2008 Presidential Campaign Blog

McCain-Palin 2008 Launches New Television Ad: "Freedom"

McCain-Palin 2008 Launches New Television Ad: "Freedom"

ARLINGTON, VA -- Today, McCain-Palin 2008 released its latest television ad, entitled "Freedom." The ad features John McCain speaking directly to the American people about his belief in this country and his plan to build a stronger America by growing our economy and cutting waste. In this election, the American people are offered a clear choice -- hope for a stronger America or the knowledge that we will build a stronger America because only John McCain has the experience and leadership to do so. The ad will be televised in key states.

Script For "Freedom" (TV :30)

JOHN MCCAIN: I've served my country since I was 17 years old.

And, spent five years longing for her shores.

I came home dedicated to a cause greater than my own.

We can grow our economy.

We will cut government waste.

Don't hope for a stronger America.

Vote for one.

Join me.

ANNCR: McCain.

John McCain: I'm John McCain and I approve this message.

Obama-Biden Campaign Launches Closing Argument TV Ads-"Rearview Mirror" And “Something”

Obama-Biden Campaign Launches Closing Argument TV Ads

CHICAGO, IL - Today, the Obama-Biden campaign released two closing argument 30 second TV ads, “Rearview Mirror”, which answers for voters that if they wonder where John McCain will take the economy, they just have to look behind them as he will simply continue George Bush’s failed policies and “Something” which highlights that we can choose hope over fear, unity over division, the promise of change over the status quo and vote for Obama, a leader who will bring us together.

The Ads-"Rearview Mirror" and “Something”

Both ads begin airing tomorrow in key states across the country.

"Rearview Mirror." See below for the transcript:

V I S UA L
 A U D I O

Still of Obama.
 (I’m Barack Obama and I approve this message.)

Perspective of car driving down road.
 Wonder where John McCain would take the economy?

Man adjusts rear-view mirror in car
 Look…

In rear view is picture of Bush
 …behind you.

Perspective of driver on highway
 John McCain wants to…

Bush in side view mirror
 …continue George Bush’s economic policies.

 As President he’d…

Blue road sign on road with SUPER: No tax breaks for 101 million Americans
 …provide no tax breaks to 101 million Americans…

Green highway sign with SUPER: Tax breaks for companies that ship jobs overseas.
 …but keep tax breaks for companies that ship our jobs overseas.

Another sign on side of road with McCain’s face superimposed next to SUPER: $4 billion tax breaks for big oil
 He wants $4 billion dollars in new tax breaks for big oil

Overhead sign with SUPER: Tax healthcare benefits for the first time ever.
 And would tax your health care benefits for the first time ever

Cut to both Bush and McCain in rear view mirror.
 Look behind you.

Shot cuts closer.
 We can’t afford more of the same.

Disclaimer

"Something." See below for the transcript:

V I S U A L
 A U D I O

 ANNCR:  Something’s happening in America.

 In small towns and big cities.

 People from every walk of life…uniting in common purpose.

Super:

Endorsed by

Warren Buffett

Colin Powell
 Barack Obama.  Endorsed by Warren Buffett and Colin Powell.

 A leader who’ll bring us together.

Super:

Read the Obama Economic Plan

www.BarackObama.com
 BO: We can choose hope over fear, and unity over division, the promise of change
over the power of the status quo.

Super:

Vote November 4

www.BarackObama.com
 That’s how we’ll emerge from this crisis stronger and more prosperous…as one nation; and as one people.

 BO:  I'm Barack Obama and I approved this message.

Obama-Biden Campaign Launches New TV Ad: "His Choice"

Obama-Biden Campaign Launches New TV Ad: "His Choice"

CHICAGO, IL - Today, the Obama-Biden campaign introduced a new 30 second TV ad, “His Choice”, which highlights John McCain in his own words admitting that he doesn’t understand the economy well.

The Ad-"His Choice"

"His Choice" will begin airing in key states across the country tomorrow.

