2008 Presidential Campaign Blog

Dodd Campaign Releases New Ad In Iowa Entitled, "I Am"

DODD CAMPAIGN RELEASES NEW AD IN IOWA
Ad Points to Dodd's Experience and Record of Results

WASHINGTON, DC - The Chris Dodd for President campaign today released a new ad entitled, "I Am," which is the first of at least two spots in a statewide media buy beginning tomorrow. The ad will air on broadcast and cable television. 

In "I Am," Dodd points to his experience and record of producing results - from authoring the Family and Medical Leave Act to helping to resolve conflict in Central America and Northern Ireland  - as proof of his readiness to tackle challenges the next President will face.  And just as he brought people together to solve big problems, Dodd argues that he is uniquely qualified to bring people together to win a general election in a highly polarized environment. 

The full transcript is below.

Chris Dodd: "I Am" 30 Sec.

Chris Dodd: As you might have guessed, I'm not a former First Lady, or a celebrity.

But I am the only democrat running who's a veteran and I served in the Peace Corps.

I am the candidate who authored the Family and Medical Leave Act.

I am the candidate who negotiated the end to wars.

These aren't campaign slogans. It's what I've done over a lifetime of service.

I'm Chris Dodd and I approve this message because I'm the candidate who can win next November and I am ready to be President.

Clinton Declares Need For “New Beginning” In New Iowa TV Ad

Clinton Declares Need for “New Beginning” in New Iowa TV Ad

DES MOINES, IA – The Clinton campaign today launched a new ad in Iowa highlighting Senator Clinton’s big goals of restoring our national standing, rebuilding the middle class dream, and reclaiming the future for our children. The ad emphasizes Clinton’s 35 year record of fighting for and producing results for American families.

“America desperately needs a new beginning, and we need a leader with the experience to help us achieve it,” said Clinton Iowa State Director Teresa Vilmain.  “Hillary Clinton is the only candidate who can hit the ground running on day one to directly take on the challenges we face and bring real change.”

The new 60-second spot, entitled “New Beginning,” features Senator Clinton talking about her plans to bring about new beginnings for our country by providing affordable health care for every American, ending the unfunded mandate known as No Child Left Behind, and ending the war in Iraq.

Following is the script for the ad.

“New Beginning”
TV :60

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

CLINTON: It is time for America to set and reach big goals again.

CLINTON: To restore our standing in the world.

CLINTON: To rebuild the middle class dream and to reclaim the future for our children.

CLINTON: We need a new beginning on health care. We need to provide health care for every single man, woman and child at a price that people can afford.

CLINTON: We need a new beginning on education. We need to end the unfunded mandate known as No Child Left Behind which has been so difficult for so many.

CLINTON: We need a new beginning in our foreign policy. If the President won't end this war before he leaves office, when I am President I will.

CLINTON: It takes strength and experience to bring about change.  I have a very clear record of 35 years fighting for children and families, fighting for working people, fighting for our future.

CLINTON: I will stand up for you every single day in the White House.

John McCain 2008 Launches New Television Ad Featuring Curt Schilling

JOHN MCCAIN 2008 LAUNCHES NEW TELEVISION AD FEATURING CURT SCHILLING

ARLINGTON, VA -- U.S. Senator John McCain's presidential campaign today launched a new television ad featuring Curt Schilling to run in New Hampshire. In the new ad, titled "Backbone of Steel," Schilling highlights John McCain's character, judgment and experience, calling McCain "a man of principle who sticks to his guns" who has "been tested like no other politician in America."

John McCain is the only candidate with the national security experience to lead as commander in chief from day one -- he needs no on-the-job training. His 22 years of service in the Navy and 20 years in the U.S. Senate make him uniquely qualified to lead America during these challenging times. John McCain is the only candidate who demonstrated the judgment to fight the failed Rumsfeld strategy in Iraq and advocate -- for over four years -- the troop surge and counterinsurgency strategy succeeding in Iraq today.

These attributes, along with his consistent record and demonstrated appeal to independent voters make John McCain the only Republican who can defeat Senator Hillary Clinton or any other Democrat in the general election next November.

