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.
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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