2008 POLITICAL ADS: WHITE HOUSE, HEALTH CARE

Planned Parenthood Action Fund: "Out Of Touch"

Updated: January 2, 2011 | 10:44 p.m.
July 17, 2008

Producer: LKK Partners

Running Time: 00:30

Debut Date: 07/16/2008

Ad Buy: Select markets in Colorado, Iowa, Minnesota, New Mexico, Ohio, Wisconsin and Washington, D.C.

Cost: not available

Summary: Planned Parenthood shows footage of an interview in which John McCain appears unable to give his opinion on insurance coverage of birth control.

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Script of "Out Of Touch" (TV)

ANNOUNCER (v/o): Ever use birth control? Then you'll want to hear this.

(Text on screen: John McCain Interview; July 10, 2008)

REPORTER: ...it was unfair that health insurance companies cover Viagra but not birth control. Do you have an opinion on that?

(Silence)

JOHN MCCAIN: I don't know enough about it to give you a informed answer.

ANNOUNCER (v/o): Planned Parenthood Action Fund is responsible for the content of this advertising because women deserve quality, affordable health care.

(Text on screen: Learn more at Planned Parenthood Action Fund, Inc.; www.PlannedParenthoodVotes.org; Paid For By Planned Parenthood Action Fund. Not authorized by any candidate or candidate's committee.)

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