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Barack Obama's campaign has released a new ad, "Old Politics." It is a response to to John McCain's recent spot "Pump," which blamed Obama for high gas prices. As USA Today notes, the spot will air in 10 swing states: Iowa, Michigan, Missouri, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Colorado, New Mexico, Nevada and New Hampshire.

The new ad shows a bit of the "Pump" spot as an exasperated-sounding announcer asks viewers if they've seen McCain's ad, which was widely criticized for laying the blame for high gas prices solely at Obama's feet.

“John McCain is blaming Barack Obama for gas prices?," the announcer says. "The same old politics. Barack Obama thinks high gas prices deserve serious answers and a serious plan. Crack down on oil speculators. Raise mileage standards. And fast track alternative fuels.”

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John McCain's campaign has released a new television ad, "Pump," that directly blames Barack Obama for rising gas prices.

The campaign says the spot will air on cable and in Colorado, Indiana, Michigan, Missouri, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, Ohio, Pennsylvania, (northern) Virginia, and Wisconsin.

"Gas prices - $4, $5, no end in sight, because some in Washington are still saying no to drilling in America," an announcer says as the spot opens on a solitary gas pump.

"No to independence from foreign oil," the announcer continues. "Who can you thank for rising prices at the pump?"

At this point, a photo of Obama appears onscreen, and chants of "Obama, Obama" can be heard in the background.

"One man knows we must now drill more in America and rescue our family budgets," the announcer adds, as video of McCain appears onscreen.

The spot closes with another, more subtle shot at the presumptive Democratic nominee: "Don't hope for more energy, vote for it. McCain."

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