August 22, 2008
Posted: August 22nd, 2008 12:30 PM ET

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The GOP will run a new ad 'Commitment v. Rhetoric' during the Democratic convention.
The GOP will run a new ad 'Commitment v. Rhetoric' during the Democratic convention.

DENVER (CNN) – The Republican National Committee will air a new ad in Spanish next week in Denver promoting John McCain's work on immigration reform, while deriding Barack Obama on the issue.

The 60 second-ad will run during the week of the Democratic National Convention in the Mile High City as well as air on stations that reach reach Hispanic listeners in Colorado Springs, Pueblo, Aspen, Fort Collins and Greeley.

The ad will also run in New Mexico on stations that reach listeners in Albuquerque and Las Cruces as well as Las Vegas, Nevada and El Paso, Texas.

Full script after the jump

See script:

Title: “Commitment V. Rhetoric”

How do you know someone is a friend?

You know because they stand up and defend you when it is hard.

When Hispanics needed a friend in Congress during the immigration debate… Who stood up? Who spoke out?

John McCain.

Senator McCain worked with Republicans and Democrats alike to form immigration legislation.

And while the bill didn’t pass, only McCain demonstrated a real commitment to reforming immigration in a way that honored our laws as well as our immigrants and traditions.

And Barack Obama?

Obama did not stand up. Obama did not speak out. And when the time came for him to do the right thing, he did not.

Obama supported measures designed to insert a deadly “poison pill” to kill the immigration legislation.

If Obama didn’t even have the courage to stand up for immigrants, how can he claim to have the strength to change the way Washington works?

John McCain is ready to lead. Barack Obama is not.

Filed under: Barack Obama • John McCain


KenB, MI   August 22nd, 2008 3:05 pm ET

the GOP could run ads in Japanese and it will still come out the "Same Old Business" of Sen. McCain...Paul Begala for VP heheheh OBAMA '08

Latinos for Obama   August 22nd, 2008 3:03 pm ET

Obama is the only one that Latinos should trust. McCain does not have no idea what common people experience in their daily lives and this is more true of the latino population.

Mi Raza voten Obama! El Republicano McCain no nos va apoyar y es un fruade!

Andrew   August 22nd, 2008 3:02 pm ET

The latest news is that the Democrats have decided to stop runing ads in Red battleground states...including North Carolina, Florida, and Virginia.

Didn't Obama say he would carry Virginia and North Carolina? And change the electoral map?

Obama is getting desperate.

Joseph IRAQ WAR VET   August 22nd, 2008 3:01 pm ET

YOU SPELLED MUSLIM WRONG "G" YOU IDIOT!

STICK TO WATCHING NASCAR AND STAY AWAY FROM THE BLOGGING UNTIL YOU FIGURE OUT WHAT BOOKS ARE USED FOR.

Draft Card Republicans   August 22nd, 2008 3:00 pm ET

Men and women of spanish origin,become a citizen and get a free draft card.

Mike   August 22nd, 2008 3:00 pm ET

Anonymous -

Se dice "hypocritical warmonger" en espanol:

senor McCain.

James, Houston, TX   August 22nd, 2008 2:58 pm ET

John McCain is a Nam P.O.W. ! His Logo is "NO MAS, NO MAS" ! Manos Ariba, Cucarocha !

Mochona, FL   August 22nd, 2008 2:58 pm ET

Either McCain is going through through one of those "SENIOR MOMENT" Episodes or is a GREAT LIAR.
The Question is which is which.

Mochona, FL

Used to be a Demo-CRAP   August 22nd, 2008 2:57 pm ET

Obama famous words....

In the Saddleback Church forum last week, in response to Rev. Rick Warren’s question, “At what point does a baby get human rights in your view?” Obama responded: “Well, uh, you know, I think that whether you're looking at it from a theological perspective or, uh, a scientific perspective, uh, answering that question with specificity, uh, you know, is, is, uh, above my pay grade.”

Draft Card Republicans   August 22nd, 2008 2:55 pm ET

Strong men needed for active duty.

Richard, FL   August 22nd, 2008 2:55 pm ET

Obama is not a Muslim and people should do research before making ignorant comments about him.

Veterans for Obama   August 22nd, 2008 2:55 pm ET

Remeber the Viva Bush bumper stickers? What did he ever do for Hispanics?

Tired of W, OH   August 22nd, 2008 2:55 pm ET

McCain is not serious about alternative energy. He is Big Oil's puppet. McCain failed to show up to vote for key energy bill in 2007 that would have funded alternative energy development at big oil's expense. The bill failed by one vote. That's your "maverick" for you.

Rick   August 22nd, 2008 2:54 pm ET

Historically opposing parties "respected" each other's convention and observed but relaxed. This SMACKS of Disrespect, Dishonesty, and dispicable. I dont disagree with 2nd language ads if they are restricted to 2nd language media. For general publc.... ENGLISH ONLY PLEASE ....idiots.