"Backbone of Steel" will run on New England Sports Network, ESPN and other New Hampshire sports programming.

VIEW THE NEW AD HERE: http://www.johnmccain.com/tvads/

Script for "Backbone Of Steel" (:30-TV)

CURT SCHILLING: "We are living in a complex and dangerous world that requires a leader who embodies character, judgment and experience."

ANNCR: "Curt Schilling on John McCain."

CURT SCHILLING: "John McCain is that man.

"John has a backbone of steel.

"He's a man of principle who sticks to his guns.

"He's been tested like no other politician in America. As a prisoner of war, he turned down an offer for early release because he refused preferential treatment.

"I've seen some tough competitors in my time. But none tougher than John McCain. He's a winner."

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

Romney For President Launches New Television Ad, "Not Politically Correct"

ROMNEY FOR PRESIDENT LAUNCHES NEW TELEVISION AD, "NOT POLITICALLY CORRECT"

Boston, MA – Today, Romney for President launched its newest television ad, "Not Politically Correct."  The ad highlights Governor Romney's record of fighting for conservative principles in the bluest of blue states.  When it was not politically correct, Governor Romney stood up for life, required English in the classroom and fought for marriage as between a man and a woman.  Governor Romney believes that we can strengthen America by bringing pro-family, conservative change to Washington.

The ad will be airing as part of the campaign's rotation in Iowa.

Script For "Not Politically Correct" (TV:30):

ANNOUNCER: "When it wasn't politically correct, he stood up for life in Massachusetts.

"When it wasn't politically correct, he fought for English in the classroom. 

"When it wasn't politically correct, he said marriage should be between a man and a woman."

GOVERNOR MITT ROMNEY: "You strengthen the American people by strengthening the American family.

"Marriage must come before children, because every child deserves a mother and a father."

ANNOUNCER: "A stronger America."

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

Obama Announces New Campaign Ad Titled “Moment,” Featuring Footage From JJ Speech

Obama Announces New Campaign Ad Featuring Footage from Widely Praised JJ Speech

DES MOINES – The Obama for America campaign today released a new campaign ad titled “Moment,” which features footage from Obama’s widely-praised Jefferson-Jackson dinner speech.

In the ad, Obama talks about his desire to move past the old “textbook” campaign that pits “red” vs. “blue” America.

The Washington Post called Obama’s speech the “oratorical winner”.  The Des Moines Register’s David Yepsen called the speech “moving” and “excellent” and said it could be a “turning point” in the campaign.

Below please find the script of the ad:

VISUAL:
Grayscale intro card fading in

BARACK V/O:
I’m Barack Obama and I approve this message.

VISUAL:
Barack standing at JJ Dinner

BARACK AT JJ SYNC:
We are in a defining moment in our history.

VISUAL:
Audience members from the JJ Dinner

BARACK V/O:
Our nation is at war. The planet is in peril.

VISUAL:
Barack standing at JJ Dinner

BARACK AT JJ SYNC:
The dream that so many generations fought for…

VISUAL:
Audience-perspective shot, close-up of elderly lady

BARACK V/O:
Feels as if it’s slowly slipping away.

VISUAL:
Barack standing at JJ Dinner

BARACK AT JJ SYNC:
And that is why, the same old Washington textbook campaigns….

VISUAL:
Black Screen

SUPER:
“For Obama, it’s not politics as usual.”

Cedar Rapids Gazette 10/27/07

BARACK V/O:
Just won’t do.

VISUAL:
Black Screen

SUPER:
“Scrupulous honesty.”

Joe Klein, Time Magazine, 11/12/07

BARACK V/O:
That’s why, telling the American people what we think they want to hear…

VISUAL:
Black Screen

SUPER:
“Vision” to lead the nation

Concord Monitor, 10/11/07

BARACK V/O:
Instead of telling the American people what they need to hear, just won’t do.

VISUAL:
Barack standing at JJ Dinner

BARACK AT JJ SYNC:
America, our moment is now.

VISUAL:
Audience-perspective shot

BARACK V/O:
I don’t wanna spend…

VISUAL:
Barack standing at JJ Dinner

BARACK AT JJ SYNC:
The next year or the next four years…

VISUAL:
Black Screen

SUPER:
“Across the Divide.”

