McCain spot says Biden lied in debate

In its first video response to the vice presidential debate, John McCain's campaign has a web video up that accuses Democrat Joe Biden of "lies and sighs."

"Does Joe Biden think we're not paying attention to his words?" the announcer asks.

The spot then focuses on Biden claiming during the debate that he has a 25-year record of supporting clean coal technology, juxtaposing the claim with video of him recently telling an Ohio voter he is "not supporting clean coal."

It also shows Biden saying that running mate Barack Obama did not say he would "sit down" with Iranian leader Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, then follows that with Obama saying in a debate last year that he would meet without preconditions with the leaders of nations such as Iran. He has since softened that stand, saying in May that he would meet with Iran's leaders after enough preparatory work, but not necessarily with Ahmadinejad.

The video then shows Biden audibly sighing when Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin said during the debate that she's glad that they agree on their strong support for Israel.

"Ready to exaggerate, not ready to lead," the announcer concludes.

UPDATE: Obama-Biden spokesman Hari Sevugan responded, "Only the McCain-Palin campaign would lie while accusing their opponent of lies. From Gov. Palin’s debate performance last night to their false web ad today, the McCain-Palin campaign has proven they offer nothing for working Americans but more of the same failed policies and discredited attacks.”