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New TV ads and promo videos
Wednesday, Oct 27, 2010 - Posted by Rich Miller * The spots aren’t posted online as I write this, but the DCCC is spending big bucks during the coming week on TV ads in two Illinois campaigns. From the Hotline…
Phil Hare’s district is cheaper to advertise in, and I’m not sure what the DCCC has already booked, so I’m withholding judgment at the moment about what that particular figure means. Noticeably absent is Debbie Halvorson, who the polls show is trailing badly, and Melissa Bean, whose Republican opponent has no money. * The DSSC has a new TV ad connecting Mark Kirk to George W. Bush. Rate it… * JUSTPAC has a new TV ad whacking Supreme Court Chief Justice Kilbride. Rate it… * The Tribune editorialized on the JUSTPAC ads today…
* John McCain had his plumber, Pat Quinn has his welder and now Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky has an electrician… * Schakowsky’s opponent Joel Pollak claims that this is no ordinary electrician. From a press release…
* First of all, Rep. Nekritz is not a “Machine” Democrat. She was the only Democrat who voted against Speaker Madigan’s rules two years ago, for crying out loud. I did my own searches and found $2600 in campaign contributions made by Sindelar and his wife since September of 2001. I guess that allows Pollack to claim “thousands” in contributions, but that’s an average of just $289 a year. Sindelar was paid $400 by Maine Township five years ago. Yeah, he’s some player. Just for the heck of it, I checked campaign contributions made by my handyman. Tony and his wonderful wife have contributed $2,247 to Republicans since 2000 - not much different than Schakowsky’s alleged “Machine Democrat” electrician. Tony is also listed as the handyman for the local county party. Do those contributions and expenditures make my handyman a Republican hack? Heck no. He’s a fine, upstanding American who likes to be involved in the American Way. Does his activism make Tony less of a handyman? Absolutely not. He’s the best handyman ever, in my opinion. I absolutely love the guy and recommend him all the time to Democrats, Republicans and to folks who I have no idea what party they belong to. There’s nothing at all wrong with people being an electrician or a handyman and at the same time being politically active. This would be America, after all. * Let’s look at some Internet promo videos. First up, Otis McDonald, of the landmark McDonald v Chicago gun control case has endorsed Bill Brady for governor. The video is long and slow-paced and doesn’t get to the point until 3:50 into it… Good man. Bad video. * I think this is an Internet video, but am not sure. “Seals” for Dold… …Adding… Politico says that the seal is actually a sea lion. Oops Hint to the Hultgren campaign: Turn down the background music. It’s overwhelming. * More videos…
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- Amalia - Wednesday, Oct 27, 10 @ 9:37 am:
That Seals for Dold ad is way off the goofy edge. It’s not funny,
or eye catching. it’s just sad. their candidate is very smart and attractive, and while he is supported by some way out conservatives, he is not a conservative. I don’t live in the District, and I am a Democrat, but I wish that a good candidate would not produce such a goofy piece.
- Responsa - Wednesday, Oct 27, 10 @ 9:48 am:
How can you not love the seal ad? It’s a breath of fresh air.
- Cynic Al - Wednesday, Oct 27, 10 @ 9:54 am:
The Seals for Dold ad is kind of funny, but I just can’t see voters tuning into that sort of message. It’s the type of commercial I’d expect from a car dealership, not a pol. 3/10
- Ron Burgundy - Wednesday, Oct 27, 10 @ 9:56 am:
Saw a Quinn ad this morning on WGN. They appear to be re-running a positive ad from the primary about his dealings with veterans and going to military funerals.
- kj - Wednesday, Oct 27, 10 @ 10:00 am:
Amalia,”really, BROheim”
- A-Rog - Wednesday, Oct 27, 10 @ 10:10 am:
As someone who would vote for Seals, I hope Dold is spending money to put that stupid video on TV.
- wordslinger - Wednesday, Oct 27, 10 @ 10:10 am:
There must be research out there that shows anti-Bush spots resonate with some voters, but I find it hard to believe that it’s widespread. Short memories are as American as apple pie.
A shot at Bush, a shot at China, pretty weak coming into the homestretch. I give it a 4.
