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Barack Obama just launched a new round in the special interest debate.  His campaign criticized McCain in a new TV ad that notes the campaign's ties to lobbyists in spite of McCain's pledge to end business as usual with the "special interests."

The ad asks,"If seven of McCain's top advisers are lobbyists, who do you thinkwill run his White House?"

The Republican National Committee called the ad an example of "cynical hypocrisy and outlandish attacks."

"Obama's campaign is riddled with former lobbyists and his running mate is a longtime fixture of the Washington establishment," RNC spokesman Alex Conant said in a statement.

What do you think about the special interest and lobbyist debate?  Blog it here.

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bchans read my blog
Sep 13, 2008 | 9:11 PM

We already know Barack Obama likes to brag about not taking money from oil companies. Well that's all very nice, Senator Obama, considering the fact that it is against federal law for corporations to make campaign donations. So, why don't you talk about those oil company executives who given $222,309 to the Obama campaign? Why do you always seem to fail to mention that? Now it's looking like this coy language is not just limited to oil contributions. Obama also claims that he doesn't accept contributions from political action committees or lobbyists or the pharmaceutical industry. But campaign finance records are now showing that Obama has received tens of thousands of dollars from people in these same industries and groups that he claims to be against.

The Center for Responsive Politics says that Obama is getting a lot of money from people representing lawyers and law firms, security firms, real estate and Hollywood. And when it comes to lobbyists -- state lobbyists, non-wage-earning spouses of lobbyists, and lobbying firm employees -- have contributed $115,163 to Obama's campaign. He's also received $528,765 from people in the pharmaceutical and health industry. This is on top of the money from oil company executives and their spouses, as well as bundled contributions from nuclear power and utility executives.

Every politician does it, but why does Barack Obama insist that his campaign is different? Why is he trying to convince you, the ignorant voter, that he is running a "clean" campaign ... because in this day in age, you can easily track any donor.

Hawkeye read my blog
Sep 14, 2008 | 6:29 AM

It has become a common prectice for Democrats to point fingers at Republicans and villify that which THEY do on a daily basis..

Remember those Federal Attorneys??

WE were supposed to think something Sinister out of Bush firing 8 of them while at the SAME time we couldn't EVEN bring UP the fact that Clinton fired 132 of them,, some 40 of THEM were to replace his OWN original replacements who REFUSED to play ball....

I'd ALSO like to point out that MOST lobbyists are honest and filling a vital role..
There are Lobbyist for children,,the homeless and poor..
In fact,, the largest lobbying group in Washington is the AARP..

The Problem ISN'T with greedy Lobbyists..It's with GREEDY and DISHONEST Politicians..

We condemn Judas and HE is well known for taking his 30 pieces of Silver but I DEFY anyone to tell me tha name of the person who HANDED it to him...

truthwillsetyoufree read my blog view my photos
Sep 14, 2008 | 7:29 AM

So, Hawkeye, clarify. Are you saying the problems with our political process, like the crucifixion, are the fault of influential Jews? LOL. Furthermore, your assertion that lobbyists for the most part are honest and benevolent......like the AARP...holy sh*, the AARP? I've got a FACT filled blog on the way about lobbyists, because your statement is laughable at best. Tell me again how John McCain is above the GREED and DISHONESTY. It's easy for dems to vilify reps and reps to vilify dems because both parties are villainous in nature.

shadows read my blog
Sep 14, 2008 | 8:23 AM

Why not deal with the facts? Are McCain's top advisers lobbyists or not?

