2004 Presidential Campaign Blog

"Innovation" New Kerry-Edwards 2004 TV Ad

New Kerry Ad on Energy Independence

Washington, DC – With crude oil futures surpassing the $50-a-barrel mark, the Kerry-Edwards campaign Wednesday released the new 30-second television ad, “Innovation.” The new spot outlines Kerry’s plan to make America energy independent, so America relies on its own ingenuity and innovation and not the Saudi Royal family.

“Innovation” can be viewed at www.johnkerry.com

Title: “Innovation”
Type:  :30 TV
Date:  9/30/04
Paid for By: by Kerry Edwards 2004

AD SCRIPT

John Kerry: “We’re the country that invents the future and it’s time for America to invest in new technology.  Alternative fuels and the cars of the future so we can make ourselves independent of Mideast oil in the next ten years. Our freedom and independence are at stake. I want an America that relies on its own ingenuity and innovation, not the Saudi royal family.  I’m John Kerry and I approved this message because no young American should be held hostage to our dependence on Mideast oil.”

"Reasons" New Kerry-Edwards 2004 TV Ad

New Kerry Ad Focuses on Reasons Bush Went to War in Iraq

Washington, DC – In advance Thursday’s presidential debate on foreign policy, the Kerry-Edwards campaign released the new ad Reasons. The ad takes note of the president’s many reasons for going to war, as well as his lack of plan to fix it.

It can be seen at www.johnkerry.com

Title: “Reasons”
Type:  :30 TV
Date:   9/28/04
Paid for By: Kerry-Edwards 2004, Inc.

AD SCRIPT

Narrator: “Why did George Bush go to war in Iraq? The reason keeps changing. First, it was weapons of mass destruction. [Not true]  Later, Iraq's links to al Queda. [Not true]  One reason after another-a new one offered every time the facts crumble.  Now Americans are being kidnapped, held hostage, even beheaded.  Over 1,000 U.S. soldiers have died.  Maybe George Bush can't tell us why he went to Iraq...  But it’s time he tells us how he's going to fix it.” 

"Doesn't Get It" New Kerry-Edwards 2004 TV Ad

NEW KERRY RESPONSE AD ASKS - How can you solve a problem when you can’t see it?

Washington, DC – With the Bush campaign continuing to air false, misleading ads in an attempt to cover up the president’s failures, the Kerry-Edwards campaign Monday launched the new response ad “Doesn’t Get It.”

Using the president’s recent comments about doing the “mission accomplished event” all over again, the 30-second spot reveals what George Bush uses attacks and his fantasyland descriptions to hide - that he does not see the problems in Iraq or have a plan to deal with them.

Title: “Doesn’t Get It”
Type:  :30 TV
Date:   9/27/04
Paid for By: Kerry-Edwards 2004, Inc.

AD SCRIPT

Narrator: “There he goes again.  George Bush said Iraq was ‘mission accomplished.’  16 months later, he still doesn't get it. Today: over 1,000 US soldiers dead, kidnappings, even beheadings of Americans. Still Bush has no plan what to do in Iraq.  How can you solve a problem when you can’t see it?  John Kerry’s plan: Train Iraqis to handle their own security … real elections … and work with allies to shoulder the burden.  It’s time for a new direction in Iraq.”

John Kerry: “I’m John Kerry and I approved this message.”

"Searching" New Bush-Cheney '04 TV Ad

Bush-Cheney '04 Launches New Television Advertisement, "Searching"

ARLINGTON, VA -- Today, Bush-Cheney '04 announced the release of the campaign's newest television advertisement, "Searching."  The ad contrasts John Kerry's numerous different positions on the War on Terror and asks how he can protect us when he does not even know where he stands.  The ad will rotate in on national cable and in select local markets this afternoon. 

Script For "Searching"

President Bush:

I'm George W. Bush and I approve this message.

John Kerry:

"It was the right decision to disarm Saddam Hussein, and when the President made the decision I supported him."

"I don't believe the President took us to war as he should have."

"The winning of the war was brilliant."

"It's the wrong war, in the wrong place, at the wrong time."

"I have always said we may yet even find weapons of mass destruction."

"I actually did vote for the 87 billion dollars before I voted against it."

Graphic:

How can John Kerry protect us…

…when he doesn't even know where he stands?

"Right Track" New Kerry-Edwards 2004 TV Ad

New Kerry Ad Questions Bush Right Track, Wrong Tack Comments

Washington, DC – Continuing to point out that George W. Bush’s rhetoric on Iraq does not match reality, the Kerry-Edwards campaign will take to the airwaves with the new ad – “Right Track.” The ad uses footage of the president’s right track/wrong track comments in the Rose Garden yesterday.

The ad will rotate into the campaign’s current ad buy. It can be viewed at www.johnkerry.com

Title: “Right Track”
Type:  :30 TV
Date:   9/24/04
Paid for By: Kerry-Edwards 2004, Inc.

AD SCRIPT

Bush: “I saw a poll that said the right track wrong track in Iraq was better than here America.”

Narrator: “The right track? Americans are being kidnapped, held hostage, even beheaded. Over a thousand American soldiers have died. And George Bush has no plan to get us out of Iraq.  John Kerry does. The Kerry solution: Allies share the burden. Train Iraqis to protect themselves. John Kerry. A new direction in Iraq.”

John Kerry: “I'm John Kerry and I approved this message.”

Jenna and Barbara Bush in St. Paul

Jenna and Barbara Bush campaigned at a W Stands for Women Brunch and Students for Bush Rally. The President's daughters began the day at a W Stands for Women Brunch at the St. Paul Chamber of Commerce. Later they spoke at a Students for Bush Rally and made phone calls thanking the volunteers at the Bush Cheney '04 Minnesota Headquarters.

