2004 Presidential Campaign Blog

"Med Mal" New Bush-Cheney '04 TV Ad

Bush-Cheney '04 Launches New Television Advertisement, "Med Mal"

ARLINGTON, VA -- Today, Bush-Cheney '04 announced the release of the campaign's newest television advertisement, "Med Mal."  The ad highlights John Kerry and the liberals in Congress' responsibility for the women's health emergency that is causing hospitals to close maternity wards and OB-GYNs to be forced out.  John Kerry and the liberals in Congress have stood with the personal injury trial lawyers responsible for the frivolous lawsuits that are forcing out good doctors, voting ten times against medical lawsuit reform.  The ad will run on national cable and in select local markets.  A state-specific version will run in Pennsylvania.

Script For "Med Mal"

Voice Over:
For women's health... it's now an emergency. Our hospitals ... closing maternity wards. OB-GYNs ... forced out. 3 month waits for mammograms... The reason: frivolous lawsuits from out-of-control personal injury trial lawyers. And John Kerry and the liberals in Congress … stand with those trial lawyers. They've voted to block medical lawsuit reform 10 times. And that's why our good doctors are leaving.

President Bush:
I'm George W. Bush and I approve this message.

"Clockwork" New Bush-Cheney '04 TV Ad

Bush-Cheney '04 Launches New Television Advertisement, "Clockwork"

ARLINGTON, VA -- Today, Bush-Cheney '04 announced the release of the campaign's newest television advertisement, "Clockwork."  The ad notes that John Kerry and the liberals in Congress have voted for higher taxes an average of once every three weeks for 20 years.  Kerry and the liberals have voted to raise taxes on gasoline, Social Security benefits and middle class parents.  The ad will run on national cable and in select local markets. 

Script For "Clockwork"

Voiceover:

They voted to raise our gas taxes 10 times. And raise taxes on Social Security benefits. Higher taxes on middle class parents 18 times. John Kerry and the liberals in Congress' record on the economy:
Higher taxes 350 times… An average of once every three weeks for 20 years … like clockwork.
John Kerry and the liberals in Congress on the economy… Troubling.

President Bush:

I'm George W. Bush and I approve this message.

"Stem Cell" New Kerry-Edwards 2004 TV Ad

Kerry Launches New Ad on Commitment to Stem Cell Research

Washington, DC – The Kerry-Edwards campaign Monday released a new 30-second television ad focused on John Kerry’s commitment to lifting the political barriers blocking stem cell research. In the ad, Kerry talks about his commitment to putting sound science ahead of politics, so that we can find the medical breakthroughs that can save the lives of millions of Americans suffering from incurable disease.

The ad comes on the same day John Kerry is holding a town hall meeting in New Hampshire with Michael J. Fox and New Hampshire families who would personally benefit from a president with a commitment to stem cell research.

Today’s ad, called “Stem Cell,” will be rotated into the Kerry-Edwards ad buy. It can be viewed online at the following link: www.johnkerry.com
Title: “Stem Cell”
Type:  :30 TV
Date:  10/4/04
Paid for By: Kerry-Edwards 2004, Inc.

AD SCRIPT

John Kerry: “It’s time to lift the political barriers blocking the stem cell research that could treat or cure diseases like Parkinson’s.  I believe  that science can bring hope to our families.  I want America to lead the world in the medical breakthroughs of the future.  There’s no time to wait.  At stake are millions of lives.  I’m John Kerry and I approved this message because America can do better.  It's time to take America in a new direction”

Narrator: “John Kerry for President.”

"Thinking Mom" New Bush-Cheney '04 TV Ad

Bush-Cheney '04 Launches New Television Advertisement, "Thinking Mom"

ARLINGTON, VA -- Today, Bush-Cheney '04 announced the release of the campaign's newest television advertisement, "Thinking Mom."  The ad highlights John Kerry and the liberals in Congress' 350 votes for higher taxes.  Kerry and the liberals have voted for higher taxes on gasoline, Social Security benefits, middle class parents and married couples.  The ad will run on national cable and in select local markets. 

