2008 Presidential Campaign Blog

Obama Campaign Airs New Spanish Language TV Ad In Arizona And California

Obama Campaign Airs New Spanish Language TV Ad in Arizona and California

Chicago, IL – Tomorrow, the Obama Campaign will begin airing a new Spanish language television advertisement in Arizona and California entitled, “El Nos Entiende” or "He Understands Us."  The ad features Congressman Luis Gutierrez and highlights Obama's background making change in the Latino Community, during his time as a community organizer and through his work to reform our immigration system.

SCRIPT:

Espanol:

LG (ON CAMERA): Nosotros sabemos que se siente ser usados como chivo expiatorio por nuestro origen y apellido.

--SUPER: LUIS GUTIERREZ

Congresista Demócrata por Chicago

(OFF CAMERA) Y nadie entiende esto mejor que Barack Obama!

Pero ni él ni nosotros nos hemos dejado vencer.

Su lucha comenzó hace muchos años como líder comunitario. Y ahora en el Senado, Obama se ha convertido en un líder de la reforma migratoria.

(ON CAMERA) La lucha continua y nadie nos va a regalar nada.

Unidos con Obama construiremos un mejor futuro.

BO: Soy Barack Obama y yo apruebo este mensaje.

English:

LG (ON CAMERA): We know what it feels like being used as a scapegoat just because of our background and last name.

--SUPER: LUIS GUTIERREZ
Democratic Congressman for Chicago

(OFF CAMERA) And no one understands this better than Barack Obama!

But neither him nor us have given up.

His fight started many years ago as a community organizer. And now in the Senate, Obama has become a leader for immigration reform.

(ON CAMERA) The fight is not over and no one is going to give us anything for free.

Together with Obama we will build a better future.

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

New Clinton Spanish-Language TV Ad Airing In February 5th States

New Clinton Spanish-Language TV Ad Airing in February 5th States

“Nuestra Amiga” Highlights Hillary’s Commitment and Understanding of the Latino Community

The Clinton campaign today launched a new Spanish language TV ad that will air in California, Arizona, New York and Connecticut. The new 30-second spot, titled “Nuestra Amiga” (Our Friend) highlights that Hillary is the candidate who understands and respects the Latino community and the problems that it faces – lack of health care, the economic crisis, and the high cost of living.

Following is the translation of the script for the ad.

“Nuestra Amiga”
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 February 5th and we will have a better life.

We are with you!

I’m Hillary Clinton and I approve this message.

Ron Paul ‘The Only One’ TV Ad Runs In Tennessee And Arkansas

Ron Paul ‘The Only One’ TV Ad Runs in Tennessee and Arkansas
30-second spot shows that other candidates cannot match Congressman Paul’s record as a fiscal conservative

ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA – Republican presidential candidate and Texas Congressman Ron Paul has unveiled a new television ad – titled “The Only One” – that is running in Tennessee and Arkansas.

“There are now five Republican candidates battling for the nomination, but only Congressman Paul can truly be called ‘the taxpayer’s best friend.’ His record as a fiscal conservative is unmatched,” said Ron Paul 2008 campaign chairman Kent Snyder.  “Only Dr. Paul has never supported a tax increase, never supported an unbalanced budget, and never supported wasteful spending.”

The following is a transcript of the 30 second advertisement:

[Images of Ron Paul, Mitt Romney, Rudy Giuliani, John McCain and Mike Huckabee]

Narrator: “Who among these men has never supported a tax increase?  Never supported an unbalanced budget? Never supported wasteful government spending?

[All but Congressman Ron Paul fade away]

Narrator: “Congressman Ron Paul… the taxpayer’s best friend.

“We need to keep him fighting for our country. [Ronald Reagan quote]”

Congressman Paul: “I’m Ron Paul and I approve this message.”

Ron Paul TV And Radio Ads Run In Minnesota

Ron Paul TV And Radio Ads Run In Minnesota
“Ron Paul is the only Republican committed to win Minnesota”

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – Republican Texas Congressman and presidential candidate Ron Paul begins to run television and radio ads in Minnesota today.  The ads will run focusing on the economy and Ron Paul’s unmatched Republican record.

“Ron Paul is the only Republican candidate committed to win Minnesota,” says Ron Paul Minnesota State Coordinator, Marianne Stebbins. “

With eight days until the February 5 Republican caucus, Minnesotans can expect more from the Ron Paul campaign.

“We have the numbers and organization statewide to compete in Minnesota,” says Stebbins. “We plan on surprising many people on February 5.”

"Who Is Ron Paul?" Radio Ad Script

Narrator: Who is Ron Paul, the Republican candidate for President? 
Ron Paul served his country as a flight surgeon after the Cuban Missile crisis.

As a young doctor, Ron Paul worked nights in the emergency room of an inner city hospital, taking care of everyone, whether they could pay or not.

