McCain Swings at Barack Over Lindsay

John McCainJohn McCain has weighed in over Barack Obama's reported slap in the face to Lindsay Lohan. The Chicago Sun-Times quotes an unnamed high-level Barack source who says they rejected Lohan's offer to host an event because she "is not exactly the kind of high-profile star who would be a positive for us."

Tucker Bounds, a spokesman for the McCain campaign tells TMZ, "So let me get this straight -- they turned away Lindsay Lohan, but Barack Obama has friends like unrepentant terrorist Bill Ayers and convicted felon Tony Rezko? Maybe LiLo is just too upstanding for Barack Obama."

UPDATE: Tommy Vietor, Obama's spokesperson, just told TMZ, "Glad to see they're focused on the important issues over in McCain HQ."





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91. Many Celebrities are addicted to the Democrat Party like a Cult Religion. There are many religions in the world and 'DNC'ism is just one more religion. Although there is nothing wrong with a new religion the problem is when you have a combination of politics and religion. The Hollywood DNC will demonize anyone who is critical of their party.

Posted at 3:04PM on Sep 17th 2008 by The DNC Religion, Lindsay Lohan, & other Stars

92. I like reading the pro McCain/anti Obama comments. The trolls are high-larious! Anyway, I wouldn't want Lohan either. And the fact that McCain camp is grasping at straws instead of focusing on the issues shows you they have nothing to offer. Anyone for McCain is simply put, and idjit.

Posted at 3:03PM on Sep 17th 2008 by Jason

93. A lot of hypocrisy emanating from BOTH sides.

Posted at 3:11PM on Sep 17th 2008 by givemeabreak

94. Here we go again! McCain and his political machine WILL do ANYTHING to avoid the true problems facing this country.
VOTE then you will have bitching rights!

Posted at 3:19PM on Sep 17th 2008 by native californian

95. Might Obama feel this way, because Lohan's current companion is a woman?

Posted at 3:19PM on Sep 17th 2008 by Sandeana

96. #19-News flash: Your comments are more racist than any I have heard spoken in awhile, except for Obama's pastor buddy. Also, Obama has less "black" blood flowing through his veins than I do. #43- as far as the tanning bed goes, I would like to see you spend six months in darkness and not need at least some artificial sunlight. It's a medical fact that people who live in such environments need some sort of light exposure to keep their body rhythms going and to fight depression.

Posted at 3:22PM on Sep 17th 2008 by sickoftheracecard

97. Republicans don't care about the middle class. Cmon people we all know this. They never have and never will care about the littlr guy. I don't have an allegiance to either party but thats just simply fact

Posted at 3:24PM on Sep 17th 2008 by JR

98. I like Lindsey Lohan and Sam Ronson. They would probably not be so keen on supporting Obama if they knew the Palin is no homophobe. She said to Charlie Gibson that homosexuality was not an issue for her. Rumor has it that Obama is a homophobic in closet married man type. He is scared of gay people. Lindsey and Sam are getting wrong propaganda from the biased media. McCain/Palin would probably appreciate their support. The Log Cabin Republicans have endorsed McCain. The Republican ticket this year is cool with gay people.
NcCain/Palin 2008
Hillary 2012

Posted at 8:47AM on Sep 18th 2008 by barb

99. Barack Obama is not the answer to anything that America needs right now. He has literally no experience running anything except a teleprompter.

Posted at 3:47PM on Sep 17th 2008 by Ricky Riccardo

100. The economy is tanking and MCCAIN IS WORRIED ABOUT LINDSEY LOHEN. ARE YOU SERIOUS? What a joke.

Posted at 3:38PM on Sep 17th 2008 by Republican for Obama

101. At least Lindsay doesn't hang out with "Terrorist".

Posted at 3:47PM on Sep 17th 2008 by TT

102. obama needs to let lindsay host an event, 90% of the people who are voting for him are young, ignorant liberals with no values just like lilo. and like #30... "STFU..." what are you 12? that's how you talk politics with people? just about half the country votes republican, so what do you mean "no one cares about your political views?" are you THAT stupid? and newsflash, we're not all rednecks. i live in new jersey. it's idiots like you that make me remember why i will never vote obama.

Posted at 3:43PM on Sep 17th 2008 by bree

103. I am a Mccain supporter. Obama is a huge hypocrite. I do wish everyone including Obama,McCain and TMZ would focus on real issues and facts and stop wasting time on this garbage. Who cares what these Celebrities think or who they support anyway. I can't even look at celebrity gossip or watch celebrity gossip shows anymore until this election is over. I am so sick of the bias one sided reporting by TMZ and E!. I absolutely love Chelsea Handler but I refuse to watch her show right now cause she is constantly making fun of McCain/Palin. We get it Chelsea u looovveee Obama. Just cause I like her show and books are quite funny does not mean I give a crap about her political view!! Please get back to trashing celebrites its funny and at the end of the day they do not matter at all!!

Posted at 3:44PM on Sep 17th 2008 by leelee

104. McCain ISN'T worried about Lindsey Lohan, I am sure he is eternally GRATEFUL that she is NOT endorcing him. The fact is, Obama's camp is furiously emailing people with every little snippet, a misspoken word, rumor, lies and inuendo, JUST LIKE HE DID WITH HILLARY, but god forbid anyone should get a little laugh out of Mr. Thin Skin. If the Obama camp is going to dish it out, then they better learn to TAKE IT.

Posted at 3:44PM on Sep 17th 2008 by Democrat for McCain

105. mikey, #46...

so you are saying it's fine to kill BABIES, but hunting is not okay?! another reason i'm so happy i'm republican, so i don't need to agree with idiot statements like yours.

Posted at 3:52PM on Sep 17th 2008 by bree

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