THE FINAL STRETCH
In the South, McCain and Obama spar over taxes
October 30, 2008
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On the stump
On the air
Script: "Behind the fancy speeches, grand promises, and TV special lies the truth," the announcer says, as images appear on screen of Obama's speech before the multitudes in Berlin in July and his performance before the "Roman columns" at the Democratic National Convention. "With crises at home and abroad, Barack Obama lacks the experience America needs. And it shows. His response to our economic crisis is to spend and tax our economy deeper into recession. The fact is Barack Obama's not ready yet."
Script: No announcer speaks, nor does Obama. Instead, a series of quotations from McCain appear on screen. " "I'm going to be honest: I know a lot less about economics than I do about military and foreign policy issues. I still need to be educated.' Wall Street Journal, 11/26/05. 'The issue of economics is not something I've understood as well as I should.' Boston Globe Political Intelligence, 12/18/07. 'I might have to rely on a vice president that I select' for expertise on economic issues. GOP Debate, 11/28/07."
"His choice?" it says on screen, with an image of GOP vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin winking. "On November 4th, You Get to Make Yours."
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