As an OB-GYN, Ron Paul delivered over 4,000 babies. 

As a doctor, Ron Paul knows our health care system needs real change--where patients and doctors are in charge, not big corporations or government bureaucrats.

As a Congressman for almost two decades, Ron Paul knows our Constitution is there to protect our freedom and limit government in our lives.

He has never voted for a tax increase or an unbalanced budget.  His record clearly shows he will cut taxes and stop runaway spending.  People who know him call him the taxpayers’ best friend.

To learn more about this remarkable man, go to RonPaul2008.com.  That’s Ron Paul 2008.com.

Ron Paul: I’m Ron Paul and I approve this message.

“Trouble” TV Ad Script

Ron Paul: I’m Ron Paul and I approve this message.

Ron Paul: Our nation is in serious trouble. It breaks my heart to see the foreclosures, jobs leaving our country, and tense cities on the edge of empty neighborhoods. For years I’ve warned against the bad policies destroying our dollar and bankrupting our nation. Now the crisis is here.

Narrator: Guided by the Constitution and the principles that made our country great. Ron Paul is a proven leader. Ron Paul has the answers for our economic crisis. Ron Paul for president.

“Economy” Radio Ad Script

Narrator: Our dollar, our economy, and our nation are in serious trouble. The dollar is falling. Gas and heating oil are at record highs. All our children and grandchildren’s future is mortgaged to the tune of two hundred thousand dollars each. Who saw it coming? Ron Paul. Who can lead us back to prosperity? Ron Paul.

Ron Paul: Our nation is in serious trouble. It breaks my heart to see the foreclosures, jobs leaving our country, and tense cities on the edge of empty neighborhoods. For years I’ve warned against the bad policies destroying our dollar and bankrupting our nation. Now the crisis is here.

Narrator: Ron Paul will stop the reckless spending that weakens our dollar and endangers social security and the future of our children and grandchildren. Ron Paul will free Americans to use their creativity to bring prosperity back to us again. Ron Paul will return this country to sound principles, to sound money, to the constitution. Ron Paul has the answers.

Ron Paul: I’m Ron Paul and I approve this message.

Narrator: Paid for by Ron Paul 2008 PCC

"Defender of Freedom" TV Ad Script

Narrator: “He defends our freedom, and his record shows it…  Ron Paul.

“Answering our country’s call, Ron Paul became a flight surgeon in the Air Force.

“As a doctor, Ron Paul delivered over 4,000 babies and is a leading defender of life.

“In Congress, Ron Paul never voted to raise taxes, never voted for an unbalanced budget, never voted to restrict gun rights or raise congressional pay.

“Protecting our God-given freedom… Ron Paul for President.”

Congressman Paul: “I’m Ron Paul and I approve this message.”

Rudy Giuliani Campaign Launches “Not Endorsed”

Rudy Giuliani Campaign Launches “Not Endorsed”

Winter Park, FL – The Rudy Giuliani Presidential Committee today announced the launch of a new web video, entitled “Not Endorsed.”

Script for “Not Endorsed”:

Voice Over: “Rudy Giuliani is not endorsed by The Tampa Tribune. Not endorsed by the Orlando Sentinel. Not endorsed by the South Florida Sun-Sentinel. In fact, he’s not endorsed by any of the liberal newspapers. When you’re responsible for cutting people’s taxes by an incredible seventeen percent …”

Chyron: “Rudy cut taxes 17%”

Voice Over: “… and announce a plan to give Americans the biggest tax cuts in history …”

Chyron: “Announced plan to give biggest tax cut in history”

Voice Over: “… when you fight to appoint conservative federal judges …”

Chyron: “Fought for Conservative Judges”

Voice Over: “… want to grow America’s military to make sure our families are protected …”

Chyron: “Wants to Expand the Military”

Voice Over: “… demand that new citizens learn to read, write and speak English …”

Chyron: “New Citizens must Read, Write, and Speak English”

Voice Over: “… and that welfare recipients work for the benefits …”

Chyron: “Required Welfare Recipients to Work for Benefits”

Voice Over: “… you’re the last person on earth to be endorsed by the liberal New York Times.  Rudy Giuliani. Tested.  Ready.  Now.”

Chyron: “Tested.  Ready.  Now.”

Mayor Giuliani: “I’m Rudy Giuliani and I approved this message.”

Mike Huckabee Launches New Ad Nationally

MIKE HUCKABEE LAUNCHES NEW AD NATIONALLY
"Common Sense" Highlights Huckabee's Pledge to Put IRS Out of Business

Little Rock, AR - Former Arkansas Governor and Presidential Candidate Mike Huckabee launched a new 30 second television ad Friday.

The new ad, "Common Sense," highlights Huckabee's Main Street message and the need for major reform in Washington, beginning with abolishing the IRS and ensuring that taxation, regulation, litigation are kept to the bare minimum.

