MCCAIN VS. IOWA: MCCAIN’S “MUSIC MAN” VISION OF IOWA
Fourth Segment in www.mccainvsiowa.com Series Titled "McCain vs. Iowa Innovation"

Des Moines, IA – Today, the Iowa Democratic Party released the fourth segment in the McCain vs. Iowa series, focusing on Senator McCain’s out of touch vision of Iowa.  To view the video and learn more, please go to www.mccainvsiowa.com <http://mccainvsiowa.com> .

In an interview last month with the Des Moines Register, McCain explained why he "couldn't just write [Iowa] off as we did in 2000," saying, "People do pay attention to Iowa.  They know that Iowa is symbolic of a lot of other things.  They've seen 'The Music Man.'"

"The Music Man?"  When proud Iowans think of what is "symbolic" about their state, "The Music Man" is not likely the first thing that comes to mind.  Iowa continues to be a leader in innovation.  The first digital computer was invented in Iowa, Iowa crops feed the world, and homegrown Iowa energy, like biofuels, biodiesel and wind, are leading the way toward energy independence.

“Senator McCain’s vision of Iowa as ‘The Music Man’ shows exactly how out of touch he is with how most Iowans envision this great state," said Brooke Borkenhagen, Press Secretary for the Iowa Democratic Party.   "Senator McCain has opposed legislation important to Iowa innovation at every turn.  He has a record of strong opposition to the booming Iowa wind industry, Iowa biofuels and the Farm Bill.  Iowans deserve a leader who understands our potential and can lead us into the future. ‘The Music Man’ is a great movie, but it's not symbolic for where our state is or the potential for our state's future.”

Senator McCain has actively fought legislation critical to Iowa’s economy.  He has repeatedly and consistently voted against renewable fuel and ethanol mandates. Senator McCain voted against the 2002 Farm Bill and has said that if he were President, he would veto the current Farm Bill supported by the entire Iowa congressional delegation.  He has also voted against and missed votes extending wind tax credits.

Senator Obama will support the innovation of Iowa. He will put America on the path to energy independence by investing $150 billion in our renewable energy sector. Investments in Iowa-produced renewable energy such as biofuels and wind will create up to 5 million new green jobs. Instead of giving $4 billion in new tax breaks to oil companies as Senator McCain is proposing, Senator Obama will give tax credits to wind companies like those in Iowa.

For more information on positions Senator McCain has taken against Iowa’s innovation, visit www.mccainvsiowa.com <http://mccainvsiowa.com> .

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