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McCain Campaign Press Release - McCain-Palin 2008 Launches New Radio Ad: "Cuts"

October 31, 2008

ARLINGTON, VA -- Today, McCain-Palin 2008 released its latest radio ad, entitled "Cuts." The ad features Senator John Warner (R-VA), the former Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, discussing the proposal by Barack Obama's Congressional allies to cut defense spending by 25%. If Barack Obama is elected, nothing will stop Congressional Democrats from cutting defense spending which will mean lost jobs in Virginia. The ad will air in Virginia.

LISTEN TO THE AD HERE: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DyH8_DPR4bI

Script For "Cuts" (Radio :60)

SENATOR JOHN WARNER: Hello, this is Senator John Warner.

Hampton Roads is home to the world's largest military facilities.

Barack Obama's liberal colleagues in Congress announced they will cut defense spending by 25%.

Fellow Virginians: cuts in the defense budget will weaken Virginia's economy and weaken national defense.

John McCain is a true fighter. He'll champion Tidewater's leading role in our nation's defense.

ANNCR: Newspapers document Congressional liberals have announced a plan to cut defense spending by 25% after the election.

It would mean huge job losses right here in Tidewater.

Independent studies prove it will mean fewer jobs. Fewer benefits for more communities in the middle of a recession.

That's the Congressional liberals' plan if you give them your vote.

Paid for by McCain-Palin 2008 and the Republican National Committee.

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

AD FACTS: Script For "Cuts" (Radio :60)

SENATOR JOHN WARNER: Hello, this is Senator John Warner. Hampton Roads is home to the world's largest military facilities. Barack Obama's liberal colleagues in Congress announced they will cut defense spending by 25%.

U.S. Representative Barney Frank (D-MA) Proposed A 25 Percent Cut In Military Spending To Fund A New Stimulus Package. "After the November election, Democrats will push for a second economic stimulus package that includes money for the states' stalled infrastructure projects, along with help paying for healthcare expenses, food stamps and extended unemployment benefits, U.S. Rep. Barney Frank said Thursday. In a meeting with the editorial board of The Standard-Times, Rep. Frank, D-Mass., also called for a 25 percent cut in military spending, saying the Pentagon has to start choosing from its many weapons programs, and that upper-income taxpayers are going to see an increase in what they are asked to pay." (Steve Urbon, "Frank Envisions Post-Election Stimulus From Democrats," Standard-Times, 10/24/08)

Rep. Barney Frank: "'I was teasing (U.S. Rep.) Jack Murtha (a key supporter of military budgets) and I said to him, 'For the first time, somebody else has got a bill that's almost as big as yours.' We don't need all these fancy new weapons. I think there needs to be additional review.'" (Steve Urbon, "Frank Envisions Post-Election Stimulus From Democrats," Standard-Times, 10/24/08)

To Attract Donors, Barack Obama's Campaign Offered Up A Reception With Rep. Barney Frank To Donors For $1,000. "Aides to Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill.) scheduled pricey luncheons, roundtables, readings, V.I.P. receptions, dinners and policy dinners with campaign officials and advisers, offering donors a taste of his potential administration. ... An e-mailed October 'national schedule of upcoming events across the country for Obama/Biden' was provided to Politico by one of the recipients. Among the offerings: ... --Reception in Palm Springs, Calif., with Rep. Barney Frank (D-Mass.), chairman of the House Financial Services Committee -- $1,000 or $250." (Mike Allen, "Obama Donors Get Access To Top Advisers," Politico, http://dyn.politico.com, 10/29/08)

SENATOR JOHN WARNER: Fellow Virginians: cuts in the defense budget will weaken Virginia's economy and weaken national defense. John McCain is a true fighter. He'll champion Tidewater's leading role in our nation's defense.

Virginia Has The Second Largest Number Of DOD Employees And Military Personnel. "The DoD employs 245,000 civilians, active duty personnel, reserves and National Guard in Virginia; only California boasts more."(Nicole Anderson Ellis, "Virginia Weighs Its Dependence On Defense Spending," Virginia Business, 9/1/08)

• NOTE: Cutting Virginia's DOD Workforce Of 245,000 By 25 Percent Could Cost 61,250 Jobs.

"'The Military Is Probably The Single Most Important Driver Of The Virginia Economy,' Stephen Fuller, Member Of The Governor's Advisory Board Of Economists." (Nicole Anderson Ellis, "Virginia Weighs Its Dependence On Defense Spending," Virginia Business, 9/1/08)

ANNCR: Newspapers document Congressional liberals have announced a plan to cut defense spending by 25% after the election.

U.S. Representative Barney Frank (D-MA) Proposed A 25 Percent Cut In Military Spending To Fund A New Stimulus Package. "After the November election, Democrats will push for a second economic stimulus package that includes money for the states' stalled infrastructure projects, along with help paying for healthcare expenses, food stamps and extended unemployment benefits, U.S. Rep. Barney Frank said Thursday. In a meeting with the editorial board of The Standard-Times, Rep. Frank, D-Mass., also called for a 25 percent cut in military spending, saying the Pentagon has to start choosing from its many weapons programs, and that upper-income taxpayers are going to see an increase in what they are asked to pay." (Steve Urbon, "Frank Envisions Post-Election Stimulus From Democrats," Standard-Times, 10/24/08)

Rep. Barney Frank: "'I was teasing (U.S. Rep.) Jack Murtha (a key supporter of military budgets) and I said to him, 'For the first time, somebody else has got a bill that's almost as big as yours.' We don't need all these fancy new weapons. I think there needs to be additional review.'" (Steve Urbon, "Frank Envisions Post-Election Stimulus From Democrats," Standard-Times, 10/24/08)

To Attract Donors, Barack Obama's Campaign Offered Up A Reception With Rep. Barney Frank To Donors For $1,000. "Aides to Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill.) scheduled pricey luncheons, roundtables, readings, V.I.P. receptions, dinners and policy dinners with campaign officials and advisers, offering donors a taste of his potential administration. ... An e-mailed October 'national schedule of upcoming events across the country for Obama/Biden' was provided to Politico by one of the recipients. Among the offerings: ... --Reception in Palm Springs, Calif., with Rep. Barney Frank (D-Mass.), chairman of the House Financial Services Committee -- $1,000 or $250." (Mike Allen, "Obama Donors Get Access To Top Advisers," Politico, http://dyn.politico.com, 10/29/08)

ANNCR: It would mean huge job losses right here in Tidewater. Independent studies prove it will mean fewer jobs. Fewer benefits for more communities in the middle of a recession. That's the Congressional liberals' plan if you give them your vote. Paid for by McCain-Palin 2008 and the Republican National Committee. JOHN MCCAIN: I'm John McCain and I approve this message.

Virginia Has The Second Largest Number Of DOD Employees And Military Personnel. "The DoD employs 245,000 civilians, active duty personnel, reserves and National Guard in Virginia; only California boasts more."(Nicole Anderson Ellis, "Virginia Weighs Its Dependence On Defense Spending," Virginia Business, 9/1/08)

• NOTE: Cutting Virginia's DOD Workforce Of 245,000 By 25 Percent Could Cost 61,250 Jobs.

"'The Military Is Probably The Single Most Important Driver Of The Virginia Economy,' Stephen Fuller, Member Of The Governor's Advisory Board Of Economists." (Nicole Anderson Ellis, "Virginia Weighs Its Dependence On Defense Spending," Virginia Business, 9/1/08)

John McCain, McCain Campaign Press Release - McCain-Palin 2008 Launches New Radio Ad: "Cuts" Online by Gerhard Peters and John T. Woolley, The American Presidency Project https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/node/291966

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