Obama promises a new economy

Boston.com

Barack Obama today unveiled an economy-focused TV ad that seeks to tie Republican rival John McCain to the Bush administration's policies and that promises a new approach.

The ad shows a fake book -- "Economics by John McCain," the announcer says -- then goes through the chapters:

"Support George Bush 95 percent of the time. Keep spending $10 billion a month for the war in Iraq while the Iraqis sell oil for record prices. Giving Iraq a $79 billion oil surplus and hurting our economy."

Then, the announcer says that Obama will turn the page. "Barack Obama�s plan: End the war responsibly, better schools, no more tax breaks for oil companies."

"Barack Obama, the middle class first," the announcer concludes.

The spot is to begin airing Thursday in 16 battleground states, including New Hampshire.