TCE   August 22nd, 2008 2:54 pm ET

How do you say, "OVER THE HILL"?

Pepou   August 22nd, 2008 2:53 pm ET

There is no official language in this country. So ads should be in English and Spanish. McConfused speaks neither.

anonmouys   August 22nd, 2008 2:53 pm ET

not going to happen

McWAR will bring back the DRAFT   August 22nd, 2008 2:53 pm ET

How do you say smear or lies in Spanish?

Annoy the media, Say NO to Obama   August 22nd, 2008 2:52 pm ET

relax folks... as soon as Michelle tells Barack who she selected, then he will share it with us. So don't blame him for all the drama!!!

anonmouys   August 22nd, 2008 2:52 pm ET

heyh pumas we have three letter for you ngh

Texas Witch Twister   August 22nd, 2008 2:50 pm ET

Spanish ads. Who cares. Us Spanish people don't. We will not vote for Obama. The man does not have our interest at heart. He may fool you African Americans an some Gringos but not us. We left stupid in Mexico. We will not vote stupid in America.

Tired of W, OH   August 22nd, 2008 2:50 pm ET

How do you say "Adulterous, senile, hot-headed liar" in spanish?

Luckyj   August 22nd, 2008 2:47 pm ET

John McC whatever does not want legal or illegal immigrants here. Running a new ad in Spanish!!! Is he the one for English language only?

NYC LOVES OBAMA   August 22nd, 2008 2:47 pm ET

!!! NO MAS MC MISMO!!!!!!

!!! NO MAS MC BASURA!!!!

!!!!OBAMA POR PRESIDENTE!!!!

fella from Chicago   August 22nd, 2008 2:47 pm ET

Smart, real smart. This is why the Republicans keep capturing the White House. Karl Rove, you have to be in the background orchestrating these moves. God Bless You.

John B. From New Hampshire   August 22nd, 2008 2:46 pm ET

Reach Reach?!?!?! you sure CNN?

R.I.F.   August 22nd, 2008 2:46 pm ET

Good luck on that... Core GOP issues are not for helping out minorities. Not to mention McCain turned his back on his own immigration bill once he saw that the GOP wasn't liking it. McCain's putting country first alright.

Internet Argument Winner   August 22nd, 2008 2:45 pm ET

Big mistake. Since we are all Georgians now the ad should air in Georgian, not in Spanish.

sensible Cape Coral FL   August 22nd, 2008 2:45 pm ET

All this talk about Hillary as VP loses sight of one very important fact. If she does become VP will she be working FOR the President or AGAINST him, to position herself for a run in 2012?

Moderation: Here I come. An original thought for a change.

That'sTheWay2DoIt   August 22nd, 2008 2:45 pm ET

Good idea......The GOP needs to court more ethnic groups. I am a Black Women who would normally vote for the demcratic candidate but this time I considering voting for McCain based on issues, his views and how he's handling the campaigning.

Does either candidate have all of what I'm looking for? No....but I'm not interested in the actor, preacher, teacher and politician named Barack Obama.

Rob   August 22nd, 2008 2:44 pm ET

Adios Obama wohoooooooh

Rob

Semper Fi

Brian   August 22nd, 2008 2:44 pm ET

Si se puede!

Veterans for Obama   August 22nd, 2008 2:44 pm ET

Los republicanos son Idiotas!

anonymous   August 22nd, 2008 2:44 pm ET

Hey all you idiots – McCain has been a friend to the Mexicans (or Latinos or whatever you choose to be called at this point). He has been very lenient on the illegals – much to my chagrin!! You people don't even know who you're complaining about.

Truth   August 22nd, 2008 2:43 pm ET

Hello Diane VT & Barbara NC, I'll help:

Cuantas casas McCain tiene? El no sabe? Mismo malo.

No mas mentiras y borrones de transferencia de McCain, por favor.

Queremos a un presidente que nos entienda. Obama '08

das   August 22nd, 2008 2:43 pm ET

ANYONE WHO RUNS AN AD IN SPANISH WILL NOT GET MY VOTE! THAT IS DIVISIVE! WE SPEAK ENGLISH IN THE U.S. AND IF YOU'RE VOTING, YOU SHOULD BE ABLE TO SPEAK, READ, AND WRITE IN ENGLISH.

Lisa M   August 22nd, 2008 2:43 pm ET

Good Heavens, give it a break.

So what's the premise they used for making the decision to no longer advertise to the English speakers?

BTW I protest. I am being discriminated against. They should be doing this in German and French and Japanese and all Native American languages and. . . .

Ian   August 22nd, 2008 2:43 pm ET

McCain voted AGAINST his own immigration bill. This guy is a pretty good liar, I'll give him that.

anonmouys   August 22nd, 2008 2:40 pm ET

how do you say ops i dropped my pen in spanish

Michael   August 22nd, 2008 2:40 pm ET

This is a good idea for McCain.

I hear Obama is going to run some ads in German and French.

