Today's Must Reads - 8/22/08

Barack Obama's Housing Problem

Today, Senator Barack Obama launched a desperate line of attack against John McCain. He did not attack John McCain for his positions on the issues, nor did he attack McCain for some ethical transgression. Instead, Senator Obama and his campaign attacked John McCain for having too many houses. Many would say that Barack Obama represents the height of elitism. In 2007, he made 4 million dollars, but more disturbingly he has said that rural Americans "are bitter and cling to their guns and religion."Next time Senator Barack Obama decides to attack John MccCain about houses, perhaps he should remember that he received a sweetheart deal on his home from convicted felon Tony Rezko.To learn more about the Obama-Rezko connection, watch this video: The Obama-Rezko Connection

More on the Obama-Rezko Connection

Tony Rezko was one of Senator Barack Obama's Biggest Fundraisers. He has raised more than $ 250,000 for Obama's campaigns.

While Barack Obama was a law student at Harvard University, Rezko offered him a job. According to the Washington Post, the two men have stayed in touch ever since.
Senator Obama paid $ 300,000 less than the asking price for his Mansion, while Tony Rezko's wife paid full price for a vacant lot next door on the exact same day.

New Florida Poll

According to Rasmussen, a national polling firm, John McCain is leading Barack Obama by a 48 % to 46 % margin in Florida. The poll, released on Tuesday, shows serious underlying problems for Senator Obama. While John McCain is viewed favorably by 61 % of Florida voters, Barack Obama is only rated favorably by 49 % of voters. Senator Obama's standing in Florida is also hurt by the fact that nearly half of all voters (48 %) view him unfavorably.To read more about the Rasmussen poll, click here: FL Poll: McCain 48 percent, Obama 46 percent

In Case You Didn't Know

Barack Obama has called for a tax on coal and natural gas-- the two largest sources of electricity in our country. In the Ilinois State Senate, Barack Obama voted to increase taxes on natural gas purchases. Today, with energy prices at historic highs, Senator Obama's track record is completely out of touch with most Americans on this issue.

John McCain has never proposed or voted for higher energy taxes. In fact, McCain has advocated for a temporary moratorium on the federal gas tax and has a comprehensive plan to lower energy prices.Must ClicksCheck out this new video: The One's Road to Denver

A Message Tonight from an Old Friend: Senator Joe Lieberman

Must ReadsMcCain Erases Obama's Edge With Swing Voters
By David R. Sands
Washington Times
August 21, 2008

Sen. John McCain is having a very good summer, as a trio of new polls show the Republican presidential candidate pulling even with or slightly ahead of rival Sen. Barack Obama and erasing what had been the Democrat's clear edge on appealing to swing voters and dealing with the economy.To read more, click here: McCain Erases Obama's Edge With Swing Voters

Republicans Plan To Grab Some Denver Limelight
By Elizabeth Holmes
Wall Street Journal
August 21, 2008; Page A4

John McCain and the Republican Party have their own plans for next week in Denver, including a parade of high-profile surrogates, a Web site touting new attack videos, and a tagline for the Democrats' convention: A Mile High and an Inch Deep.To read more, click here: Republicans Plan To Grab Some Denver Limelight

We Can't Tax Our Way Out Of The Entitlement Crisis
By R. Glenn Hubbard
Wall Street Journal
August 21, 2008; Page A13

Given the hearty support Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama received in Europe last month, he must have noticed the surprise and skepticism among some Germans when he asked that Europeans contribute more for defense. Many Europeans argue they cannot afford such an additional expenditure.To read more, click here: We Can't Tax Our Way Out Of The Entitlement Crisis