The ad echoes a major campaign theme by Huckabee that he'll lead the fight to help Americans keep their jobs and paychecks.  It will run nationally on various national cable programs.

"This ad highlights a high priority for Governor Huckabee, that he wants to be the president that nails the going out of business sign on the IRS," said Campaign Manager Chip Saltsman.

Huckabee media consultant Bob Wickers stated, "This is a major national cable buy that will not only impact the Florida campaign, but we plan on adding to it as we move into Super Tuesday."

The ad script is below.

Mike Huckabee for President

:30 TV "Common Sense"

MIKE HUCKABEE TO CAMERA:

"The IRS penalizes productivity. Small business owners face their toughest competition from their own government.  Excessive taxation, regulation, and litigation leads to job migration. Let's change this nonsense to common sense.  I want to be the President who nails the "going out of business" sign on the door of the IRS.  Visit mikehuckabee.com and join our team.  I'm Mike Huckabee and I approve this message and I'll lead the fight to abolish the IRS; and we'll keep our jobs and paychecks."

Rudy Giuliani Campaign Launches Florida Television Ad, “Clear”

Rudy Giuliani Campaign Launches Florida Television Ad, “Clear”

Winter Park, FL - The Rudy Giuliani Presidential Committee today announced the launch of the campaign’s closing Florida television ad, entitled “Clear.”  The ad will offer a summary of the reasons Rudy Giuliani is the clear choice for Florida voters. It will air on CBS affiliates in Florida before 60 Minutes on Sunday night.

Script for “Clear”:

Voice Over: “In the race for President who stands up for Florida? Only Rudy Giuliani.”

Chyron: “In the race for President”

Chyron: “who stands up for Florida?”

Chyron: “ONLY Rudy Giuliani”

Mayor Giuliani: “A Giuliani presidency will have two clear goals: returning our economic policy to the values of Ronald Reagan and taking the offense against Islamic terrorism.”

Voice Over: “Rudy Giuliani transformed a city called unmanageable …”

Chyron: “Rudy Giuliani”

Voice Over: “… into ‘the most successful episode of conservative governance in the past 50 years.’”

Chyron: “‘the most successful episode of conservative governance in the past 50 years.’ – George Will, Conservative Columnist, 1/28/07”

Voice Over: “Only Rudy Giuliani”

Chyron: “ONLY Rudy Giuliani”

Mayor Giuliani: “On my first day as President, I’ll send Congress the largest tax cut in history. I’ll take my case straight to the American people. I’ll fight for it, I’ll pass it and I know it’ll work because I’ve done it before. And I’ll deliver a national catastrophe fund to reduce insurance rates because I know what it means to your future.”

Voice Over: “In America’s fourth largest government …”

Voice Over: “Rudy delivered record tax cuts …”

Voice Over: “reformed welfare …”

Voice Over: “and reduced spending. Only Rudy Giuliani.”

New Barack Obama Spanish-Language TV Ad: “Hope”

New Spanish-Language TV Ad: “Hope”

LOS ANGELES, CA – On a press conference call today, the Obama Campaign announced a new Spanish-language television ad airing in LA.  The ad titled “Hope” highlights Barack Obama’s personal story and vision of hope for our country. 

In the ad Obama says, “In this election -- in this moment -- let us reach for what we know is possible. A nation healed. A world repaired. An America that believes again.”

See below for the script in Spanish followed by the translation in English:

VO: ¿Recuerdas la ilusión que te trajo a ti o a tus padres a este país? (00:04)

SUBTITLE: Esperanza, eso es lo que me ha impulsado hasta aquí. Con un padre de Kenia, mi madre de Kansas y una historia que sólo puede suceder en los Estados Unidos de América.

VO: Este ya es tu país. No dejes que nada ni nadie te quite la ilusión. (00:05)

SUBTITLE: Hemos elegido esperanza en lugar de miedo.

VO: No estás solo. Somos millones. Gente común, cocineros, obreros, profesionistas, amas de casa, que junto a Barack Obama estamos decididos a desafiar lo imposible.

Ganar la paz y heredarle a nuestros hijos, un mundo más limpio y seguro, una América más justa y unida.

SUBTITLE: En esta elección –en este momento– luchemos por alcanzar lo que sabemos que es posible. Sanar la nación. Reparar el mundo. Por una América que vuelva a creer.

LOGO, BO’S PIC, PHONE & SUPER: (El 19 de enero, haz caucus por Barack Obama.)

BO: Soy Barack Obama y yo apruebo este mensaje. (00:04)

VO: Do you remember the dream that brought you or your parents to this country?

