2008 Presidential Campaign Blog

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

JOHN EDWARDS FOR PRESIDENT UNVEILS NEW TELEVISION AD IN NEW HAMPSHIRE
"Together" ad features Edwards talking about his plans to guarantee truly universal health care to every man, woman, and child in America

Manchester, New Hampshire– On the first day of “Building a Better America Week,” the John Edwards for President campaign unveiled its latest New Hampshire television ad entitled “Together.”  The ad features John Edwards speaking directly to New Hampshire voters about the critical importance of guaranteeing truly universal health care to every man, woman, and child in America.

“John Edwards has been standing up to the insurance companies, drug companies, and HMOs on behalf of everyday, working people his entire life,” said New Hampshire state director Beth Leonard.  “When he is president, he will continue to fight them head on.  John Edwards believes that we can achieve universal health care because there is nothing we cannot do if we do it together.”

Edwards was the first candidate to introduce a truly universal health care plan in February of this year.  He has also been the most candid about how his universal mandate will be enforced.

"Together" is the fourth ad to air in New Hampshire since the summer.

Full transcript:

“TOGETHER” TRANSCRIPT

We don’t have universal health care because of drug companies, insurance companies and their lobbyists in Washington, DC. 

And anybody who argues that every American’s not entitled to health care, I want them to explain to you what child in this country is not worthy of health care?

You’re going to sit at a table with drug companies and oil companies, and they’re going to give away their power? Right. You have to take their power away from them.

There is nothing we can’t do if we do it together. 

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

Rudy Giuliani Campaign Launches New Television Ad In New Hampshire

Rudy Giuliani Campaign Launches New Television Ad in New Hampshire

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

Script for “Promise”: 

MAYOR GIULIANI: “When I became Mayor of New York City things were out of control.  I lowered taxes.  I reduced the growth of government. Made government more accountable.  And New York City boomed.  I would do these things for America because I know they work.  I know that reducing taxes produces more revenues.  Democrats don’t know that. They don’t believe it.  Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama, John Edwards, here’s a promise I assure you they’ll keep. They are making the promise to raise taxes.  The only thing I can tell you in addition to that is they’ll raise taxes even more than they promise. I’m Rudy Giuliani and I approve this message.”

Romney For President Launches New Television Ad, "Historic Choice"

ROMNEY FOR PRESIDENT LAUNCHES NEW TELEVISION AD, "HISTORIC CHOICE"

Boston, MA – Tonight, at the CNN/YouTube Republican Debate, Romney for President launched its newest television ad, "Historic Choice."  The ad highlights the challenges confronting our country and the importance of electing a leader who has the experience, vision and values to move America forward.  Throughout his career, Governor Romney has had an exceptional record of turning around numerous companies, the 2002 Winter Olympic Games and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.  As President, he will tackle the big problems by defending America from foreign threats, making our country more globally competitive, securing our borders and defending our most traditional values.    

The ad will be airing as part of the campaign's rotation in Iowa and New Hampshire.  Script and viewing link are below. 

Script For "Historic Choice" (TV:30):

ANNOUNCER:  "It's an election like no other.

"An enemy lurks waiting to strike.

"Our main street economy is competing with mainland China.

"Legal vs. illegal doesn't seem to matter.

"Basic values like marriage are suddenly open to debate.

"For these challenges, ordinary isn't good enough.  We need the leader who gets the big stuff done. Take charge, demand results, no excuses.  Mitt Romney – the right experience, the right values, the right time."

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

New Hillary Clinton Ad in Iowa: “Strong”

New Clinton Ad in Iowa: “Strong”

DES MOINES, IA – Iowans for Hillary announced today the release of a new television ad featuring Hillary’s plan to improve America’s economy and benefit the middle class.

The ad highlights Hillary’s strength, experience and ability to start working towards bringing the change America needs immediately. “A lot of people talk about America’s problems,” Hillary says in the ad. “But the next President has to be ready to solve them on day one.”

Following is the script for the ad:

“Strong”

TV:30

CLINTON:  “You know we have big economic problems ahead.  The price of oil is going way up; the price of our homes is going down.  The middle class is getting slammed.”

ANNOUNCER: If you want a strong economy, we need a strong President.

CLINTON:  “I’ll start by taking away those tax breaks that the administration has lavished on big corporations and give you a break instead.  I’ll create new jobs as we push for alternative energies and I’ll cut the deficit.  A lot of people talk about America’s problems, but the next President has to be ready to solve them on day one.”

“I’m Hillary Clinton and I approved this message.”

