Obama ad mocks McCain for 'strong' economy remarks Agence France-Presse

Published: Tuesday September 16, 2008





Print This Email This Democrat Barack Obama launched an ad offensive Tuesday after his Republican White House rival John McCain insisted the US economy was still fundamentally "strong."



A new television spot repeatedly shows McCain making that remark in Florida on Monday, superimposed with news-style captions highlighting the collapse of Lehman Brothers along with mounting job losses and home seizures.



It ends with a shot of a smiling McCain embracing President George W. Bush with the caption: "How can John McCain fix our economy if he doesn't understand it's broken?"



Obama himself was expected to pursue the attack at a rally later Tuesday in Golden, Colorado, a day after he exclaimed in response to McCain's comments: "Senator McCain, what economy are you talking about?"



"He will review his strong record, and talk about his plans to revamp our regulatory framework, push back against special interests, and grow the American economy," spokeswoman Jen Psaki said ahead of the event in Golden.



"He will also discuss the fundamental differences between his economic philosophy and John McCain's commitment to more of the same," she said.



Americans have been betrayed by a "casino" on Wall Street, Republican presidential candidate John McCain said Tuesday, defending earlier comments that US economic fundamentals are "strong."



"I said the fundamental of our economy is the American worker. I know the American worker is the strongest, the best, the most productive and most innovative," McCain told ABC television.



"They've been betrayed by a casino on Wall Street. They've been betrayed by corruption and distress that's damaged their futures," McCain argued.



"We're going to fix it. We're going to be sure that every American who has a deposit in the bank, their deposit is insured."







