2004 Presidential Campaign Blog

"The Courage To Take On Bush And The Special Interests" New John Kerry 2004 TV Ad

John Kerry Launches Iowa Ad Blitz
"The Courage to Take On Bush and the Special Interests"

November  17,  2003

John Kerry hit the airwaves today with a new television ad in Iowa.  In the 30-second ad, Kerry commits to the people of Iowa that he will continue to stand up to George W. Bush and the corporate polluters he defends, and fight for a cleaner, healthier and more secure America that's independent of foreign oil.

The ad -- which will be aired in every Iowa media market -- highlights John Kerry's record of doing what is right by fighting big oil and other powerful special interests and ensuring a healthy environment and a sound economy for America's families.  Today's ad is the second in just two weeks Kerry has released in Iowa.  Last week, the campaign launched an ad touting John Kerry's leadership and experience in foreign policy, national security and working with our allies in the pursuit of peace. 
Kerry Senior Advisor Stephanie Cutter said, "John Kerry is ready to fight and determined to win this race, and this Iowa ad offensive is just one more way we are reaching out to voters in Iowa to communicate John Kerry's vision for a stronger and safer America.  In the end, voters will know that John is the one candidate who will fight the powerful special interests, put the nation back on the path to prosperity, and will beat George Bush."

Text of the ad:
Announcer: George Bush- he let corporate lobbyists rewrite our environmental laws, sided with polluters not taxpayers.

And now he’s trying to rollback the Clean Air Act.

John Kerry.  He stopped George Bush and the oil companies from drilling in the Artic and he has a plan for energy independence.

John Kerry: I want to develop alternative fuels and more efficient cars. We’ll create 500,000 new jobs

and we’ll never have to send young Americans to war for Mid East oil again.

Announcer: John Kerry. The courage to do what’s right.

John Kerry: I’m John Kerry and I approved this message

"Bio" New Howard Dean 2004 TV Ad

11/17/03 (00:30)
Ad - "Bio" - Campaign ad profiling the Governor's life.

Narrator: He took classes at night to get into medical school. Worked in emergency room in the Bronx. And with his wife Judy, Howard Dean became a family doctor, hoping to make a difference one life at a time. He became Governor under the worst of circumstances and earned a reputation as a maverick and independent by turning a deficit into a surplus, creating jobs, raising the minimum wage twice and balancing budgets eleven years in a row. And while Washington talked, Howard Dean provided health care for nearly every child in his state and a prescription drug benefit for seniors. Now he is running for president to repeal the Bush tax cuts. restore a foreign policy that reflects American values and break the special interest gridlock to provide health insurance for every American.
Dean: We can stop the special interests, but not without your help. I'm Howard Dean and I approved this ad, because the truth is, the power to change this country is in your hands, not mine.

Iowa Democratic Party Jefferson Jackson Day Dinner

John Kerry unveiled the "Real Deal" theme at the JJ Dinner emceed by Hillary Rodhan Clinton. John Kerry and Howard Dean had the largest presence at the dinner, followed by John Edwards. Dick Gephardt, with the help of organized labor, held a large rally outside, but the decision to not have more of a presence inside the Vetrerans Auditorium may have created an opening for John Kerry and John Edwards. During introductions of the candidates, Howard Dean appeared in the crowd surrounded by red & blue signs that read  "A New Day for Democrats." He gave a fiery speech stating "You have the power" as he pointed to various sections of the auditorium. The campaign built a large organization and looked unstoppable.

"Focus" New Joe Lieberman 2004 TV Ad

November 14, 2003

LIEBERMAN CAMPAIGN UNVEILS NEW N.H. AD

ARLINGTON, VA -- Joe Lieberman�s campaign today unveiled a new television ad airing in New Hampshire, in which Lieberman says he wants to focus the campaign on the issues that matter most to Americans expanding health care, giving tax cuts to the overburdened middle class, and protecting Social Security.

