2008 Presidential Campaign Blog

NEW OREGON AD: Hillary Will Tackle The Big Challenges Facing Oregon And The Nation

NEW OREGON AD: Hillary Will Tackle The Big Challenges Facing Oregon And The Nation

The Clinton Campaign today launched its first television ad in Oregon, highlighting Hillary's commitment to take on the big challenges facing Oregon and our nation. From achieving energy independence to providing quality, affordable health care for all to bringing our troops home from Iraq, Hillary is a fighter who will turn our country around.

The spot, titled "Turn," will air statewide.

The following is the script for "Turn."

Hillary for President

"Turn"

TV :30

Hillary Clinton: Oregon knows that with bold ideas there's no challenge we can’t meet.

We can transform our energy future by making the oil companies invest in new clean energy and create millions of new green jobs.

We can end No Child Left Behind and have affordable health coverage for every single American

And we can start bringing our troops home from Iraq within the first 60 days.

It's going to take a fighter to meet these challenges. If you give me the chance, together, we'll turn our country around.

I'm Hillary Clinton and I approved this message."

John McCain 2008 Launches New Television Ad: "Health Solutions"

JOHN MCCAIN 2008 LAUNCHES NEW TELEVISION AD: "HEALTH SOLUTIONS"

ARLINGTON, VA -- U.S. Senator John McCain's presidential campaign today released a new television ad, entitled "Health Solutions," highlighting John McCain's bold agenda to reform our health care system. The ad will air in the important battleground state of Ohio.

Script For "Health Solutions" (:30)

JOHN MCCAIN: I'm John McCain and I approved this message.

There's many, many solutions to this problem.

ANNCR: Bold solutions for America's health care mess.

Straight talk to provide portable, affordable health care.

Require millionaires to get off prescription drug subsidies.

End junk lawsuits that tax consumers.

Lower prescription drug prices through importation programs.

Bold new solutions. Not tired old politics.

“Pennies” Shows Clinton Campaign’s Gas Tax Gimmick Won’t Pay Off for Hoosiers

“Pennies” Shows Clinton Campaign’s Gas Tax Gimmick Won’t Pay Off for Hoosiers

INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana families are feeling pain the pain of high gas prices. The Clinton campaign’s response is a “gas tax holiday” proposal even its own aides say won’t work, a plan they admit helps score political points. Worse yet, the Clinton campaign is attacking U.S. Sen. Barack Obama in a TV ad for refusing to embrace this election-year gimmick.

A new 30-second TV spot, “Pennies,” highlights the criticism Hillary Clinton’s gas tax plan has received from policy experts, a proposal described by USA Today as “political pandering.” The spot tells Hoosiers what Obama plans to do to help drive down gas prices and provide relief to consumers over the long term, proposals that include investigating oil companies for price gouging, taxing their windfall profits and giving working families a permanent $1,000 tax cut to help offset rising gas costs. 

“Pennies” :30 seconds

“Another negative ad from Hillary Clinton.

“But here’s what she's NOT saying.

“USA Today calls her three-month gas tax holiday "political pandering."  It’s an election year-gimmick, saving Hoosiers just pennies a day.

“Barack Obama's plan?  Take on price-gouging by oil companies.  Tax their windfall profits.  Invest in alternative energy. Give working families a permanent, thousand-dollar tax cut to help with rising costs.

“That's change we can believe in.

“I'm Barack Obama and I approve this message.”

In New NC Ad, Gov. Easley Says “Hillary is the One We Can Count On to Get the Job Done”

In New NC Ad, Gov. Easley Says “Hillary is the One We Can Count On to Get the Job Done”

In a new 30-second spot airing in North Carolina, Governor Mike Easley, who endorsed Hillary for president earlier this week, says that during these tough times “Hillary is the one we can count on to get the job done.”

Following is the script for the ad.

"Determined"

TV :30

Gov. Easley: These are tough times in America and I think that Hillary is the one we can count on to get the job done.

She's going to turn the economy around, she's going bring new jobs, she's going to get some tax cuts for the middle class for a change.

She's going to make health care available to everybody in this country, and she's going to do everything she can to help every child reach their full potential.

She is so resilient, so determined.

She knows how to deliver.

She'll be a great president.

Hillary Clinton: I'm Hillary Clinton and I approved this message.

