2016 Presidential Campaign Blog

Ted Cruz Releases 30-second TV Ad ‘Values’ in Des Moines, Iowa Ahead of Rally for Religious Liberty

Cruz for President Releases TV Ad Ahead of Rally for Religious Liberty
Highlights Cruz’s proven record defending American values, defunding Planned Parenthood

HOUSTON, Texas - The Cruz for President campaign today released a 30-second TV spot called ‘Values’ that will appear on Fox News Channel in the Des Moines area starting today, leading up to his Rally for Religious Liberty on August 21st.

The spot comes on the heels of Sen. Cruz’s robust debate performance and a new NBC poll showing a surge of seven points, ranking him second place among other GOP candidates. It highlights Sen. Cruz’s commitment to upholding American values, specifically his continued leadership in calling for the defunding and prosecution of Planned Parenthood’s corrupt practices of allegedly selling the body parts of aborted babies.

The full ad may be viewed here.

The Rally for Religious Liberty will be held at the Iowa Events Center Grand Ballroom at 730 3rd Street in Des Moines, Iowa on August 21. The headliners are Dick and Betty Odgaard, the Iowa couple who recently had to shut down their business as a result of the state's efforts to force them to host a same-sex wedding ceremony in violation of their religious beliefs. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. This event is open to the press. To RSVP go to www.tedcruz.org/rsvp/rally.

TRANSCRIPT:

VO: “For a century, Americans have helped heal and care for millions in need.”

“Our values propelled extraordinary innovation. America made the world better.”

“So how did America become a country that harvests organs from unborn children. And who has the courage to stop it?”

“Ted Cruz will prosecute and defund Planned Parenthood. Help Cruz restore American values.”

“Join his rally for religious liberty August 21 in Des Moines.”

Ted Cruz: “I’m Ted Cruz and I approved this message.”

Hillary Clinton 2016 Presidential Campaign TV Ads “Dorothy” and “Family Strong”

First TV Ads Focus on Clinton as a Fighter for Families
~Pair of 60-second Spots to Air in Iowa and NH~
 
Hillary for America will begin airing the first two ads of the campaign on Tuesday in the early primary states of Iowa and New Hampshire. Both 60-second ads – “Dorothy” and “Family Strong”– combine to tell the story of Hillary Clinton as a tenacious fighter for families. In keeping with a theme from Clinton's launch speech in June, the ads ground Clinton's commitment to public service in the story of how her mother overcome her abandonment as a child due, in part, to the kindness of others.
 
“We’re going to make sure everyone knows who Hillary Clinton really is – who she fights for and what has motivated her lifelong commitment to children and families,” said Campaign Manager Robby Mook. “Since Day One, we’ve planned for a competitive primary with Hillary herself working to earn every vote and, ultimately, the nomination. This is the natural next step.”

The first ad, “Dorothy,” tells the story of Clinton’s mother whose tough childhood showed Clinton that every child – and every family – needs a champion. The second, “Family Strong,” documents her career fighting to make families stronger, from going door-to-door at the Children’s Defense Fund, to school reform in Arkansas, to health care for kids as First Lady, to support for 9/11 heroes as Senator and to her service as Secretary of State.
 
These ads are part of an initial five-week, approximately $1 million ad buy in each state plus additional digital advertising. In New Hampshire, the ads will run statewide - in the Boston/Manchester market and in the Burlington market. In Iowa, the ads will air in the state’s two largest media markets – Des Moines and Cedar Rapids. As of today, Republican candidates and their SuperPACS have spent or reserved $34 million in air time in the four early primary states.
 
Below is a script of the first ad – “Dorothy.”

Hillary Clinton: When I think about why I’m doing this I think about my mother Dorothy. She was abandoned by her parents at the age of eight, sent from Chicago to LA to live with grandparents who didn’t want her.
 
But people showed her kindness, gave her a chance. Like the teacher who saw my mother had no money for food and started bringing her extra from home whispering, ‘You know Dorothy, I just brought too much food today.’
 
She went to work in somebody else’s home at age 14 and it opened her eyes. For the first time she saw parents who loved and cared for their children. And that’s the kind of loving family she provided for us. When she needed a champion someone was there. I think about all the Dorothy’s all over America who fight for their families, who never give up.
 
That’s why I’m doing this. That’s why I’ve always done this. For all the Dorothy’s.
 
I’m Hillary Clinton and I approve this message.
 
 Below is a script of the second ad – “Family Strong.” The ad is available here - https://youtu.be/NdKsA4q-FFA
 
Hillary Clinton: Her parents abandoned her when she was just eight years old. She was mistreated. But she never gave up, and she taught me to do the same.
 