BO: Hope -- hope is what led me here today. With a father from Kenya, a mother from Kansas and a story that could only happen in the United States of America. (00:11)

VO: Now this is your country. Don’t let anyone or anything take away those dreams. (hopes, dreams, promise)

BO: We are choosing hope over fear. (00:11)

VO: You’re not alone. We’re millions. Ordinary people, cooks, construction workers, professionals, heads of house, who together can believe with Barack Obama  that we can indeed do extraordinary things.  That we can bring peace and leave a better world for our children and that we can create a just and United America. 

BO: In this election -- in this moment -- let us reach for what we know is possible. A nation healed. A world repaired. An America that believes again. (00:15)

LOGO, BO’S PIC, PHONE & SUPER: (El 19 de enero, haz caucus por Barack Obama.)

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

Romney For President Launches New Spanish-Language Television Ad In Florida

ROMNEY FOR PRESIDENT LAUNCHES NEW SPANISH-LANGUAGE TELEVISION AD IN FLORIDA

Boston, MA – Romney for President today launched a new Spanish-language television ad.  The ad focuses on the current economic environment and how Governor Mitt Romney's leadership and business experience are what America needs to face these new economic challenges. 

The ad is titled "Economía" ("Economy") and will air in Florida.  The English and Spanish transcripts and video links are below.

English Script For "Economía" (TV:30):

ANNOUNCER: "Today, our economy is slowing down.  There is a mortgage crisis.

"We need a leader who truly knows how to save the economic situation.

"Mitt Romney is known as America's best businessman.  He knows how the economy works because he has worked in the business world for more than 25 years.

"Mitt Romney.  Because you can't lead a nation's economy if you lack the experience in the real world."

GOVERNOR MITT ROMNEY: "I'm Mitt Romney and I approved this message."

Spanish Script For " Economía" (TV:30):

LOCUTOR: "Hoy nuestra economía se deteriora cada día más. Hay crisis en las hipotecas.

"Necesitamos un líder que realmente sepa cómo salvar la situación económica.

"Mitt Romney es conocido como el mejor empresario de América.  Sabe cómo funciona la economía porque ha trabajado en la empresa privada por más de 25 años.

"Mitt Romney.  Porque no se puede administrar la economía de una nación si no se tiene la experiencia."

GOBERNADOR MITT ROMNEY: "Soy Mitt Romney y apruebo este mensaje."

Edwards Campaign To Air Supporter-Created Ad In February 5th State

EDWARDS CAMPAIGN TO AIR SUPPORTER-CREATED AD IN FEBRUARY 5TH STATE
Winning entry in “My Vote, My Voice” ad contest focuses on Edwards’ commitment to rural America

Chapel Hill, North Carolina – Today, the John Edwards for President campaign announced the grand prize winner of the “My Vote, My Voice” ad contest, an entry entitled “Dear Rural America” created by brothers Neil and Drew Schimmenti of San Jose, California. On Tuesday, the Schimmenti brothers flew to New York City to meet with Sen. Edwards and to develop their concept into a 30-second television spot. The campaign will air the Schimmenti’s ad in Oklahoma prior to the February 5th Super Tuesday primary.

“John’s pledge to rural America is genuine,” said Neil Schimmenti. “We wanted to contribute to this effort with a simple message that help is on the way.”

“There is a big difference between being politically aware and politically active,” said Drew Schimmenti. “We made this video because we care about our country and want to influence its direction.” Originally from Nantucket, Massachusetts, the Schimmenti brothers currently live in San Jose, California, where they are passionate about progressive politics, creating social change and both contribute to lateforlife.com.

Edwards’ commitment to helping rural America has been central to his campaign. Born and raised in rural mill towns in South Carolina, North Carolina and Georgia, Sen. Edwards’ proposed “Rural Recovery Act” is a bold and comprehensive economic recovery plan for rural America, the details of which can be found on the campaign’s website at http://www.johnedwards.com/issues/rural/. Yesterday, in his hometown of Seneca, South Carolina, Edwards concluded a two-day “Back Home, Back Roads Barnstorm” of the Palmetto State’s small, rural towns, joined by special guests including Grammy-award winning musician Dr. Ralph Stanley, actor and activist Danny Glover and former Georgia Congressman and “Dukes of Hazzard” star Ben “Cooter” Jones.

The Edwards campaign launched the “My Vote, My Voice” contest on December 28th, 2007, offering everyday Americans the chance to have their voice heard by creating an original ad describing why they support John Edwards. In the weeks that followed, the campaign was flooded with entries from across the country.

The Schimmenti brothers’ grand prize winning entry was chosen by a panel of judges including: Elizabeth Edwards, Edwards national campaign manager Congressman David Bonior, Elizabeth Edwards’ brother and NYU Tisch Film School professor Jay Anania, actor and activist James Denton, bloggers Jane Hamsher and Christy Hardin Smith of FireDogLake, Wisconsin Democratic Party Chair Joe Wineke, and Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson.