AFSCME Enlists Seniors, Veterans For Anti-McCain Spots

The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees released two new ads late last week deriding John McCain on veterans legislation and Social Security. The ads feature real veterans and seniors expressing concerns about the senator. "Security" (subscription), released...

Obama Warns Of 'Spending Spree'

Barack Obama is going after John McCain's reputation as a fiscal conservative in a new TV ad released this afternoon. "Spending Spree" (subscription) opens with footage of McCain saying that he "can't wait to introduce" his running mate, Sarah Palin,...

Obama Seeks To Capitalize On Fiscal Fears

All eyes are on Wall Street this week, and Barack Obama has a slew of economy-related ads out in battleground states. He is also using the opportunity to appeal to a group that has shown signs of straying from his...

Social Security Give And Take

Going into this election, John McCain might have considered the senior vote a safe play. After all, the 71-year-old GOP senator falls into that age bracket himself, regularly cashes in his retirement checks and leads Barack Obama among voters 65...