McCain ad blames Obama for rising gas prices

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By Beth Boehne

Story Created: Jul 21, 2008 at 1:34 PM EST

Story Updated: Jul 22, 2008 at 11:51 AM EST

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican presidential candidate John McCain is launching a new television ad that blames Democratic rival Barack Obama for rising gasoline prices.

The ad, airing on national cable and in 11 battleground states, argues that the cost of fuel is rising because of opposition to oil drilling in the United States.

The announcer in the ad says, "Gas prices — $4, $5, no end in sight, because some in Washington are still saying no to drilling in America. No to independence from foreign oil. Who can you thank for rising prices at the pump?"

A photograph of Obama appears on the stage as a voiceover of a crowd chants: "Obama, Obama, Obama!"

Tuesday, Oct 7 at 8:09 PM Goshen Girl wrote ...

I agree with you Wise how can Mr McCain blame Obama for something that he has not control off.Bush is the one in control now so Mr. Pig with liptick should be blaming his friend Bush.

Tuesday, Oct 7 at 7:16 PM Jeff wrote ...

McCain is a fool. A stupid,mis-informed spoiled old man who never measured up in his fathers eyes. Sorta like the present fool who is president. Want another one like the one we got??

Tuesday, Oct 7 at 6:52 PM Frank wrote ...

Yeah, and I blame Sarah Palin and George Bush for Mccain's upcoming loss

Tuesday, Oct 7 at 5:23 PM Wise one wrote ...

McCain is an old spoiled fool. And Palin is a troubled "hockey mom,Gosh". People before you vote, go out and pick up the new Rolling Stone.Issue 1063 Oct. 16 2008. Read the in depth article on McCain and open your eyes to the mess that this man is. Please don't listen to him spin his lies. Our country needs help. We are in deep trouble and even with Obama things may not improve, soon. But McCain is going to send us all straight to hell.

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