2008 Presidential Campaign Blog

JOHN MCCAIN 2008 LAUNCHES NEW TELEVISION AD: "IGNITE"

JOHN MCCAIN 2008 LAUNCHES NEW TELEVISION AD: "IGNITE"

ARLINGTON, VA -- U.S. Senator John McCain's presidential campaign today released a new television ad, entitled "Ignite," highlighting Senator John McCain's economic agenda. The ad will air in select, targeted markets in Ohio and Pennsylvania.

Script For "Ignite" (:30)

ANNCR: As President, John McCain will take the best ideas from both parties to spur innovation, invest in people and create jobs.

Taxes -- simpler, fairer.

Energy -- cleaner, cheaper.

Healthcare -- portable and affordable.

Workers retrained, mortgage debt restructured, education transformed.

Initiatives that will unite us and ignite our economy.

Big ideas for serious problems. John McCain.

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

Clinton Supporters Speak Out Against Sen. Obama’s Small Town America Comments

Clinton Supporters Speak Out Against Sen. Obama’s Small Town America Comments
Clinton Campaign Releases New 30-second Ad in Pennsylvania Featuring Voter Reactions to Sen. Obama’s Comments

PHILADELPHIA, PA – The Clinton campaign is releasing a new television ad today featuring the reactions that some of its supporters in Pennsylvania are having to the remarks Sen. Obama made about those Americans who live in Pennsylvania’s small towns.

At a fundraiser in San Francisco on April 11, 2008 that was closed to the press, Sen. Obama said: “You go into some of these small towns in Pennsylvania, and like a lot of small towns in the Midwest, the jobs have been gone now for 25 years and nothing's replaced them. And they fell through the Clinton administration, and the Bush administration, and each successive administration has said that somehow these communities are gonna regenerate and they have not. So it's not surprising then that they get bitter, they cling to guns or religion or antipathy to people who aren't like them or anti-immigrant sentiment or anti-trade sentiment as a way to explain their frustrations.”

Following is the script for the new ad.

Hillary For President
“Pennsylvania"
TV : 30

HRC:  I'm Hillary Clinton and I approve this message.

Anncr:  Barack Obama said that people in small towns “cling to guns or religion...as a way to explain their frustrations...”

Woman 1:  I was very insulted by Barack Obama.

Man 1:  It just shows how out of touch Barack Obama is.

Woman 2:  I'm not clinging to my faith out of frustration and bitterness.  I find that my faith is very uplifting.

Man 2:  The good people of Pennsylvania deserve a lot better than what Barack Obama said.

Woman 1:  Hillary does understand the citizens of Pennsylvania better.

Woman 3:  Hillary Clinton has been fighting for people like us her whole life.

In Second “NC Ask Me” Ad Clinton Answers, “What Are Your Plans on Reducing the Rising Cost of Gas?”

In Second “NC Ask Me” Ad Clinton Answers, “What Are Your Plans on Reducing the Rising Cost of Gas?”

A week after she invited North Carolinians to ask her “anything and everything,” Senator Hillary Clinton answers one of the nearly 10,000 questions submitted through the NCAskMe.com website in a new 60-second ad.  Campaign staff and volunteers are calling back every person that submitted a question to make sure their voices are heard. Senator Clinton will continue to answer voters’ questions over the coming weeks.

Tammie Bright, 40, of Cherryville submitted the first question selected. The mother of three, who makes truck parts for a living, asked Hillary, “What are your plans on reducing the rising cost of gas?”

Following is the complete script for the ad.

"Tammie"

TV :60

Hillary Clinton: I told you I wanted to have a conversation, so I asked you to send me your questions and concerns and so many North Carolinians have done that.

Tammie from Cherryville asks, "We in North Carolina are feeling the crunch of rising gas prices. It's harder for working families even to afford to drive to work. What are your plans on reducing the rising cost of gas?"

Well, Tammie, I hear this everywhere. People like you and everyone else are paying way too much at the pump. We need to reach energy independence and the only way we'll do that is to stop buying oil from over there and start creating alternative renewable energy over here.

I'd invest $150 billion in research and development of new kinds of energy. Let's put more hybrid vehicles on the fast track. And when we create new clean energies and technologies, we'll be creating new jobs right here in North Carolina.

