McCain Ad Likens Obama to Britney Spears, Paris Hilton

Barack Obama may be getting a rock star reception wherever he goes, but according to John McCain, he's just another vapid celebrity like Britney Spears and Paris Hilton.

That's what McCain suggests in a new ad which features images of the cheering throngs from Obama's recent overseas trips juxtaposed to pictures of Spears and Hilton. "He's the biggest celebrity in the world," an ominous female voice intones. "But is he ready to lead?" (Watch the ad)

Here's the Obama campaign's response: "On a day when major news organizations across the country are taking Sen. McCain to task for a steady stream of false, negative attacks, his campaign has launched yet another. Or, as some might say, 'Oops! He did it again.'"

But as the Huffington Post and Progressive Accountability point out, it's really McCain and Spears who share a special bond -- their unwavering devotion to President Bush. (Watch a video clip containing the damning evidence)

McCain can say whatever he wants about Obama, but how many times does it have to be said: Leave Britney Alone!

As for Paris Hilton, apparently when your fabulously wealthy parents make a $4,600 contribution to the McCain campaign (the maximum you can contribute), this is the thanks you get.

As Jon Stewart put it, "John McCain is saying to the Hiltons, 'I thank you kindly for your support. Now if you'll excuse me, I have to go take a nationally televised dump on your daughter.'" (Watch video clip)

Jay Leno: "The McCain campaign is running that commercial where they're comparing Barack Obama to various Hollywood celebrities. And as you know, if there's one thing the Republicans will not stand for, it's electing some Hollywood celebrity to public office. Except for Ronald Reagan, Fred Thompson, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Clint Eastwood -- you know, except for those." --Jay Leno

Update: Paris Hilton strikes back at McCain with her own campaign video: Paris Hilton for President

See also:
Britney, Paris Air Savage Anti-McCain Ad (Borowitz Report)
Screaming Match Breaks out on 'The View' Over Ad (Huffington Post)

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