McCain ad accuses Washington of being plagued by special interest groups and touts McCain's record of taking them on. Counters criticisms that he's too close to Bush by promising to "reform Wall Street, battle Big Oil and make America prosper again." August 5, 2008
The second national-security-themed spot from Obama designed to make voters feel more comfortable with the idea of Obama as Commander in Chief. Addresses potential future threats to the US. July 16, 2008
Obama campaign responds to an RNC ad that accused Obama of saying no to new energy plans for America. Ad claims that "McCain and Bush support a drilling plan that won't produce a drop of oil for seven years." July 8, 2008
National John McCain ad set to run in several battleground states. Touts his military service and sacrifice as a POW during Vietnam. Highlights McCain theme of putting love of country first. July 8, 2008.
New ad from the McCain campaign on energy set to run in key battleground states and one national cable channel. Says that energy independence is the next "national purpose" for the U.S.
Barack Obama's first national TV spot. Bio/values ad that emphasizes his struggle to "work up" to where he is today, his love of country, and family influence. June 19, 2008