WHERE IN GOD'S NAME ARE THE AD'S ABOUT SOCIAL SECURITY!!!!

[GRANDWAZOO]

The strongest motivational factor for humans is fear. That's why the republicans lie to scare the largest voting block ( seniors) to vote for them. The republicans are openly talking about getting rid of social security and medicare. This is a political gift for the Democratic party that comes around once in a thousand years AND THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY IS NOT RUNNING ANY ADS ON THIS ???!!!!! WTF! WTF! Every other ad on tv and other mediums should be about republicans talking about destroying what all seniors rely upon.I have not seen a single add pointing this out. Every single ad is about abortion rights. HEY DEMOCRATIC PARTY, YOU CAN RUN ADS ON BOTH, I REPEAT BOTH subjects! What in god's name is wrong with the Democratic party that they are not using this??? It's political mana from heaven. Its a christmas present with a freakin' bow attached to it and the Democratic party doesn't"t use it to help sway the biggest voting bloc in the country??? WHAT THE HELL IS WRONG WITH THE DEMOCRATIC LADERSHIP ON THIS??? I cannot believe they are flushing a golden oppertunity like this down the toilet.Banging my head against the f'ing wall to try and understand this.

[Skittles]

1. welcome to DU, GRANDWAZOO

AND I AGREE ABSOLUTELY

[blueinredohio]

2. I,also absolutely agree.

There's a lot of older white people who vote republican whose mind you may change with this type of ad.

[katmondoo]

24. I am a senior and damned if I would ever vote for a Republican, not ever.

[blueinredohio]

43. I'm also a senior who would never vote for a republican but

there's a lot of them out there. At least our younger people are turning the tide.

[JohnSJ]

3. What state are you in? I am in California, Bay Area, very blue, so I don't suspect I will see many

ads here, but I would expect in purple and red states to see them.

If not, who is responsible for that?

DNC?


https://www.axios.com/2022/10/11/midterms-campaign-ads-democrats-abortion-republicans-trump

This says most of the ads are going into reproductive rights, but I don’t see any going to social security or student loans

[SunSeeker]

4. We need them in Orange County. Katie Porter is getting trashed with lying negative ads.

We need her and Democrats in Orange county to go on the offensive. I love Katie and to keep her as my representative!

[JohnSJ]

6. Porter is in a swing district, and definitely needs those ads. Someone is dropping tie ball if they

aren’t playing there

https://www.axios.com/2022/10/11/midterms-campaign-ads-democrats-abortion-republicans-trump

[SunSeeker]

46. Yes, I'm so frustrated. I went knocking on doors for her in 90 weather.

And the whole time her opponent's sickening ads were playing on TV. Grrrrrrrrr

[JohnSJ]

47. Hats off to you for doing what you can

[Siwsan]

5. Welcome to DU. I've actually seen at least one

I live in mid-Michigan.

[JohnSJ]

7. That is good, but I hope it is more than one. Wisconsin I would hope is getting saturated with

Democratic ads also

[BumRushDaShow]

8. ???

[Susan Calvin]

15. Have not seen them here in Southeast Texas. nt

[BumRushDaShow]

16. We are not in the era of the '70s with radio, 3 TV networks, little or no cable, and no internet

Ads not only run on broadcast (radio and television) but on internet streams and in social media.

But more specifically, they are often target-marketed so one locale won't see ads directed at demographics in a different one.

For example, if you live in a rural area, why the hell would you want to hear ads promoting ways to deal with gun violence in a city? Those living in urban areas certainly would see and welcome such.

That is the point I'm making in the above - just because someone doesn't "see" (or "hear" ) a specific ad where they live doesn't mean that none exist at all.

[Susan Calvin]

40. Have not seen them there either. nt

[BumRushDaShow]

42. When I turn on my radio in the afternoons

starting just before 3:30 pm, I am bombarded. I am in Philly and we are treated to both Fetterman (Senate) and Shapiro (Governor) ads.

When I have had MSNBC on in the evenings - going all the way back to after the primary here that happened in May, I have been seeing our Democratic candidate's commercials during that evening MSNBC programming. Here in PA, the ads from PACs have also been shown ON TV like those from Senate Majority PAC, The Lincoln Project, and even MeidasTouch (which was like a for me).