Script For "Thinking Mom"

Mom Voiceover:

5:30, I need to get groceries…. I'm gonna be late.

Radio Voiceover:

John Kerry and the liberals in Congress have voted to raise gas taxes 10 times.

Mom Voiceover:

10 times… gas prices are high enough already.

Radio Voiceover:

They voted to raise taxes on senior social security benefits and raise taxes on middle class parents 18 times… No relief there from the marriage penalty…

Mom Voiceover:

More taxes because I'm married… what were they thinking?

Radio Voiceover:

350 times…  Higher taxes from the liberals in Congress and John Kerry.

President Bush:

I'm George W. Bush and I approve this message.

"He's Lost, He's Desperate" New Kerry-Edwards 2004 TV Ad

New Kerry Response Ad: “George Bush lost the debate. Now he’s lying about it.”

Washington, DC – Responding to the latest desperate and false Bush ad “Global Ties,” the Kerry-Edwards campaign Saturday launched the new ad “He’s Lost, He’s Desperate.” The ad notes that not only is George Bush misleading about what John Kerry said in the debate, but Sunday’s New York Times reports that he misled the American public about intelligence information in his rush to war in Iraq.

“He’s Lost, He’s Desperate” will set the record straight in the same markets the Bush campaign airs its misleading ad.

The ad will be available at www.johnkerry.com

Title:   “He’s Lost, He’s Desperate”
Type:  :30 TV
Date:   10/2/04
Paid for by: Kerry-Edwards 2004, Inc.

AD SCRIPT

Narrator: “George Bush lost the debate.  Now he’s lying about it.  This is what you heard John Kerry really say:

John Kerry: “The president always has the right for pre-emptive strike.”   

John Kerry:  “I will hunt and kill the terrorists, wherever they are.”   

Narrator: “But here’s something new about George Bush – newspapers report he withheld key intelligence information from the American public so he could overstate the threat Iraq posed.  Bush rushed us into war.  Now we’re paying the price.  It’s time for a fresh start.”

John Kerry: “I’m John Kerry and I approved this message.”

"Global Test" New Bush-Cheney '04 TV Ad

Bush-Cheney '04 Launches New Television Advertisement, "Global Test."

ARLINGTON, VA -- Today, Bush-Cheney '04 announced the release of the campaign's newest television advertisement, "Global Test."  The ad contrasts the Kerry doctrine that America must pass a 'global test' before defending itself with President Bush's belief that decisions about defending America should be made in the Oval Office, not in foreign capitals.  "Global Test" will rotate in on national cable and in select local markets Monday.

Script For "Global Test"

Voice Over:

He said he'd attack terrorists who threaten America, But at the debate, John Kerry said America must pass a "global test" before we protect ourselves. The Kerry doctrine:  A global test. So we must seek permission from foreign governments before protecting America? A global test? So America will be forced to wait while threats gather? President Bush believes decisions about protecting America should be made in the Oval Office, not foreign capitals.

President Bush:

I’m George W Bush and I approve this message.

"Powerful" "Ingenuity" New Kerry-Edwards 2004 TV Ads

Two New Ads on Plan to Create Jobs, Strengthen the Economy and Help Middle-Class Families

Washington, DC – The Kerry-Edwards campaign Saturday announced two new television ads, “Ingenuity” and “Powerful.” The ads focus on the choices John Kerry and the Democrats will make to strengthen and expand the middle class.

“Ingenuity” is a 30-second spot focused on the Kerry-Edwards plan to create jobs, strengthen the economy and build a stronger America.

“Powerful” features John Kerry and the Democratic Party’s commitment to put hardworking families first, unlike George W. Bush who has given billions to drug companies and tax breaks to CEOs who have shipped jobs overseas.

THE FACTS

Powerful:

AD SCRIPT

Announcer: “The powerful and well connected are getting what they want from George Bush and the Republicans in congress.  Drug companies get a $139 billion bail out – while drug prices skyrocket.  They give CEO’s big tax breaks for shipping our jobs overseas. 

