DNC goes after McCain on economy

Posted: Sunday, April 20, 2008 12:04 PM by Domenico Montanaro
Filed Under: Democrats, 2008, McCain, Ads

From NBC’s Domenico Montanaro
The DNC is going after McCain in a paid TV spot starting April 22nd on national cable. It attacks McCain for saying it could be argued that we’re better off now than before the Bush presidency. The DNC uses McCain’s words at a debate, splices that with ominous-sounding (almost Exorcist-like) piano music and titles on screen combating McCain’s economic outlook.

Do note, however, the direct appeal at the end of the ad to help keep the ad on air. A title comes up that says in big, block letters, “HELP US FUND THIS AD.” It then directs viewers to democrats.org/fundthisad. The DNC and Howard Dean have been criticized for being outraised and having far less cash on hand than the RNC, which boasts of its $20-plus million on hand and is coordinating efforts with the McCain campaign.

Here’s the script:
VOICE OVER: Senator McCain, are Americans better off than they were 8 years ago?
MCCAIN: I think you could argue that Americans overall are better off - because we have had a pretty good prosperous time…
ON SCREEN: Household Income Down $1,000
MCCAIN: With low unemployment…
ON SCREEN: Unemployment Up
MCCAIN: Low inflation…
ON SCREEN: Highest Inflation in 17 Years
MCCAIN: A lot of good things have happened.
ON SCREEN: Gas Prices Up 200%
MCCAIN: A lot of jobs have been created…
ON SCREEN 1.8 Million Jobs Lost
MCCAIN: I think we are better off overall.
ANNCR: Do you feel better off?
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Comments

I love it. Thank you Mr. Dean, and The DNC. Senator Obama needs your support as he fends off an army of comers from 'all' the Clintons, ABC, and the rest of the biased media, (they know who they are), as well as Senator McCain.

donna, pgh., pa. (Sent Sunday, April 20, 2008 12:15 PM)

Hey McCain is an old guy, but I am sure he gets it.
When he is president the House and Senate will be full of DEMS, John can do no more harm than bush has , he may fix a few things.

OBAMA CAN NOT WIN THE GE (Sent Sunday, April 20, 2008 12:28 PM)

In reality,the DNC has shame and failure written all over its face! They have constructed the destruction of Congress and the ability to function. They have traveled to countries and shaken the hand of those who kill our troops, they voted for war, they have nothing to offer but to change this nation into a socialist structure! Their common sense is hollow and shallow, they have nothing new to up lift America!

To be just blunt, we are being lead to destruction by a hand full of idiots! A hand full of those we gave the power to lead and they have beyond failed. To continue we have been given three more idiots which they and their self serving agenda want to continue failure!!! Obama, Clinton, McCain are serving as part of the failure at present! Where is change if these three all mighty failures reach the White House?? Is it not pure stupid to elect one who resides upon failure? Has common sense been pushed to the side? Shall we compound failed and failing national issues by placing a mask on them? Have we not seen and endured lies and corruption of law by those elected . A Washington self serving paper hanger is not the answer, nor is reinstating a past liar and coward with a controlled puppet as the next President!America needs a President!

Puppet or President.. your call (Sent Sunday, April 20, 2008 12:37 PM)

Headline Could also READ:

McCain/Special Interests Go after U.S. Economy!

Time Again for 'Prosperity fo All'!

Time for Barack!

Tim, Peoria, IL (Sent Sunday, April 20, 2008 12:39 PM)

Thank GOD the DNC is putting ads like this out.. because you won't catch Hillary making one bad comment about McCain... not until she is done making Obama look like the Anti-Christ!
P.S. Hillary supporters don't try saying Obama doesn't blast McCain either.. because time and time again Obama goes after McCain first then addresses the hypocrisy of the clintons.

christina (Sent Sunday, April 20, 2008 12:44 PM)

Excellent ad!! It's unfortunate that Clinton is tearning Democrats down instead of trying to fix the country and this ad shows why we need Democrats in office.

Keith in PA (Sent Sunday, April 20, 2008 12:50 PM)

That was sooooo hilarious. And I love the Exorcist-like piano music, LOL! It fits perfectly with McCain's delusional take on the economy. That man needs a lobotomy... fast, if he thinks we're so well off.

Deema, College Park, MD (Sent Sunday, April 20, 2008 1:00 PM)

Sticky ! But still I would rather vote for McCain than the Billaries. That guy is at least honest ... I can believe his sniper stories.

Frank, Missouri (Sent Sunday, April 20, 2008 1:02 PM)

John McCain is not an idiot like George Bush. McCain is a manipulative, power hungry person who does not have the experience needed to turn this country around. He will look America in the eye and lie about the war and the economy. His agenda is to countinue the Bush fiasco and as a country, we can not afford to let him in office. Whether it is CLinton or Obama, we must get a democrat in office to begin the clean up and make America the great country she once was. Now, the rightie can say I hate America but you are a bunch of ill informed idiots who don't understand the history of this great nation and the almost irrepairable harm the rebublicans have inflicted on it over 7 years. You can attack the democrats but can not offer any ideas on how to fix this mess. Heck, you can't even admit there is a mess.

Kevin Peterson (Sent Sunday, April 20, 2008 1:14 PM)

Thats right, the DNC should be picking up the slack of attcking Mccain while Obama finishes of Clinton

Thatsright (Sent Sunday, April 20, 2008 1:37 PM)

That a way DNC!! I'm happy to see you've finally stepped up and fought off his shameful agenda and philosophy to "lead" the nation. One more thing to do: Tell Hillary to take a hike!

Good Job DNC, Dayton OH (Sent Sunday, April 20, 2008 4:42 PM)

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