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Bost using congressional funds to air 60-second radio ad touting his record

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* I didn’t know congresscritters could do this. Here’s a new radio ad…

Our Congressman, Mike Bost. A steadfast conservative, Mike voted for the Secure the Border Act to increase the number of border patrol agents and complete the border wall. A budget hawk who has saved taxpayers by voting against a $1.4 trillion debt limit increase. Bost reigns in out of control spending to secure a stronger future for our families. Mike Bost stands with our farmers to take on the Biden administration’s Waters of the US policies that would put family farms out of business. An advocate for Southern Illinois families, Mike Bost voted for the parents Bill of Rights Act so parents have a say in their children’s education. A leader, Mike introduced a law ensuring veterans who appeal for their benefit, get them more quickly. Congressman Mike Bost. Southern Illinois’ conservative leader who gets results.

Paid for by official funds. Authorized by the House of Representatives.

posted by Rich Miller
Friday, Nov 3, 23 @ 3:07 pm

Comments

Ooops, better refund taxpayers asap!

Comment by Downstate Friday, Nov 3, 23 @ 3:11 pm
It’s a relatively new change. A couple Members in Georgia are the first I could find (I’m sure Rich saw it, but for others)
https://www.morningjournalnews.com/news/local-news/2022/08/congressmen-use-tax-funded-radio-ads-to-tout-their-work/

Comment by ArchPundit Friday, Nov 3, 23 @ 3:16 pm
common practice by both parties

“Each ad must be approved by a bipartisan commission before it airs to determine if the content is “official congressional business,” and the ads are required to stop at least 60 days before a primary or general election”

https://www.tribtoday.com/opinion/editorials/2022/08/publicly-funded-ads-for-congress-unfair-must-stop/

Comment by Donnie Elgin Friday, Nov 3, 23 @ 3:17 pm
Franking extends to Radio ads now?

Looks clean enough. Probably more effective than a letter machine.

Comment by ChrisB Friday, Nov 3, 23 @ 3:18 pm
Any opportunity for Bost to lay claim to doing anything in Government distinguishes him from his do-nothing ever opponent.

Comment by Um, no Friday, Nov 3, 23 @ 3:22 pm
It seems like this is there to buttress a possible Trump ad that might not be in favor of Bost.

The audience is voters in the GOP primary. If Bost can get semi-cultists to swing Bost, “all things being equal”, then I guess it’s worth the time, it’s better than nothing.

Shocking it’s allowed, but here we are. Incumbency has its privileges

Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Nov 3, 23 @ 3:29 pm
When you say “congressional funds” does that mean taxpayer funds?

I’m asking because if I’m paying for it, I don’t feel like I’m getting my money’s worth if it doesn’t feature Mike Bost being angry at something. But that’s just me.

Comment by Lordy lordy Friday, Nov 3, 23 @ 3:30 pm
==Shocking it’s allowed, but here we are. ==

Perhaps it’s more cost effective than those glossy fliers they send out a few times a year. I can live with it as long as the cost is the same.

Comment by Pot calling kettle Friday, Nov 3, 23 @ 3:35 pm
===I don’t feel like I’m getting my money’s worth if it doesn’t feature Mike Bost being angry at something

Yeah, really disappointed the Republican caucus meetings where he apparently lost it weren’t broadcast. It would probably help him in his race.

Comment by ArchPundit Friday, Nov 3, 23 @ 3:36 pm
The taxpayers aren’t getting their money’s worth out of an overwhelming majority of the MAGA GOP conference and a fair share of Dems.

Comment by Norseman Friday, Nov 3, 23 @ 3:38 pm
Are You Sure Rodney Done It This Way? Yes. Yes, I think he did.

Comment by Cheswick Friday, Nov 3, 23 @ 4:09 pm