Producer: Media Inc.
Running Time: 00:30
Debut Date: 10/07/2008
Ad Buy: Indiana, Michigan, Ohio and Pennsylvania
Cost: part of a $3 million ad buy
Summary: An auto worker worries that a President McCain would continue Bush's economic policies and cost the country jobs.
Script of "Joel -- We Can't Afford John McCain" (TV)
JOEL BLATCHFORD: I've got a new grandson, but I'm worried about his future.
(Text on screen: Auto worker)
Friends of mine, they're losing their jobs, losing their homes.
John McCain? I don't think he gets it. Just like Bush.
No ideas for new jobs. More bad trade deals. More tax breaks to send our work overseas.
My friends are losing their jobs. His friends are getting bigger tax breaks. We can't afford John McCain.
ANNOUNCER [v/o]: UAW V-CAP is responsible for the content of this advertising.
(Text on screen: Paid for by V-CAP from voluntary donations from UAW members and their families. Not authorized by any candidate or candidate's committee; UAW V-CAP 8000 E. Jefferson, Detroit, MI 48214. 313-926-5000)
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