Obama for America

"Better Off"
30-second ad run in key states starting approx. Oct. 27, 2008
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McCain (clip dated Jan. 30, 2008): We have had a pretty good prosperous time with low unemployment and low inflation...

Joe Bennett (Portage, Indiana): I've been out of the military for six months.  I've been unable to find a job.

Christine Salzer (La Porte, Indiana): The prices of gas are up.  The prices of milk are up.

Joyce Wilkinson (West Lafayette, Indiana): I can't afford health insurance.

Ed Rutherford (Morrow, Ohio): Ten billion dollars a month in Iraq and not taking care of our own country.

Kelly Robertson (Elkhart, Indiana): I'm angry because I've seen what's happened...  The middle class is disappearing.

McCain (audio of clip repeated
): We have had a pretty good prosperous time with low unemployment and...

Obama (voiceover): I'm Barack Obama and I approve this message.



Notes: This ad effectively juxtaposes a clip of McCain speaking on the economy with clips ordinary citizens speaking on the economy.  The McCain clip is dated January 30, 2008; CG text is added below "Full Video Available at JohnMcCainRecord.com."