"Different Story" New Kerry-Edwards 2004 TV Ad

NEW KERRY AD: We Need a Fresh Start to Fix the Mess in Iraq

Washington, DC - Continuing to point out that the president’s rhetoric does not match reality, the Kerry-Edwards campaign Thursday rolled out the new TV ad “Different Story.” The 30-second ad focuses on the differences between what George W. Bush says about Iraq and what is happening on the ground and John Kerry’s plan to win the peace and avoid failure in Iraq.

“Different Story” will be rotated into the campaign’s current ad buy. It is available at www.johnkerry.com

THE FACTS:

Title: “Different Story”
Type:  :30 TV
Date:  9/23/04
Paid for By: Kerry-Edwards 2004, Inc.

AD SCRIPT

Narrator: “George Bush keeps telling us things are getting better in Iraq. The facts tell a different story. Terrorists are pouring into the country. Attacks on U.S. forces are increasing every month. A thousand American soldiers have died. We need a fresh start to fix the mess in Iraq.  The Kerry Solution: Allies share the burden. Train Iraqis to protect themselves. Take the real steps needed to hold free elections. John Kerry. A new direction in Iraq.”

John Kerry: “I’m John Kerry and I approved this message.”

"Juvenile" New Kerry-Edwards 2004 TV Ad

New Kerry Ad Condemns Bush for Tasteless Attack Ad

Washington, DC – Taking to the airwaves with a new ad titled “Juvenile,” the Kerry-Edwards campaign today is condemning George W. Bush for responding to the deteriorating situation in Iraq by running a juvenile and tasteless attack ad.

The ad will air in the same markets as the new Bush ad “Windsurfing.”

“This week has seen a further deterioration of chaos in Iraq,” said Kerry-Edwards spokesperson Mike McCurry. “And the response from George W. Bush and his campaign?  A shrug of the shoulder from the president at the U.N., and an advertisement that takes a lighthearted approach to the war in Iraq.  Mr. President, this is a shameful advertisement that shows a disturbing disregard for those fighting and sacrificing in Iraq, and you should repudiate it immediately.”

While the president attacks his opponent as events deteriorate on the ground, Kerry has a plan to win the peace and avoid failure in Iraq, including getting our allies involved, speeding up the training of Iraqi security forces and taking the necessary steps to hold elections next year.

“Juvenile” can be viewed at www.johnkerry.com

THE FACTS:

Title:   “Juvenile”
Type: :30 TV
Date:    9/22/04
Paid for By: Kerry-Edwards 2004, Inc.

AD SCRIPT

Narrator: “1,000 US casualties. 2 American's beheaded just this week.  The Pentagon admits terrorists are pouring into Iraq.

“In the face of the Iraq quagmire, George Bush's answer is to run a juvenile and tasteless attack ad.

John Kerry has a plan for success. Get allies involved. Speed up the training of Iraqis. Take essential steps to get a free election next year. On Iraq, it's time for a new direction.”

John Kerry: “I'm John Kerry and I approve this message.”

"Windsurfing" New Bush-Cheney '04 TV Ad

Bush-Cheney '04 Launches New Television Advertisement, "Windsurfing"

ARLINGTON, VA -- Today, Bush-Cheney '04 announced the release of the campaign's newest television advertisement, "Windsurfing."  The ad highlights John Kerry's tendency to go whichever way the wind blows on the most important issues facing our nation, including the War on Terror, education reform and health care.  The ad will rotate in on national cable and in select local markets.

Script For "Windsurfing"

President Bush:

I’m George W. Bush and I approve this message.

Voice Over:

In which direction would John Kerry lead? Kerry voted for the Iraq war, opposed it, supported it, and now opposes it again. He bragged about voting for the 87 billion to support our troops before he voted against it. He voted for education reform and now opposes it. He claims he’s against increasing Medicare premiums, but voted five times to do so. John Kerry. Whichever way the wind blows.

"Uninsured" New Kerry-Edwards 2004 TV Ad

New Ad Contrasts Kerry Plan to Cut Health Costs with Bush’s Record of Failure and Plan to Raise Costs

Washington, DC – The Kerry-Edwards campaign Tuesday unveiled a new 30-second television ad pointing out the very real differences between the health care plans of John Kerry and George W. Bush.

While Kerry has a plan to lower costs and expand access to coverage, the ad reminds voters that President Bush’s wrong choices have sent prices skyrocketing, and his wrong plans for America would increase premiums for four out of five small businesses and increase the uninsured by over one million individuals.

“When it comes to health care, George Bush’s approach has taken America in the wrong direction,” Kerry-Edwards spokesperson Phil Singer said. “He’s chosen to help his special interest friends instead of cutting the health care costs of ordinary Americans. John Kerry will move this country in a new direction with lower costs for families and businesses.”

The ad, called “Uninsured,” will start airing this week in battleground states. It can be viewed at www.johnkerry.com
THE FACTS:

Title:   “Uninsured”
Type: :30 TV
Date:   9/21/04
Paid for By: Kerry - Edwards 2004, Inc.

AD SCRIPT

Narrator:  “The Bush health care record: Health insurance costs up 64 percent.  Medicare premiums up by 56 percent.  The Bush health care plan:  Raise insurance premiums for 4 out of 5 small businesses. Over a million more Americans would lose their health insurance coverage.  John Kerry – a plan to make health care available and affordable and cut the costs for small businesses.  John Kerry – a new direction on health care.”

John Kerry: “I’m John Kerry and I approved this message.”