New Obama Campaign Ad “Truth”

Obama Campaign Responds to Misleading Clinton Attack Ad with “Truth”
Also launches new website to allow North Carolinians to report last-minute smear tactics and misinformation

CHICAGO, IL—U.S. Sen. Barack Obama’s campaign launched a new ad entitled “Truth” today, a response to the Clinton campaign’s misleading new attack ad. The Clinton ad, in typical Washington fashion, misrepresents Obama’s plans to stimulate the economy while advocating a gas tax holiday gimmick as a solution to high gas prices, even though economists have widely panned the plan as ineffective. The Obama campaign’s ad will run both in Indiana and North Carolina.

Clinton’s attack advertisement is the first negative ad run in the North Carolina presidential primary campaign.  In addition, a Washington, D.C. group today admitted to possible illegal calls that have confused North Carolina voters about voter registration.  Though that group apologized, the campaign has launched a new website – nc.barackobama.com/negative – that gives North Carolinians the ability to report last-minute, negative attacks and underhanded campaign tactics by opponents of Senator Obama. 

“We could suspend the gas tax for six months, but that’s not going to bring down gas prices long-term. You’re gonna save about 25, 30 dollars…or half a tank of gas,” Obama tells a town hall meeting in the ad.

Obama says in the ad that it’s time to investigate oil companies for price gouging and for Congress to adopt higher fuel efficiency standards and invest in alternative fuels.

“That’s the real honest answer to how we’re going to solve this problem,” Obama says. “That’s what you need from a President—someone who’s going to tell you the truth.”

“Truth,” 60 seconds

Script:

Barack Obama: “I’m Barack Obama and I approve this message.

“I’m here to tell you the truth.

“We could suspend the gas tax for 6 months, but that’s not going to bring down gas prices long-term. You’re gonna save about 25, 30 dollars…or half a tank of gas.

“That’s typical of how Washington works. There’s a problem, everybody’s upset about gas prices – let’s find some short-term, quick-fix, that we can say we did something even though, even though we’re not really doing anything.

“We cannot deliver on a better energy policy unless we change how business is done in Washington.

“We’ve got to go out to the oil companies and look at their price-gouging.”

“We’ve got to start using less oil and that means raising fuel efficiency standards on cars and developing alternative fuels.

“That’s the real honest answer to how we’re going to solve this problem. That’s what you need from a President someone who’s going to tell you the truth.”

In New NC Ad, Maya Angelou Says Hillary "Intends to help our country become what it can become"

In New NC Ad, Maya Angelou Says Hillary "Intends to help our country become what it can become"

In a new 60-second ad, Maya Angelou talks about why she is supporting Hillary for President. Dr. Angelou says that Hillary “intends to help our country become what it can become,” and that she has found the person she thinks “would be the best president for the United States of America.”

The ad is airing statewide.

"Maya"
TV :60

Maya Angelou: Hillary Clinton is a prayer of every American who really longs for fair play.

Working men and women have had their jobs snatched from underneath them, their homes snatched away from them. And what we need, I think, is a person, a President who can make a difference in our country.

She intends to help our country become what it can become. She dares to say human beings are more alike than we are unalike.

I watched her become interested in public health and in education for all the children. And I watched her stand.

I have found the person I think would be the best president for the United States of America.

Hillary Clinton: I'm Hillary Clinton and I approved this message.

Obama Campaign to Launch Two New Ads in North Carolina

Obama Campaign to Launch Two New Ads in North Carolina
New Television Ads Focus on Senator Obama's Plan to Change Washington, Help Working Americans

RALEIGH, NC - The Obama campaign today announced the launch of two new television ads, focused on Barack Obama's vision for changing politics in Washington and bringing change that matters in the lives of hardworking American families.  The ads, entitled "In America" and "Return," will begin airing this week in markets across North Carolina. 

"In America" is a brand new ad airing for the first time in North Carolina, focusing on Senator Obama's vision for protecting American values and the American dream by changing Washington politics and putting working families first. 

"Return" highlights Senator Obama’s record of standing up for America’s troops and veterans and his commitment to keeping our country safe by maintaining the finest military in the world and ensuring our veterans get the care and benefits they have earned.

"IN AMERICA"

SCRIPT

Barack Obama [VO]: Here in America, we live by certain values.  Hard work.  Community.  Keeping your word.

But today, Washington’s got it backwards.  Trade deals that put profits before people.  Laws written for -- and by – corporate lobbyists.

We need to stop rewarding companies that export jobs.  End a war that’s cost so much in lives and dollars.  Invest in workers here at home.

I’m Barack Obama, and I approve this message to ask for your support on Tuesday.
Because the change we need in Washington begins with you.

"RETURN"

SCRIPT

Barack Obama: I'm Barack Obama, and I approve this message.

As your commander-in-chief, my job will be to keep you safe.

Part of keeping you safe is maintaining the finest military in the world...

And it means caring for our troops when they come home.