See below for the transcript:

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John McCain in his own words

“I’m going to be honest: I know a lot less about economics than I do about military and foreign policy issues.  I still need to be educated.”
Wall Street Journal, 11/26/05

“The issue of economics is not something I’ve understood as well as I should.”
Boston Globe Political Intelligence, 12/18/07

“I might have to rely on a vice president that I select” for expertise on economic issues.
GOP Debate, 11/28/07

His choice?

On November 4th,
You Get to Make Yours

 I'm Barack Obama and I approve this message.

McCain-Palin 2008 Launches New Television Ad: "TV Special"

MCCAIN-PALIN 2008 LAUNCHES NEW TELEVISION AD: "TV SPECIAL"

ARLINGTON, VA -- Today, McCain-Palin 2008 released its latest television ad, entitled "TV Special." With Barack Obama set to air a 30-minute infomercial delaying the World Series, the ad highlights some facts that Americans will not hear tonight. Barack Obama will not tell Americans how his proposals to increase spending and increase taxes will only further hurt our economy. With crises at home and abroad, Barack Obama does not have the experience America needs, and we cannot afford inexperienced leadership at this time. The ad will be televised on national broadcast channels.

Script For "TV Special" (TV :30)

ANNCR: Behind the fancy speeches, grand promises and TV special, lies the truth:

With crises at home and abroad, Barack Obama lacks the experience America needs.

And it shows.

His response to our economic crisis is to spend and tax our economy deeper into recession.

The fact is Barack Obama's not ready yet.

JOHN MCCAIN: I'm John McCain and I approve this message.

Obama-Biden Campaign Launches New TV Ad On The Need For A New Direction On The Economy

Obama-Biden Campaign Launches New TV Ad on The Need for A New Direction on the Economy

CHICAGO, IL - Today, the Obama-Biden campaign introduced a new 30 second TV ad, “Better Off”, which details how the middle class is struggling and that the American dream is fading as we have the highest unemployment in seven years, a record one million homes in foreclosure, financial markets in turmoil, declining wages and soaring food and gas prices. Senator Obama knows that we simply can’t afford more of the same and we need a new direction, now, and that’s why he is running for President.

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Super: Jobless claims soar near 7 year high.

Source CNNMoney.com 9/25/08
 Anncr (v/o): The highest unemployment in seven years.
 
Super: home foreclosures reach record high

Source: Reuters 9/05/08
 Anncr (v/o): A record one million homes in foreclosure.
 
Super: Dow plummets record 777

Source: Associated Press 9/29/08
 Anncr (v/o): Financial markets in turmoil.
 
Super: wages over the past year are down

Source Associated Press 9/30/08
 Anncr (v/o): Wages declining
 
Super: Food and gas prices are soaring

Source: cnn.com 10/01/08
 Anncr (v/o): Food and gas prices soaring.
 
Super: Ready for change?

Super: Approved by Barack Obama. Paid for by Obama for America.
 BO (v/o): For too many, the American dream is fading. The middle class is struggling.

BO sync: We simply can’t afford more of the same. We need a new direction. Now. And that’s why I’m running for president.
 
Still of BO in front of White House

Super:

Obama Biden for the Change We Need

Approved by Barack Obama. Paid for by Obama for America.
 BO (v/o): I’m Barack Obama and I approve this message.

McCain-Palin 2008 Launches New Television Ad: "Compare"

MCCAIN-PALIN 2008 LAUNCHES NEW TELEVISION AD: "COMPARE"

ARLINGTON, VA -- Today, McCain-Palin 2008 released its latest television ad, entitled "Compare." The ad highlights the clear choice Americans have at the polls this year. For higher taxes, policies that spread the wealth around, increased government spending and pain for small business, Barack Obama is the clear choice in this election. For policies that promote economic growth, help working Americans, lower taxes and eliminates government waste, the choice is John McCain. The ad will be televised in key states.

Script For "Compare" (TV :30)

ANNCR: Your choice...

For higher taxes ... for workin' Joe's.

Spread your income ... keep what's yours.

A trillion in new spending ... freeze spending, eliminate waste.

Pain for small business ... economic growth.

Risky ... proven.

For a stronger America, McCain.