So there'll be plenty of work to drive to.

Thanks for keeping the questions coming. Just go to NCAskMe.com.

I'm Hillary Clinton and I approved this message.

New Obama TV Ad Features U.S. Senator Bob Casey

New Obama TV Ad Features Sen. Casey

In “It Won’t” Senator Casey tells voters that PA won’t get the help it needs until Washington changes

PHILADELPHIA, PA—U.S. Senator Barack Obama’s Presidential campaign today begins airing a new television ad featuring U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA).  In the ad – entitled “It Won’t” – Senator Casey expresses Pennsylvania voters’ frustration with a system that has been long on division and political games and short on solutions to the problems that ail them. 

“In towns like yours and mine, families are struggling with bills they can’t afford and jobs moving away,” Casey tells viewers.  “It has to change – but it won’t until we change Washington.”

The full ad script is below:

SCRIPT – “It Won’t”

Senator Bob Casey: In towns like yours and mine, families are struggling with bills they can’t afford and jobs moving away.

It has to change – but it won’t until we change Washington.

That’s why I believe in Barack Obama. 

I’ve worked with him.  I’ve seen him stand up to the lobbyists and special interests…

And like us, he’s tired of the political games and division that stops anything from getting done.

Barack Obama knows Pennsylvania’s hurting.   He can unite America and bring real change.

NEW NC AD: "I Saw Her Take Her Faith, Courage, Strength and Dignity and Climb That Mountain."

NEW NC AD: "I Saw Her Take Her Faith, Courage, Strength and Dignity and Climb That Mountain."

In a new 60-second spot, "Jewel," airing in the Tar Heel State, 91-year-old Jewel Hodges talks about why she decided to vote for Hillary. She states, "And she had to climb up the rough side of the mountain in life. I saw her take her faith, courage, dignity, and climb that mountain with determination."

The ad is airing statewide.

Following is the script for the ad.

"Jewel"
TV :60

Jewel Hodges: Now, why did I decide to vote for her? She didn't know it, but I have followed her all of these years and I prayed with her when she didn't know I was praying, but the spirit was there.

And she had to climb up the rough side of the mountain in life. I saw her take her faith, courage, strength, dignity, and climb that mountain with determination and with the God given strength she got to the top polished like gold.

And America, our country, is down at the foot of the mountain and we need someone that is ready, willing, and able to bring America back up to be polished like gold.

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

Obama Campaign Airs New Pennsylvania TV Ads

Obama Campaign Airs New Pennsylvania TV Ads

PHILADELPHIA, PA—The Obama campaign has begun airing four new television ads in Pennsylvania.

In Quiet, which began airing yesterday, Obama stresses Washington’s failure to reduce our dependence on foreign oil and reveals his willingness to take on tough issues in front of challenging audiences—like telling automakers that as President he won’t stand for them blocking higher fuel standards for our cars.

Maya, which begins today, features Senator Obama’s sister, grandmother, and wife discussing the values that he will bring to the White House and his commitment to creating a world in which every child has the same opportunities that his daughters have.

One Voice, which begins today, highlights Senator Obama’s belief that we are capable of coming together as a country to tackle our greatest challenges and encourages every American to take ownership of the political process.

In Mother, which begins today, Obama recounts how his mother was burdened by a failing health care system as she battled cancer during the last few months of her life.  He then discusses his deeply personal commitment to changing Washington and reforming our nation’s health care system.  Obama’s universal health care plan will cover every American and cut health care costs for the typical family by $2,500 per year.

Scripts for the new ads are below:

Quiet – Barack Obama: I don’t accept that we should be still sending eight hundred million dollars a day, part to hostile nations because of our addiction to foreign oil.  And in the bargain we’re melting the polar ice caps. 

I went to Detroit to insist that we have to increase fuel efficiency standards. Now, I have to admit, the room got kind of quiet.

We can’t just tell people what they want to hear.  We need to tell them what they need to hear. We need to tell them the truth.

One Voice – Barack Obama: It’s with your power.  It’s with your voices, that we’re going to be able to make a difference.

One voice can change a room.  And if it can change a room, it can change a city.  And if it can change a city, it can change a state.  And if it can change a state, it can change a nation.  If it can change a nation, it can change the world.  Let’s go change the world.