Jes ve kan!!! Jes ve kan!!

Should pick up a lot of votes.

anonmouys   August 22nd, 2008 2:39 pm ET

how do you say mcsame in spanish

Obama = Carter the 2nd!!!   August 22nd, 2008 2:39 pm ET

Bulldog August 22nd, 2008 1:52 pm ET

McCain is ready to lead alright, he will lead us right into World War III. He will start with Iran and Russia to begin with. His answer for everything is WAR. He loves WAR, that's all he talks about.

He will institute another military draft as he has suggested multiple times this year alone and force people's children and grandchildren to go to more uneccessary wars just like he pushed hard to go into Iraq.

If you want war then vote for McCain. He is a war monger

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Details on when McCain suggested a draft?????

McCain will start a war with Iran and Russia??? Those two places that are so peaceful and doing nothing at all you mean or are you talking about Iran and Russia on Earth where they are pushing the rest of the world toward war??

You should just go back to looking for UFO's and bigfoot or bring facts.

EMJ   August 22nd, 2008 2:39 pm ET

Further proof why HRC was not picked a the VP nominee....McCain saying he's 'ready to lead' sure sounds a lot like that 'ready to lead on day one' baloney.

Austin Wall   August 22nd, 2008 2:38 pm ET

You can see where the GOP is coming from: "Hey, we don't like any of you, but we're still lowering ourselves to speak in your dirty language, so how about voting for us since we've shown you such honor?"

PoliticoMike   August 22nd, 2008 2:38 pm ET

I hope it gets lost in translation.

Bill   August 22nd, 2008 2:38 pm ET

I can't believe this new ad he's going to run. He is pandering to illegal immigrants in spanish. Not this time John. English only in this country. I can't believe this liberal, wife cheater calls himself a republican. Write in Huckabee for president. A man with true convictions.

G   August 22nd, 2008 2:37 pm ET

Obama is a muslum and will not protect babies.
you print lies about McCain,
print this CNN

EMJ   August 22nd, 2008 2:37 pm ET

Repuuuubbblicannnnsss....your negativity shtick is really getting old. Not as old as white haired wrinkley guy, but pretty darn old.

Liam   August 22nd, 2008 2:36 pm ET

Thats great! What a wonderful idea! Advertise to one of the largest groups of people that you couldn't possibly care less about. McCain has ...what... 6 houses? I'm sure that he's right there with people who can't afford the one that they live in. He's just another old, rich white guy who wants to tell us all the same garbage that we've heard for the last 8 years. Hey, Hispanics, guess who the republican government recruits to go die in Iraq? YOU and African Americans because they think that you have no other course in life. That's republicans for ya. Oh, they need you alright....but guess what it's for.

Richard, FL   August 22nd, 2008 2:36 pm ET

More incredible hypocrisy from the party that loudly advocates English only.

Praetorian, Fort Myers   August 22nd, 2008 2:35 pm ET

M.Winners–Mesa, AZ

If language is no problem, even among natural born or naturlized hispanic Americans-why do all voting documents, ballots, and voting advertisements have to be written in english and spanish?

Doug R.   August 22nd, 2008 2:35 pm ET

The Republicans will lose 10 seats in the Senate and 30 to 40 in the House. They deserve it. They know it's going to happen. They are full of lies, falsehoods , hypocrisy, and trash!!

Chris from Baltimore   August 22nd, 2008 2:34 pm ET

My kid's learning Spanish. You'd have to be a fool (and an irresponsible parent) if you didn't have your kid learn it (as should you).

Draft Card Republicans   August 22nd, 2008 2:33 pm ET

How would you say it in Spanish?Signup today kids,and be the first one on your block to be inducted and go to war.John McCain loves young able bodied men who are ready to fight for oil.

quent97   August 22nd, 2008 2:33 pm ET

I wonder if the ad will mention the wall they were trying to build to keep the Mexicans out of the country; not to mention hiring them for cheap labor to build it which I guess would have been okay as long as the Mexicans would be on the outside when it's done.

The repubs have been such simpletons during this campaign so far. But what is worse is that they are actually getting people to believe their tripe. WAKE UP AMERICA!!

Daryl Jones   August 22nd, 2008 2:33 pm ET

May be smart. Cultural conservatives who oppose McCain's immigration stance won't understand what's being said in the commercial.

Praetorian, Fort Myers   August 22nd, 2008 2:32 pm ET

Illegal immigration–should not be allowed.

Immigrants must demonstrate knowledge of U.S.history, common shared values, and speak the mother tongue before they can be naturalized.

Non-U.S. citizens should not be allowed to serve as Officer or Enlisted in the armed services of the United States.

The above–are values shared by a majority of Americans (including those of hispanic descent).

Thomas, Illinois   August 22nd, 2008 2:32 pm ET

Aware-Your so right, Americans WON'T be fooled again....Obama/08

SJM   August 22nd, 2008 2:32 pm ET

This is the republican machine at its best. Pandering to hispanics in their own language making it that much more intimate, and at the same time not alienating the conservative base by doing the ads in spanish. Quoting guiness, BRILLIANT!