Campaign Releases New TV Ad Focused on Obama’s Plan to Strengthen Our Schools

Campaign Releases New TV Ad Focused on Obama’s Plan to Strengthen Our Schools

DES MOINES – The Obama Campaign announced that Iowa teacher and Iowa State Education Association (ISEA) President Linda Nelson will join Senator Barack Obama on a conference call to announce her personal endorsement of the Senator’s campaign for president.

Nelson’s endorsement reflects her personal decision and does not indicate the support of the ISEA, which will not endorse a presidential candidate.

Also today, the campaign will begin airing a new 30-second television ad, entitled “Choices I Had,” in which Obama discusses his commitment to strengthening America’s schools.  In the ad, Senator Obama discusses his plan to ensure every child gets the same educational opportunities that allowed him to succeed, and he stresses parents’ responsibility to do their part in helping kids learn.

"Choices I Had" Script

My parents weren't rich. My father left me when I was very young.

The one thing I was able to get was a great education.

We should give every child the same chances that I had.

By investing in early childhood education and recruiting a whole new generation of teachers. But government alone is not going to solve the problem.

Obama's Education Plan:

• Expand early childhood education
• Recruit a new generation of teachers

We need parents to turn off the television and instill in our children a sense of excellence.

We've got to ask more of ourselves if we want the kind of world class education that they need.

Richardson Talks Education In New Iowa Ad, "Bold Plan"

Richardson Talks Education in New Iowa Ad
Richardson continues to make education a central campaign issue in "Bold Plan"

COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA-- New Mexico Governor and Democratic Presidential candidate Bill Richardson today released a new ad in Iowa on education entitled "Bold Plan." In the ad, the narrator talks about Richardson's vision for the American education system and his experience in dealing with the issue.

Richardson has made education a central part of his Presidential campaign by proposing a $60 billion plan that includes universal pre-kindergarten, 100,000 new math and science teachers, 250 new math and science academies, and a national service program to help pay for college.

"Unlike my colleagues, I am not going to tinker around the edges of No Child Left Behind," Richardson said. "I think that we need to be bolder. I will get rid of it. I also will establish an average national starting salary for teachers of $40,000, and I will invest heavily in math and science so that our kids are competitive in the global marketplace. As Governor of New Mexico, I have not just talked about education; I have done something about it. Americans are ready to act. Now we need real leadership."

Richardson will pay for his education plan by cutting outdated weapons systems and reducing our nuclear weapons arsenal. As Governor, Richardson has implemented an education initiative that has New Mexico ranked second in the country in education reform by the Fordham Foundation.

"Bill Richardson has spent his career using bold leadership to tackle big problems," campaign manager Dave Contarino said. "On the big issues, such as education, energy, jobs, and Iraq, Governor Richardson is offering the strongest solutions and the most detailed plans.

"This ad continues to reinforce our message that Governor Richardson has both the most experience in the race and the most powerful vision for change."

"Bold Plan" was produced by Steve Murphy and Mark Putnam of Murphy Putnam Media. The new ad follows on the heels of increasing momentum for Governor Richardson in the early states of Iowa and New Hampshire. Richardson has registered 12% support in both the recent Iowa CBS/New York Times and New Hampshire CNN/WMUR/UNH polls.

Thompson Launches New TV Ads, "Service" & "Marie"

Thompson Launches New TV Ads, "Service" & "Marie"

McLean, VA -Senator Fred Thompson today launched two new 30-second television ads, titled "Service," and "Marie."

Below are the transcripts of the new advertisements.

Service (30 seconds)

Fred Thompson: 

I'm Fred Thompson and I approved this message.

Announcer:

Called to public service in challenging times.

A young federal prosecutor, tough on crime.

Fred Thompson.

A courageous reformer - fighting corruption in both parties.

Helping to expose the truth during Watergate and sending a crooked Democratic Governor to prison.

Fred Thompson.

A consistent conservative in the U.S. Senate, a 100% pro-life record, voting for three major tax cuts and fighting for conservative judges.

Fred Thompson - True conservative for President.

Marie (30 seconds)

Fred Thompson: 

I'm Fred Thompson and I approved this message.

Marie Ragghianti:

30 years ago, I discovered my state's Governor was selling early release to violent criminals.

When I spoke up, I was threatened and fired.

That's when I turned to Fred Thompson.

I was convinced he had the courage to take on my fight.

And I was right.

The Governor went to prison and I got my life back.

Fred is a man of genuine integrity.