My mom’s life and what she went through are big reasons why standing up for kids and families became such a big part of my life.
 
Voiceover: After law school she could have gone to a big firm but instead went to work for the Children’s Defense Fund.
 
In Arkansas, she fought for school reform to change lives forever.
 
Then as first lady she helped get health care for eight million kids.
 
You probably know the rest.
 
The senator who made sure the heroes and families of 9/11 got the care they needed.
 
The Secretary of State who joined the cabinet of the man who defeated her, because when your President calls you serve.
 
And now a new title: grandma.
 
Hillary Clinton: I believe that when families are strong America is strong.
 
It’s your time.
 
I’m Hillary Clinton and I approve this message.

New Day for America (In Support of John Kasich) Releases 2nd Television Ad: “Balancing the Budget”

New Day for America Releases 2nd Television ad: “Balancing the Budget”

Today, New Day for America released its second television ad, "Balancing the Budget" that details Governor John Kasich’s record balancing budgets at the national and state level.  No other candidate or potential candidate for President has balanced the federal budget. No one else also has national security experience and experience turning around a major state. “Balancing the Budget” will begin airing in New Hampshire media markets on Tuesday.
 
"John Kasich’s for us and he has a record to prove it," said New Day for America Executive Director Matt Carle. "He balanced the federal budget for the first time since man walked on the moon; it hasn’t been done since. He also has national security experience and is the successful governor of Ohio. No one else can say those things. John Kasich has proven that he will work for all Americans."

Opportunity and Freedom PAC New TV Ad: "Values" to Air in Iowa

Opportunity and Freedom PAC New TV Ad: Values

Opportunity and Freedom PAC today released a new television ad focused on Rick Perry's accomplishments as governor defending the right to life and the Second Amendment.

"As Governor Perry says, this is a show me don't tell me election," said Jordan Russell, spokesman for Opportunity and Freedom PAC. "Governor Perry has the best pro-life record of any governor in Texas history and is an unwavering defender of the people's right to keep and bear arms. His strong record on these issues is an important part of what makes Rick Perry the right choice for president, and we want to make sure the people of Iowa know about it."

"Values" is the fourth ad from Opportunity and Freedom PAC to air in Iowa.

Chris Christie for President Releases First TV Ad "Leadership"

Chris Christie for President Releases First TV Ad - "Leadership"

Morristown, NJ - Today, Chris Christie for President, Inc. released their first television ad, "Leadership." The ad highlights Governor Christie's unscripted announcement remarks on the need to restore strong leadership in this country.


Transcript:
Leadership matters. It matters for our country. And American leadership matters for the world.
But if we’re going to lead, we have to stop worrying about being loved and start caring about being respected again.
I am not looking to be the most popular guy, who looks in your eyes everyday and tries to figure out what you want to hear, say it, and then turn around and do something else.
I mean what I say, and I say what I mean. And that’s what America needs right now.
I’m Chris Christie and I approve this message.

Cruz for President Makes National TV Buy on Easter Weekend

Cruz for President Makes National TV Buy on Easter Weekend
Campaign continues to make unexpected moves that have resulted in a ‘Cruz surge’ in the polls

HOUSTON, TX – Today, the Cruz for President campaign unexpectedly announced a national television buy for Easter weekend. The campaign will run a 30-second spot called ‘Blessing’ that will appear in four early primary states: Iowa, New Hampshire, South Carolina and Nevada. The spot is also scheduled to air on the Fox News Channel during ‘Killing Jesus,’ a program based upon the best-selling book by television host Bill O’Reilly. The documentary will run on Good Friday and on Easter. The ad is scheduled to appear twice in each airing.

The spot is the first presidential ad buy of the 2016 election cycle, appearing much earlier than campaigns have historically run advertisements. It will run at a time when Cruz is the only announced candidate for president for 2016 and several polls show him “vault[ing] into the top tier of GOP contenders,” as one news outlet put it. Cruz made his announcement on March 23 speaking at Liberty University, the world’s largest Christian university.

‘Killing Jesus’ first ran on the National Geographic cable channel with 3.7 million viewers tuning in. The Fox News airing of ‘Killing Jesus’ is expected to draw a similarly large Christian audience.

The ad from Cruz for President pulls from several personal moments Cruz spoke about during the announcement speech at Liberty University and conveys the story of how the transformative love of Jesus Christ reunited a son with his father.

TRANSCRIPT

"Were it not for the transformative love of Jesus Christ, I would have been raised by a single mom without my father in the household."

"God's blessing has been on America from the very beginning of this nation."

"Over and over again, when we faced impossible odds, the American people rose to the challenge."

"This is our fight, and that is why I'm running for President of the United States."

"I'm Ted Cruz, and I approve this message."