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* The Question: What’s your favorite political ad of the season so far?

posted by Rich Miller
Tuesday, Oct 16, 18 @ 12:34 pm

Comments

1. The one I don’t see.

   Comment by very old soil Tuesday, Oct 16, 18 @ 12:37 pm

2. The 15 second Pritzker ad, using Rauner’s own words, about how if he’s not effective after four years voters should throw him out.

   Not a fan of the ‘rewind’ noise in the middle of it, but otherwise - devastatingly effective AND I don’t have to see JB

   Comment by Concerned Observer Tuesday, Oct 16, 18 @ 12:38 pm

3. I second what Concerned Observer said.
   To me, that’s all Pritzker needs to run.

   Comment by SOIL M Tuesday, Oct 16, 18 @ 12:40 pm

4. I do like Schneider riding on the bike.

   Comment by Maestro Tuesday, Oct 16, 18 @ 12:41 pm

5. Easy.

   The best ad, hands down, has been the Pritzker ad talking about his mother.

   It made JB vulnerable, he looks real and raw, and telling a story and the hurt and pain is there, with resolute and love. You feel Pritzker’s emotions. It’s the best of the cycle.

   A distant second is the 15 second Pritzker “Throw me out” Rauner ad, which is an “A”, but isn’t the Pritzker “mom” ad.

   Comment by Oswego Willy Tuesday, Oct 16, 18 @ 12:43 pm

6. I like Mendoza’s soccer player add.

   Comment by NoGifts Tuesday, Oct 16, 18 @ 12:43 pm

7. Have to say an MJ Hegar ad I saw in Texas about healthcare (She is the congressional candidate with the doors ad/video).

   Not as many ads running in Texas but they all seem to have audio that was recorded via phone call even though the visuals are good.

   Comment by OneMan Tuesday, Oct 16, 18 @ 12:44 pm

8. Susana Mendoza’s “Tough As Nails” Ad is pretty damned good. And all positive. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7lBR7ocwbs8

   Comment by Susana Fan Tuesday, Oct 16, 18 @ 12:44 pm

9. The ad where the son of a deceased veteran, speaks about his dad dying at the Quincy Veteran’s Home, was very powerful. Hw lays the blame squarely where it belongs. For me as a veteran, it moved me to tears.

   Comment by Retired Educator Tuesday, Oct 16, 18 @ 12:52 pm

10. I’m a fan of JB’s ads running on black radio in Chicago. They’ve been strong since the primary and haven’t stopped. They’re from the POV of women and moms. Compelling, draw me in, tell a story.

    Comment by The Most Anonymous Tuesday, Oct 16, 18 @ 12:56 pm

11. Not an Illinois ad, but this one from Dean Phillips in Minnesota was pretty funny.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6iU_8wSvSW4

    Comment by Buford Tuesday, Oct 16, 18 @ 1:03 pm

12. Seems like all I’ve seen is the DCC ad about Roskam in lockstep with Trump.

    Give them credit for staying relentlessly on message.

    Seems no humorous ads with a bite this season.

    Comment by Fav Human Tuesday, Oct 16, 18 @ 1:03 pm

13. Warning, NSFW. The Knock the Vote “PSA” had me rolling. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=POiqY4FIfMY

    Comment by Ducky LaMoore Tuesday, Oct 16, 18 @ 1:04 pm

14. Check this one out in Georgia dude isn’t playing with his message at all.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_TJS7cleb7E

    Comment by DuPage Bard Tuesday, Oct 16, 18 @ 1:09 pm

15. Definitely Steve Webb, state senate candidate in 59. It’s not slick but you know it’s real.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I4IzVDA-x6A

    Comment by downstate Tuesday, Oct 16, 18 @ 1:09 pm

16. I received a polling call last night (Monday). I informed the person I had early voted. They told me that ‘Once you early vote, you are taken off the call lists and shouldn’t receive any more mailers” (We got the call because we voted Saturday, late afternoon). I had not known that! Talk about incentive to vote early!

    Comment by Terry Salad Tuesday, Oct 16, 18 @ 1:12 pm

17. The Pritzker ad about his mother. Losing parents at a young age is traumatizing. It didn’t happen to me, but my folks worked in a dangerous neighborhood and when they were late coming home I was scared. No amount of money can ever replace a loved one, especially a young parent.

    Comment by Grandson of Man Tuesday, Oct 16, 18 @ 1:12 pm

18. I agree with NoGifts–Mendoza’s soccer player ad is the best I’ve seen.

    Comment by Anonymous Tuesday, Oct 16, 18 @ 1:22 pm

19. This one

    Comment by VanillaMan Tuesday, Oct 16, 18 @ 1:27 pm

20. The anti Ted Cruz stuff Richard Linklater has been doing in Texas are pretty good.

    https://youtu.be/zAvKZAPhOUU

    The Underwood ad about being lied to about healthcare coverage also isn’t bad.

