Who is Douglas an adviser to?
John McCain
What is he trying to give credit to John McCain for?
the Blackberry
What is that?
a mobile device
How did he say he contributed?
regulating the telecommunications industry
What committee was he part of?
the Senate Commerce Committee
What did that give him experience in?
the economy
What id Al Gore try to take credit for?
creating the internet
When?
2000
What was his job when he claimed this?
Vice President
What was he trying to become in 2000?
president
How did he help with making the internet
with funding and research
What did this statement create?
controversy
What was happening when McCain called the economy strong?
a financial crisis
What did that overshadow?
the claim that he invented the BlackBerry
What did Obama call it?
preposterous
What part of the economy did McCain think were in good shape?
fundamentals
Who is Bill Burton?
Obama campaign spokesman
Who is McCain's senior aide?
Matt McDonald
how did he respond to Burton's comment?
he laughed
What does Holtz-Eakin think is the best invention?
Telecommunications