McCain/Romney '08

sick of this   August 22nd, 2008 2:31 pm ET

This is America, we speak English!

J.L.   August 22nd, 2008 2:31 pm ET

Don't understand how this is supposed to work... there is a big gap between the people in the GOP that draw the distinction between being anti-illegal immigration and anti-immigrant (illegal or otherwise...). The anti-illegal immigration stance just becomes a front for, to be quite honest... simply racist anti-immigrant views.
Hence the reason a huge majority of the GOP are white Christians...

NJ Republican   August 22nd, 2008 2:30 pm ET

Wow...everytime I have chance to go on line and read the comments...which is few and far between....I realize the Democratic readers have alot of bad and nasty things to say....

Guess you have alot of time on your hands when you don't work and collect a check from the entilement goverment that Mr. Obama wants to promote.

McCain '08

fred   August 22nd, 2008 2:29 pm ET

Why are Obama's supporters so hateful? I've got an idea. How about we make a bet that Obama supporters can't post only positive comments on a blog entry that doesn't have to do with Barack. You can praise Barack, but not call other people names. Think you can do it? I really doubt it.

Carmen Colorado   August 22nd, 2008 2:29 pm ET

I wonder if the Spanish people have seven houses? Or do they forget how many houses they have! They are lucky to have a house or a job with insurance. McCain sure is not the one to help us. I am a mexican (and a USA citizen now) and I can tell you that what I have and have worked for the republicans had no hand in helping me. My immigrant parents worked hard and showed us kids that hard work and respect will get you more out of life and you will feel better about yourself. We do not need an old man for president, do not need somebody that can't even read his notes.

Gil   August 22nd, 2008 2:29 pm ET

MY QUESTION IS THIS" IF JOHN MCCAIN BELIEVES WE ARE ALL MILLIONAIRES AND HAVE HOUSES WE CAN'T COUNT, WHY ON EARTH DO WE EVEN CONSIDER HIM RUNNING FOR PRESIDENT?"

I THINK THE GOP WILL BE BETTER OFF PRESENTING ANOTHER CANDIDATE FOR THIS OFFICE.

sherry for Obama   August 22nd, 2008 2:28 pm ET

THE REPUBLICANS CANT STAND BEING SECOND FIDDLE......

OBAMA WILL SOAR
MCCAIN WILL CRASH AND BURN AGAIN.

TIME TO RETIRE OLD GUY ...THE TIMES THEY ARE A CHANGING.

Anonymous   August 22nd, 2008 2:28 pm ET

If the Clinton supporters still plan to have their march in Denver, what's stopping Repubs showing up in huge numbers just to make it look like a legitimate protest?

Clinton supporters should suck it up and unify the party or else we'll end up with President McCain (I just threw up a little), and I'll have to move to Sweden. Come on, do it for me.

ron   August 22nd, 2008 2:24 pm ET

What are you all thinking. The GOP does not hate hispanics and McCain has done so much more on the immigration bill than his rival. Instead of drinking cool aid why don't you democrats actually study and research what your supposed savior really stand for–absolutely nothing is the answer. He says or does anything to get the votes, but he has zero principles.

Observer   August 22nd, 2008 2:22 pm ET

So, now the GOP is wanting to be the "big tent party"? What a departure from the past.

RDS   August 22nd, 2008 2:22 pm ET

How can you even air an ad highlighting a bill that you created but wouldn't even vote on b/c the republicans got angry with you. Maverick yeah right.

JOKE   August 22nd, 2008 2:21 pm ET

WELL GOOD LUCK MCCAIN. DANGEROUS MAN .

OBAMA....08

Latina for Obama...NJ   August 22nd, 2008 2:21 pm ET

sorry i meant .we do see thru it.

Latina for Obama...NJ   August 22nd, 2008 2:20 pm ET

to M .Winners from Mesa Arizona...

Dont worry... we do thru it

Jesse   August 22nd, 2008 2:19 pm ET

Como se dice: hypocritical?

Democrat   August 22nd, 2008 2:19 pm ET

No Hillary. Adios Obama!

Joe Regis   August 22nd, 2008 2:19 pm ET

The McCain repubs will get no traction at all.

The repubs are doomed this year.

Go Obama go.

OB 08/12

Latina for Obama...NJ   August 22nd, 2008 2:19 pm ET

to Joe average

it spells 'estupido"not stupido

oiled   August 22nd, 2008 2:18 pm ET

" he drinks tequela, she talks dirty in spanish" also this just in –man bitten by dog and struck by lightning says he's not the VP pick!–

Vet.   August 22nd, 2008 2:18 pm ET

FOR ALL HILLARY SUPPORTER, I HAVE BOUGHT LOTS OF ROPE FOR YOU ALL TO JUMP AT THE SAME TIME AND REMOVE THE IGNORANCE FROM THIS PLANET.