    Comment by Benniefly2 Tuesday, Oct 16, 18 @ 1:30 pm

21. I’ve been a fan of the Richard Linklater-directed ones for Beto (or against Ted Cruz). The guy in the ads just kills me. TED!

    Link to latest: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zAvKZAPhOUU

    Comment by Tony Kendall Tuesday, Oct 16, 18 @ 1:30 pm

22. Rauner’s ad calling Jeanne Ives Madigan’s favorite Republican. It says everything you need to know about Rauner and everything you need to know about why our politics is broken. It’s a two-fer.

    Comment by 47th Ward Tuesday, Oct 16, 18 @ 1:32 pm

23. The hit ad on Ted Cruz featured on the most recent John Oliver broadcast making fun of Cruz’ tag line of Texas Tough. Pretty hilarious

    Comment by Tommydanger Tuesday, Oct 16, 18 @ 1:34 pm

24. here’s the link

    https://youtu.be/qRYYqEgT9uI

    Comment by Tommydanger Tuesday, Oct 16, 18 @ 1:37 pm

25. Not that this is the question, but I hardly see any political ads at all. I don’t have Cable and watch all my television through Netflix, Hulu, etc. At most, I might see a Pritzker or Rauner ad on Hulu, and occasionally I’ll see internet ads but nothing I don’t skip through.

    Comment by Just Observing Tuesday, Oct 16, 18 @ 1:40 pm

26. Mendoza’s soccer ad. It looks as if it were directed by Salvador Dali.

    Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Tuesday, Oct 16, 18 @ 1:43 pm

27. I know it’s not IL,but I have to 2nd Benniefly2. Those anti Ted Cruz ads are just too funny.

    “C’mon Teeeeeeed”

    Comment by Boone's is Back Tuesday, Oct 16, 18 @ 1:43 pm

28. Whenever I see Juliana Stratton in an ad I’m reminded of what a great pick she was by JB

    Comment by Grand Avenue Tuesday, Oct 16, 18 @ 1:52 pm

29. The Democrat governor association adv in the primary called Jeanne Ives too conservative due to her opposition to SB 40. This adv separated the base from the Party Rauner leased and made him a lame duck.

    Comment by Al Tuesday, Oct 16, 18 @ 1:57 pm

30. Anti Londrigan Hat ad. Different kind of ad

    Comment by Anonymous Tuesday, Oct 16, 18 @ 2:02 pm

31. The Rodney Davis oppo ad comparing him to drug side effects was hilarious.

    Comment by Lucky than Good Tuesday, Oct 16, 18 @ 2:27 pm

32. The DGA spot for Ives in the primary.

    “Republicans, don’t vote for this smiling lady who supports Trump and hits all your hot-button issues — she’s way too conservative.”

    Surprisingly clever and effective for a DC crew. Almost did the trick.

    Al

    Comment by wordslinger Tuesday, Oct 16, 18 @ 2:44 pm

33. Betsy calling Rodney a liar over pre-existing conditions (votes for flat-out repeal with no “replace” including budget votes).

    Comment by Smitty Irving Tuesday, Oct 16, 18 @ 2:45 pm

34. The Arizona Congressional ad where 5 siblings says they would never vote for their brother and they whole heartedly support his opponent. Talk about hurting someone.

    Comment by BigLou Tuesday, Oct 16, 18 @ 3:09 pm

35. MJ Heger “Doors” ad from Texas
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zi6v4CYNSIQ

    Comment by jacketpotato Tuesday, Oct 16, 18 @ 3:23 pm

36. This is my runner up:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n4cut-wfW0I

    Comment by Boone's is Back Tuesday, Oct 16, 18 @ 3:30 pm

37. Illinois: Mendoza soccer ad

    Out of State: Concur with Boones and Benniefly on the hilarious anti-Ted Cruz ads.

    The Londrigan “side effects” is clever, but the kids needed to come out of there.

    Comment by Arthur Andersen Tuesday, Oct 16, 18 @ 4:44 pm

38. The one with puppies…I love puppies.

    Comment by Union Thug Gramma Tuesday, Oct 16, 18 @ 4:55 pm

39. The one’s where JB Pritzker is advocating for the legalization of cannabis.

    Comment by Illinois Resident Tuesday, Oct 16, 18 @ 5:02 pm

40. Levi Tilleman’s pepper spray ad is the best, worst ad ever created, and my favorite of the season. https://youtu.be/6UYurrW7GVg?t=45

    Comment by Anon62704 Tuesday, Oct 16, 18 @ 5:13 pm

41. JB and puppies, mendoza and soccer…the least political ones of the bunch this season.

    Comment by Shytown Wednesday, Oct 17, 18 @ 1:28 pm

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