>>Well, it appears that instead of the standard attack ads, McCain is attacking Obama's charisma and appeal:
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>>http://www.politico.com/blogs/jonathanmartin/0808/McCain_contrasts_celeb_Obama_with_average_Americans.html
>>http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/07/30/mccain-ad-links-paris-hil_n_115841.html
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>>and don't miss Paris' rebuff:
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>>http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/08/05/paris-hilton-responds-to_n_117137.html
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>>The two McCain ads have both been shown in North Carolina (the latest just today). This is certainly the most entertaining presidential election we've had that I can recall! :o)
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>You knew it was going to get ugly when all those ex-Rove aides signed on with the McCain campaign. Oh well. Nothing new. McCain and Obama could probably both stick to the high road if they wanted to, but maybe campaigns just don't work like that any more. Too bad if true.

IMHO, since it's been brought down to the two candidates, this election has been filled with the most fluff - nothing bad or damaging on either side like in previous campaigns. The ads are hilarious.