2008 Presidential Campaign Blog: Presidential Campaign TV Ads

John McCain 2008 Launches New Television Ad, "Tied Up"

JOHN MCCAIN 2008 LAUNCHES NEW TELEVISION AD, "TIED UP"

ARLINGTON, VA -- U.S. Senator John McCain's presidential campaign today released a new television ad, entitled "Tied Up," to run in New Hampshire. The new ad highlights John McCain's classic line from the GOP debate this week in Florida opposing Senator Clinton's attempt to spend $1 million in taxpayers' money for a Woodstock Museum in New York.

Script for "Tied Up" (:30-TV)

JOHN MCCAIN: "A few days ago, Senator Clinton tried to spend one million dollars on the Woodstock concert museum.

"Now my friends, I wasn't there. I'm sure it was a cultural and pharmaceutical event.

"I was, I was tied up at the time."

(APPLAUSE)

JOHN MCCAIN: "No one can be President of the United States that supports projects such as these.

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

Posted by Mike on October 24, 2007 | Permalink

Romney For President Launches New Television Ad, "Business World"

Romney For President Launches New Television Ad, "Business World"

Boston, MA – Tomorrow, Romney for President will launch its newest television ad, "Business World." The ad highlights Governor Romney addressing his plans to curb wasteful government spending in Washington. With an exceptional record of turning around businesses, the 2002 Winter Olympics and the state of Massachusetts, Governor Romney has the experience necessary to turn around our nation's capital. Change in Washington begins when Republicans are fiscally responsible with taxpayer money.

The ad will begin airing as part of the campaign's rotation in South Carolina tomorrow.

Script For "Business World" (TV:30):

GOVERNOR MITT ROMNEY: "In business, you only spend what you have.

"In Washington, government always spends more. It shouldn't be that way.

"I'm Mitt Romney. I come from the business world – where turning around companies taught me how to manage budgets.

"That's what I did at the Olympics and as Governor.

"As President, I'll audit Washington – top to bottom – and cut spending.

"Because our next President has to be an agent of change.

"And as Republicans, change begins with us.

"I'm Mitt Romney and I approved this message."

Posted by Mike on October 24, 2007 | Permalink

Dodd Campaign Unveils New Televison Ad Entitled "Jim's"

DODD CAMPAIGN UNVEILS NEW TELEVISION AD HIGHLIGHTING DODD'S ABILITY TO GET RESULTS AS PRESIDENT
Winterset, Iowa Barber Shop Serves As Setting

WASHINGTON, DC - Senator and Presidential Candidate Chris Dodd today announced today that his campaign will begin running a new ad entitled "Jim's," highlighting his ability to achieve results as President. The ad points to Dodd's success in helping resolve conflict in Northern Ireland and Central America and authoring and passing the Family and Medical Leave Act.

The 60-second spot will run in Iowa and on national cable networks and introduces John and Jesse, two barbers at Jim's barbershop in Winterset, Iowa, where the ad was shot.

"People across America, including Iowa, are frustrated with their leaders promising change, but failing to achieve any real results," said campaign manager Sheryl Cohen. "Sen. Dodd has 26 years of proven leadership and results to run on in this race, and that's what he's doing. From international affairs to key domestic issues, Sen. Dodd has not been just fighting, but fighting and winning, and that's the kind of leadership he'll bring to the White House."

In addition to the Senate Central America Negotiations Group, led by Sen. Dodd, which was created to monitor the progress of the Guatemala City Accord, Sen. Dodd also worked to increase human rights protections and sought a cease-fire in El Salvador. Sen. Dodd helped facilitate the Good Friday Peace Accords, which helped bring peace to Northern Ireland and Ireland.

Domestically, Dodd authored the Family and Medical Leave Act and fought for seven years, overcoming two presidential vetoes, until it finally became law. Since this landmark bill was enacted in 1993, an estimated 50 million workers have taken advantage of the program, allowing them to care for a loved one without fear of losing the job they need.