Forget about calling the "Dems villains" or to now suggest that "greedy lobbyists" are not a problem......just deal with the simple question.....Are McCain's top advisers lobbyists or not?

oldvamp read my blog view my photos
Sep 14, 2008 | 8:39 AM

The Obama campaign is so riddled with lies, it is impossible to keep up with them. The only reason he (& they) are pointing fingers is because they got caught with their hand in the cookie jar (again). He is running a "clean campaign", yeah right. They were the first to start throwing mud and every time they get caught, they point the finger at anyone and ask the MSM to bail them out. The Obama crew are the king of half truths, lies, and finger pointing.

candyaquino read my blog view my photos
Sep 14, 2008 | 12:02 PM

Come on Keith ya know that in the democrappy world......the best way to handle a situation is BY ATTACKING its every move. Funny, they CLAIM....CHANGE AND NOT MORE OF THE SAME...but somehow...that's what THEY DO BEST....EVERY ELECTION YEAR IS THE SAME OUTBURST FOR CHANGE...AND ALWAYS THE SAME DEMS.....ARE CYNICAL.....AND HYSTERICAL AND THEY MAKE REAL GOOD BS ARTISTS........

candyaquino read my blog view my photos
Sep 14, 2008 | 12:05 PM

and I am willing to pay a nickel THAT ALL THOSE INVOLVED WITH FANNIE MAE, FREDDIE MACK AND JACK THE RAT....ARE ALL DEMOCRAPS....WHO ARE GOING TO BAIL THEMSELVES OUT "IN THE NAME OF HUMANITY" YEP THAT SOUNDS PRETTY...SAD PEOPLE WONT AND FAIL TO REALIZE IT IS THOSE BIG TYPHOONS THE DEMOCRAPS THAT RUIN THIS COUNTRY WITH THEIR BAIL OUTS AND GOVERNMENT FUNDINGS..PUTTING THIS COUNTRY IN A DEFICIT TO BENEFIT .....THE ILLEGALS, THE MINORITIES AND WELFARE PEOPLE THEY CAN CONTROL....AND THOSE FOOLISH ENOUGH TO BELIEVE THEY ARE REALLY TRYING TO DO SOME TO "CHANGE"..listen up...it goes IN THEIR POCKETS, VACATIONS...after all LOOK AT THE SITUATION IN ORLANDO..BEING RUN BY "DEMOCRAPS".......things are getting higher and all the budget cutting JUST HURTING THE TAX PAYER BUT NOT THEIR SALARY.......NOW THAT'S AMAZING......HOW DO THEY DO IT.........at least with a republican..YOU WILL NEVER BE WORST THEN WE ARE RIGHT NOW.....HUGS

gman read my blog view my photos
Sep 14, 2008 | 1:28 PM

They ALL play the game (Donkeys & Elephants BOTH and ALL). If someone wants to be a politician, they have no choice. Does anyone NOT know that?! Is anyone THAT naïve? The ones who refuse to play along don't even make it to Pres of the Glee Club. What's important along these lines is, which candidate has taken steps/stood up to SI groups once they got there by playing the game in order to try to change this. McCain & Palin BOTH have records of actually affecting such changes. Obama and Biden (it's funny that I even have to say "Biden" in this sentence) do not. The Dems don’t contest this because it’s true and the stats are easy for media to check. Their only response is to split-hairs over Palin going along with the inherited Bridge to Nowhere circumstances that she spoke out against when in a position of influence, which is a weak attempt to take the focus off the fact that McCain and Palin Have stood against it and they Have Not. If this issue is important to a voter, he/she would select the candidate who has actually done it. This is an example of the Dems recent sense of desperation and it’s really an insult to everyone’s intelligence. Not to mention, stupid, because they label themselves as clear hypocrites. It’s like shooting a gun inside a bullet-proof walled room.