In fact, although I see more PA-targeted ones, here is a Lincoln Project one aimed at Rick Scott and Ron Johnson -

It has been quite a difference this year for that same Senate seat from what we experienced in 2016 when Teabagger Toomey had originally run, and went all summer long on TV and radio with his ads before Katie McGinty got off a shot.

I am surprised because if you read DU regularly, probably half say they have "cut the cord" and/or "haven't watched TV in 20 years" and other remakes. So....

[GreenWave]

18. Sadly You tube ads are not the same as TV news ads,

Seniors watch TV news. Get those "ads" over there.

[BumRushDaShow]

20. Many of the ads uploaded on Youtube ARE TV ads

That is how one can display them on the internet for people like us to post them.

This is why my millennial and GenZ nieces and nephews laugh at "boomers".

[Conjuay]

48. what galls me

on youtube there is an AUSTRALIAN news service (I think it’s called Sky News)bashing U.S.dems and singing Republican praises.
WTF is that about?

[cynical_idealist]

50. murdoch

[Cobalt Violet]

9. They're playing ads about social security in the New Hampshire's media market.

[BlueGreenLady]

10. No kidding.

I can’t believe Democrats aren’t ranting about this!

[XanaDUer2]

11. Yes, WHERE ARE the ads? Nt

[Kaleva]

12. Which candidates have you contacted and suggested they run such ads?

[JudyM]

53. That's a good idea. I'm in a "tossup" district that shouldn't be, and the ads for our guy are weak,

to say the least. I’m going to call our local Dem committee and the candidate’s office tomorrow. It’s been bugging me, so I should step up.

[Kaleva]

55. +1!

[HillbillyDaoist]

13. Absolutely agree!

As a 60 year old looking forward to hopefully retiring at 65 the Rethugs are terrifying me regarding Social Security.

[dalton99a]

14. Kick

[usaf-vet]

17. I am see MORE ads than I care to ever see again. The problem is they are ads to get themselves.....

..... reelected.

I agree, spend money on ads about the good things the DEMS have done and will do. And the bad things the GQP threatens to do.

I will send money and vote for the people in my state that are doing their job.

But I won't try and decipher who in some other state is doing their job.

Since one donation to ActBlue, I have received over 60 emails since Sept 7. Every day more ads from people I do not know.

And certainly don't know their voting records.

How many are MAGA in sheep's clothing? Doing what they do best, LYING about who they are.

[Boomerproud]

27. I see the same ads I've seen since eternity.

The other candidate is evil personified so vote for me.

[bringthePaine]

19. defies any logic or reason so, I wonder, what's really up with this shit?

[FloridaBlues]

21. That's what they do hit with everything and see what sticks

They know they are in trouble happens every cycle

[BumRushDaShow]

25. If you buy a star, that is one of the benefits

[Lonestarblue]

23. Six Republicans running for the House have already said they will hold the national debt hostage

to force cuts to Social Security and Medicare. Why is that not being blasted everywhere along with their names?

We need Howard Dean back at the DNC. He at least understood the need to compete, even in Red states. Republicans in the Rio Grande Valley are making big inroads with Hispanics because they’ve visible. They’s set up Republican Community Centers that show movies and have activities for kids, all while pushing their politics. What are Democrats doing to counter? Nothing.

We have as much money nationally as Republicans do. How ia it they can afford constant negative messages, but we can’t? Harrison needs to go as head of the DNC right after this election. He is practically invisible.

[Traildogbob]

28. The media is way to busy

With non stop adds to privatize Medicare and end it. GQP are not concerned with mobs of 65+ year olds storming the street with canes and walkers, bad hips/knees and oxygen tanks. And after SC North Carolina ruling ahead, our vote is useless. All the young people see is paying for something they are told they will never get, GQP talk. And if they get their wish, all of us will end getting it or never start.
Time to end ALL pensions and health care to elected thieves.
The only adds in Sinclair World here in 11th district NC, is Biden’s Raging crime wave slaughtering masses and masses of people. (With no mention of guns of course) Our Koch are adds making Beasley look Like a black from the hood old crack lady.
Where the hell is the money and adds Chairmen Jaimie said the where waiting to get close to elections? Ask GQP corporate media. There was no shortage of adds in 2020 for comrade Tulsi Gabbert here. Wonder what that?