The ad also highlights Dodd's ability to reach across the aisle to achieve the results people are looking for. St. Petersburg Times columnist Adam C. Smith has said, "At a time when Americans are fed up with petty partisanship, [Chris Dodd] has a record of reaching across the aisle to get things done in Washington."

Posted by Mike on October 23, 2007 | Permalink

Clinton Vows To Rebuild Middle Class In New Ad Airing In Iowa, New Hampshire

Clinton Vows To Rebuild Middle Class In New Ad Airing In Iowa, New Hampshire

The Clinton Campaign launched a new television ad in Iowa and New Hampshire today, underscoring Hillary’s commitment to strengthen the middle class and chart a new course in Iraq, on health care and on the economy.

The new 30-second spot, entitled “Trapdoor,” features Hillary at a townhall discussing the anxieties facing middle class families, many of whom are only a pink slip or a medical emergency away from falling through the trapdoor of the Bush economy.

The latest IRS data reveals an American economy that is leaving more and more middle class families behind. Widening income inequality has reached levels not seen since 1929, and typical taxpayers have found their real income drop 2 percent between 2000 and 2005.

The new ad airs a week after Hillary’s “Rebuilding the Road to the Middle Class Tour” across Iowa and New Hampshire, during which she outlined her economic blueprint for the 21st Century to create high-paying jobs, restore fairness to our tax code, and renew the basic American bargain that anyone who works hard and follows the rules can get ahead.

Hillary detailed proposals to offer retirement savings plans for every American and unlock the doors to higher learning by providing generous tax credits to help all young people afford a college education. Read more about Hillary’s middle class agenda here.

Following is the script for the ad:

“Trapdoor”

TV :30

CLINTON: We have to change course on the economy, just as we have to change course in Iraq and on healthcare.

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.

ANNCR: If you're ready for change…she's ready to lead.

CLINTON: We’ve got to build a strong and prosperous middle class to have a strong and prosperous America again.

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

Posted by Mike on October 19, 2007 | Permalink

Obama Campaign Announces Contributions From 2,893 Iowans In First Nine Months Of Campaign

Obama Campaign Announces Contributions from 2,893 Iowans in First Nine Months of Campaign
Campaign Also Begins Airing New Television Ad “Quiet”

DES MOINES – The Obama for America campaign today announced that in the last nine months, 2,893 Iowans have donated to the campaign – an impressive display of grassroots support across the state. In the third fundraising quarter alone, Obama received contributions from 1,321 Iowans.

“Over the past nine months, a record number of Americans have donated to this campaign because they are sick of the status quo in Washington and are ready for a President who will fight for them,” said Josh Earnest, Obama’s Iowa Communications Director. “Amazingly, not one of these contributions came from Washington lobbyists or PACs.”

Earnest said that 1,257 of the 1,545 donations from Iowans in the third quarter were less than $200. Of the 4,034 total donations from Iowa donors since Obama announced his candidacy, 2,749 were less than $200 dollars. Obama has raised $252,737 total from Iowans in this campaign.

In the past nine months, Obama has received contributions from more than 350,000 donors across America.

“Small donations from ordinary Americans are the backbone of this campaign,” Earnest said. “As Senator Obama learned over two decades ago as a community organizer, real change comes from the bottom up, not the top down, so we’re honored to have the support of so many hard-working Iowans.”

The Obama Campaign also announced the launch of a new ad, Quiet. In the ad, 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. In Des Moines on Sunday, Obama talked about how his Christian faith influenced his commitment to fighting global warming. His bold plan to fight the causes of global warming underscore his view that as President, he won’t just tell the American people what they want to hear—he’ll tell them what they need to know.

SCRIPT – “Quiet”

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.

