2008 POLITICAL ADS: WHITE HOUSE

John McCain For President: "Celeb"

Updated: January 2, 2011 | 10:44 p.m.
July 31, 2008

Producer: Foxhole Productions

Running Time: 00:30

Debut Date: 07/30/2008

Ad Buy: national cable and key states

Cost: not available

Summary: An announcer casts doubt on Obama's ability to lead the country, despite his international "celebrity" status.

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Script of "Celebrity" (TV)

(Crowd chanting "Obama, Obama")

ANNOUNCER (v/o): He's the biggest celebrity in the world. But is he ready to lead?

With gas prices soaring, Barack Obama says no to offshore drilling. And says he'll raise taxes on electricity.

(Text on screen: Obama: new taxes)

Higher taxes, more foreign oil. That's the real Obama.

(Text on screen: JohnMcCain.com)

JOHN McCAIN (v/o): I'm John McCain, and I approve this message.

(Text on screen: Paid For By John McCain 2008)

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