McCain Campaign Press Release - McCain-Palin 2008 Launches New TV Ad: "Folks"

ARLINGTON, VA -- Today, McCain-Palin 2008 released its latest television ad, entitled "Folks." The ad highlights Barack Obama's defense of his extreme liberal voting record by accusing others of lying. Despite Barack Obama's protests, the truth is very clear that Barack Obama is the most liberal member of the United States Senate. The ad will be televised nationally.

VIEW THE AD HERE: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wBsE8GbLM8U

Script For "Folks" (TV :30)

ANNCR: Who is Barack Obama? The National Journal says he's the Senate's most liberal.

How extreme. But when pressed, how does he defend himself?

BARACK OBAMA: They're not telling the truth.

I hate to say that people are lying, but here's a situation where folks are lying.

ANNCR: Mr. Obama, we all know the truth.

BARACK OBAMA: Folks are lying.

ANNCR: Not presidential.

JOHN MCCAIN: I'm John McCain and I approve this message.

AD FACTS: Script For "Folks" (TV :30)

ANNCR: Who is Barack Obama? The National Journal says he's the Senate's most liberal.

• "Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., Was The Most Liberal Senator In 2007, According To National Journal's 27th Annual Vote Ratings." (Brian Friel, Richard E. Cohen and Kirk Victor, "Obama: Most Liberal Senator In 2007," National Journal, 1/31/08)

ANNCR: How extreme. But when pressed, how does he defend himself? BARACK OBAMA: They're not telling the truth. ... I hate to say that people are lying, but here's a situation where folks are lying. ANNCR: Mr. Obama, we all know the truth.

• Barack Obama: "They're Not Telling The Truth." OBAMA: "They're not telling the truth. You know, I mean, it's -- I think we've all gotten accustomed to being able to spin things in politics. But when you've got somebody who was for a project being presented as being against it, then that stretches the bounds of spin into new areas." (MSNBC's "Countdown," 9/8/08)
• Barack Obama: "I Hate To Say That People Are Lying, But Here Is A Situation Where Folks Are Lying." OBAMA: "Well, and because they have not been telling the truth. And, you know, I hate to say that people are lying, but here is a situation where folks are lying. I have said repeatedly that I would have been completely, and fully, in support of the Federal Bill that everybody supported." (David Brody, "Exclusive: Interview With Barack Obama," Christian Broadcasting Network's "The Brody File" Blog, www.cbn.com , Posted 8/16/08)

BARACK OBAMA: Folks are lying. ANNCR: Not presidential. JOHN MCCAIN: I'm John McCain and I approve this message.

• Barack Obama: "Folks Are Lying." OBAMA: "Well, and because they have not been telling the truth. And, you know, I hate to say that people are lying, but here is a situation where folks are lying." (David Brody, "Exclusive: Interview With Barack Obama," Christian Broadcasting Network's "The Brody File" Blog, www.cbn.com , Posted 8/16/08)