Posted by Mike on October 17, 2007 | Permalink

Romney For President Launches New Television Ad, "Not Fair"

ROMNEY FOR PRESIDENT LAUNCHES NEW TELEVISION AD, "NOT FAIR"

Boston, MA – Today, Romney for President launched its newest television ad, "Not Fair." The ad highlights Governor Romney's commitment to lower taxes for all Americans. The American people should not have to pay taxes when they earn their money, save their money, and when they die. Governor Romney has proposed a conservative blueprint to lower taxes which includes permanently eliminating the death tax, rolling back tax rates across the board, and making savings tax free for middle class Americans. Change in Washington begins with Republicans advocating lower taxes.

The ad will begin airing as part of the campaign's rotation today in New Hampshire. Script and viewing links are below.

Script For "Not Fair" (TV:30):

GOVERNOR MITT ROMNEY: "It's not fair that you have to pay taxes when you earn your money, when you save your money and then when you die.

"That's why I'll kill the death tax once and for all and roll back tax rates across the board.

"And savings?

"When I'm President, for middle class Americans, the new tax rate on your interest, dividends, and capital gains will be absolutely zero.

"Want tax cuts that will grow our economy?

"Change begins with us.

"I'm Mitt Romney and I approved this message."

Posted by Mike on October 16, 2007 | Permalink

Romney For President Launches New Television Ad, "Jihad"

ROMNEY FOR PRESIDENT LAUNCHES NEW TELEVISION AD, "JIHAD"

Boston, MA – Today, Romney for President launched its newest television ad, "Jihad." The ad highlights Governor Romney's belief that we must strengthen our intelligence services and our military to confront "this century's nightmare, Jihadism." Governor Romney has outlined a strong blueprint for strengthening our capabilities to defeat this threat.

The ad will begin airing as part of the campaign's rotation in Iowa today. Script and viewing links are below.

Script For "Jihad" (TV:30):

GOVERNOR MITT ROMNEY: "It's this century's nightmare, Jihadism – violent, radical Islamic fundamentalism.

"Their goal is to unite the world under a single Jihadist caliphate.

"To do that, they must collapse freedom-loving nations like us.

"As President, I'll strengthen our intelligence services.

"Increase our military by at least 100,000.

"And monitor the calls Al-Qaeda makes into America.

"And we can and will stop Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.

"I'm Mitt Romney and I approved this message."

Posted by Mike on October 12, 2007 | Permalink

Obama Campaign Unveils New Ad Featuring Former Air Force Chief of Staff

Obama Discusses Plan to Improve Veterans Care and Help Get Homeless Veterans Off the Streets
Campaign Also Unveils New Ad Featuring Former Air Force Chief of Staff

MASON CITY – During a town hall meeting in Mason City, U.S. Senator Barack Obama today outlined his plan to ensure that the United States keeps its sacred trust with our nation’s veterans when they return home from war. Obama’s comments came in the wake of reports the Veterans Administration (VA) has been lagging in making needed improvements it promised after deplorable conditions at Walter Reed Army Medical Center became public.

“It’s not enough to lay a wreath on Memorial Day, or to make a speech on Veteran’s Day,” Obama said. “When a veteran is denied health care, we are all dishonored. When 400,000 veterans are stuck on a waiting list for claims, we need a new sense of urgency in this country. And when we’ve got young veterans of a misguided war in Iraq sleeping on the streets of our cities and towns, we need a change in Washington.”

Obama said that he will improve medical care for veterans and help eliminate bureaucratic backlogs that delay disability claims by making sure that every service-member has individual electronic medical and service records that immediately transfer to the (VA) system. Obama also said he will hire additional VA claims raters and set up programs to get homeless veterans off the streets.

Obama said that he will improve medical care for veterans and help eliminate bureaucratic backlogs that delay disability claims by making sure that every service-member has individual electronic medical and service records that immediately work with the (VA) system. Obama also said he will hire additional VA claims raters and convert all veterans’ benefits paperwork into electronic records to speed up applications. Finally, Obama said he will establish a zero tolerance policy for vets falling into homelessness.