Narrator [VO]: On the Veterans Affairs Committee, Barack Obama passed measures to improve care for wounded warriors; give shelter to homeless veterans; and expand mental health services for returning heroes.

Barack Obama: We have a solemn obligation to honor those who have served
on our behalf.

NEW AD: Hillary Will Keep America's Promise

NEW AD: Hillary Will Keep America's Promise

INDIANAPOLIS, IN- Hoosiers for Hillary today launched a new 30-second television ad that highlights Hillary's upbringing in Park Ridge, Illinois and the values of hard work and resilience she learned from her parents and sees in Americans across our country. As President, Hillary will never waver in her commitment to keep America's promise for hardworking Americans.

The spot, titled "Dreams," will air throughout Indiana.

Following is a script for "Dreams."

Hillary Clinton:
My father served in the Navy and ran a small business. My mother taught Sunday school and took care of us. I come from Park Ridge, Illinois benefiting from all their hard work and sacrifice.

I carry with me not just their dreams but the dreams of people like them all across our country, people who embrace hard work and opportunity who never waiver in the face of adversity, who never stop believing in the promise of America.

It's a promise I intend to keep.

I'm Hillary Clinton and I approved this message.

Obama Campaign Airs Two New TV Ads in Indiana

Obama Campaign Airs Two New TV Ads in Indiana
Television ad “Next Door” taped in Jeffersonville, Indiana

INDIANAPOLIS – The Obama campaign today began airing two new television ads, Next Door and Inspiring.  Next Door was taped in Jeffersonville, Indiana and highlights Senator Obama’s commitment to changing politics in Washington, D.C.   

“We’ve got to do more than change parties in the White House, we’ve got to change Washington – stop the bickering, take on the lobbyists and finally start solving problems instead of just talking about them,” Senator Obama says in the ad, Next Door.

Inspiring features Senator Obama’s Harvard Law School professor Laurence Tribe, Republican Illinois State Senator Kirk Dillard, and U.S. Senator Claire McCaskill (D-MO) discussing Obama’s ability to work across party lines and make progress on tough issues. 

Script for Next Door (:30)

OBAMA: All across Indiana and my home state next door, folks know we desperately need change – gas near $4 dollars, jobs leaving, health care you can’t afford.

But the truth is, to fix these things, we’ve got to do more than change parties in the White House, we’ve got to change Washington – stop the bickering, take on the lobbyists and finally start solving problems instead of just talking about them.

Some people say we can’t change Washington, I’m Barack Obama and I approved this message to say on Tuesday, Indiana, you can.

Script for Inspiring (1:00)

OBAMA:  I’m Barack Obama and I approve this message.

OBAMA: We are one people, all of us pledging allegiance to the stars and stripes.

ANNCR:  After college and law school, Barack Obama could have cashed in.  Instead he fought for change.  Working to rebuild an area torn apart by plant closings. 

TRIBE: It was inspiring, absolutely inspiring to see someone as brilliant as Barack Obama… take all of the talent and devote it to… making people’s lives better.

ANNCR:  In Illinois he brought Republicans and Democrats together.  Cutting taxes for workers and winning healthcare for children. 

DILLARD:  Senator Obama worked on some of the deepest issues we had and he was successful in a bipartisan way.

ANNCR:  And in the U.S. Senate, he’s led on issues from arms control to landmark ethics reform.

McCASKILL: It was hard to get that ethics bill passed. This is a man who knows how to get things done. He understands that we’ve to move forward with a different kind of politics.

OBAMA: There is not a liberal America and a conservative America — there is the United States of America.

John McCain 2008 Launches New Television Ad: "Health Care Action"

JOHN MCCAIN 2008 LAUNCHES NEW TELEVISION AD: "HEALTH CARE ACTION"

ARLINGTON, VA -- U.S. Senator John McCain's presidential campaign today released a new television ad, entitled "Health Care Action," highlighting John McCain's agenda to reform health care. The ad will air in Iowa.

Script For "Health Care Action" (:60)

JOHN MCCAIN: The problem with health care in America is not the quality of health care, it's the availability and the affordability. And that has to do with the dramatic increase in the cost of health care.

Let's give every American family a $5,000 refundable tax credit so that they can go out across state lines and get the insurance policy that suits them best.

I can characterize my approach on health care by choice and competition, affordability and availability.

We need community health centers. We need walk-in clinics. We understand that emergency room care is the most expensive in America.

There's many, many solutions to this problem. I think we can address them. The fundamental problem is not the quality of health care; it's the cost of health care. So health care must be made affordable and available.

I'm John McCain and I approve this message.