McCain Ad Compares Obama to Britney Spears, Warns That if Obama is Elected, “Kevin Federline Will Get Custody of America”

WASHINGTON, D.C. - John McCain released a withering television ad yesterday that compared Barack Obama to pop singer Britney Spears.

The ad, set to run in eleven battleground states, intercuts images of Obama and Ms. Spears, known as much for her erratic off-stage behavior as her singing. 

“He’s the biggest celebrity in the world, but is he ready to lead?” the voiceover asks.  “And if he’s elected, will Kevin Federline get custody of America?”  Federline is the former husband of Britney Spears who was awarded sole custody of the couple’s children.

Jul 31

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