JOHN MCCAIN: I'm John McCain and I approve this message.

Obama-Biden Campaign Launches New Two Minute TV Ad - "Defining Moment"

Obama-Biden Campaign Launches New Two Minute TV Ad on Obama's Plan To Lift Our Economy And Restore America's Place In The World

CHICAGO, IL - Today, the Obama-Biden campaign released a new two minute TV ad, "Defining Moment", which highlights that the question is not "are you better off than you were four years ago?" We know the answer to that. The real question is will our country be better off four years from now? The ad includes Senator Obama telling America how we will lift our economy and restore America's place in the world.

The Ad-"Defining Moment"

"Defining Moment" will air across the country in key states beginning tomorrow.

See below for the transcript:

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Obama DTC

Super: Barack Obama
 BARACK SYNC: At this defining moment in our history, the question is not, "are you better off than you were four years ago?"   We all know the answer to that. The real question is will our country be better off four years from now?  How will we lift our economy and restore America's place in the world?

www.BarackObama.com/plan
 Here's what I'll do as President.  To deal with our current emergency…

Super: The Obama Plan

A rescue plan for the middle class

www.BarackObama.com/plan
 BARACK SYNCH: I'll launch a rescue plan for the middle class…

Super: The Obama Plan Tax cut for 95% of working Americans

www.BarackObama.com/plan
 BARACK SYNC:  That begins with a tax cut for ninety-five percent of working Americans.

Super: The Obama Plan Families making less than $200,000 get tax cut

www.BarackObama.com/plan
 If you have a job, pay taxes and make less than two hundred thousand dollars-a-year, you'll get a tax cut.

Super: The Obama Plan End tax breaks for shipping jobs overseas

www.BarackObama.com/plan
 I'll end the tax breaks for companies that ship our jobs overseas, and give them to companies that create jobs here in America.

Super: The Obama Plan Low-cost loans for small businesses

www.BarackObama.com/plan
 And I'll make low-cost loans available to small businesses.

Super: The Obama Plan Reduce the cost of health care

www.BarackObama.com/plan

Super: The Obama Plan Break dependence on foreign oil

www.BarackObama.com/plan

Super: The Obama Plan Education to help children compete

www.BarackObama.com/plan
 To build our economy for the future, I'll focus on our urgent national priorities: reducing the cost of health care... breaking our dependence on foreign oil... and making sure that every child gets the education they need to compete.

Super: The Obama Plan Stop spending $10 billion a month in Iraq

www.BarackObama.com/plan

Super: End the war in Iraq responsibly

www.BarackObama.com/plan
 How will I pay for these priorities?  First, we've got to stop spending ten billion dollars a month in Iraq – while they run up a surplus. I'll end this war responsibly, so we can invest here at home.

Super: The Obama Plan Protect taxpayers, not CEOs

www.BarackObama.com/plan
 We'll monitor the Wall Street rescue plan carefully, making sure taxpayers are protected and CEOs don't game the system.

Super:  The Obama Plan Close corporate tax loopholes

www.BarackObama.com/plan
 I'll let the temporary Bush tax cuts for the wealthiest 2% expire and close the corporate tax loopholes the lobbyists put in.

Super:

The Obama Plan

Audit government spending

www.BarackObama.com/plan

Super: The Obama Plan Eliminate programs that don't work

www.BarackObama.com/plan
 I'll order a top-to-bottom audit of government spending and eliminate programs that don't work.

 We face real challenges, and they won't be easy to solve. But we can do it if we end the mindless partisanship...the divisiveness, curb special interest power and restore our sense of common purpose.

Barack Obama

President

Approved by Barack Obama Paid for by Obama for America
 BARACK SYNC:  I'm Barack Obama. I approve this message and ask for your vote because if we stand together, we can meet our challenges and ensure that there are better days ahead.

