[cnn-photo-caption image= http://i2.cdn.turner.com/cnn/2008/images/07/08/art.mccainad0709.cnn.jpg caption="New McCain ad highlights his history of service."] (CNN) - John McCain's campaign released an ad Tuesday that contrasts his record of military and public service with the “beautiful words” of other politicians.
"John McCain doesn't always tell us what we hope to hear. Beautiful words cannot make our lives better," says the announcer in ‘Love.’
"But a man who has always put his country and her people before self, before politics, can. Don't hope for a better life. Vote for one."
The one-minute spot opens with historical footage of young people smiling and laughing in the summer of 1969, followed by a photo of young Navy pilot John McCain in his flight suit. “It was a time of uncertainty, hope and change. The ‘Summer Of Love.’ Half a world away, another kind of love - of country,” says the announcer.
“John McCain: Shot down. Bayoneted. Tortured. Offered early release, he said, "No." He'd sworn an oath. Home, he turned to public service. His philosophy: before party, polls and self ... America.”
The spot will air on national cable and in battleground states.
[cnn-photo-caption image= http://i.cdn.turner.com/cnn/2008/images/06/24/art.romney.mccain.cnn.jpg caption="Do you have a question for Mitt Romney?"]
(CNN)–Now you can be in "The Situation Room!” Former Governor and Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney will be our guest Tuesday. He’s now a top supporter of Sen. John McCain and is often mentioned as a vice presidential candidate. During the campaign, he said he was the best candidate to fix the economy because of his business experience. CNN’s new poll out today says 75% of Americans think we’re in a recession. What do you think? Submit your video questions for Mitt Romney and we’ll have him answer some of them.
Send us your questions on video, and be sure to keep them clear and concise. Your videos could be used on air.
Compiled by Mary Grace Lucas
CNN Washington Bureau
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Compiled by Mary Grace Lucas, CNN Washington Bureau
* Sen. John McCain appears on CNN’s American Morning in the 8am hour and then speaks at the League of United Latin American Citizens’ (LULAC) national convention in Washington, DC.
* Sen. Barack Obama holds a morning town hall meeting in Georgia and then heads to Washington where he will also speak at the LULAC convention.
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