“In a switch, McCain to Obama: ‘Well done’”
By JIM KUHNHENN
Associated Press Writer
DENVER (AP) — John McCain is airing a one-evening-only ad with a simple message for Barack Obama: “Job well done.” The ad coincides with Obama’s nomination acceptance speech.
McCain congratulates Obama for his nomination. McCain recognizes the symbolism of a black man accepting the nomination on the 45th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech.
The ad will run Thursday on national cable television before and after Obama’s address.
McCain says: “Senator Obama, this is truly a good day for America. Too often the achievements of our opponents go unnoticed.
So I wanted to stop and say, congratulations. How perfect that your nomination would come on this historic day. Tomorrow, we’ll be back at it. But tonight Senator, job well done.”