Newsweek, 7/16/07

BARACK V/O:
Re-fighting the same fights that we had, in the 1990’s. 

VISUAL:
Barack standing at JJ Dinner

BARACK AT JJ SYNC:
I don’t wanna pit red America, against blue America, I wanna be the President…

VISUAL:
Obama Logo fades in, dark blue background

SUPER:
Iowa.BarackObama.com

Approved by Barack Obama.  Paid for by Obama for President.

BARACK V/O:
Of the UNITED States of America

General Wesley Clark Speaks In New Clinton Iowa Ad

General Wesley Clark Speaks In New Clinton Ad
New Iowa Ad Highlights Clinton’s Foreign Policy Credentials

The Clinton campaign today released a new ad in Iowa featuring General Wesley Clark.  In the ad, General Clark dismisses the recent attacks against Hillary Clinton as “politics” and says he trusts her to deal with the many challenges that America faces around the world.  “I’ve known Hillary Clinton for twenty-four years.  I know she has what it takes to end the war in Iraq, avert war with Iran, and restore our country’s standing in the world,” General Clark says in the thirty-second ad.

After 34 years of service in the United States Army, General Clark rose to the rank of four-star general as NATO's Supreme Allied Commander, Europe. General Clark commanded Operation Allied Force, which saved 1.5 million Albanians from ethnic cleansing in Kosovo, and he was responsible for the peacekeeping operation in Bosnia.

General Clark endorsed Hillary Clinton in September.

Following is the script for the ad:

“Wes Clark”
TV: 30

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

Clark:  I see that Hillary’s opponents have started attacking her.  That’s politics.  What this country needs is leadership.

Clark: I’m Wes Clark; I commanded our forces in Europe when we won the fight to halt ethnic cleansing in Kosovo. 

Clark: I’ve known Hillary Clinton for twenty-four years.  I know she has what it takes to end the war in Iraq, avert war with Iran, and restore our country’s standing in the world.

Clark: These are tough times and Hillary Clinton is the right choice for America.

John Edwards For President Unveils New Television Ad, "Rigged"

AS CAMPAIGN MOMENTUM GROWS, JOHN EDWARDS FOR PRESIDENT UNVEILS NEW TELEVISION AD IN NEW HAMPSHIRE ENTITLED ‘RIGGED’
Second ad released during “Building a Better America Week”

Manchester, New Hampshire – Today, on day three of “Building a Better America Week,” the John Edwards for President campaign unveiled its second New Hampshire television ad of the week, entitled “Rigged.”  The ad features John Edwards speaking directly to New Hampshire voters about how the system in Washington is corrupt and rigged against hardworking Americans on behalf of the moneyed corporate interests.

“John Edwards has spent his entire life fighting for hardworking Americans against big corporate interests,” said New Hampshire state director Beth Leonard.  “He knows that replacing a group of corporate Republicans with a group of corporate Democrats is not going to bring about the bold change we so desperately need.”

"Rigged" is the fifth ad to air in New Hampshire since the summer.  "Rigged" and "Together" will both air on broadcast and cable across the state.

Below is a full transcript of the ad:

"RIGGED:” 30

This system is corrupt. And it's rigged. And it's rigged against you.

ANN: Finally, someone telling the truth.

And we can say as long as we get Democrats in, everything's gonna be ok. It's a lie. It is not the truth.

Do you really believe if we replace a crowd of corporate Republicans with a crowd of corporate Democrats that anything meaningful's gonna change?

This has to stop. It's that simple.

I’m John Edwards, and I approved this message.

Rudy Giuliani Campaign Launches New Television Ad, "One Hour"

Rudy Giuliani Campaign Launches New Television Ad in New Hampshire

New York City - The Rudy Giuliani Presidential Committee today announced the launch of a new television ad, entitled “One Hour.”  The ad is airing in New Hampshire and Boston. 