“As President, I won’t stand for hundreds of thousands of veterans waiting for benefits. We’ll hire additional claims workers,” Obama said. “We’ll bring together veterans groups and the VA to work out a claims process that is fair and fast. And instead of shutting veterans out, we’ll make sure that our disabled vets receive the benefits they deserve, and we’ll allow all veterans back into the VA health care system. And we’ll have a simple policy when it comes to homeless veterans: zero tolerance. We’ll expand housing vouchers. We’ll set up a new supportive services program to prevent at-risk veterans and their families from sliding into homelessness. We’ll stand with veterans in their hour of need, just as they have stood up for us.”

Senator Obama is a member of the U.S. Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee.

Obama also announced Friday that he will begin airing a new television ad in Iowa featuring Former Air Force Chief of Staff General Merrill A. (Tony) McPeak.

Posted by Mike on October 05, 2007 | Permalink

Hillary Clinton Launches New Ad In Iowa, New Hampshire Vowing To Fight For Universal Coverage

In Wake Of Bush Veto Of Children’s Health Care Bill, Clinton Launches New Ad In Iowa, New Hampshire Vowing To Fight For Universal Coverage
New Poll: Dems Trust Hillary On Health Care

The Clinton Campaign today launched a new television ad in Iowa and New Hampshire, a day after President Bush vetoed bipartisan legislation that would have expanded health care benefits to nearly 4 million additional children across the country. The ad details Hillary’s health care record and demonstrates that she has the strength and experience to deliver quality, affordable health care for every American.

The new 30-second spot, entitled “Stand By Us,” describes Hillary’s efforts to pass universal health care in the 1990s and her perseverance in championing the Children’s Health Insurance Program that now covers more than 6 million kids a year. It also talks about her successful efforts to secure health benefits for 9/11 first responders and our National Guard and Reserve.

A Washington Post/ABC News poll released yesterday shows that 66 percent of Democrats trust Hillary the most on health care policy, far outpacing her rivals for the nomination.

Hillary’s American Health Choices plan unveiled last month would improve quality and lower costs while preserving consumer choices. For those who like their health insurance, they could keep it. For the 47 million uninsured and those who don’t like their health care coverage, they could choose from a range of private plans or a public plan modeled on Medicare. To read more about Hillary’s health care plan, visit www.hillaryclinton.com/healthcare .

Following is the script for the ad:

“Stand By Us”

TV :30

Announcer: Hillary stood up for universal health care when almost no one else would, and kept standing until six million kids had coverage.

She stood by Ground Zero workers who sacrificed their health after so many sacrificed their lives, and kept standing until this administration took action.

She stood by our National Guard and Reserve and kept standing until they received health care they deserved.

So now that almost every candidate is standing up for health care for all, which one do you think will never back down?

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

Posted by Mike on October 04, 2007 | Permalink

John McCain 2008 Launches Televison And Radio Ads In New Hampshire

JOHN MCCAIN 2008 LAUNCHES TELEVISION AND RADIO ADS IN NEW HAMPSHIRE

ARLINGTON, VA -- U.S. Senator John McCain's presidential campaign today announced a statewide New Hampshire ad buy. The new ads highlight John McCain's experience, character and judgment that Americans trust to lead our country and reform Washington. The campaign is launching two television ads and one radio ad, entitled "One Man," "Live Free," and "Courage," respectively.
VIEW THE NEW ADS HERE: http://www.johnmccain.com/tvads/

Script for "One Man" (:60-TV)

INTERVIEWER: How old are you?

JOHN MCCAIN: Thirty-one

INTERVIEWER: What is your rank in the Army?

JOHN MCCAIN: Lt. Commander in the Navy ... Hit by either missile or anti-aircraft fire, I'm not sure which. I ejected and broke my leg and both arms.

INTERVIEWER: And your official number?

JOHN MCCAIN: 624787

ANNOUNCER: One man sacrificed for his country

One man opposed a flawed strategy in Iraq

One man had the courage to call for change

One man didn't play politics with the truth

One man stands up to the special interests

JOHN MCCAIN: Stand up. We're Americans, we're Americans and we'll never surrender. They will.