Democrats (Acting like little babies) Insist Republicans Pull Bush Ad

AP via Road Runner ^ | 11/23/03

[areafiftyone]

Senate Democratic leader Tom Daschle is demanding that Republicans stop showing their first television ad of the 2004 presidential race, which he called "repulsive and outrageous."

The 30-second ad, featuring clips of Bush during his State of the Union address last January, portrays the president as a fighter of terrorism as Democrats retreat from the fight.

"It's wrong. It's erroneous, and I think that they ought to pull the ad," Daschle told NBC's "Meet the Press" program on Sunday.

"We all want to defeat terrorism," the South Dakota senator said. But "to chastise and to question the patriotism of those who are in opposition to some of the president's plans I think is wrong."

The Republican National Committee has no plans to honor Daschle's wishes.

"We have no doubt that Sen. Daschle and others in his party who oppose the president's policy of pre-emptive self-defense believe that their national security approach is in the best interests of the country," RNC spokeswoman Christine Iverson said. "But we also have no doubt that they are wrong about that, and we will continue to highlight this critical policy difference as well as others."

Other Democrats on the Sunday talk shows joined Daschle in his criticism.

Presidential candidate Wesley Clark said the ad is wrong and ought to be pulled. It violates "the pledge the president made to not exploit 9-11 for political purposes," Clark said on CBS' "Face the Nation."

Massachusetts Sen. Ted Kennedy called it an "attempt to stifle dissent." On ABC's "This Week," Kennedy said "dissent is a basic part of what our whole society is about."

Speaking on CNN's "Late Edition," presidential candidate and Connecticut Sen. Joe Lieberman said the ad was misleading, nothing more than an attempt "to get the public's mind off the joblessness in America, the bad prescription Medicare drug bill ... the energy bill, which sells out to lobbyists."

Republicans countered that there was nothing wrong with the ad, which was airing Sunday in Iowa, the day before the Democratic presidential debate in Des Moines.

"It's portraying the president's leadership that he's displayed since Sept. 11, which I support," Republican Sen. John McCain of Arizona said on ABC. "I think it's a very legitimate statement to be made in the coming presidential election."

The ad will air through Tuesday in Iowa, and then may run again in New Hampshire during the next Democratic debate in December, said the RNC's Iverson. She said the party plans to run ads in conjunction with the Democratic debates, but the decision hasn't been made whether to simply run the current ad or new ones supporting the president.

[hoot2]

qwinn, do you listen to this quinn?

"Is there -any- lengths these scumbags won't go to to be utter hypocrites!? "

no! satan is worried that he'll be thrown out...
n the demonRATS will start runnin' hell...

[areafiftyone]

ooooo that's a good one. Maybe we should send all these suggestions to the RNC.

[FairOpinion]

"A little girl in a flower field with the countdown going and she's saved at the second by George Bush capturing the creeps that were going to blow her up.

She then goes running into the arms of her grateful parents who declare that they will be voting Republican in the next election. "

==

Sounds like a winner to me. :)

[William McKinley]

That is a great idea.

[FairOpinion]

I have seen the ad and it is indeed very powerful.

[Qwinn]

No, sorry, never heard of 'im.

Qwinn

[Capitalist Eric]

Is there -any- lengths these scumbags won't go to to be utter hypocrites!?

NO.

[FairOpinion]

Here is the ad:

http://www.rnc.org/Newsroom/Releases/nov03/IowaAds.htm

RNC to Run Ads Around Democratic Presidential Debates



Washington, DC-The Republican National Committee today announced it will begin running television ads in Iowa on Sunday, November 23.

"After 10 months, Democrats running for President have coalesced around policies that are wrong for America. They unanimously oppose the President's policy of pre-emptive self-defense. They unanimously support massive tax increases. The RNC will continue to highlight the differences between the two parties on policy after policy that will provide the American people a clear choice in the next election," said Ed Gillespie, Chairman of the Republican National Committee.

