Video description: "This ad is the grand prize winner of John Edwards' "My Vote, My Voice" ad contest. It's an entry entitled "Dear Rural America" created by brothers Neil and Drew Schimmenti of San Jose, California. The Schimmenti brothers flew to New York City to meet with Sen. Edwards and to develop their concept into a 30-second television spot to air in a February 5th state prior to the Super Tuesday primary."
[YouTube.com][via JohnEdwards.com]
Increasingly, it is hard for a candidate or issue to get through the political season without cutting a television ad. Increasingly, television and video are becoming ubiquitous parts of our lives. And, the amount of money spent on ads in Northwest Ohio continues to break records with every election year. Get ready for Politics @ 30fps.
Friday, January 25, 2008
John Edwards for President: John Edwards - Dear Rural America (Ad Contest Winner)
Huckabee for President: Common Sense
Video description: "Mike Huckabee's campaign ad on taxes."
[YouTube.com]
Romney For President: Democrats' Favorite Republican
Video description: "Romney For President Web Ad"
[YouTube.com][via MittRomney.com]
Romney For President: "EconomÃa" ("Economy")
Video description: "Romney For President Campaign Ad"
[YouTube.com]
John Edwards for President: John Edwards - "Grown Up" Ad
Video description: "John Edwards latest ad shows a key moment from the South Carolina Democratic debate."
[YouTube.com]
Republican Majority for Choice PAC: New Hampshire Flip- Mitt Romney Flip-Flopping on Abortion
Video description: "This ad aired in New Hampshire prior to the January 8th primary. It showcases Governor Romney's incessant Flip-flopping on the issue of repreoductive choice."
[YouTube.com]
Thursday, January 24, 2008
PowerPAC: "Embrace Hope, Vote Change" II Barack Obama
Video description: "Vote for Obama in the California Primary on February 5th.
Directed by John Mazyck
Cinematography: Marcus Ubungen & John Mazyck
Edited by John Mazyck
Music by Beat Roc"
[YouTube.com][via Politico.com]
PowerPAC: "Embrace Hope, Vote Change" Barack Obama
Video description: "Vote for Obama in the California Primary on February 5th.
Directed by John Mazyck
Cinematography: Marcus Ubungen & John Mazyck
Edited by John Mazyck
Music by Beat Roc"
[YouTube.com][via Politico.com]
John McCain 2008: Web Ad: Democrats' Worst Nightmare
Video description: "www.johnmccain.com"
[YouTube.com]
Romney for President: "Winning Combination"
Video description: "Romney For President Campaign Ad"
[YouTube.com]
Rudy Giuliani Presidential Committee: Rudy Giuliani Television Ad, "Only One"
Video description: "Rudy Giuliani's new Florida television ad "Only One"
www.JoinRudy2008.com"
[YouTube.com]
John Edwards for President: John Edwards - Native Son: The Movie
Video description: "South Carolina movie trailer introduces John Edwards."
Note: I found this to be one of the more creative ways of getting out a campaign message.
[YouTube.com]
Obama for America: Response radio ad that ran in South Carolina
Note: The ad was pulled today when word came that Clinton pulled her negative attack ad.
[Slate.com][via Politico.com]
This ad ran tonight in the NW Ohio market...
I've featured this ad before, but it has popped up on television in our area. This ad ran tonight, at least once, in the Northwest Ohio television market. I spotted it while watching the ramp up to the G.O.P debate on MSNBC at 9pm.
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
John McCain 2008: "Protect" - John McCain 2008 TV Ad
Video description: "John McCain is committed to combating radical Islamic extremism and protecting Americans' financial security."
[YouTube.com]
Rudy Giuliani Presidential Committee: Rudy Giuliani Web Video, "Some"
Video description: "Rudy Giuliani Web Ad, "Some"
www.JoinRudy2008.com"
[YouTube.com]
John McCain 2008: Web Ad: Proud Conservative
Video description: "John McCain has a proud 24 year conservative record."
[YouTube.com]
Hillary Clinton for President: "Ideas" Radio Ad
Note: There's about 30 seconds of beeping and intro before you'll here the actual radio ad.
Update: This ad was pulled from the air on January 24th.
[Twango.com][via Politico.com]
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Obama for America: "Take it Back" TN TV Ad
Note: This ad was to run in Tennessee, but the ad buy was pulled.
[via ThePage.Time.com][via VolunteerVoters.com][via Goldni.Blogspot.com
And now a commentary piece on money and media...
Video title: "John Edwards, where have you been?"
Video description: "Why has mainstream media turned the Democratic election in to a two horse race. They are giving "earned media" a bad name."
[YouTube.com][via Blog.JohnEdwards.com]
Hillary Clinton for President: Warned
Video description: "Our economy is in trouble. And while George Bush helps his friends, the middle class gets slammed. We need more than talk -- we need solutions."
[YouTube.com]
Hillary Clinton for President: Serious
Video description: "Hillary will end our dependence on foreign oil with a plan that invests in alternative energy and takes away the tax subsidies from oil companies."
[YouTube.com]
John Edwards for President: John Edwards - "What Happened" Ad
Video description: "The John Edwards campaign began airing a new 30-second television spot in South Carolina to highlight how Senator Edwards is the only Democratic presidential candidate who will stand up to the drug companies and powerful Washington lobbyists and fight for hard-working middle class families."
[YouTube.com]
Romney for President: "Conservative Change"
Video description: "Romney For President Campaign Ad"
[YouTube.com]
Hillary Clinton for President: Falling Through
Video description: "The oil companies, the insurance companies, the drug companies have had a president stand for them for seven years. Hillary will stand for all of us."
[YouTube.com]
Monday, January 21, 2008
Romney for President: "Mi Padre" ("My Father")
Video description: "Romney For President Campaign Ad. Narrated by Craig Romney."
Update: I found an english script for this commercial. It was found at the NYTimes.com:
Here’s the English script for the spot, called “Mi Padre”:
Mitt Romney’s record speaks for itself: successful as a businessman, saved the Olympics, and as Governor of Massachusetts, lowered taxes and stimulated the economy.
But above all, Mitt Romney is a family man, a great father, husband and grandfather.
I know because Mitt Romney is my Dad.
I’m Craig Romney and I invite you to get to know my father, Mitt Romney, a leader who loves our nation, recognizes our challenges and has solutions to confront them.
[YouTube.com]
Rudy Giuliani Presidential Committee: Rudy Ad, "Un Plan"
Video description: "Rudy Ad, 'Un Plan'"
Update: I found an english script for this commercial. It was found at the NYTimes.com:
Here’s the English translation for “Un Plan”:
Narrator: Tax increases, insurance. We’re all affected. Rudy Giuliani has a plan: the largest tax cut in the history of this country.
He supports a national fund to provide relief with the high cost of property insurance. His accomplishments demonstrate his capability. His vision gives us hope.
Mr. Giuliani: “I’m Rudy Giuliani and I approve this message.”
[YouTube.com]