Reality Check: McCain Presidential Campaign Ad in Minnesota

Irag war is very unpopular in Minnesota.

55% say it is more important to bring troops home than to win the war.

36% say it is more important to win the war.

The subject of Iraq ranks a distant second to the economy. Main issue is the economy 50%. Only 17% say it is the Iraq war.

Reality check adds it is true that McCain has been a harsh critic on how the war has been waged, he still supported the invasion of Iraq. And he opposes any American troop withdrawl until the country can govern itself safely.

The ad highlights McCains family tradition of military service. An apperant attempt to contrast himself with Barack Obama while not appearing too hawkish.

Here is what you need to know according to Reality Check:

McCain's ad is running in 10 battleground states that inclues, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Iowa. States in which the 2004 Presidential race was very close. These are states that McCain thinks he could win.