Shrill for Hill   August 22nd, 2008 2:18 pm ET

I don't know what you people are talking about, McCain loves Mexicans! The clean and landscape his 7 mansions. Who else is going to do it?

aware   August 22nd, 2008 2:17 pm ET

Excellent!

The media gave the arrogant, equivocating, obfuscating, prevaricating Obama the primary but it will not fool Americans again. Obama will lose!

McCain 08! :)

Credit Card Republicans   August 22nd, 2008 2:17 pm ET

He will tell them to sign the dotted line and that they have now been drafted for active service.Ha Ha

Used to be a Demo-CRAP   August 22nd, 2008 2:17 pm ET

To ALECO -–NOKOMIS,FL

Explain to me how you can be for abortion yet so concerned about a tree?

Dave from Gainesville   August 22nd, 2008 2:17 pm ET

Maybe he'd care to explain to them, in Spanish, why all of that hard work on immigration reform went straight out the window the instant the hate-wing radio crowd started skewering him for it?

Marc PDX   August 22nd, 2008 2:17 pm ET

... and the Democrats howl with rage...

Paris   August 22nd, 2008 2:16 pm ET

so what.

Obama said we all need to speak Spanish and our kids need to learn
Spanish.

M. Winners, Mesa, AZ   August 22nd, 2008 2:16 pm ET

Um, it seems to me that you have to be an American citizen to vote, and to be an American citizen (born here or naturalized) you have to understand English.
So, why the pandering to non-English speaking individuals, they can't vote to begin with.
I do hope those fellow Americans of mine who are of Latino origins see thru this slimy, insulting attempt by the McLame campaign to appear that he is one of them...

Build a Border Fence around the GOP   August 22nd, 2008 2:16 pm ET

Will the real republicans please stand up? A pro-choice VP, Iraq withdrawal timetables and now this.

Republicans don't have a clue. What desperation!!!

I know who I want.

OBAMA/(anyone but Clinton) '08

aware   August 22nd, 2008 2:16 pm ET

Excellent!

The media gave the arrogant, equivocating, obfuscating, prevaricating Obama the primary but it will not fool Americans again. Obama will lose!

Mccain 08! :)

Joe Average   August 22nd, 2008 2:16 pm ET

Stupido Latinos

Frank from Peterborough   August 22nd, 2008 2:15 pm ET

Why aren't the news medias highlighting the Bush lies to justify the invasioin of Iraq and the McCain lie to keep the occupation going. It doesn't matter how you cut it both lies are getting pretty close to being treason as a lot of innocent people have been killed and maimed as a result.

Joe in DE   August 22nd, 2008 2:15 pm ET

This will give the Base chillblanes.

The Truth   August 22nd, 2008 2:14 pm ET

Arkansas Undertaker-

AMEN MY BROTHER.

Hana, Saline, MI   August 22nd, 2008 2:14 pm ET

"America is a nation of immigrants."

One has to be amused when leftists use this line. It's an indication of the lack of original thinking from the left.

Being a nation of immigrants doesn't negate the fact we must close the borders to prevent the continuing number of illegals from Mexico entering the U.S. We are also a nation of laws, and illegal immigrants violate our laws.

Enforce immigration laws, NOW!

Bigger Picture   August 22nd, 2008 2:13 pm ET

Hispanics are actively seeking change. It will be very hard at this point to persuade them to stop the floodgates of their support, which it almost entirely going over to the Obama campaign. Dave Stewart just wrote an article about the release of his song 'American Prayer' – An anthem for change on the huffingtonpost.

lovable liberal   August 22nd, 2008 2:12 pm ET

This is too funny! McCain is narrowcasting a message in Spanish to Democratic-leaning Hispanics when he expects few of his Republican base to tune in. You can bet he will not run this ad in English.

MY FRIENDS!!!   August 22nd, 2008 2:11 pm ET

When Hispanics needed a friend in Congress during the immigration debate… Who stood up? Who spoke out?John McCain everyone is his Friend ......He has become Famous for his use of ** MY FRIENDS AND SENTOR OBAMA **
MY FRIENDS AND SENTOR OBAMA
MY FRIENDS AND SENTOR OBAMA
MY FRIENDS AND SENTOR OBAMA
MY FRIENDS AND SENTOR OBAMA
MY FRIENDS AND SENTOR OBAMA
MY FRIENDS AND SENTOR OBAMA

Shari, NY   August 22nd, 2008 2:11 pm ET

Hillary's Hispanic supporters are being courted.

ANGIE   August 22nd, 2008 2:11 pm ET

It dont matter hispanics will vote for obama!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

did i do that????   August 22nd, 2008 2:10 pm ET

pander pander pander...but no follow through

Michael   August 22nd, 2008 2:10 pm ET

This ad should end... 'John McCain is read to pander. Just like Barack Obama.'

