Living in a battleground state, I see a LOT of campaign ads from both John McCain and Barack Obama. In fact, I have seen this particular ad for McCain no fewer than a dozen times while trying to watch the local news, and each time there was always something a bit off about it — and now, thanks to GamePolitics, I’ve figured it out: The music McCain uses in the ad is lifted from Metal of Honor: European Assault.

At least McCain has a good taste in music, even if the game itself is crap.

But you see, there’s a slight problem. While the music used in the advert is powerful and emotionally stirring, just as every other piece from the MoH games tend to be, the composer of the piece used in the advertisement… supports Barack Obama.

Awkward…

The composer, Christopher Lennertz, explained the situation and expressed his disappointment to GamePolitics:

I have been receiving many emails and calls for the past week regarding the use of my music in a national television ad for John McCain’s presidential campaign. The ad is called “Safe” and prominently features a track entitled “Casualties of War” that I wrote for Medal of Honor: European Assault. While I do not control the ownership of this piece, I am extremely disappointed its placement in this commercial. I did not authorize the use and was not made aware of the situation. Regardless of party affiliation of support, I would like to think that someone who believes in the American ideals of business and creativity like Sen. McCain supposedly does, would not want to disgrace or inflict any hardship or ill-will on the artists who create in this country by using their works to promote products and agendas which with they disagree.

As an American, I have the utmost respect and admiration for our troops and all of their sacrifices. In fact, much of the inspiration for my music in this piece came from having a grandfather who served this country honorably as an officer in World War II. I respect John McCain for his service to this country, both in the military and in Washington, but I do not and have never supported his candidacy nor his agenda for this country. I am dismayed that my music has been used to promote his platform and even more disappointed that a candidate who claims to be the best voice for American entrepreneurs and business owners in this troubled economy so flagrantly ignored the most basic values and tenents of copyright and intellectual property…

As an artist, business owner, and patriot, I proudly support Senator Barack Obama for the Presidency of the United States of America…

While we respect Mr. Lennertz on his political views, we here at Binge Gamer proudly support Cobra Commander for President.

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