If you watch any TV, you have probably already witnessed firsthand the explosion of negative ads coming from the McCain camp, and the responding negative ads from the Obama camp.  In a final, desperate attempt to close the growing gap between himself and Obama, McCain has gone back on his word.  Remember “I pledge again a respectful campaign. A respectful campaign based on the issues and based on the stark differences we have on the vision for the future of America.”?  Especially in these dire times, this turn towards 100% negative advertising not only goes against his promise to keep this campaign about the issues, but it is also downright irresponsible in these desperate economic times.  Scare ads about how Obama is allegedly going to tax Americans out of house and homes, campaign trail claims about Obama’s alleged links to terrorists, and attempts to link Obama himself to terrorism by evoking his middle name Hussein- the American people deserve straighter, cleaner answers.  McCain’s acts are now more than ever undermining his “country first” and “straight talk” slogans.

But, it is the most recent announcement by the McCain campaign that has really left me reeling.  In the face of the failing economy and the Obama campaign making significant gains in polling nationwide, especially in battleground states, a McCain spokesperson has now announced that the McCain campaign will be attempting to turn the discussion away from the economy.  That’s right.  Not only are they turning the discussion away from the most important issue to voters, but they are blatantly announcing their intention to distract the American people from the crucial issue of this election.

But hey, at least they’re “talking straight” about something, right?