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http://www.nytimes.com/2008/09/26/us/politics/26ads.html?ref=politics
A radio advertisement running in Wisconsin and other contested states misleadingly reports that Mr. McCain “has stood in the way of†federal financing for stem cell research; Mr. McCain did once oppose such federally supported research but broke with President Bush to consistently support it starting in 2001 (his running mate, Gov. Sarah Palin of Alaska, does not support it). I personally heard this ad. And I know McCain is for stem cell research.
A commercial running here on Thursday morning highlighting Mr. McCain’s votes against incentives for alternative energy misleadingly asserts he supports tax breaks for “one source of energy: oil companies.†Mr. McCain’s proposed corporate tax break would cover all companies, including those developing new sources of power.
And what did Obama say?
Asked by a voter in New Hampshire if he would respond in kind, Mr. Obama said, “I just have a different philosophy, I’m going to respond with the truth,†adding, “I’m not going to start making up lies about John McCain.â€
Sounds like a lie to me. There is more in the article, link is at the top of the post.




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John McCain
McCain opposes embryonic stem cell research that uses cloned human embryos. In 2006 he supported a trio of U.S. Senate bills designed to increase federal funding for adult stem cell research, ban the creation of embryos for research and offer federal support for research using embryos slated for destruction by fertility clinics. In 2007, in what he described as "a very agonizing and tough decision," he voted to allow research using human embryos left over from fertility treatments.
Barack Obama
Obama supports relaxing federal restrictions on embryonic stem cell research. He voted for the Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act of 2005, which was vetoed by President Bush. The bill would have allowed federal funding to be used for research on stem cell lines obtained from discarded human embryos originally created for fertility treatments.
Sounds like a lie to me. There is more in the article, link is at the top of the post.
It may sound like a lie to you, but it is not.
McCain has voted against stem cell research and his VP nominee most assuredly is against it
Mr. McCain’s proposed corporate tax break would cover all companies, including those developing new sources of power.
Cut The Corporate Tax Rate From 35 To 25 Percent: A lower corporate tax rate is essential to keeping good jobs in the United States. America was once a low-tax business environment, but as our trade partners lowered their rates, America failed to keep pace. We now have the second highest corporate tax rate in the world, making America a less attractive place for companies to do business. American workers deserve the chance to make fine products here and sell them around the globe.
Allow First-Year Deduction, Or "Expensing", Of Equipment And Technology Investments: American workers need the finest technologies to compete. Expensing of equipment and technology will provide an immediate boost to capital expenditures and reward investments in cutting-edge technologies.
Establish Permanent Tax Credit Equal To 10 Percent Of Wages Spent On R&D: This reform will simplify the tax code, reward activity in the United States, and make us more competitive with other countries. A permanent credit will provide an incentive to innovate and remove uncertainty. At a time when our companies need to be more competitive, we need to provide a permanent incentive to innovate, and remove the uncertainty now hanging over businesses as they make R&D investment decisions.
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http://www.newsweek.com/id/161708/page/1
Despite all the sturm-und-drang that goes into cobbling together a party platform, the truth is that it doesn't dictate a candidate's positions or how he will govern if elected.
In this set of ads, the misimpressions created by the Obama-Biden ad are far worse than the passing blip in the McCain-Palin/RNC spots. The Democrats' ad should be shelved in a closet and hauled out only if McCain really does change his position on stem cell funding. So far, that's not the case.
In this set of ads, the misimpressions created by the Obama-Biden ad are far worse than the passing blip in the McCain-Palin/RNC spots.
good site - you know McCain lies too?
"Mum"
Announcer: In crisis, experience matters.McCain and his Congressional allies led.Tough rules on Wall Street.Stop CEO rip-offs. Protect your savings and pensions.
Obama and his liberal allies? Mum on the market crisis.Because no one knows what to do.More taxes. No leadership.A risk your family can't afford.
John McCain: I'm John McCain and I approve this message.
The ad says Obama has been “mum on the market crisis,” as that quote appears on screen. But on Sept. 22 (that’s a day before the ad was released) Obama gave a speech in Green Bay, Wisc., laying out a six-point plan for expanding oversight of financial institutions, streamlining government regulatory agencies, investigating and punishing market manipulation, and establishing a “financial market advisory group to meet regularly and provide advice to the president, Congress, and regulators on the state of our financial markets and the risks they face.” These are the same six points Obama was pushing back in March when he called for a “21st century regulatory system.”
Earlier last week, on Sept. 18, Obama was certainly less specific but still proposed a Homeowner and Financial Support Act that he said would give capital to the financial system and mortgage adjustment assistance to homeowners. (A news article mentioning that proposal was even included in the McCain campaign support for its ad.)
On Sept. 19, he said that “given the gravity of this situation, and based on conversations I have had with both Secretary Paulson and Chairman Bernanke, I have asked my economic team to refrain from presenting a more detailed blue-print of how an immediate plan might be structured until the Treasury and the Federal Reserve have had an opportunity to present their proposal,” adding that their work should be “unimpeded by partisan wrangling.” Yet he talked about aspects he would like to see in such a plan, saying that it shouldn't reward "particular companies or the imprudent decisions of borrowers or lenders" and that it shouldn't "enhance the personal gain of CEOs." He also said it should be a temporary plan with new regulations on financial institutions and one that is “a globally coordinated effort with our partners in the G-20.”
On Sept. 21, he made another statement saying that the plan should protect taxpayers’ investment and homeowners and that over time the regulatory structure should be changed. All of these comments led up to his lengthier Sept. 22 speech.
That doesn’t sound like Obama being “mum” to us.
The actual “mum” quote comes from a Sept. 20 Washington Times article that
This is a case of misrepresentation of McCain's stance by tying his stance to the Republican party's stance.
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LOL!
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