Script for “One Hour”:

MAYOR GIULIANI: “I remember back to the 1970s and the early 1980s. Iranian mullahs took American hostages and they held the American hostages for 444 days. And they released the American hostages in one hour, and that should tell us a lot about these Islamic terrorists that we’re facing. The one hour in which they released them was the one hour in which Ronald Reagan was taking the Oath of Office as President of the United States. The best way you deal with dictators, the best way you deal with tyrants and terrorists, you stand up to them. You don’t back down. I’m Rudy Giuliani and I approve this message.”

Edwards Campaign Releases A New Television Ad, “Twenty Generations,” In Iowa

EDWARDS CAMPAIGN RELEASES NEW TRAINING VIDEO FOR PRECINCT CAPTAINS AND CAUCUS GOERS
Campaign also releases a new television ad, “Twenty Generations,” in Iowa today

Des Moines, Iowa – The John Edwards for President Campaign today released a creative new instructional video, which chronicles the adventures of two precinct captains as they carry Senator John Edwards to victory on January 3, 2008.   The video, narrated by well-known voiceover artist and Edwards supporter, George DelHoyo, will be used at caucus trainings and precinct captain trainings across the state. 

“John Edwards has been steadily building a strong and committed organization in all of Iowa’s 99 counties, including a dedicated team of precinct captains and supporters who will lead us to victory on caucus night,” said Jennifer O’Malley Dillon, Edwards' Iowa State Director.  “This innovative new effort will help us continue to train and mobilize precinct captains across the state to help John Edwards score victory on January 3rd and bring bold change to America as president.”

Edwards was the first presidential candidate to visit and take questions in all of Iowa’s 99 counties this year and to announce county steering committees in each of those counties.

The video is launching in conjunction with an online Caucus Command Center to provide precinct captains, activists and supporters the tools and resources they need to learn about caucusing, find out how they can help on caucus night, locate information on Edwards’ bold policies for America, and recruit others to join the Edwards team.  On the web site, supporters will be able to find their precinct location, offer to drive fellow supporters to caucus, request a ride to the caucus, and get detailed information about how caucusing works.  The Caucus Command Center can be found at: www.caucuscommandcenter.com.

Building on Edwards’ momentum in Iowa, including yesterday’s endorsement of Congressman Bruce Braley, the campaign also released a new ad in the state today. “Twenty Generations” focuses on Edwards’ belief that ensuring our children have a better life is the great moral test of our generation.  As president, Edwards will ensure a bright future for all of America’s children by taking on special interests and making sure Washington works for real people by providing universal heath care, eliminating poverty, rewarding hard work, not wealth.

Full Script of “Twenty Generations:”

Twenty generations of Americans have left their children a better life.  My dad worked in mills for thirty years to do it for us.  Now corruption and corporate greed mean we could be the first generation to fail. 

I’ve spent my life fighting for families against big corporations that were crushing them.  They trusted me with their lives, and I fought for them with everything I had.

I’m John Edwards.  I approve this message because I want every American to be able to give their children a better life. That’s the moral test of our generation.

Tancredo Releases Newest TV Ad "Consequences"

Tancredo Releases Newest TV Ad
“Consequences” Hits the Airwaves 

(Des Moines, IA) – Presidential candidate Congressman Tom Tancredo (R-CO) today released his newest television ad, entitled “Consequences”.  Building upon the success of “Tough on Terror” which was released on November 12th, this ad takes aim at the Central American gangs and the crimes they have perpetrated. 

In a prepared statement Congressman Tancredo said, “I would like to introduce our second television ad which just as the first one focuses on the tragic consequences of open borders and massive uncontrolled immigration.  It addresses the dramatic increase in drugs, gangs, and violent crime because gutless politicians refuse to do their jobs.” 

The ad began running in Iowa today, and the campaign is considering airing it in New Hampshire and South Carolina. 

Transcript: 

Tom Tancredo: “I’m Tom Tancredo, and I approve this message, because someone needs to say it.” 

Voiceover: Mothers killed.  Children executed.   The tactics of vicious Central American gangs, now on U.S. soil.  Pushing drugs. Raping kids. Destroying lives. Thanks to  gutless politicians who refuse to defend our borders. 

One man dares say what must be done.  Secure the borders. Deport those who don’t belong. Make sure they never come back.