DNC: "MISSION NOT ACCOMPLISHED" new ad to air in 21 battleground states

[flpoljunkie]

To view longer version video: http://www.democrats.org/mna/

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A36204-2004Aug26.html

Democrat Ad Attacks Bush's Economic Record


By WILL LESTER
The Associated Press
Thursday, August 26, 2004; 4:47 PM


WASHINGTON - Democrats unveiled an ad on Thursday portraying President Bush's record on the economy as dismal, a preview of their theme for next week's Republican National Convention: Mission not accomplished.

The 30-second ad, which will air in 21 battleground states starting Friday, shows an empty warehouse as a narrator recalls several of Bush's statements, including "our economy is strong and growing stronger" and "manufacturing activity is as good as it's been in 20 years."

The Democrats, as the Republicans did in Boston last month, will establish a rapid response operation for the convention, located a few blocks from Madison Square Garden, to counter criticism of Democratic presidential nominee John Kerry.

"I know the Republicans will try to impugn and attack him repeatedly," said Democratic chairman Terry McAuliffe.

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[Catfight]

1. Why didn't they use the Ohio manufacturer that closed just a month

after he stood there telling them the economy is doing great? DAMMIT, they miss these GOLDEN opportunities!

[Feanorcurufinwe]

2. It's a 30 second ad.

Are you sure there was a way to 'use' that manufacturer in those 30 seconds that would have made the ad more effective? What words/images do you think could have done that, and what would you have left out of the ad in order to fit those words/images in?

[Catfight]

3. Just use the photo op of george in the goggles with his arm around

that lady, and then a quick flash to the place with a big CLOSED sign one month later. A picture speaks a thousand words.

[Feanorcurufinwe]

7. I like your suggestion. nt

[Democat]

4. Why no voiceover, just text? They need to have more talking.

[flpoljunkie]

8. The link is for a video of the same name. The 30 second ad is not up yet.

[Kahuna]

5. Bravo!!!! Now they're speaking a language Americans to relate to...

Gotta hit * while he's trying be presidential during his dog and pony show next week.

[unfrigginreal]

6. Damn right! Credibility IS on the ballot in November

Great line!