Announcer:

Fred Thompson, President

Romney For President Launches New Television Ad, "Take Charge"

ROMNEY FOR PRESIDENT LAUNCHES NEW TELEVISION AD, "TAKE CHARGE"

The ad highlights Governor Romney's record of enforcing our immigration laws and opposing efforts to increase the benefits for illegal immigration.  As President, Governor Romney will work to secure our border, reform our immigration system and fight sanctuary policies. 

The ad will begin airing today as part of the campaign's rotation in Iowa and New Hampshire. 

Script For "Take Charge" (TV:30):

ANNOUNCER:  "Illegal immigration – we need smart, tough solutions, not just talk.

"What will it take to fix it?  Technology, new ideas, guts, values – Mitt Romney.

"He said no to driver's licenses for illegals; no to in-state tuition; fought for English in the classroom.

"The only candidate with a proven record of fixing the big problems.

"From day one: Mitt Romney will do what he does best – take charge, demand results, no excuses."

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

Edwards Launches New Television Ads In Iowa And South Carolina

EDWARDS LAUNCHES NEW TELEVISION ADS IN IOWA AND SOUTH CAROLINA

Chapel Hill, North Carolina – Today, Senator John Edwards goes up on the air with two new television spots which detail why he is the one candidate the American people can trust to take on the corrupt system in Washington and stand up and fight for America’s working families.

In “Born,” which begins airing today in South Carolina, Edwards talks about his experience growing up in a working-class family in rural Carolina mill towns. “When the mills closed, I saw first hand how devastating bad government and corporate greed can be,” says Edwards. “I’m running for president to do what I’ve always done – fight for people like the ones I grew up with against the powerful forces that have corrupted Washington.” Edwards was the first Democratic candidate to go up on the air with television ads in South Carolina earlier this month, and this is his third new spot in the state.

Today in Iowa, Edwards will begin airing “Mess,” which focuses on his belief that ensuring our children have a better life is the great moral test of our generation. “We’re going to have to be willing to take on this corrupt system and change it,” says Edwards. “And if we’re not going to do it, we’re going to have to be willing to look our children in the eye and say we’re going to leave this mess for you.”

A full transcript of each ad follows below:

“BORN”
My dad worked in the mills.
When I was born, he had to borrow fifty dollars to bring me home here.
When the mills closed, I saw first hand how devastating bad government and corporate greed can be.
I'm running for president to do what I've always done - fight for people like the ones I grew up with against the powerful forces that have corrupted Washington.
Don't tell me it can't be done.
I'm John Edwards. And I approve this message because growing up here, you never stop fighting. And you never forget where you came from.

“MESS”
What we want to make certain is true is that our children have a better life than we've had. Twenty generations of Americans before us have ensured that that was true.
And if we want to do that, we're going to have to be willing to take on this corrupt system and change it. And if we're not going to do it, we're going to have to be willing to look our children in the eye and say we're going to leave this mess for you.
This is the great moral test of our generation, and we will meet that test.
I'm John Edwards and I approve this message.

John McCain 2008 Launches New Television Ad, "Love America Enough"

JOHN MCCAIN 2008 LAUNCHES NEW TELEVISION AD, "LOVE AMERICA ENOUGH"

ARLINGTON, VA -- U.S. Senator John McCain's presidential campaign today announced a new television ad to run statewide in New Hampshire.  The new ad highlights John McCain's record of standing up to corrupting special interests, leadership in working to eliminate wasteful and irresponsible earmark spending, and judgment to call for a new strategy in Iraq over four years ago.  General election polling shows John McCain is the only candidate who can beat Hillary Clinton or any other Democratic nominee and his record of leadership on the critical issues differentiates him from the field.  The thirty and sixty second versions of the ad are entitled "Love America Enough."

Script for "Love America Enough" (:60-TV)

JOHN MCCAIN: "Since I've been in Washington, I've made a lot of people angry.

"I made defense contractors angry when I blew the whistle on a $30 billion dollar boondoggle and the culprits were sent to jail.

"I upset the special interests and Washington lobbyists when I passed campaign finance reform.

"I made the Pentagon angry when I criticized Rumsfeld's Iraq strategy, and I upset the media when I supported the strategy that's now succeeding.

"I angered the big spenders in Congress when I called for earmark and spending reform.  No more $233 million dollar bridges to nowhere or $74 million for peanut storage in a defense spending bill.

"I didn't go to Washington to win the Mr. Congeniality award.

"I went to Washington to serve my country.

"I might not like the business as usual crowd in Washington.  But I love America.  I love her enough to make some people angry.

"I'm John McCain and I approve this message."