JDC // Ohio   August 22nd, 2008 2:10 pm ET

Have to mobilize and motivate all the illegals to get out the vote!

PHIL-TEXAS   August 22nd, 2008 2:10 pm ET

AMERICANS OF HISPANIC DESCENT HAVE MORE TO THINK ABOUT THAN IMMIGRATION. THEY ARE WORRIED ABOUT PUTTING THEIR CHILDREN THROUGH COLLEGE OR PUTTING FOOD ON THE TABLE OR PAYING REDICULOUSLY HIGH UTILITY AND FUEL BILLS. MCSAME AND THE REPUKLICANS HAVE GOT THE WRONG PAGE IN FRONT OF THEM

DominicanosForObama   August 22nd, 2008 2:08 pm ET

The GOP can run all of the adds they want.

We (Hispanic) are smarter than what the GOP give us credit for.

So....Muchas gracias GOP but we're intelligent to enough to know that McWar is more of the same as Bush.

Don   August 22nd, 2008 2:07 pm ET

Great move Republicans. Lets see how Obama handles this one.

Carl29   August 22nd, 2008 2:06 pm ET

Hispanics are not supporting the GOP for 3 reason:

a) The economy is in the trash can and the White House is occupied by a Republican.

b) The inmigration debate hurt the GOP because of the racial overtones it took.

c)Hispanics, especially Puerto Ricans and Mexicans, are overwhelmingly Democrat.

With a better economy things could be better for the GOP, but as things are I don't see how, my friend.

Anonymous   August 22nd, 2008 2:05 pm ET

Why is McCain "ready to lead"? Hasn't he been in the Senate for 26 years? Shouldn't he already be a leader?

Brian Rich   August 22nd, 2008 2:05 pm ET

lol, when is the hypocrisy going to end?

Char for Obama 08 & 12   August 22nd, 2008 2:05 pm ET

MCCAIN IS A LOSER, A CHEATER, A WAR MONGER.
A VOTE FOR MCCAIN IS A VOTE FOR MY 10 YEAR OLD NEPHEW
TO BE DRAFTED. POSSIBLY MY 6 YEAR OLD SON
SAY HELL NO TO MCCAIN!

hillybilly   August 22nd, 2008 2:05 pm ET

why would latinos vote republican.do they want to be deported?

Latina for Obama...NJ   August 22nd, 2008 2:05 pm ET

to Juan carlos

MAS BASURA ES ESE REPUBLICANO MCCAIN!!

btw everybody..juan carlos just called obama a piece of garbage.

OABAMA 08

Doug   August 22nd, 2008 2:05 pm ET

McCain will do anything to get elected. He can't run an ad without mentioning Obama. Obama has just recently started doing the same, but at the risk of soounding like a 3rd grader: McCain started it.

McCain is a pathetic relic of thinking that was outdated 40 years ago....or 80 years ago, if you count the republican-led road to the depression.

McCain doesn't care about immigrants, except that they're here, they're numerous, and they cut his many lawns and clean his many bedrooms.

S.B. Stein E.B. NJ   August 22nd, 2008 2:05 pm ET

This is a hard issue to deal with for anyone. There are people here illegally, but many of them are working. We need to have a way for those that are working now to be researched (background check etc) that do not put them in front of anyone who has been doing things legally. Right now, no one has any good answers.

My opinion is not going to be liked. Those that came here illegally should never get citizenship. They can be happy with permant resident alien. That should be one of the penalties for being here illegally. Students who over stay their visas are something else, but should leave if they are done with their academic program.

Mark   August 22nd, 2008 2:03 pm ET

Here is something you can run. Here is a quote:

'My friends, we live in the greatest nation in the history of the
world. I hope you'll join with me as we try to change it.'

- Barack Obama

Now why would you want to change the fact that we are the greatest nation in the world.

Carl29   August 22nd, 2008 2:02 pm ET

Yeah.... McCain tried to do something with inmigration once upon a time. Now he says that he wouldn't support such resolution. Just ask yourself why they are doing it in Spanish and not in English as well, in case you wonder: HIspanics do speak English as well. Well, they don't want to upset the anti-inmigrant base of the GOP, by reminding them about McCain's "betrayal."

Is PUMA contagious? I don't want to catch it!   August 22nd, 2008 2:02 pm ET

The only times you will see Hispanics with the GOP is if they are serving or cleaning up. What has the GOP done for minorities lately? McCain is touting a plan that he was apart of and then decided to vote against?! What reform? McCain is so irritating I feel like throwing things at my TV when he's on it. The fact is that the GOP used to be the party of values and principled government. I don't know what happened to them. Ron Paul Save them from themselves before its; Dems, Independants and... what was that other one?

Glenn Doty, Columbia, SC   August 22nd, 2008 2:02 pm ET

I don't see how McCain's team don't believe this will come back to bite them.

Sure, it's during the DNC, so most hard-line republicans won't be watching... but it's not like they won't read about it here. McCain's base HATES him for pushing amnesty...

