* The DCCC has an updated version of its “truck ad” on the air in the 10th Congressional District…
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee is launching its latest ad in Illinois’ 10th Congressional District, showing how Bob Dold is just another run-of-the-mill Republican who the Tea Party can rely on – since he has already voted to restrict women’s healthcare choices, limit access to birth control and defund Planned Parenthood, which reduces access to affordable health care for women like cancer screenings. The ad starts today.
The ad…
The script…
[Narrator] Still not sure about the twenty fourteen Bob Dold?
More than just a run-of-the-mill Republican.
We’re talking lockstep, yes-man, tea-party-can-rely-on-me Republican.
With ten party-line votes against women powering his agenda…
Bob Dold would restrict women’s healthcare choices…
And limit access to birth control.
Bob Dold comes standard with votes that let insurance companies charge women more than men.
And would defund Planned Parenthood, driving away affordable healthcare like cancer screenings.
The twenty fourteen Bob Dold. Way out of the mainstream.
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee is responsible for the content of this advertising.
* Moving right along, the DCCC has a new ad in the 12th as well…
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee is launching a new television ad in Illinois’ 12th Congressional District highlighting how Meltdown Mike Bost’s reckless priorities represent everything the people of Illinois hate about Washington. From raising taxes to borrowing millions and underfunding the pension system, it’s clear that Meltdown Mike Bost would be part of the problem in Washington – not on the side of the middle class.
Ad…
Script…
Over twenty years in Springfield, Mike Bost could have helped the middle class.
Instead, Bost became part of the problem.
Voting for Governor Ryan’s reckless budgets.
Raising taxes, borrowing millions, and underfunding the pension system.
Bost even voted for a golf course and skating rink – in suburban Chicago.
Mike Bost would make Washington worse.
* Same district, different party…
“Sending Bill Enyart back to Congress means more government spending paid for by Southern Illinois taxpayers. It’s time to shake up Washington and send Mike Bost to Congress. He’s a true leader focused on making things better for Southern Illinois families.” – Katie Prill, NRCC Spokeswoman
Ad…
Script…
ANNCR: With Bill Enyart in Washington, nothing will change.
Enyart. Pelosi. Obama. They just run up more debt.
17 Trillion and growing.
Enyart supported Obamacare, $2 Trillion in new spending.
With big spenders like Bill Enyart, the middle class pays the price.
It’s time for a shakeup.
Mike Bost will work for balanced budgets.
Fewer burdens on the middle class.
Change Washington. Mike Bost.
* And over in Congressman Rodney Davis’ district comes this from his Democratic opponent…
Former Chief Judge and Congressional challenger Ann Callis today released a new television ad, “You.” In the ad, Callis speaks from the heart directly to voters about the choice they have in this election between a true public servant and a political insider who will do anything to protect his job. Callis slams Congressman Rodney Davis for his desperate attempts to distract voters by continuing misleading attacks on Callis’ family and judicial career.
Ad…
Script…
(CALLIS): As a mom and a judge, in between putting bad guys in jail, I raised good ones. I want the best for them, and for you. That’s why I’ve focused on more jobs for Illinois and ending perks for politicians. But Rodney Davis is a politician who wants to protect his job, so he lied about my career and attacked my family. I’m Ann Callis. I approve this message because I think you deserve better. That’s the difference between us, and the choice in this election.
* From Davis…
No Labels, a national organization dedicated to a new politics of problem solving, has awarded its “Problem Solver Seal of Approval” to Illinois Republican Rodney Davis for his support of the group’s year-long effort to create a National Strategic Agenda, a roadmap for the country based on goals shared by both parties.
“In just his first term in Congress, Representative Davis has shown a firm commitment to problem solving,” said Bill Galston, a co-founder of No Labels. “It is this kind of leadership, coupled with the creation of a National Strategic Agenda, that is going to help us solve some of the big issues we’re facing as a country.”
No Labels is calling for America’s leaders to support a new governing process to build a National Strategic Agenda centered on four goals.
- Chef - Tuesday, Oct 21, 14 @ 10:34 am:
I most likely missed the discussion on Pat Quinn’s latest advertisement using significant military footage. I tried to find it on his youtube page, but I can’t find it. I saw it last night during the news.
I believe Ann Callis did something similar, and some thought it was borderline. I thought she was OK as well.
However, I feel that Quinn went well beyond that line with usage of uniformed soldiers in his advertisement. What is the actual law / rule for servicemen and servicewomen in using uniforms in political ads?
- walker - Tuesday, Oct 21, 14 @ 10:35 am:
The anti-Dold ad has a light tone and touch, which makes it watchable at this point, and not cringe-worthy as just another ugly attack ad.
Still surprised at how much party labeling is so central to Schneider’s strategy. He must know something we don’t.
- Apocalypse Now - Tuesday, Oct 21, 14 @ 11:14 am:
Callis is burning thru her remaining campaign cash. She would be better off donating it to another candidate, with a chance to win or just donate it to the DNC.
- Formerpol - Tuesday, Oct 21, 14 @ 11:15 am:
In the 2010 primary, Dold had a planeload of tea party fanatics fly into the district to trash his opponent. He courted the tea party and promised them anything. Now the chickens are coming home to roost!
- Angel's Sword - Tuesday, Oct 21, 14 @ 11:41 am:
===Still surprised at how much party labeling is so central to Schneider’s strategy. He must know something we don’t.===
Why? His district is clearly Democratic-leaning. Dold and Kirk built up their own brand in that seat. Convincing people they’re just another party line Republican is Schneider’s easiest path to reelection. Generic D will best Generic R every time in that seat.
- PolPal56 - Tuesday, Oct 21, 14 @ 11:42 am:
Callis - seriously, why bother? Apoc Now has it right - throw your remaining money to someone it will actually help.
- Responsa - Tuesday, Oct 21, 14 @ 11:45 am:
I gave up on Schneider as a congressman over a year ago and I have, as of now, given up trying to understand or make sense of his re-election campaign strategy in the 10th. Guess we’ll just have to wait to get the answer on Nov. 4.
- Anonymous - Tuesday, Oct 21, 14 @ 1:41 pm:
Men then should not be charged more for car insurance.
- Anonymous - Tuesday, Oct 21, 14 @ 1:43 pm:
- Angel’s Sword - Tuesday, Oct 21, 14 @ 11:41 am:
Since the Democrates changed the District to their advantage.
- Weltschmerz - Tuesday, Oct 21, 14 @ 1:44 pm:
I’ve already voted, so all of these ads are just money wasted on me. I just wish my SmartTV was smart enough to read my “I Voted” sticker and mute the sound.