John McCain draws a comparison between Obama's fame and that of celebrities Paris Hilton and Britney Spears. Ends with question about whether Obama is ready to lead. August 1, 2008.
Conservative group Let Freedom Ring launches an attack ad against Obama, hitting the Senator for holding opposing positions on several policy issues. Aired on MTV, targeted to 20 something voters. July 29, 2008
AFL-CIO ad in which Vietnam veteran Jim Wasser explains he is against John McCain b/c of his positions on Iraq and health care benefits for veterans. Ties McCain's positions to those of George Bush. Set to air in Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Wisconsin over next 3 weeks. July 9, 2008
McCain campaign web ad criticizing Barack Obama for opting out of the public financing system. It shows him in his own words and then runs quotes from critical editorial boards.