truthwillsetyoufree read my blog view my photos
Sep 14, 2008 | 3:16 PM

speaking of insults to intelligence, hi candy....Palin has no such record of cutting earmarks, except that she plans to now as part of the McCain ticket.. The earmarks she supposedly cut were really just shifted to other projects. "Bail-outs" and government fundings you complain..... Do you forget how much your conservative president shelled out in stimulus checks....twice....Do you forget how much governor Palin pays out to Alaska....Do you forget how much our government pays out in tax credits to people who don't even pay taxes?........but wait..I bet you were a SUPPORTER of the stimulus checks AND (EIC)'s and tax credits when you heard you'd get your piece of the welfare pie.... SO WHY ARE YOUUUUUUUU TRYING TO TALK LIKE A FISCAL CONSERVATIVE NOW? YOU ILLUSTRATE THE FRIGGIN' PROBLEM WITH AMERICA. MSM, IS A REFERENCE POINT BUT IN THE HANDS OF DUMBED DOWN DIP SH*TS LIKE YOU IT IS DANGEROUS. AND AT THE SAME TIME YOU WANT TO WAGE THESE WARS, RUN UP THE BUDGET, NOT PAY FOR IT AND THEN CUT TAXES ON THE CORPORATIONS REAPING THE MOST PROFITS....THAT'S THE MCPALIN PLAN. MCCAIN IS NO MAVERICK....GIVE ME A BREAK HE IS INFLUENCED JUST AS MUCH BY LOBBYISTS, AND HIS VOTING RECORD SHOWS HE'S LOCK-STEP BUSH.!!!!! YOU STUPID F**KS BELIEVE WHATEVER YOU HEAR IN THE TWILIGHT SIT AND SPIN ZONE!

thewizard read my blog view my photos
Sep 14, 2008 | 8:26 PM

Can you imagine ANYONE whom you'd like less to see influencing the White House less than William Ayers and Sol Alinsky?

You know - Obama's mentors?

myfreespeech read my blog
Sep 14, 2008 | 10:18 PM

Listen to this message from a black minister about Obama then make your decision..



Take time to listen. This is one opinion.





You can draw your own conclusions!





http://www.atlah.org/broadcast/ndnr07-28-08.html















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MichaelKane50 read my blog
Sep 14, 2008 | 10:21 PM

Howdy Keith,
Where's Ms. Elizabeth?

oldvamp read my blog view my photos
Sep 15, 2008 | 11:55 AM

I just watched that clip mentioned by myfreespeech and all I can say is WOW. He nailed it square on the head. I can say this without hessitation, I will not support CNN, Oprah, or NY Times ever again. I am truly scared of what Obama will do to this country.

candyaquino read my blog view my photos
Sep 15, 2008 | 5:22 PM

HEY truthwillsetyoufree.................what the heck was that about...........LISTEN HERE......PLEASE CLARIFY YOUR RESPONSE..BECAUSE "speaking of insults to intelligence, hi candy....Palin has no such record of cutting earmarks, except that she plans to now as part of the McCain ticket" CAN BE TAKEN OUT OF CONTEXT HERE......AND FOR YOUR POOR AZZZZZZ EXCUSE OF A DEEMED DEMCRAP.......WAKE THE HELL UP.....DO YOU HONESTLY THINK EVEN IN YOUR DREAMS THAT OBAMA WILL FIX WASHINGTON.......WILL GIVE YOU AND AMERICA MEDICAL COVERAGE "LIKE CONGRESS"........then if you BELIEVED THAT........you are truly an IDIOT..........there....how's that for an insult of intellegence WHICH DOESN'T EXISTS....IN YOUR FRAME OF MIND.......it is people like YOU THAT WILL DO AN OVERKILL ON YOUR OWN PEOPLE........then turn around and blame Republicans, mexicans, illegals...WHATEVER......YOU PROBABLY GOT SOME POOR HARD WORKING SPANISH PERSON busting their sweat for you..........eh.......CHEAP LABOR......that's what Obama is........CHEAP...

candyaquino read my blog view my photos
Sep 15, 2008 | 5:24 PM

and truthwillsetyoufree.......if you truly BELIEVE....ALL YOU HEAR FROM THE MOUTH of a man who deems himself BLACK for the sake OF OBTAINING VOTES......then his white FOR THE SAKE OF FITTING IN.............I am the toothfairy AND YOU WILL NOT GET YOUR TWO FRONT TEETH OR ANY MONEY .........EITHER..........

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I have been a News Anchor and Reporter in Orlando mroe than six years. I love Florida, and I love living here. I work to serve our community when I can. I'm here to stay, so we'll be blogging together for years. This blog is not the gospel according to Keith, although I might quote scripture. It's a place to connect with other people, have fun, pass some time and pick up useful information along the way. I hope you'll visit this blog often and share your ideas with others here. The Internet is a powerful tool to connect people and to improve their lives, and I hope you will use MyFoxOrlando.com each day to add something to your life.

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