Barack Obama has slipped in the polls since John McCain began his negative ad blitz, but now the Democrat is throwing a few punches of his own, including this ad, which capitalizes on McCain’s house collection.

“Seven”:

Update: John McCain has responded with an attack ad of his own, featuring (unintentionally) comedic music cues.

Update 2: The Obama campaign has released another, slightly bossier ad.

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