USW member Don Captain builds a Harley-Davidson engine. A new radio ad by the Obama campaign discusses Sen. John McCain's opposition to ‘Buy American' provisions that require investment in American companies like Harley-Davidson. You can listen to the ad here:
The ad, entitled ‘Harley,' discusses John McCain's record of opposition to ‘Buy American' provisions, including failing to support policies that would require the government to purchase American-made motorcycles like those produced by Harley-Davidson - an American icon and Milwaukee institution. The ad also highlights McCain's support for tax breaks for companies that ship American jobs overseas. The USW represent hundreds of Harley-Davidson workers throughout the United States.
Sen. Barack Obama supports ‘Buy American' provisions and believes that we must close loopholes and end incentives for corporations that ship our jobs overseas. Watch USW Local 21324 member Greg Hines of Wisconsin comment on McCain's position:
