Obama Uses the Economy for Political Cover

Today's speech in Ohio by Barack Obama is criticized by the McCain camp (below the video).


“Instead of acknowledging the real differences that exist in this election, Barack Obama is using America’s economic crisis to deflect legitimate criticisms of himself and his record. Now, more than ever, Americans should be scrutinizing Barack Obama’s role in shielding Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac from increased regulation. Voters deserve a real debate about Barack Obama’s proposals for one trillion dollars in new government spending and tax increases on small businesses – when Americans can afford neither. At a time when hardworking families face uncertainty and a historic decision in November, they expect more than Barack Obama’s self-interested calls to stifle any inquiry into his record or his past.” —Tucker Bounds, spokesman McCain-Palin 2008

It wouldn't be much of a leap to replace "Tucker Bounds" above with "Homer Simpson." They should take a look at Bill Clinton's 1992 playbook: It's the Economy, stupid.