New Obama Ad Demagogues Foreign Auto Industry

"I've bought American literally all my life," says McCain. But -- as the ad points out -- McCain "owns thirteen vehicles----including three foreign cars---a foreign made Lexus, Volkswagen and Honda Sedan." Good. Yes. The political point is scored. A field goal, maybe, not a touchdown. Michiganders are uniquely sensitive to the triumphalism of the foreign auto industry, and "Buy American" resonates among a certain demographic. This particular populist trope is usually heard from isolationists, but internationalist Democrats have appropriated it to connect with working class voters feeling the squeeze.

Now -- the ad also portrays McCain as rich and out of touch.

Question: if Japan's making better cars, would Obama urge Americans to buy American?