If you believe the Republican National Committee, San Francisco has a brand identity problem. It's the city where liberalism has run amok, a liberalism best contained on that tiny peninsula. Here's what The New York Times is reporting: In the waning days of a highly charged election season, Republicans near and far are united against a common opponent: San Francisco. In ads and stump speeches, the city is repeatedly …
There’s Big Money In Bad Ads
According to the Los Angeles Times, money from political advertising is filling the bank accounts of local TV stations. Candidates and supporters are caught up in a frenetic advertising blitz, on pace to drop a record $3 billion, according to analysts who monitor spending. Most of the money is going to an old-media workhorse: local TV stations. TV stations nationwide will rake in two-thirds of the campaign dollars …
Are Nasty Political Campaigns New? That’s A Negative.
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. …
