes, I think Obama (and us supporters) should very forcefully take this battle straight to McCain. Emphasize his lack of integrity and honor in this campaign and very respectfully ask him to refrain from lying in the future.

  • 1 decade ago

    Obama doesn't even want to go there and start putting the word liar out there. Even he is too smart for that. He is king of lies.

  • Icarus
    Lv 6
    1 decade ago

    Every time Obama opens his mouth, he recruits more votes for his opponent. So I advise him to go ahead and make a big deal out of whatever is bothering him on any given day.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    obama should just keep doing what he is doing, and wait until the upcoming debates. Then america will see the best man for the job.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    No he should not\

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    He should let the public make that decision

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    What one sees as a lie another sees as a fib

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  • 1 decade ago

    Obomba is a rat finukcg ccekosucr who is aslo kwnon as the aitnhcisrt

    So that makes him the true lier

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