The Saudi Royal family gets special favors, while our gas prices skyrocket.  John Kerry and the Democrats have a plan to help small businesses grow. A middle class tax cut.  Energy independence.  A real plan for hard working Americans.” 

John Kerry:  “I’m John Kerry and I approved this message.”

Ingenuity:

AD SCRIPT

John Kerry: “I have a specific plan to strengthen our economy and create jobs. It’s based on three guiding principles.  One – to create jobs, we have to help small businesses, not get in their way. Two – the middle class needs help, with a tax cut and lower health care costs.  Three – I want an America that relies on its own ingenuity and innovation, not the Saudi royal family. Big plans – for a stronger America.  I’m John Kerry and I approved this message.”

"Innovation" New Kerry-Edwards 2004 TV Ad

New Kerry Ad on Energy Independence

Washington, DC – With crude oil futures surpassing the $50-a-barrel mark, the Kerry-Edwards campaign Wednesday released the new 30-second television ad, “Innovation.” The new spot outlines Kerry’s plan to make America energy independent, so America relies on its own ingenuity and innovation and not the Saudi Royal family.

“Innovation” can be viewed at www.johnkerry.com

Title: “Innovation”
Type:  :30 TV
Date:  9/30/04
Paid for By: by Kerry Edwards 2004

AD SCRIPT

John Kerry: “We’re the country that invents the future and it’s time for America to invest in new technology.  Alternative fuels and the cars of the future so we can make ourselves independent of Mideast oil in the next ten years. Our freedom and independence are at stake. I want an America that relies on its own ingenuity and innovation, not the Saudi royal family.  I’m John Kerry and I approved this message because no young American should be held hostage to our dependence on Mideast oil.”

"Reasons" New Kerry-Edwards 2004 TV Ad

New Kerry Ad Focuses on Reasons Bush Went to War in Iraq

Washington, DC – In advance Thursday’s presidential debate on foreign policy, the Kerry-Edwards campaign released the new ad Reasons. The ad takes note of the president’s many reasons for going to war, as well as his lack of plan to fix it.

It can be seen at www.johnkerry.com

Title: “Reasons”
Type:  :30 TV
Date:   9/28/04
Paid for By: Kerry-Edwards 2004, Inc.

AD SCRIPT

Narrator: “Why did George Bush go to war in Iraq? The reason keeps changing. First, it was weapons of mass destruction. [Not true]  Later, Iraq's links to al Queda. [Not true]  One reason after another-a new one offered every time the facts crumble.  Now Americans are being kidnapped, held hostage, even beheaded.  Over 1,000 U.S. soldiers have died.  Maybe George Bush can't tell us why he went to Iraq...  But it’s time he tells us how he's going to fix it.” 

"Doesn't Get It" New Kerry-Edwards 2004 TV Ad

NEW KERRY RESPONSE AD ASKS - How can you solve a problem when you can’t see it?

Washington, DC – With the Bush campaign continuing to air false, misleading ads in an attempt to cover up the president’s failures, the Kerry-Edwards campaign Monday launched the new response ad “Doesn’t Get It.”

Using the president’s recent comments about doing the “mission accomplished event” all over again, the 30-second spot reveals what George Bush uses attacks and his fantasyland descriptions to hide - that he does not see the problems in Iraq or have a plan to deal with them.

Title: “Doesn’t Get It”
Type:  :30 TV
Date:   9/27/04
Paid for By: Kerry-Edwards 2004, Inc.

AD SCRIPT

Narrator: “There he goes again.  George Bush said Iraq was ‘mission accomplished.’  16 months later, he still doesn't get it. Today: over 1,000 US soldiers dead, kidnappings, even beheadings of Americans. Still Bush has no plan what to do in Iraq.  How can you solve a problem when you can’t see it?  John Kerry’s plan: Train Iraqis to handle their own security … real elections … and work with allies to shoulder the burden.  It’s time for a new direction in Iraq.”

John Kerry: “I’m John Kerry and I approved this message.”