"The despicable rumors that have been spread by liberal blogs, some even with Barack Obama's name in them, is a real anchor around the Democratic ticket, pulling them down in the mud in a way that certainly juxtaposes themselves against their 'campaign of change,'" a senior aide said.

The very insinuation that John McCain, a former prisoner of war, would deliberately try to attach his opponents name to something which he obviously has nothing to do with, is outrageous.