The Door to McCain's Housing Gaffe Swings Both Ways
"I think - I'll have my staff get to you," McCain told Politico in Las Cruces, N.M. "It's condominiums where - I'll have them get to you."
That caused an immediate stir by the Obama people. In a heated race, I understand the stir. I do not think it wise for the Obama camp to throw stones in this case; I will get to that later.
McCain is a rich man, I know that and America knows that. That is a commonality shared among presidential candidates past and present. The fact that a rich man owns multiple homes is not a matter of concern, unless of course the homes were purchased as the result of personal corruption.
The exploitation of John McCain's inept response is to portray McCain as being out of touch and not knowledgeable of current economic issues. Obama's campaign did a good job at illustrating that sentiment.
After McCain bumbled his answer, the Obama campaign immediately aired a negative ad. In addition to pointing out McCain's housing crisis, they attempted to bash him on the economy and excerpted a McCain comment; "I think the fundamentals of the U.S. economy are very strong"
The full quote and background of that comment:
Fortune (magazine): Do you believe the U.S. economy today is fundamentally sound?
McCain: "I think the fundamentals of the U.S. economy are very strong. We're still the most innovative, the greatest exporter, the greatest importer, the greatest producer, and by any measurement. And I believe the fundamentals are sound. But that in no way diminishes the severity of the immediate challenge to our economy and millions of Americans."
That above comment is more in touch with the American people, than Obama's desire to raise capital gains and to raise the cap on Social Security. McCain, in the past has mentioned that the economy is not his strong suit. It is sad that McCain's weak suit is still stronger than Obama's full hand.
Why would Barack Obama scoff at the notion of the US economy being fundamentally sound? Perhaps, the counter to that fits Obama's negative image of America.
A little more background on those homes; according to public records the homes and condominiums are in the name of a corporation trust, which is controlled by Cindy McCain separate from John. This doesn't help the appearance of being in touch, but is factual none-the-less.
Frank Luntz, a pollster and focus group organizer studied the reaction of the anti-McCain and anti-Obama ads aired by the respective campaigns in response to this issue. The focus group analyzed was comprised of "undecided" voters. The analysis showed the ad displaying personal corruption (Obama and Rezko real estate deals) registered more profoundly with prospective voters than the ad displaying McCain's housing gaffe.
Watch Obama ad
Watch McCain ad
I stated earlier that I did not think it wise for the Obama camp to throw stones in this housing case. We'll explore that later in a follow up article titled "People in glass houses shouldn't throw stones"
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17 Comments
Post a CommentIn rereading all the comments, I find that it is dang curious that a man that ran on the premise of change, saying his candidate was out of touch, is filling his entire cabinet with used politicians from previous administrations. That's like saying there's something new for dinner and boiling up the garbage to serve.
Nancy thanks for visiting, Louisa is a class act. In regards to the economy; we are in a crisis but please don't sell the fundamentals of the American economy short. Now is the time we need confidence, courage, and leadership. 2006 before the campaign: McCain is on the record "If Congress does not act, American taxpayers will continue to be exposed to the enormous risk that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac pose to the housing market, the overall financial system, and the economy as a whole." McCain went on to urge his colleagues to support swift action on reform legislation. Today during the campaign McCain is putting country before self. Obama? Before the campaign? During the campaign? Same answer on all fronts; nothing.
After reading Louisa's interview about you I was curious to see your work. Had a feeling we would be on opposite sides of the political fence and we are. That being said, I like the intelligent way you present your views and respect your right to hold them. I still think McCain regrets saying the economy is fundamentally strong... why then is he suspending his campaign today to deal with the banking crisis?
well done, i'm going to read the next one now.
Agreed. Today's average American doesn't know the first thing about sacrifice, so when things get a little tough financially, folk start freaking out. Obama has us convinced that we all need help, rather than just needing to help ourselves. As to McCain's house situation, I figured it had to be a little more complicated than originally presented.
WOW !!...I haven't seen either one of those commercials !!...You are a genius Tony !!!!!!!!!
Great job Tony. And now McCain picks Sarah Palin as his VP! man o man I'll bet the Dems are crying in their beer this morning. McCain absolutely removed the Messiah's acceptance speech from the news cycle in less than 12 hours from Obama's finish. Bet McCain's pre-convention bounce is higher than Obama's post convention bounce. Wow, this is getting funner and funner by the minute!!!
Way to go Tony another great read even though I don't like either of them!!!
More great insight... good job! (lol @ charlotte!)
Someone is talking about McCain? Did you not get the memorandum that Obama is the ONLY person you are allowed to talk about these days? Shame on you! (Just kidding of course. I'm just glad to see something that ISN'T about Obama for even one second.)