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The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee has chosen the day of John McCain's visit to Georgia to launch a round of TV commercials attacking Republican incumbent Saxby Chambliss.

The ad below specifically notes Chambliss' vote against the expansion of the federal-state children's health insurance program - which in Georgia is called PeachCare.

The operative language:

Congress tried to pass better health care for children. But he voted no. Lower drug prices for seniors. He said no. Tax cuts for middle-class Georgia families. He said no.

 In June, McCain Said "Speculation On The Oil Futures Market" Is A "Problem," And That "Wall Street" Was "Gaming The System."  During a speech on energy, McCain said, "There is the further problem of speculation on the oil futures market, which in many cases has nothing to do with the actual sale, purchase, or delivery of oil.

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McCain:  "I urge all Americans who supported me to join me in not just congratulating him, but offering our next president our goodwill and earnest effort to find ways to come together to find the necessary compromises to bridge our differences and help restore our prosperity, defend our security in a dangerous world, and leave our children and grandchildren a stronge