Obama-Biden Campaign Launches New TV Ad On TaxCutFacts.org

Obama-Biden Campaign Launches New TV Ad On TaxCutFacts.org: 1.5 Million Americans Have Learned The Truth About Their Savings Under The Obama Tax Plan

CHICAGO, IL - Today, the Obama-Biden campaign continued their offensive on taxes with a new 30 second TV ad, “Try This”, which highlights that the American people have been learning the truth about Barack Obama’s tax cuts by checking out their savings for themselves, by going to TaxCutFacts.org. With just a few clicks, the calculator shows you how you’d fare under the two candidates’ tax plans and in just one week, more than 1.5 million people have tried it.

TaxCutFacts.org Statistics:

State
 Estimated Avg Obama Savings
 Estimated Avg McCain Savings
  Estimated Avg Difference

Minnesota
 $1050
 $140
  $910

The Ad-"Try This"

"Try This" will air across the country in key states beginning today.

See below for the transcript:

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CG: http://www.TaxCutFacts.org/

CG: Tax Policy Center: Obama’s Middle Class Tax Cuts 3 Times as Large as McCain’s TaxPolicyCenter.org, 9/12/08

CG: Heritage Foundation Analyst: “…the middle class would likely pay less under Mr. Obama’s plan…” New York Sun, 8/15/08

CG: Get The Facts: TaxCutFacts.org

CG: Approved by Barack Obama Paid for by Obama for America
 VO:

Not sure who to believe on taxes?

Try this.

Enter your income, marital status, number of kids.

Then click.

A nurse earning sixty grand?  You get a thousand bucks under Obama.  

Under McCain…just one-fifty.

The independent Tax Policy Center says Obama offers middle class tax cuts three times as big as McCain’s.

Even leading conservatives say Obama’s plan is better for the middle class.

One point five million have tried it.
You should too.

I’m Barack Obama and I approve this message.

McCain-Palin 2008 Launches New Television Ad: "Ladies And Gentlemen"

MCCAIN-PALIN 2008 LAUNCHES NEW TELEVISION AD: "LADIES AND GENTLEMEN"

ARLINGTON, VA -- Today, McCain-Palin 2008 released its latest television ad, entitled "Ladies and Gentlemen." The ad highlights Joe Biden -- Barack Obama's own running-mate -- guaranteeing an international crisis if Barack Obama is elected. Because of Barack Obama's inexperience, Joe Biden has guaranteed the American people that the world will test Barack Obama within the first six months of being elected. If Barack Obama's vote against the surge and response to the Russia-Georgia crisis are any indication, Americans can't afford to see if he passes the test or not. The ad will be televised in key states.

Script For "Ladies And Gentlemen" (TV :30)

ANNCR: Listen to Joe Biden.

Talking about what electing Barack Obama will mean.

JOE BIDEN: Mark my words.

It will not be six months before the world tests Barack Obama.

The world is looking.

We're going to have an international crisis ... to test the mettle of this guy.

I guarantee you it's gonna happen.

ANNCR: It doesn't have to happen.

Vote McCain.

JOHN MCCAIN: I'm John McCain and I approve this message.

McCain-Palin 2008 Launches New Television Ad: "Sweat Equity"

MCCAIN-PALIN 2008 LAUNCHES NEW TELEVISION AD: "SWEAT EQUITY"

ARLINGTON, VA -- Today, McCain-Palin 2008 released its latest television ad, entitled "Sweat Equity." The ad highlights small business owners from across the country sharing in the same concerns that Joe the Plumber expressed last week that they cannot afford Barack Obama's tax increases seeking to redistribute the wealth by punishing small businesses for expanding and creating jobs. The ad will be televised in key states.

Script For "Sweat Equity" (TV :30)

BARACK OBAMA: I think when you spread the wealth around it's good for everybody.

WOMAN: I'm Joe the plumber.

WOMAN: I'm Joe the plumber.

WOMAN: I'm Joe the plumber.

ANNCR: Spread the wealth?

MAN: I'm supposed to work harder...

MAN: Just to pay more taxes.

MAN: Obama wants my sweat to pay for his trillion dollars in new spending?

WOMAN: I'm Joe the plumber.

ANNCR: Barack Obama. Higher Taxes. More Spending. Not Ready.

JOHN MCCAIN: I'm John McCain and I approve this message.