On the heels of the Republican National Committee's announcement that it will focus its ad spending on traditional GOP states where Barack Obama is gaining, like Colorado and Virginia, the RNC and John McCain released a Spanish-language TV spot admonishing Obama and other "congressional liberals" for their tax and health plans, contending that they will hurt small businesses. The TV spot is accompanied by a radio ad with the same transcript.
"Riesgo" (subscription) is running in Colorado, as well as the Hispanic battlegrounds of Florida, Nevada and New Mexico. The ad shows particular concern for small-business owners: "If you own a small business or work for one, you know that more taxes means less jobs, less money in our pockets and less opportunities," the announcer says. "Who's going to hire with so many taxes! Obama and congressional liberals: Too risky for jobs and small business."