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Obama for America

"Commitment" +

:30 ad from Oct. 20, 2012.

[Nat. sound] Obama (talking with voters in Cocoa, FL): Medicare and Social Security are part of the promise we've made to people, that if you work hard, you're going to be able to retire with dignity and respect.

[Music] Male Announcer: Mitt Romney's plan? 

The AARP says it ends guaranteed benefits. 

Seniors could pay $6,000 a year more. 

The president is protecting Medicare.

Obama: We're not going to turn Medicare into a voucher.

This is all part of keeping a commitment, a pledge to your generation but also to future generations.

Obama (voiceover): I’m Barack Obama and I approved this message.

Notes: No press release seen on this ad.  The footage is from a Sept. 9, 2012 OTR stop at Ossorio Bakery & Café in Cocoa, FL.

This ad is emblematic of the disappointing approach of Obama's campaign. It goes immediately to attack Mitt Romney's plan.  What is Barack Obama's plan?  Are these programs in trouble?  If so what is he going to do about it?

"We're not going to..."  Okay.  Got that.  What are you going to do and how?