Apparently it’s dirty politics and negative attacks when John McCain makes the comparison, but a light-hearted, acceptable moment when Obama does the same thing.

John McCain is facing criticism from many Democrats for likening Barack Obama to Paris Hilton, but the Illinois senator made the same comparison himself at a dinner in 2004.

“Andy Warhol said we all get our 15 minutes of fame,” then Senator-elect Obama said at a Gridiron dinner in December, 2004. “I’ve already had an hour and a half. I mean, I’m so overexposed, I’m making Paris Hilton look like a recluse.”

Obama’s supporters respond in CNN’s comment section with the usual restraint and reasonability.

BACK OFF YOU RIGHT WINGED REPUBLICANS!

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This is proof of the fact that the McCain campaign is losing it! what a bunch of whiners the whole lot has become!

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Karl Rove at best!

Oy.