Posted on 08/18/2004 10:52:52 AM PDT by AdrianSpidle
Swift Boat Ad Working Joshua Micah Marshall reluctantly reports:
Perhaps the most astonishing demonstration of the Swift Boat ad’s effectiveness, however, is the proportion of potential Kerry voters whose opinions shifted after having watched the ad. Independents intending to vote for Kerry felt considerably less sure of their choice after watching the Swift Boat ad.
Before the ad, 41.94% of Independents intending to vote for Kerry felt that they would “definitely” vote for him; 37.10% felt “most likely” to vote for him; 20.97% were “leaning” towards him; and none were “not sure.”
These levels of commitment changed markedly after viewing the Swift Boat ad. Independents “definitely” voting for Kerry dropped to 29.03%. Those “most likely” to vote for him were relatively unchanged at 33.87%. Those “leaning” towards Kerry dropped to 9.68%. Finally, Independents “not sure” of their initial choice of Kerry increased substantially to 27.42%. This substantial change attests to the effectiveness of the Swift Boat ad’s attacks.
http://www.talkingpointsmemo.com/archives/week_2004_08_08.php#003266
THE VITNAM VETS HAVE ONLY JUST BEGUN TO FIGHT.
FIRST - THE VIETNAM VETS AGAINST KERRY SERENADED HIM BEFORE HIS ACCEPTANCE SPEACH WITH
"KERRY LIED AND GOOD MEN DIED". I KNOW THOSE WORDS RANG IN HIS EARS AS HE MADE MIS WOODEN ACCEPTANCE SPEACH.
SECOND - THE SWIFT BOAT VETS BOOK GOT A LOT OF ATTENTION
THIRD - THE SWIFT BOAT VETS TV AD IS ACTUALLY WORKING.
THE FOURTH AND FINAL BLOW WILL COME ON SEPTEMBER TWELFTH IN WASHINGTON DC WHEN THOUSANDS OF VIETNAM VETS DEMONSTRATE AGAINST HIM AND SHOUT AT THE TOP OF THEIR LUNGS -
KERRY LIED AND GOOD MEN DIED.
THIS WILL BE THE YEAR WHEN THE DEMOCRATS FINALLY REALIZE...
http://pep.typepad.com/public_enquiry_project/2004/08/swift_boat_ad_w.html
Drip.
Drip.
Drip.
I haven't seen the swiftboat ad yet. Is it running in Texas?
.............Before After
Definitely...41.94% 29.03%
Most Likely..37.10% 33.87%
Leaning......20.97% 09.68%
Not Sure......0.00% 27.42%
Swing states only.
The Swift Boaters budget is too small. They are running the ad in a few swing states. Texas would be the last place I would spend a dollar on this election running an ad.
Hmmmmm...might be time to donate another $100 to the Swifties.
I have seen it on Fox News. (NE TX)
Bump!
Go to their website (swiftvets.com) and view the ad.
Among those independents who said they were voting for Kerry, before and after seeing the SwiftVets ad:
.............Before After
Definitely...41.94% 29.03%
Most Likely..37.10% 33.87%
Leaning......20.97% 09.68%
Not Sure......0.00% 27.42%
Wow!
I figured that would be the case. I watch so little network TV that I could miss it even if it was aired here.
if I had the $$$ I'd happily donate at least $10k without batting an eyelash.
Really?
I heard right here at FR that it was backfiring on W and that Bush should tell them to shut up.
No limits on donations to 527s. George Soros has give $20 million.
That was reported on Fox News last night, on Hannity and Combs. Someone in FR must have been reporting what they heard. I heard that.
They would be wasting their money here in Bush country, it is needed in Iowa, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Ohio etc.
Must have been a DU plant.
Anyone hear Rush talking to some lady yesterday who was basically mouthing the DNC talking points on the Swift Boat Vets? She may as well have been reading from a script because her comments were no different than what the Democrats are peddling.
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