- Both Sides Now - Wednesday, Oct 27, 10 @ 10:11 am:
Not sure if this is the ad Ron Burgundy refers to but in my opinion it is a good, solid ad showing Quinn’s compassionate and honorable character. It’s the “Governor Pat Quinn Star Ad” (Star for “Gold Star” families) on You Tube at:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X6VkFCSzaks
- A-Rog - Wednesday, Oct 27, 10 @ 10:17 am:
Agree with wordslinger. The Bush/Kirk ad looks like a redux of something Seals ran in 2006.
- A.B. - Wednesday, Oct 27, 10 @ 10:23 am:
Ditto with Wordslinger and A-Rog…makes me think that AG may not have that last hit piece in his back pocket for the final week.
- Ozzie - Wednesday, Oct 27, 10 @ 10:26 am:
I would hate to be Rita Garman in 2012 or Lloyd Karmeier in 2014…these types of ads will be tame compared to what will heppen then. Retention races will never be the same!!!
- Ron Burgundy - Wednesday, Oct 27, 10 @ 10:26 am:
Both Sides Now: That’s the one. I agree with the quality of the ad. I personally just wish that was a subject (the funerals specifically) that would not be politicized.
- Phineas J. Whoopee - Wednesday, Oct 27, 10 @ 10:31 am:
What is Sindelar supposed to do, list all his volunteer titles and campaign donations? By then the commercial would be over.
- Phineas J. Whoopee - Wednesday, Oct 27, 10 @ 10:34 am:
BTW, Tieing in Bush would work but the dems need to show hope at the end-saying things like we are getting out of the recession. Ford announced record profits for instance. They are blowing it.
- the Patriot - Wednesday, Oct 27, 10 @ 10:38 am:
Will we still be hearing it is Bush’s fault in 2012?
The problem with the Bush add is you have to ask the question, “are you better off then you were two years ago?” For most people no. And if it was Bush’s fault, Gianoulis will clearly go along with a President who has proven he has no idea how to fix Bush’s mistakes. It just goes no where.
Neither of these clowns is really worth voting for alone, but you have to look at whose agaenda you want to move forward because neither candidate as an individual can distinguish themselves.
- Ghost - Wednesday, Oct 27, 10 @ 10:42 am:
On the refomr issue this situation highlights why contribution limits are a bad idea.
In the end, you cant limit an individuals right to run ad’s or engag in ativity that is in kind support. If you force limits on direct and indirect contributions you will just make the real spending disappear unerground to first ammenemdnet approved scenerios.
At least by making the cnaidates report the contributions you can follow the money, partially.
Whats really needed is the requirement to disclose all sources of money used in a political advertisement, even from a private person or entity. It would be nice to see how much foreign money is driving the Rove et all machine.
- Whatever - Wednesday, Oct 27, 10 @ 10:45 am:
I like the Dold ad. Glad to see someone still has a sense of humor in this business.
- Ghost - Wednesday, Oct 27, 10 @ 10:47 am:
On the ad side, all I see anymore on TV is political attack ad’s… I am totally at a loss on which cereal to buy…. political ad’s are impinging on my consumerism and hurting the economic recovery….
- 47th Ward - Wednesday, Oct 27, 10 @ 10:56 am:
Politico says the Dold seal is in fact a sea lion. I guess that means the Dold campaign is lyin’ in this ad (sorry).
- Steve Breeze - Wednesday, Oct 27, 10 @ 10:58 am:
The one real winner in TV adds are the revisionist stations. You know the ones that seldom cover any real news anymore and let people watch these endless hours of crap for their profit. If we had real news negative adds would be far less effective as people would be informed.
- Conservative Veteran - Wednesday, Oct 27, 10 @ 11:02 am:
I don’t like Bush or Kirk (my congressman). Both of them are too liberal.
- shore - Wednesday, Oct 27, 10 @ 11:03 am:
1. that’s the first jan ad I’ve ever seen which means I think that quigley,jackson,davis,rush, and guttierez are the only congrisscritters who have never run campaign ads this century.