Advertising, IN SPANISH, that McCain tried much harder to grant amnesty to the illegals than Obama ever would (since perhaps he had some misgivings), could conceivably convince a million neo-cons to stay home or write in Bob Barr in November.

Lesley   August 22nd, 2008 2:02 pm ET

Obama really has to address immigration in a big way at the convention. I don't think a return-fire ad is the answer. Obama cannot be seen as reacting to everything McCain does from now on but rather leading and defining himself for everyone to see. He can put out his ideas in dialogue by various speakers throughout the week, not only on immigration but also on everything else on his agenda. Run the campaign on his issues and be specific about them.

Denise   August 22nd, 2008 2:01 pm ET

Oh brother....lets crash the gop convention and be the only ones to show up.

The Voice of Common Sense   August 22nd, 2008 2:01 pm ET

Even more reason why Obama needs Clinton as VP...she has a strong base with Hispanic voters! I am an Independent voter, but I can tell ya...no Hillary probably does equal no election for Obama! I sure wish this country had more third party options similar to European countries!

Arkansas Undertaker   August 22nd, 2008 2:00 pm ET

These people are going out of their way to try to derail the Democratic Convention and the Unity it will bring.

All these usless adds, Romney and other GOP ers, showing up in Denver and all these Clinton Democrats aka "Closeted Republicans" showing up.

All this is going to do is bring the Democrats together and deliver us to Victory in November.

As the Lord says "No weapon formed against me will prosper."

Obama/Clinton 2008

Steve   August 22nd, 2008 2:00 pm ET

I thought McCain was for immigration reform before he was against in before he was for it. What? What happened to English ony? Does Tom Tancredo know this?

Mercedes   August 22nd, 2008 2:00 pm ET

Speaking for myself, I will not watch this ad. This hispanic is and will be a democrat and will vote for Sen. Obama no matter what trash the GOP put out there for whom ever believes them picks up.

Susan from Scotts Valley, CA   August 22nd, 2008 2:00 pm ET

Hispanic voters have more concerns than just immigration reform. They're concerned about health care, the economy, energy prices, and a war we shouldn't be fighting. All of these areas – McCain is on the wrong side of the issue.

Latino for Obama!!   August 22nd, 2008 2:00 pm ET

Si Se Puede!! No Mas McSame!!

Orale Obama 08!!

Yasriel   August 22nd, 2008 1:58 pm ET

Hey people...a new specie of the dinosau family have been discovered. This specie was thought to have lived thousand and thoudand of years ago but fortunately we have a relic of this specie available today.

This species is called: McCainosaurus...say it again
McCAINOSAURUS....lol

Joe Kiloz   August 22nd, 2008 1:58 pm ET

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Anonymous   August 22nd, 2008 1:58 pm ET

Reading the script, about halfway through I thought "Hey, McCain is actually running on his own merit." Then I scrolled a little farther, and there was the attack. The man cannot go ten minutes without mentioning Obama. Someone's in love.

Diane, VT   August 22nd, 2008 1:57 pm ET

Can you say "how many homes do you own" in Spanish?

VA Voter   August 22nd, 2008 1:57 pm ET

It appears as if the GOP has not done anything differently this time around. Like Senator Obama said in the soundclip I heard this morning on my way to work – "The Republicans know how to run a campaign. They're good at that. But they can't govern."

did i do that????   August 22nd, 2008 1:57 pm ET

John McCain is ready to lead. Barack Obama is not

yeah lead you into the gates of Hell....
vote NO DRAFT, NO MCCAIN

Latina for Obama...NJ   August 22nd, 2008 1:56 pm ET

We latinos know better.

OBAMA 08 (with or without hillary)

Ed from PA   August 22nd, 2008 1:56 pm ET

I want this line explained:

"Obama supported measures designed to insert a deadly “poison pill” to kill the immigration legislation."

did i do that????   August 22nd, 2008 1:56 pm ET

the ad should read
hello, my friends. My Name is John McCain, i will either draft you or have you clean my homes...thats what McCain will do for you...oh do not even think about asking for health care, thats off of the table.
i'm john mccain and i approve this message.

McCain is such a joke- the hypocrite flip flopped on his own immigration legislation, wants to keep the rich rich and make the poor poorer. has no plans for health care or education, wants to reinstate the draft, then go to war with Russia, Iran, surge Iraq and Afghanistan...

Anonymous   August 22nd, 2008 1:56 pm ET

How do you say "hypocritical warmonger" in Spanish?

NORA, FLORIDA   August 22nd, 2008 1:55 pm ET

IT IS SAD THAT THE GOP IQ LEVEL IS NOT HIGH ENOUGH TO UNDERSTAND THE LANGUAGE THAT THEY ARE RUNNING IN THEIR ADDS.

IT WILL BE DEPORTATION TIME WHEN THE REPUBLICANS GET IN THE WHITE HOUSE!!!! HISPANICS BETTER WAKE UP!!!

