Kerry-Edwards Campaign Unveils New Round of National Ads Highlighting Their Positive Vision for America
Ads Build on Themes of Creating a New Stronger America At Home and Abroad
Washington, DC – The Kerry–Edwards campaign this morning unveiled seven new ads as part of an aggressive strategy to introduce the country to the proven, energetic and experienced Kerry-Edwards ticket. Expanding the battleground states, the campaign announced that for the first time it is running ads in John Edwards’ home state of North Carolina. The seven 30-second spots introduce voters to the Kerry-Edwards ticket and their vision for a stronger America – good paying jobs, affordable health care, energy independence, a strong military and a respected America that leads strong alliances around the world.
Excitement for this new team is growing across the country and with today’s ads, the campaign made clear its intention to run a strong positive campaign on the issues that matter to all Americans. The Kerry-Edwards ticket represents a new team for a new America.
“The strength of this ad buy is a clear indication of the strength of this ticket. We are introducing the country to the energetic, experienced team who will build an America that is stronger at home and respected in the world,” said Campaign Manager Mary Beth Cahill. “Kerry and Edwards are proven leaders who will return hope to America and restore America’s values to the White House. They are running on their optimistic vision of a better America, and on their watch, America and America’s families will grow stronger.”
As the ads go up today, John Kerry and his newly-named running mate John Edwards will campaign together for the first time as they embark on a four-day tour to take their vision of a stronger America across the country.
To view the ads, visit www.johnkerry.com. Scripts and back-up can be found below.
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Scripts:
The Team for America:
Narrator:
“One is a combat veteran with over 30 years of experience handling the toughest issues facing America. The other is the son of a mill worker, who all his life has stood up for ordinary people against powerful interests. Today they're a new team for America with a plan to make us stronger at home and respected in the world. John Kerry and John Edwards. President. Vice-President. Kerry/Edwards. A new team for a new America.
John Kerry:
“I'm John Kerry and I approved this message.”
Husband and Father:
Narrator:
“He’s a husband and father. A hunter. Hockey player. Tough prosecutor. Advocate for kids. A man of faith. A combat veteran who earned three Purple Hearts, risking his life to save others. 19 years Senate Foreign Relations Committee. Praised by former Chairmen of the Joint Chiefs of Staff under Presidents Reagan and Clinton. Stronger at home. Respected in the world. John Kerry for President.”
John Kerry:
“I’m John Kerry and I approved this message.”
Born In Colorado:
Narrator:
“Born in an army hospital in Colorado. A husband and father. A hunter. Hockey player. Tough prosecutor. Advocate for kids. A man of faith. A combat veteran who earned three Purple Hearts, risking his life to save others. Praised by former Chairmen of the Joint Chiefs of Staff under Presidents Reagan and Clinton. Stronger at home. Respected in the world. John Kerry for President.”
John Kerry:
“I’m John Kerry and I approved this message.”
Workers:
John Kerry:
“I’ve met workers who have been out of work for two years. I’ve met steelworkers and mineworkers and autoworkers who are now laid-off workers. And some of them have told me what it is like to have to unbolt their own equipment, pack it up, put it in a crate and send it to another country. Some have even told me what it is like to train their own replacement. That’s wrong and when I am president we’re going to change that. I’m John Kerry and I approved this message.”
Kerry Plan – Taxes:
Narrator:
“Does anybody have a plan for the middle class?”
John Kerry:
“We’re going to fight for the middle class of America.”
Narrator:
“John Kerry has a plan: Tax cuts for the middle class to help pay education and health care. Invest in new technologies that create the jobs of the future. Close the tax loopholes that ship jobs overseas. Lower healthcare premiums by up to a thousand dollars a family. Stronger at home. Respected in the world. John Kerry for President.”
John Kerry:
“I’m John Kerry and I approved this message.”
Freedom and Independence:
John Kerry:
“There’s nothing we value more in America than our freedom and independence. And yet here we are today a nation more dependent than ever on Mideast oil. I’ve proposed a plan that will make us energy independent of Mideast oil in the next ten years. Energy independence isn’t just about better gas mileage and a cleaner environment, it’s about protecting our national security and our freedom. I’m John Kerry and I approved this message because a strong America is an independent America.”
War on Terror:
John Kerry:
“To win the war on terror we have to be tough and smart. We have to rebuild our alliances because that’s the best way to find and get the terrorists before they get us. America shouldn’t have to carry the burden alone. And we have to strengthen our homeland security – protect our trains and our ports. We shouldn’t be opening firehouses in Baghdad and closing them down in our own communities. I’m John Kerry and I approve this message because a strong America begins at home.”
