MSNBC has a story about a new McCain radio ad hitting the airwaves in New Hampshire.  It focuses on climate change issues, and might help to win over some of the state’s Republican and Independent voters.  On the flip side, this could be an unpopular stance with some more hard core conservatives, particularly in the Southern primary states.

The following is the text of the ad…

MCCAIN:  “Eight years ago, I hadn’t thought much about climate change.  But the people of New Hampshire had.”

ANNCR: “John McCain talks about climate change.”

MCCAIN: And in every town hall I heard from you that climate change was real and was a serious threat to our environment and national security. I think the time is past when we argue about whether climate change is real or not. We have an obligation to future generations to take action and fix it. Not everyone heard you, but I did.  And since then I’ve worked hard to find free market solutions to the problem because I know like you know:  there’s no problem too tough for the American people to tackle. One of those solutions is to reduce our dependence on foreign oil because it’s not just a greenhouse gas issue; it’s a national security issue. You were right New Hampshire, and I’m glad I listened to you. And I’m still listening.”

“I’m John McCain and I approve this message.”