John McCain Compares Barack Obama to Britney Spears

John McCain has a new ad out that compares Barack Obama to both Britney Spears and Paris Hilton. McCain’s spokesman said:

"This ad obviously also addresses a unique facet in Barack Obama’s campaign that is unlike any other campaign we’ve seen in modern political history. A campaign that is focused on the development of an enormous image of celebrity status."

"These images of celebrity status and the way he has conducted his campaign … owe more to the development of an international celebrity status than it does to a traditional campaign for President."

The ad (video below) flashes a picture of Britney and Paris quickly, then shows Obama, afterwhich the announcer says:

"He’s the biggest celebrity in the world, but is he ready to lead?"

The ad highlights the fact that Obama has been slow to talk about his proposed policies and positions on major issues, and his celebrity tour around Europe, and the Middle East.

A commentator on Fox remarked, "Is Obama running for President of the United States, or President of the World?" Obama gives off an elitist arrogant vibe.