FirstRead: OBAMA AD: BUY AMERICAN? NOT MCCAIN

[Coexist]

http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/08/12/1261278.aspx

In a new radio ad, called "Motorcycle," Obama camp asserts that despite his Sturgis speech, McCain doesn't care about Harleys or American manufacturers.

"But when it comes to his record, American-made motorcycles like Harleys don’t matter to John McCain," a somber announcer says. "Back in Washington, McCain opposed a requirement that the government buy American -- made motorcycles."

The ad takes it a step further... "And he said all Buy American provisions were quote 'disgraceful.' Surprised? You shouldn’t be. This is the same John McCain who supported billions in tax breaks for companies who ship American jobs overseas."

Hard to tell the truthfulness. It'll have the fact checkers working.

*** UPDATE *** The Obama campaign passes along the following research backing up the ad:

This is one of several examples the campaign passes along of McCain being against "Buy American" provisions:

- "Lastly, I am also disappointed that the bill once again this year contains a Department-wide 'Buy America' requirement, and specific language directing the Secret Service to purchase American-made motorcycles. I firmly object to all 'Buy America' restrictions, as they represent gross examples of protectionist trade policy. From a philosophical point of view, I oppose such policies because free trade is an important element in improving relations among all nations, which then improves the security of our Nation. Furthermore, as a fiscal conservative, I want to ensure our Government gets the best deal for taxpayers and with a 'Buy American' restriction that cannot be guaranteed."

[Hope And Change]

1. K & R!

[Triana]

2. K & R! Give him Hell, Barack! n/t

[AzDar]

3. K & R ...

:kick:

[cliffordu]

4. Is this the counterpunching that the Nervous Ones were "concerned"

about not too long ago.....


I'd say that's a yes.

I heard what CNN said.

Fuck them.

[Coexist]

7. I missed it - what were they saying on CNN?

[cliffordu]

11. I didn't see the cnn stuff concerning THIS, I just heard them say McCains ads

were effective...

I had a brain fart.....

I meant to say, in general, to FUCK CNN.

[qwlauren35]

9. Yes. And it's wonderful.

Because it's about the issues, d*mmit! :-)

[Alexander]

5. Nice. Obama is cleverly painting McCain as "foreign" and "exotic".

That should make some Republicans' heads explode for sure.

[redstate_democrat]

6. K&R

Hit 'em where it hurts, Barack! I wonder what 'real' 'Murkins think about THAT?! HA! :rofl:

[central scrutinizer]

8. "Furthermore, as a fiscal conservative"

Insert the "fiscal conservative" editorial cartoon here

[Qutzupalotl]

10. WTF?

"I oppose such policies because free trade is an important element in improving relations among all nations, which then improves the security of our Nation."

Right. Because you're all about improving international relations. Uh huh. Cheap labor has nothing at all to do with it.

Just last week he threatened Russia, and now he says he's helping our security?!

[OnionPatch]

12. McCain's concerned that taxpayers get a good deal?

Last time I checked, you don't pay much in taxes when you don't have a job anymore. For myself, I'd rather pay the extra $$ it takes to keep jobs in America.

[Pavlovs DiOgie]

13. And THAT'S how ya do it!