Bush-Cheney '04 Launches New Television Advertisement: "Changing World"

George W. Bush ^ | July 30, 2004

[RWR8189]

ARLINGTON, VA - Today, Bush-Cheney '04 announced the release of the campaign's newest television advertisement, "Changing World."  The new ad highlights President George W. Bush's vision to keep America moving forward and his conviction to make tough decisions in today's changing world.  The ad also points to the values that make our country strong. The ad will run on national cable and select local markets.

Script for "Changing World"

Voice Over:
The world is changing.
Sometimes in ways that astound.
And others that terrify.
We depend more than ever on our values - family, faith, the freedom we celebrate.
In today's changing world the answers aren't easy.
We need a sense of purpose, a vision for the future, the conviction to do what's right. 

Graphic:
President Bush
Moving America Forward

President Bush:
I'm George W. Bush and I approve this message.  Together, we're moving America forward.

[John Thornton]

If this is the best they can come up with, I am not optimistic about November.

[RWR8189]

[smith288]

Booooooring.

[zarf]

Bush has got to raise the stakes. 9/11 was a clarion call and a gauntlet thrown down.

We are in the right against evil. He should not shy away from saying so during the campaign.

[goldstategop]

It sounds like a Kerry ad - and didn't Kerry steal THOSE Republican themes last night for his speech?

[mwl1]

The ad is OK -- it's a positive ad to shut the press up that all our ads are not negative. Further, it reminds voters that the war on terror is issue #1.

I would like someone to ask JFK how attacking the Saudi government helps build international coalitions.

[republicanwizard]

Guys,

You've got it all wrong. Voters are looking for qualities. Bush has already accentuated "leadership" and "conviction." Expect these to be followed with "compassion" to swing the female vote back.

"Conviction" and "leadership" are what voters view Kerry as lacking. Now he has to steal the "compassion" issue, and it's over. If you are looking for slick attack ads, don't expect it.

(What I would like to see is a recounting of the good economic news, but they might be waiting until after next Friday's payroll number...)

[smith288]

I suppose. I guess im just wanting real red meat. Im a big partisan hack though. I can amdit it.

[Conspiracy Guy]

I wrote this poem for a Kerry ad. As you read do it with his voice in mind. Insert proper images.


Kerry 2004

I want to be the President,
Though all know I can’t lead.
I really want the power though,
It’s really what I need.
I’ll lie and cheat and fabricate,
I’ll flip and flop for sure.
The left’s so dumb they’ll vote for me,
For stupid, there’s no cure.
George Bush lied, I’ll chant and sing,
Though I know it’s not true.
I love America I’ll say,
Another lie for you.
I’ll back the UN’s global push,
No sovereignty for us.
The world rides free at our expense,
We’ll even buy the bus.
Let terror rain down on this land,
We really are to blame.
Oh yes, I fought in Viet Nam,
Four months, then home I came.
Three Purple Hearts for paper cuts,
Like some rite of passage.
You bet my name’s John Kerry,
And I approve this message.

Conspiracy Guy 7/30/2004

[mylife]

Thats pretty lame.

He is changing the world, and that is a big deal, but this ad is lame

[nana4bush]

I like it. I think it will appeal to people like my mother-in-law who don't want to face that we ARE in a changed world.

[John Thornton]

We will *never* shut up the media. They are cheerleading Kerry and won't stop. Placating the media should not be the goal.

As someone said, "Bush could announce free ice cream for everyone and the media would complain about the cholesterol."

[Kleon]

I like it. It's positive; it sends a good, strong message; and they finally answered my call for more hula-hoops in Republican ads. Way to go!

[John Thornton]

Most people don't know much about Kerry. The media is sure not going to tell them. Heck, my own wife didn't know that he was only in Vietnam for four months and got scratches to get sent home early.

Attack ads work. We can't worry that the media will say Bush is being "negative" by highlighting Kerry's record.

[Names Ash Housewares]

We have to see what the video is first to see if this is good or not..... that being said. They need to run some commericals showing Kerry in his radical protest years, an d the terrible things he said. Most people have no clue about Kerry in this regard, and Kerry sure as hell aint gonna tell 'em! The Bush team HAS to get that information out, they can couple it with the swift boat vets comments. Yah listening out there GOP guys???? Show Kerry as Unfit for Command. He cant be trusted.

Hail to the King Baby.

Hail to the King Baby.

[Boxsford]

Yes, it does sound like a Kerry ad. One that Kerry's team can keep!

[Arizona Carolyn]

unfortunately all the "pro's" at this stuff work for the other side.

[Boxsford]

Ever notice how when we want red meat Bush does the opposite, and it works? They must have a plan to put out ads like this.

[John Thornton]

Works in what way? I won't believe it is close to working until I see Bush ahead by more than the margin of error. I know Iraq is disturbing to many people. But, geeze, Kerry is the worst candidate nominated by a major party since...Bob Dole. Bush should be doing much better at this point in the campaign.