Posted on 10/04/2004 7:03:18 PM PDT by RWR8189
ARLINGTON, VA -- Today, Bush-Cheney '04 announced the release of the campaign's newest television advertisement, "Clockwork." The ad notes that John Kerry and the liberals in Congress have voted for higher taxes an average of once every three weeks for 20 years. Kerry and the liberals have voted to raise taxes on gasoline, Social Security benefits and middle class parents. The ad will run on national cable and in select local markets. Script For "Clockwork" Voiceover: President Bush:
They voted to raise our gas taxes 10 times.
And raise taxes on Social Security benefits.
Higher taxes on middle class parents 18 times.
John Kerry and the liberals in Congress' record on the economy:
Higher taxes 350 times…
An average of once every three weeks for 20 years … like clockwork.
John Kerry and the liberals in Congress on the economy…
Troubling.
I'm George W. Bush and I approve this message.
With Kerry's new complexion, it should have been "Clockwork Orange"
I don't like it. It is missing a nexus between raising taxes and a poor economy.
How'd you guys get Jeanne Garafolo to do an ad for Free Republic?
Thanks, The video is great.
About time to start hitting Jane Fraud Kerry's senate record or lack thereof.
people don't need that connection - they just need to hear higher taxes. It works.
I saw it already. A REALLY good ad.
John Kerry's Senate record is all the more reason to debunk his claim to be a better choice in influencing foreign policy abroad. If a 20 year Senator can't influence his fellow senators as reflected by his POOR senate record, how is he going to influence world leaders who have their own self interests?
Bush showed great restraint during the debate when Kerry obviously got under his skin with so many lies and innuendos...no doubt too much constraint yet this reflects his dignity in holding such a noble office...shamed by Clintons administration.
Hammer Kerry on his record. They have not done this enough. A 20 year senate record like his needs to be exposed. Very good ad.
bttt
I hope the hell if Kerry starts harping about gas prices during the debate that Bush calls him on his proposed 50 cents a gallon tax
But if it is like the last debate don't count on it
LOL!
Voters should be reminded of their tax burden at every level of government. Where is it going to stop? State and local governments see their residents as milk cows with infinite production.
Call me dumb, but I don't get the last line... "like clockwork, troubling"?? What's troubling about clocks?
Not my favorite ad. They should just be using Kerry's own words against him. That speaks volumes, IMHO.
"clockwork" is refering to their record of tax cuts being predictable. On time. Consistent.
It is troubling one of their few areas of consistency is advocating for a raise on taxes.
I like it. People that haven't decided who to vote for yet are people who don't pay any attention to issues or details. Like most people, though, they do pay attention to their money. Keep it simple for them. A vote for Kerry means less money for you.
"Like clockwork" is a old saying.
I'm in a minority here in that I think it was shrewd to hold off on the Senate stuff til now. If we'd been beating on it til now, people would be saying "All right, already, I've heard it enough!" but now this ad informs a curious voter. KERRY never speaks about his Senate career--so this is like an infomercial, filling a gap in his resume before he does...and he really can't.
Now, just HAMMER him with his record. Putting this on right before the next debate is a terrific idea, just as the foreign policy speech this week picks up from the first debate.
I agree completely and have also been saying the same thing for weeks. There is nothing like seeing a scumbag like Kerry hang himself with his own words.
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