►McCain Tries to Link Obama to Financial Crisis - The New York Times
Titled “Advice,” this is a 30-second advertisement for Senator John McCain, the Republican presidential nominee. It is running online, but the McCain campaign said it would begin running on television nationally on Monday.
PRODUCER McCain media team
THE SCRIPT A narrator says: “Obama has no background in economics. Who advises him? The Post says it’s Franklin Raines, for ‘advice on mortgage and housing policy.’ Shocking. Under Raines, Fannie Mae committed ‘extensive financial fraud.’ Raines made millions. Fannie Mae collapsed. Taxpayers? Stuck with the bill. Barack Obama. Bad advice, bad instincts. Not ready to lead.”
ON THE SCREEN The advertisement begins with a picture of Mr. Obama, with his head cocked and a perplexed expression, as the words “No economic background” appear next to him. Next is a similar shot of Mr. Obama, this time next to a quote from The Washington Post reading, “Advice on Mortgage....... Continue reading here, view the ad here.
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