If there is one thing America has learned over the course of Barack Obama's presidency, it's that where he falls short as a president, he excels as a politician. He is a master at using identity politics and class warfare to divide Americans and solidify his base of support. However, the Obama campaign's latest attempt to spread fear and loathing among the masses falls flatter than his poll ratings.Last week the president's campaign launched AttackWatch.com, a website ostensibly aimed at countering anti Obama "smears" with "facts." In reality, the site is a thinly veiled attempt to spread misinformation and whip up anger against anyone who disagrees with Obama.

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