Obama for America

"Foreign Vehicles"
30-second ad run in MI, approx. Sept. 23, 2008




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[Music] McCain (clip from WXYZ Detroit 9/7/08): I've bought American literally all of my life.

Male Announcer: Oh, really?

McCain (clip from WXYZ Detroit 9/7/08): I've bought American literally all of my life.

Announcer: Sounds like John McCain giving Michigan straight talk.  But John McCain owns thirteen vehicles including three foreign cars.  A foreign-made Lexus, Volkswagen and Honda sedan.

McCain even refused to support loan guarantees for the auto industry, but now he's telling a different story. 

So don't believe John McCain when he says he'll help Michigan.

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


Notes: This ad was released on the day that Obama outlined his "New Energy for America Plan" in a speech in Lansing, MI.  McCain campaign spokesman Tucker Bounds responded with this statement: