New Obama Ad Blasts McCain's "Fundamentals" Line, In Spanish

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Blog: Obama goes up in four states with Spanish language radio and television ads attacking McCain's claim that the fundamentals of the economy were "
Sep
2008
Blog: Obama goes up in four states with Spanish language radio and television ads attacking McCain's claim that the fundamentals of the economy were "
The Obama campaign has released a new Spanish TV ad for Nevada, Colorado, New Mexico and Florida, hammering John McCain on the economy -- yet another indication of just how much the financial crisis has re-centered the campaign on issues like jobs, health care and housing, rather than foreign policy or immigration.The ad goes after John McCain's remarks that the fundamentals of the economy are strong:There is also a radio version that you can listen to here.The English translation of the script is available after the jump. ANNOUNCER: For the thousands of mothers and fathers who have lost their jobs... For all the families at risk of losing their homes...For every child out of the 45 million people who have no health care...How is it possible that John McCain can say?...JOHN MCCAIN: "The fundamentals of our economy are strong."ANNOUNCER: The fundamentals of our economy are strong?Maybe John McCain and the Republicans don't want to bother themselves with the prosperity of our families...But for us, there's no greater obligation.BO: I'm Barack Obama and I approve this message.

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The Obama campaign has released a new Spanish TV ad for Nevada, Colorado, New Mexico and Florida, hammering John McCain on the economy -- yet another indication of just how much the financial crisis has re-centered the campaign on issues like jobs, health care and housing, rather than foreign policy or immigration. The ad goes after John McCain's remarks that the fundamentals of the economy are strong: There is also a radio version that you can listen to here. The English translation of the script is available after the jump. ANNOUNCER: For the thousands of mothers and fathers who have lost their jobs... For all the families at risk of losing their homes... For every child out of the 45 million people who have no health care... How is it possible that John McCain can say?... JOHN MCCAIN: "The fundamentals of our economy are strong." ANNOUNCER: The fundamentals of our economy are strong? Maybe John McCain and the Republicans don't want to bother themselves with the prosperity of our families... But for us, there's no greater obligation. BO: I'm Barack Obama and I approve this message.
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