2008 POLITICAL ADS: WHITE HOUSE

John McCain For President: "Crisis"

Updated: January 1, 2011 | 2:11 p.m.
September 15, 2008

Producer: Foxhole Productions

Running Time: 00:30

Debut Date: 09/15/2008

Ad Buy: nationwide cable and broadcast

Cost: not available

Summary: Referencing the latest woes in the financial market, the announcer asserts only a McCain-Palin presidency can fix the ailing economy.

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Script of "Crisis" (TV)

ANNOUNCER [v/o]: Our economy in crisis.

(Text on screen: The Wall Street Journal, "Crisis Deepens As Big Bank Fails," 7/12/08)

Only proven reformers John McCain and Sarah Palin can fix it.

(Text on screen: The New York Times, "Job Losses... Spread Gloom On Economy," 6/7/08)

Tougher rules on Wall Street to protect your life savings. No special-interest giveaways. Lower taxes to create new jobs. Offshore drilling to reduce gas prices.

(Text on screen: JohnMcCain.com)

McCain-Palin: Leadership, experience for the change we need.

JOHN MCCAIN [v/o]: I'm John McCain, and I approved this message.

(Text on screen: Paid for by McCain-Palin 2008)

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