Maya – Maya Soetoro-Ng: People recognize themselves in Barack and they feel understood by him. In part that's because he listens so well.

Madelyn Dunham: Well, I think it's given him a lot of depth and a broadness of view.

Michelle Obama: Barack and I talk all the time about making sure that our girls can imagine any kind of world for themselves with no barriers.

Maya Soetoro-Ng: He wants to make sure that everybody's children have the opportunities that his daughters have.

Mother – Barack Obama: My mother died of cancer at fifty-three. In those last, painful months, she was more worried about paying her medical bills than getting well.

I hear stories like her’s everyday.

For twenty years, Washington's talked about health care reform - and reformed nothing.

I’ve got a plan to cut costs and cover everyone.  But unless we stop the bickering and the lobbyists, we’ll be in the same place 20 years from now.

I'm Barack Obama, and I approved this message because to fix health care, we have to fix Washington.

Pennsylvania for Hillary Launches Five Television Ads Today

Pennsylvania for Hillary Launches Five Television Ads Today

Spots Include Testimonials from Governor Rendell & Mayor Nutter,  Biographical Spot Highlighting Hillary's Ties to PA, Spanish Language Ad

The Clinton campaign today announced five television ads that will air in different cities throughout the Keystone State beginning today. The five ads - "Get it Done," "Spectacular," "Scranton," "Falling Through" and "Nuestra Amiga" - include testimonials from Governor Ed Rendell and Mayor Michael Nutter, as well as a biographical spot highlighting Hillary's ties to Pennsylvania.

The ads highlight Hillary's ability to get the job done as president - her commitment to jumpstarting our economy, standing up for the middle class, and bringing quality, universal health care to all Americans. "Nuestra Amiga," a Spanish language ad, highlights Hillary's understanding of the Latino community and the problems it faces.

Following are the scripts for the ads: 

"Get It Done" (Philadelphia Market)
TV :30

Mayor Nutter: I know.  You want to know why I'm supporting Hillary.

Easy.

She gets it... and she gets the job done.

As mayor, I know that's what we need from a President.  We don't have a minute to waste. 

Hillary's got the depth and breadth of experience to really help folks get jobs, put more cops on our streets, educate our kids, reduce the dropout rate, and invest in our communities.

I know Hillary and I know she cares about us.

She'll get the job done right now.

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

"Spectacular" (Philadelphia Market)
TV :30

Governor Rendell:  It's gonna take a fighter to get us out of the mess this country's in.  And that's what Hillary Clinton has always been-a fighter.  A doer.

She's got what it takes to revitalize our economy, create jobs, cut taxes for the middle class, and to bring affordable healthcare to all of us.

I've known Hillary for fifteen years.  She's spent her life standing up for people.  When she believes something has to be done, she just won't quit. 

She'll be a spectacular president.

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

"Scranton" (Scranton Market)
TV :30

Hillary Clinton: This is me in Scranton, where my father was raised, and my grandfather worked in the lace mill.

Every August, we'd pile into the car and head to our cottage on Lake Winola.

There was no heat, or indoor shower-just the joy of family.

I was raised on pinochle and the American dream.

I still have faith in that dream

It's just been neglected a little.

We all need to dream it again

And I promise.we will.

I'm Hillary Clinton and I approved this message.

"Falling Through" (Harrisburg, Johnstown/Altoona, Pittsburgh, and Erie Markets)
TV :30

Hillary Clinton: The Bush economy is like a trapdoor.

Too many families are one pink slip, one missed mortgage payment, one medical diagnosis away from falling through and losing everything.

The oil companies, the predatory student loan companies, the insurance companies and the drug companies, have had seven years of a president who stands up for them.

I intend to be a president who stands up for all of you.

I'm Hillary Clinton and I approved this message.

"Nuestra Amiga" (Our Friend - as translated from Spanish) (Philadelphia Market)
TV: 30

Our voice and our vote will elect the next President of the great country. 

Our candidate is Hillary Clinton because she respects our culture and understands the problems that affect our community.

Millions of Hispanic families live with the fear of not having health insurance.

The economic crisis and the cost of living are of concern to all of us.

Hillary is our friend and will help us.

Let's vote for Hillary on April 22nd and we will have a better life.

We are with you!

I'm Hillary Clinton and I approve this message.

