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* Press release…

U.S. Rep. Mike Bost released the first television advertisement in his re-election campaign for Illinois’ 12th Congressional District, titled “Stand Up.” The ad will begin running with 500 points this week in the Metro East media market.

“I was proud to feature my grandchildren in our first ad because I believe this campaign is about the future,” said Bost. “We must cut wasteful spending, reduce the debt, and lower the tax burden for working families if we’re going to strengthen the world our kids and grandkids will inherit. I look forward to continuing to stand up for Southern Illinois’ future and ensure our young people inherit a better world than the generation before them.”

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…Adding… Script…

MIKE BOST: “These are the faces of Illinois’ future: eager and hopeful. It’s up to us to give them the best opportunities. That’s why we must reign-in out of- control Washington spending. Take on the country’s massive debt. And lower taxes on working families. The way I see it: it’s our responsibility to give them the strongest future possible…for kids like these…my grandchildren and yours. I’m Mike Bost and I approve this message because we just have to stand up and do the right thing.”

posted by Rich Miller
Tuesday, Sep 6, 16 @ 8:38 am

Comments

Nice spot. However, no mention of party affiliation. Guess the GOP’ers are trying to avoid the Republican/Trump tag.

Comment by Southern Dawg Tuesday, Sep 6, 16 @ 8:42 am
“A-”

Why?

It’s vintage Bost. It’s the same man who represented southern Illinois in the General Assembly, and the same man now in the US Congress.

It captures everything that makes Bost such a formidable foe, and why Bost doesn’t lose. It’s like re-connecting with an old friend you haven’t seen, and it’s like time hasn’t passed.

Well done. Excellent.

“A-”

Comment by Oswego Willy Tuesday, Sep 6, 16 @ 8:55 am
After thirty some years of political ads “for the children” this ad seems like just one more. C-

Comment by Touré's Latte Tuesday, Sep 6, 16 @ 9:27 am
As I always say. Ask anyone who has ran against him for the last 25 years how it has worked out…

Comment by Saluki Tuesday, Sep 6, 16 @ 9:43 am
Strong pass. Given the kind of campaign ads that people will see most, this one will stand apart a bit. Nicely shot, nicely scripted.

Comment by A guy Tuesday, Sep 6, 16 @ 10:07 am
Racial disparities can be overplayed in politics…but it’s hard to ignore that Illinois’ future here only include white faces. Literally the one minority included in the ad is walking away from the camera and you don’t see his face. Yet the demographics of that congressional district include 17% black, 3% Hispanic and 1% Asian.

The way I see it, it’s the Rep’s responsibility to give all of them the strongest future possible. Not just “kids like these”

Comment by pacman Tuesday, Sep 6, 16 @ 10:18 am
Typical Bost - he “represented” me in the GA. Even with his major flaws, and in spite of having some formidable opponents over the years, he has always been able to rally his base.

CJ could present him some problems this year if that campaign pulls out all its big guns and runs a smart campaign.

Yet he could prevail once again, very much like Forby, Bradley and Phelps will do in spite of the Rauner Millions! And the way Simon and Griffin could win their seats against the Rauner picked and endorsed opponents.

Comment by illini Tuesday, Sep 6, 16 @ 12:28 pm
Bost may be in trouble. His opponent, Baracivic, put together a team of volunteers to fix some levee problems in very Republican portion of Randolph County. He has been elevated to sainthood.

Comment by blue dog dem Tuesday, Sep 6, 16 @ 12:51 pm
his video on the house floor should be shown to these kids so they could vote up or down on this guy

Comment by flea Tuesday, Sep 6, 16 @ 1:28 pm
Simon and Griffin have an uphill climb based on the demographics of their districts. The Bost race will be interesting. Metro vs. Rural ?

Comment by Exit 59 Tuesday, Sep 6, 16 @ 1:36 pm
Man he reminds me of an earlier version of Dick Durbin, though not on the political spectrum. Looks and language are so close. Very down to earth, genuine in his approach. Appealing.

Comment by Madigan's Lapdog Tuesday, Sep 6, 16 @ 2:11 pm
pacman, these are not random or even meant to be a cross section of his district, These children are his grandchildren…. Good man, Good family, Good Rep. concerned about the future and doing what he can to make changes. Not an easy job in D.C.

Comment by Exhausted Tuesday, Sep 6, 16 @ 3:41 pm