UAW launches advertising campaign against McCain

[ailsagirl]

By JEFF KAROUB AP Business Writer
Article Launched: 10/07/2008 03:19:48 PM PDT

DETROIT—United Auto Workers President Ron Gettelfinger said Tuesday the union would run $3 million worth of advertising criticizing Republican presidential candidate John McCain and his economic policies in four key states.

Gettelfinger said the television, radio and Internet ad campaign targeted four industrial states: Michigan, Indiana, Ohio and Pennsylvania. They feature UAW members and the union's argument that working families can't afford McCain. Ohio, Pennsylvania and Indiana are competitive states; the McCain campaign said last week it was abandoning efforts to win in Michigan.

Gettelfinger, who played the TV ads for reporters Tuesday afternoon at UAW headquarters in Detroit, said they feature "workers talking to workers about issues" that concern them, such as health care and policies that have cost millions of U.S. manufacturing jobs.

"We strategically placed these ads where we think they can and will make a difference," Gettelfinger said.

The UAW says more than 1 million active and retired members live in those four states.

http://www.marinij.com/election2008/ci_10661083

[polichick]

1. Great news - keep 'em coming!

[ailsagirl]

2. I used to have to really look for pro-dem stories-- it's now a matter

of which ones to post, there are so gol'durn many of 'em!! :hi:

[polichick]

5. It's wonderful the way things have swung our way!

:hi:

[ailsagirl]

9. Fingers still crossed... we've been burned so many times

But I'm hoping for the best outcome!! :patriot:

[SunsetDreams]

3. Awesome!

Thank you UAW!

[mucifer]

4. UAW members are helping Obama in Indiana, too.

They are organizing some of the door to door canvassing.

[faithfulcitizen]

8. yes, indeed, Indiana's UAW is strong.

[RagAss]

6. So Cool !!!!

[firedupdem]

7. Go UAW!!! Great News!! n/t

[Overseas]

10. K&R -- Go Unions !! Thank you !! //nt