SCHMIDT DECLARES WAR ON HUNTER BIDEN AND DAVID AXELROD

McCain topper Schmidt also took the media to task by accusing them of a lack of reporting on Joe Biden's son's work as a lobbyist. "His son is a lobbyist for the credit card and banking industry. The Obama campaign is surrounded by people who have worked in the lobbying industry." Also highlights Obama topper Axelrod's former lobbying affiliations, suggests he may be tied to the viral attacks against Palin based on a blog report about the groups allegedly spreading the rumors. "It should be carefully investigated if there are any ties and links between these two firms and if in fact this Internet smear campaign is being directed de facto over the Obama campaign." Essential listening: Listen to audio of the full call here.