Hoosiers For Hillary Launches First Television Ad

Hoosiers For Hillary Launches First Television Ad
Senator Evan Bayh Praises Hillary’s Plan to Jumpstart the Economy

INDIANAPOLIS, IN- In Hoosiers for Hillary’s first statewide television ad Senator Evan Bayh highlights Hillary’s innovative plan to strengthen the economy and emphasizes her proven record of delivering for hardworking Hoosiers and all Americans.

Starting tomorrow, Tuesday, May 8 the 30- second television spot titled “Steel” will air throughout Indiana. Senator Bayh outlines Hillary’s agenda to create new, high wage jobs, to fix our broken trade deals and affirms that she is ready to be Commander-in-Chief on day one. 

Following is a script for “Steel.” 

Evan Bayh: America faces challenging times.

We need a leader who'll fight for good jobs, change trade deals like NAFTA, cut taxes for middle class families. 

Someone who's ready to be Commander-in-Chief from day one.

That leader?

Hillary Clinton.

I've known Hillary for twenty years.  She's got a spine of steel.

She'll fight for our jobs, our troops, and the America we love.

Strong.  Seasoned.  She'll always stand up for us.

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

Obama Campaign Airs Ad – “Nothing’s Changed”

Obama Campaign Airs Ad – “Nothing’s Changed”
In new ad, Obama discusses commitment to take on oil companies, curtail rising gas prices

INDIANAPOLIS – Senator Barack Obama’s Presidential campaign began airing a new television ad in Indiana this week.  In the thirty-second spot, entitled “Nothing’s Changed”, Senator Obama discusses his commitment to change Washington so that we can finally break our dependence on foreign oil and curtail rising gas costs.  Since the 1970s, politicians in both parties have made promises about energy independence but failed to make real progress because the oil companies and their lobbyists have a stranglehold on Washington.  Barack Obama is the one candidate in this race who does not take money from special interest PACs or Washington lobbyists.

As President, Obama will stand up to the special interests to:

Force oil companies to pay a penalty on windfall profits
Invest $150 billion in alternative energy
Create 5 million “green collar” jobs

SCRIPT – “Nothing’s Changed”

Barack Obama: Since the gas lines of the 70s, Democrats and Republicans have talked about energy independence… but nothing’s changed…

…Except now Exxon’s making $40 billion a year and we’re paying $3.50 for gas.

I’m Barack Obama.  I don’t take money from oil companies or Washington lobbyists and I won’t let them block change anymore. They’ll pay a penalty on windfall profits.  We’ll invest in alternative energy and create jobs and free ourselves from foreign oil.

I approve this message because it’s time Washington worked for you – not them

First TV Ad in Tar Heel State: Hillary Tells North Carolina Voters, “I Want to Hear from You”

First TV Ad in Tar Heel State: Hillary Tells North Carolina Voters, “I Want to Hear from You”

North Carolinians can send questions to Hillary at www.NCAskMe.com

The Clinton campaign today unveiled its first TV ad in the Tar Heel State.  In the 60-second spot, titled “NC Ask Me”, Hillary tells North Carolina voters “this election isn’t about me, it’s about you.” Clinton invites North Carolinians to log on to the campaign’s new website, www.NCAskMe.com to ask her “anything and everything.”

Clinton will answer questions from North Carolina voters in follow-up ads in the coming weeks. The spot will begin running across the state tomorrow.

Following is the script for the ad.

“NC Ask Me”

TV :60

Hillary Clinton:

“Hi, if you are looking for a typical political commercial, switch the channel.

This isn't a typical election, and these are not typical times.

The economy is reeling and as I talk with people across North Carolina,

I hear about the crushing cost of healthcare from Winston-Salem to Fayetteville.

I hear stories about families going into debt to send their children to college.

Military families from Fort Bragg tell me their deep concerns about how we're treating our veterans.

Teachers and parents tell me that No Child Left Behind just isn't working.

And everywhere, North Carolinians tell me the middle class is just getting slammed.

I want to hear from you.

Because this election isn't about me, it is about you.

So let's have a conversation.

Just go to NCAskMe.com, and then I'll be getting back to you here on TV to answer your questions and offer some solutions.

Thanks.

It's nice talking with you.

I'm Hillary Clinton and I approve this message.”