2. The dold ad is awful.Republican groups are also not making an effort to save him.
- Another Anonymous - Wednesday, Oct 27, 10 @ 11:10 am:
The Dold seal “ad” is 43 seconds. That suggests it is not designed for TV but just for Internet and followers, etc.
Given that, I think it is quite good.
- Plutocrat03 - Wednesday, Oct 27, 10 @ 11:16 am:
The DSCC must not be reading the tea leaves well. W has rising dramatically in the polls while the President and his buddies have been plummeting.
If all you can say is scary scary Bush, then you must be fresh out of ideas.
- just sayin' - Wednesday, Oct 27, 10 @ 11:33 am:
I’m a little surprised Alexi hasn’t done an ad around Karl Rove and attacking his meddling in this state. Maybe their polling indicates otherwise, but my sense is Rove is very well known and is a LOT more unlikeable than Bush. I think Rove is a guy who really motivates Alexi’s base. But most people have no idea how involved Rove is here and how much money his PAC is spending via funds from god knows where.
- 42nd Ward - Wednesday, Oct 27, 10 @ 11:53 am:
The “Seals” ad is a clever! Shame on all the bitter Democrat whiners on this blog. (But I do think it is a sea lion.)
- In the tank - Wednesday, Oct 27, 10 @ 12:16 pm:
How long until the Tribune editorializes that despite all scientific evidence, if Dold says it’s a seal, it’s a seal so vote for him?
- NIref - Wednesday, Oct 27, 10 @ 2:14 pm:
The JUSTPAC ad is the reason why we should not be electing judges or justices. That, and the 2004 Illinois Supreme Court race.
- Team America - Wednesday, Oct 27, 10 @ 2:21 pm:
On behalf of the Dold campaign, I will claim poetic license for using a sea lion instead of a seal. Maybe the seal couldn’t memorize the lines.
- wordslinger - Wednesday, Oct 27, 10 @ 3:11 pm:
I’ve never paid too much attention to the the Illinois Supremes. They seem like a pretty somnolent bunch (quick as molasses on the various Burris questions), who go out their way not to get involved. Maybe that’s the way it should be.
(Bob Thomas sure hit that 28-yarder, with nine seconds left, in the snow and wind of The Meadowlands to put the Bears in the playoffs in ‘77, didn’t he?)
But I’m voting to retain Kilbride simply because of the malicious attacks on him.
I’ve been to a few rodeos and a world’s fair. I know judges, from administrative law to those in that magnificent marble building on the east side of the U.S. Capitol, have natural political inclinations that influence their decisions, regardless of party affiliation.
But the attacks on Kilbride are sinister, and they have nothing to do with murderers, crime or anything of the sort. These “tort reform” groups have been screaming the sky is falling since Moses wore short pants.
Seriously, the “Illinois Civil Justice League?” Who runs that, Aquaman and Wonderwoman?
Justice O’Connor was in the state a while back and singled us out for our hyper-partisan judicial elections. I’m with her. It’s an affront to the sober administering the law and justice.
In the next go-round, if a GOP justice gets attacked like this, I’ll vote to retain as well.
By the way, it’s a crying shame that tourists can no longer enter the U.S. Supreme Court Building through the front door because of security concerns.
I hope someday the powers-that-be reconsider. Hiking up those marble steps and entering that palace of justice is a moving experience for any American.
- Anon - Wednesday, Oct 27, 10 @ 3:48 pm:
I think the problem of the Jan Ad is that it portrayed the “electrician” as everyman, when he is a political insider. Being the Treasurer of a state political campaign is not insignificant. With all the people in her District, he was the best she could do? She is in real trouble.
- Rich Miller - Wednesday, Oct 27, 10 @ 4:54 pm:
A political insider? You gotta be kidding me. Do you actually know any political insiders?
- Liandro - Wednesday, Oct 27, 10 @ 7:28 pm:
Um, sea lions are seals…
- Liandro - Wednesday, Oct 27, 10 @ 7:34 pm:
Or rather, most trained “seals” are sea lions. “True” seals aren’t really used. Someone find a scientist!
- Josh - Thursday, Oct 28, 10 @ 9:18 am:
And furthermore, Rich, for the third time, it’s spelled P-O-L-L-A-K