To view the ad, go to: http://www.rnc.org/Newsroom/RNCResearch/Reality.htm

Script
Title: "Reality"
Time: 30 Seconds

PRESIDENT GEORGE W. BUSH: "It would take one vial, one canister, one crate slipped into this country to bring a day of horror like none we have ever known."
CHYRON: Strong and Principled Leadership
PRESIDENT GEORGE W. BUSH: "Our war against terror is a contest of will in which perseverance is power."
CHYRON: Some are now attacking the President for attacking the terrorists.
PRESIDENT GEORGE W. BUSH: "Some have said we must not act until the threat is imminent. Since when have terrorists and tyrants announced their intentions, politely putting us on notice before they strike?"
CHYRON: Some call for us to retreat, putting our national security in the hands of others.
CHYRON: Call Congress Now
CHYRON: Tell them to support the President's policy of preemptive self-defense.
REPUBLICAN NATIONAL COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN ED GILLESPIE: "The Republican National Committee is responsible for the content of this advertising."
CHYRON: Ed Gillespie
CHYRON: Chairman, RNC
CHYRON: The Republican National Committee paid for and is responsible for the content of this advertising. Not authorized by any candidate or candidate committee. www.gop.com

[Spiff]

View the ad by mashing here.

[IronJack]

"We all want to defeat terrorism," the South Dakota senator said.

"It's just that the Republicans want to do it with guns and bombs and stuff that blows up. We prefer to do it by inviting Saddam Hussein over for herbal tea and scones and dialoguing about his inappropriate choices."

[cyncooper]

Massachusetts Sen. Ted Kennedy called it an "attempt to stifle dissent." On ABC's "This Week," Kennedy said "dissent is a basic part of what our whole society is about."

Earth to Teds: The Republicans "dissent" with the dem ideas and are airing an ad pointing out those differences. By calling for the ad to be pulled, it is the dems who are seeking to "stifle dissent".

But then you know, that, Ted Kennedy. Typical dem projecting.

[Fabozz]

"I think someone should make a collection of all the lies the Dem candidates and the DNC said about Bush so far."

FR can't afford it—bandwidth costs would skyrocket.

[ohioWfan]

The 30-second ad, featuring clips of Bush during his State of the Union address last January, portrays the president as a fighter of terrorism as Democrats retreat from the fight.

Truth is a beautiful thing!

After all the "Liar, liar, pants on fire" tripe coming from the left against Bush, THEY are upset about THIS??

UNBELIEVEABLE!!! ......or not....

[Reactionary]

When the pig liberals squeel, you know we're telling the truth.

Hit them harder.

[clintonh8r]

RATs don't want W to make a political issue of the WOT. Only they should be allowed to politicize it. I hate those RAT f**kers.... Especially Weasley Clark and Tiny Tom.

[The UnVeiled Lady]

"It's wrong. It's erroneous, and I think that they ought to pull the ad," Daschle told NBC's "Meet the Press" program on Sunday.

They must think it will work .... against them!!!!!

[GeorgiaYankee]

Has anyone noticed that the Democrats are quick to express outrage over how they are being attacked by this TV ad, an ad that DOES NOT SAY DEMOCRATS! It uses the generic "SOME."

They are standing up and saying, "YES, WE ARE THE ONES ATTACKING THE PRESIDENT FOR ATTACKING THE TERRORISTS, BUT IT'S UNFAIR TO POINT OUT THAT WE ARE!"

If the shoe fits, STICK IT IN YOUR MOUTH! (Or some other bodily orifice!)

[kitkat]

***That means the ad is effective. :)
***

I cheered when I read the article. The Dems hate it, so it's working. Keep it up, Repubs. Let the country hear the truth for a change.

[chimera]

Massachusetts Sen. Ted Kennedy called it an "attempt to stifle dissent." On ABC's "This Week," Kennedy said "dissent is a basic part of what our whole society is about."

What a lousy, stinking Rat hypocrite. Kennedy is the first one out there bashing anyone who doesn't toe the liberal line. He cares about the right to dissent only if it's his dissent. Anyone who dissents with his position is immediately and thoroughly attacked and discredited.

Face it, if the Rats had their way, Bush or the Republicans would not be allowed to run any ads, especially those that are effective in refuting the Rat position and giving voters a chance to form an opinion contrary to official Rat policy.

[Hildy]

Republicans to Dems: TOUGH