The ad, featuring Lieberman speaking from a diner, continues a series called On the Road with Joe. The ads show Lieberman confronting issues currently on the minds of the American people, and are intended to have a sense of immediacy in responding to the latest headlines. 

The ad will begin airing in New Hampshire today and may also be viewed by visiting joe2004.

In the 30-second ad, Focus, Lieberman faces the camera and says, The charges are flying back and forth in this campaign.  I don'''t think it's right to have raised a divisive symbol like the confederate flag.  Or to give up on principles like limiting the amount of money in campaigns, as John McCain and I have fought for.  I'm Joe Lieberman and I approve this message to focus this campaign on expanded access to health care, tax cuts for 98% of taxpayers, and deficit reduction to protect Social Security.  That would be a fresh start.

"Different View" New Howard Dean 2004 TV Ad

11/14/03 (00:30)
Ad - "Different View" - Only Gov. Dean has been consistent.

Narrator: October 2002. Dick Gephardt agrees to co-author the Iraq war resolution - giving George Bush the authority to go to war. A week later, with Gephardt's support, it passes Congress. Then, last month, Dick Gephardt votes to spend $87 billion more on Iraq. Howard Dean has a different view.
Dean: I opposed the war in Iraq, and I'm against spending another $87 billion there.  I'm Howard Dean and I approved this message because our country and our party need new leadership.

"Create" New John Edwards 2004 TV Ad

Edwards Airs New TV Ad On His Detailed Plan To Create And Protect American Jobs

DES MOINES, IA: North Carolina Senator John Edwards today unveiled a new television ad featuring his plan for blocking unfair trade agreements and creating and protecting American jobs. The ad was filmed at a gathering of caucusgoers in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on October 7.

"Did you know we're in an economic recovery right now? What they call a jobless recovery," said Edwards in the ad, which is currently airing in Iowa. "Where I grew up, if you don't have a job, you don't have a recovery."

"We ought to give tax breaks to American companies who will keep jobs right in America," Edwards continued.

The ad cites Edwards' 96% lifetime rating from the AFL-CIO on issues affecting working families, his commitment to fair trade agreements, and his plan for creating and protecting American jobs.

Edwards' plan to eliminate tax cuts for companies that move jobs overseas and instead give them to those that will create jobs in the United States is detailed in "Real Solutions for America," a 60-page policy book that lays out Edwards' plan to get the country back on track.

The following is the script for the new ad:

EDWARDS:
"Did you know that we're in an economic recovery right now? What they call a 'jobless economic recovery.' Where I grew up, if you don't have a job, you don't have a recovery."
VOICE OVER:
"Working men and women have given John Edwards high marks for his record and his plan:"
Chyron:
The Edwards Record: 96% lifetime rating from AFL-CIO (Source: AFL-CIO Committee on Political Education)
VOICE OVER:
"Block unfair trade agreements"
Chyron:
The Edwards Plan: Block unfair trade agreements.
VOICE OVER:
"End tax breaks for companies who move jobs overseas; and give tax cuts to companies who create jobs here."
Chyron:
The Edwards Plan: End tax breaks for companies who move jobs overseas.
The Edwards Plan: Give tax breaks to companies who create jobs here.
EDWARDS:
"We ought to give tax breaks to American companies who will keep jobs right in America. I'm John Edwards and I approve this message."
Chyron:
For a copy of the Edwards Plan: johnedwards2004.com

"Answer" New John Edwards 2004 TV Ad

Edwards Launches New TV Ad On His Detailed Plan To Get The Country Back On Track

RALEIGH, NC: The Edwards for President campaign announced today that it is airing a new television ad focused on North Carolina Senator John Edwards' detailed plan for getting the country back on track.

"You deserve to know what my ideas are, what my vision for the country is, and how it is I plan to get there," Edwards says in the ad.

"John Edwards believes America's challenges require more than can be said in thirty-second ads," the ad continues. The ad, entitled "Answer," began airing today in Iowa and New Hampshire. It can be viewed at  johnedwards2004 web site.

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