Here, in the actual words of the day, are what some negative ads of 1800 might have looked like, courtesy of Reason magazine. That's some good copywriting. …
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Finally, A Clean Politician
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They’re Seeing Green In California
Here's a spot in favor of Proposition 19, which would regulate, control, and tax marijuana in California: Is this an argument that would sway the public? We'll see. You can find out more about the sponsors of this spot at YesOn19.com. …
Against Government Waste, But For Big-Bugdet Spots
An organization called Citizens Against Government Waste is stimulating the economy by spending a lot to make and run this spot. I have no objection to reducing government waste, but if you're curious, according to its website, these Citizens represent the legacy of the Grace Commission, which was a...you guessed it...government-mandated commission appointed by Ronald Reagan. And according to Wikipedia, Congress …
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If You Have To Say “I’m Not A Witch,” You’re Already Guilty. Have We Learned Nothing From American History?
Christine O'Donnell is running for U.S. Senate in Delaware. And we all know what a beauty contest these elections can turn into. Did I say beauty contest, I meant mud bath. We all know what a mud bath these elections can turn into. [via Adfreak] …
It’s Funny How Funny The Truth Is
Wes Wagner is the Libertarian candidate for Governor of Oregon. He believes "Oregon is riddled with parasites and sociopaths who pass themselves off as our 'leaders' while sapping us of our prosperity." Wagner, thankfully, has a sense of humor to go along with his politics. Hence the video below from IFC that he posted on his campaign website. …
Exhuming Reagan and Riney
To Americans of a certain age, and advertising junkies, the phrase "It's morning in America..." means Hal Riney's voice and the sunny optimism of Ronald Reagan's 1984 re-election campaign. Not anymore. Here's what we're getting from an organization called "Citizens for the Republic." Here is the original, written and voiced by Hal Riney: Citizens for the Republic, according to their website, has officers and …
Democrats Intent On “Winning Ugly”
According to The New York Times, "Democratic candidates across the country are opening a fierce offensive of negative advertisements against Republicans, using lawsuits, tax filings, reports from the Better Business Bureau and even divorce proceedings to try to discredit their opponents and save their Congressional majority." "The Democratic ads are like a prosecutor's case, carrying no rebuttals or countervailing …
