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The main argument applied, is that Senator John McCain does not know enough about the economics and he is just like George Bush. The ad shows that knowing about the economy is an aspect that John McCain has never had but really needs. The being like Bush part is saying that John McCain is going to act pretty much exactly like Bush which the American people can't afford. Unlike John McCain, Barack Obama knows about the economy and is completely different than Bush on everything he votes for. So this argument supports Barack Obama and insults John McCain.  7. __Evidence-__ Evidence to support this claim can come from a statement John McCain said last year, “The issue of economics is something that I’ve really never understood as well as I should.” This statement is perfect evidence that John McCain does not know enough about the economy. He clearly states that in public so you know it is true, because no politician should claim not to know about the economy if it wasn’t true. Evidence that McCain votes on 90% of the stuff Bush votes on can come from congressional Quarterly's Voting Studies. If you looked for it in the Voting Studies it would clearly show that John McCain votes on 90% of the things Bush votes for.
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8. __Claims that are correct and incorrect-__ Some claims that might hurt John McCain are mentioned by Obama. For example he mentions McCain does not know enough about the economy, which can be correct or incorrect. You could say that these claims are incorrect and this is an opinion, and that he may know enough about the economy. You could also say that the claims are correct and he knows less about the economy then a president should know, this is all opinionated. The claims about John McCain voting the same as Bush on 90% of the things are accurate, but this could be the non important factors. The other 10% could be the really important issues but most likely no, because John McCain is with the war and that is one of the most important issues right now.

9. __How effective is this ad-__ Yes, we believe this ad to be very effective to the people who want change and not the same things they have had to deal with for the past 8 years. If you are tired of the Bush Administration then this ad makes you want to vote for Barack Obama, because unlike McCain he has different point of views, which are completely the opposite of Bush. Most people believe Bush was the main reason America went to war, which is why this ad is even more effective.

Strengths: -accurate statements that John McCain said - implies that McCain is just like bush - says how we cannot afford this to go on for another 4 years

Weaknesses: - doesn't show complete proof - doesn't guarantee 4 years of bush **