[Kaleva]

26. Has anyone who says they are concerned actually contacted the DNC?

If so, what was the response?

One can tell how important an issue or situation is to a person by the amount of effort they put in dealing with it. That's human nature. An issue of little to no import will illicit little response.

[betsuni]

29. You've seen all ads in the U.S.? One second Google:

http://www.nbcnews.com/meet-the-press/first-read/democrats-add-social-security-attacks-midterm-tv-ad-blitz-rcna52058

Rule: NEVER give Democrats the benefit of the doubt, ALWAYS assume the worst.

[doc03]

30. I don't see many TV ads because I don't watch network TV. But Democrats say Republicans are going to

cut SS and Medicare and it is the most important election of our lifetime every election. It gets to be like
the boy that cried wolf. The wolf has finally come.

[llmart]

31. +1000

The GOP has used the meme of "They're coming to take your guns" for years now and it works. Fear works. Why can't the Dems run the "They're coming to take your Social Security and Medicare" meme? There are certainly plenty of examples of the GOP saying they'll do just that.

As others have said on other threads, the DNC needs a marketing firm approach to their ads.

[kacekwl]

32. I'm sure the DNC is paying a boatload of "consultants" and

media advisors to get the message out. I agree that SS and Medicare is a big issue that should be pushed hard. The boomer vote is huge if they turn out so let's help them with a reason to.

[mcar]

33. Your OP is inaccurate

as has been proven by several of the responses. You should consider self-deleting since you have been proven so very wrong.

[betsuni]

34. I'm so tired of this.

This is a forum for Democrats, we have to repeat a million times, and it doesn't make any difference.

[mcar]

39. It never ends

OP is factually false and a grammatic disaster, yet the "Dems suck" pile on ensues.

[Hekate]

44. This

[Aepps22]

35. I See Them in Colorado

We have several ads hitting O'Dea on this by Bennett

[niyad]

36. Welcome to our DU family.

[a kennedy]

37. MN here, have not seen one mention of Repubs cutting Social Security and Medicare. 🤬 🤬 🤬

In the famous words of James Carville “it’s the economy stupid”. IT’ S ALWAYS THE ECONOMY!!!!!!

[XanaDUer2]

38. I'm in a purple state

Lots of retirees. Not one ad I've seen, and I watch a variety of channels about 15 hrs a day.

[GoodRaisin]

41. I've seen a few SS ads in NC

would hope to see more though. Good 1st post. Welcome to DU.

[ificandream]

45. Did you hear Keith Olbermann's podcast today? It was on that very subject (ads we need to make)

I loved it. Here's the link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/make-the-commercial-before-its-too-late-10-19-22/id1633301179?i=1000583104703

[Quixote1818]

52. Thanks for the link. nt

[Hamlette]

49. if Roe doesn't get people out, Social security won't

Biden will veto it so it is really a 2 years from now story.

[Meowmee]

51. I am watching channels that would not advertise that and I haven't been watching the news much

But I totally agree if there are no ads there should be lots and nonstop. I have seen two ads which were local- one was against Zeldin, with a woman talking about how she had had to have an abortion to save her life and she was worried that he would try to ban abortions and help to make new restrictive laws if he becomes governor. And the other was with Bridget Fleming I can’t remember what she said but I think she might’ve talked about Social Security. He will also try to gut ss and medicare I am sure.

There is a real possibility now that he could become governor which is going to be a disaster. This is what I said could happen when they ousted Cuomo.

[summer_in_TX]

54. Good God, you are absolutely right, Grandwazoo!

(Welcome to DU, by the way!)

I think we are going to have to get the ads out ourselves through our own social media and encourage our like-minded friends to like the posts, but especially comment and share.

Here's a few:

(from The Democrats) - features senior citizen reaction - effective but at 2:20 longer than some attention spans

- from The Lincoln Project - good overview, effective, and at 1:16 will possibly be watched by more.

(another from the Lincoln Project, audio, with a photo of Ron Johnson – 0:58)

These would be too long and expensive for TV or cable but are well suited to social media, especially if friends are tagged.

[USALiberal]

56. This is your first and only post???

[betsuni]

57. Heh, yes.