Barbara - NC   August 22nd, 2008 1:55 pm ET

I'm SURE if it's typical of the ads so far from McCain/RNC, it will be Lies and smears - Las mentiras y unta

Go Obama '08 Yes we can - Si se puenta !!!!!!!!

JB, Boston   August 22nd, 2008 1:55 pm ET

Smart! He WAS for amnesty, and took a beating for it. He might as well receive what little praise he can from the goups it benefitted.

I just hope he truly has seen the light, and understands the large majority of this country wants the border to be secured before dealing with the issue of the current illegal population.

Lesley   August 22nd, 2008 1:54 pm ET

The Rove tactics provide very effective ads. But, unfortunately, their candidate is not the best candidate for the job of POTUS. A sticky situation at best.

Cheryl, DC   August 22nd, 2008 1:54 pm ET

So, that just means that the GOP is going to lie in Spanish.

INDENPENDENT - NYC   August 22nd, 2008 1:54 pm ET

As long as he doesn't "whine" when its his turn.

ALECO -----NOKOMIS,FL   August 22nd, 2008 1:54 pm ET

McCAIN CLAIMS HE IS PRO-LIFE--HOW CAN SOMEONE BE PRO-LIFE, THEN VOTE FOR A WAR AND KILL OVER FOUR THOUSAND OF OUR YOUNG MEN--SOUNDS TO ME McCAIN IS PRO DEATH.

Blue Dress   August 22nd, 2008 1:54 pm ET

Waste of money, McCain. Hispanics can see straight through your lies.

BudInTexas   August 22nd, 2008 1:53 pm ET

What a hypocrite!

McCain said he would not vote for his own and very reasonable immigration bill.

Maybe he forgot!

Annoy the media, Say NO to Obama   August 22nd, 2008 1:53 pm ET

Adelante con McCain!

tmess   August 22nd, 2008 1:53 pm ET

I would love to see McCain run this one in English in North Carolina and Iowa.

Filipina   August 22nd, 2008 1:53 pm ET

2 words "who cares" lol

Frank "Grimey" Grimes   August 22nd, 2008 1:52 pm ET

Another good ad from the McCain campaign. Hit em where it hurts. What has Obama done in the Senate? Oh yeah...he was for securing loose nuclear materials, just like all 99 of the other US Senators. Cue the Obama supporters who will say this ad is nothing but lies and that their candidate only tells the truth...

Wonders shall never end   August 22nd, 2008 1:52 pm ET

hahahaha another lie from the REPUGS neocon.

But the question is why is the media not doing fact check to prove that McINSANE adds have been nothing but false and blatant lies!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Bulldog   August 22nd, 2008 1:52 pm ET

McCain is ready to lead alright, he will lead us right into World War III. He will start with Iran and Russia to begin with. His answer for everything is WAR. He loves WAR, that's all he talks about.

He will institute another military draft as he has suggested multiple times this year alone and force people's children and grandchildren to go to more uneccessary wars just like he pushed hard to go into Iraq.

If you want war then vote for McCain. He is a war monger.

prairieguy   August 22nd, 2008 1:51 pm ET

How stupid....Johnnie boy has already said he wouldn't even support his own reform bill now...guess he wants it two ways.

Guess he can't count the ways just like he can keep track of his houses!!!!!

Biffington, Biff   August 22nd, 2008 1:50 pm ET

McCain ready to lead ... right...

ready to lead them 'back' to the border......

America is a nation of immigrants.

aohs   August 22nd, 2008 1:50 pm ET

Roll Call Vote – May 18, 2005

Senate Amendment 4064 – "To amend title 4 United States Code, to declare English as the national language of the United States and to promote the patriotic integration of prospective US citizens."

McCain (R-AZ), Yea

Abby   August 22nd, 2008 1:50 pm ET

Is that the same immigration reform that McCain completely abandoned to get in line with the conservative republicans/Bushies? Just checking.

OBAMA 08!!!

Biffington, Biff   August 22nd, 2008 1:49 pm ET

So.....
what.......

Are the Republicans trying to hire them ?????

mobile251ala   August 22nd, 2008 1:49 pm ET

john mccain didnt even vote on his on bill

snidely whiplash   August 22nd, 2008 1:48 pm ET

good lord! our current president barely speaks english.

at least mccain vividly recalls the spanish american war.

vote quimby '08

Barbara - NC   August 22nd, 2008 1:48 pm ET

How do you say "Lies and Smear" in Spanish?

Phil in Texas   August 22nd, 2008 1:48 pm ET

As a Mexican-American born in the states, GIVE ME A BREAK!!!!!!!
Wake up America...Vote Democratic!!!!

kel   August 22nd, 2008 1:48 pm ET

this is not playing to your base

DC Steve   August 22nd, 2008 1:46 pm ET

No mas...

It wont help

McCain has no original thought in his head.   August 22nd, 2008 1:46 pm ET

GOP HATES SPANISH PEOPLE

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