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Script For "Folks" (TV :30)
ANNCR: Who is Barack Obama? The National Journal says he's the Senate's most liberal.
How extreme. But when pressed, how does he defend himself?
BARACK OBAMA: They're not telling the truth.
I hate to say that people are lying, but here's a situation where folks are lying.
ANNCR: Mr. Obama, we all know the truth.
BARACK OBAMA: Folks are lying.
ANNCR: Not presidential.
JOHN MCCAIN: I'm John McCain and I approve this message.
AD FACTS: Script For "Folks" (TV :30)
ANNCR: Who is Barack Obama? The National Journal says he's the Senate's most liberal.
· "Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., Was The Most Liberal Senator In 2007, According To National Journal's 27th Annual Vote Ratings." (Brian Friel, Richard E. Cohen and Kirk Victor, "Obama: Most Liberal Senator In 2007," National Journal, 1/31/08)
ANNCR: How extreme. But when pressed, how does he defend himself? BARACK OBAMA: They're not telling the truth. ... I hate to say that people are lying, but here's a situation where folks are lying. ANNCR: Mr. Obama, we all know the truth.
· Barack Obama: "They're Not Telling The Truth." OBAMA: "They're not telling the truth. You know, I mean, it's -- I think we've all gotten accustomed to being able to spin things in politics. But when you've got somebody who was for a project being presented as being against it, then that stretches the bounds of spin into new areas." (MSNBC's "Countdown," 9/8/08)
· Barack Obama: "I Hate To Say That People Are Lying, But Here Is A Situation Where Folks Are Lying." OBAMA: "Well, and because they have not been telling the truth. And, you know, I hate to say that people are lying, but here is a situation where folks are lying. I have said repeatedly that I would have been completely, and fully, in support of the Federal Bill that everybody supported." (David Brody, "Exclusive: Interview With Barack Obama," Christian Broadcasting Network's "The Brody File" Blog, www.cbn.com, Posted 8/16/08)
BARACK OBAMA: Folks are lying. ANNCR: Not presidential. JOHN MCCAIN: I'm John McCain and I approve this message.
· Barack Obama: "Folks Are Lying." OBAMA: "Well, and because they have not been telling the truth. And, you know, I hate to say that people are lying, but here is a situation where folks are lying." (David Brody, "Exclusive: Interview With Barack Obama," Christian Broadcasting Network's "The Brody File" Blog, www.cbn.com, Posted 8/16/08)