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Budweiser beer Sponsors Anti-Recall Ad (The "Recall's Not For You!)
Talon News ^
| 10/07/03
| Jeff Gannon
Posted on 10/07/2003 6:36:23 AM PDT by bedolido
(Talon News) -- Anheuser-Busch, the brewer of Budweiser beer, is sponsoring a taped telephone ad urging voters to "vote NO on recall, YES on Bustamante." The speaker on the recording identifies himself as former Vice President Al Gore.
First reported by Mickey Kaus on Slate.com, the message begins with the former vice president urging voters to vote no on the recall.
"Gray Davis has been a solid progressive governor and deserves to finish out his term," Gore says in the telephone message. "We simply cannot let the right wing Republicans roll back the progress California has been making under Governor Davis."
Former Vice President Gore stresses that it is "very important" to "vote no on the recall."
"Also, as insurance against a strong pro-recall turnout, and to keep a Democrat in the governor's office, continue on the ballot and vote "yes" for Lieutenant Governor Cruz Bustamante to keep the governorship in Democratic hands," Gore adds on the phone message.
The former vice president continues, "So remember, vote no on the recall, and then vote for Cruz Bustamante, who is located on your ballot under the letter 'B.' Thank you."
Following the message from Gore, a woman's voice continues by saying, "Paid for by Progressive Democrats and Independents against the recall. Major funding by Anheuser-Busch."
A call from Talon News to the Anheuser-Busch corporate headquarters was not returned, despite the assurance of the person taking the message that Jim Schwartz would do so.
Copyright © 2003 Talon News -- All rights reserved.
TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Culture/Society; Extended News; Miscellaneous; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections; US: California
KEYWORDS: ad; anheuserbusch; antirecall; bud; recall; sponsors
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posted on
10/07/2003 6:36:23 AM PDT
by
bedolido
To: Skylight
Dang! Now I have to quit buying Bud.
2
posted on
10/07/2003 6:46:21 AM PDT
by
Roughneck
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To: All
STOP THE INSANITY
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posted on
10/07/2003 6:48:04 AM PDT
by
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To: Skylight
I knew there was a reason I drink Miller.
4
posted on
10/07/2003 6:49:57 AM PDT
by
#3Fan
To: Roughneck
" Now I have to quit buying Bud."
I quit buying Bud after my first trip to the UK in 1976 . The food over there isn't the greatest , but the beer is numero uno IMO .
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posted on
10/07/2003 6:51:13 AM PDT
by
sushiman
To: Skylight
I can't find the CEO's email, maybe someone else has, ahhum-cough-cough, "resources?"
Patrick T. Stokes
President, CEO & Director
Anheuser-Busch
1 Busch Pl.
St. Louis, MO 63118
Tel.: 314-577-2000
Fax: 314-577-2900
6
posted on
10/07/2003 6:51:49 AM PDT
by
Leisler
To: mhking
this is a real...
Hold Muh Beer!
Ping!
7
posted on
10/07/2003 6:53:49 AM PDT
by
bedolido
(I can forgive you for killing my sons, but I cannot forgive you for forcing me to kill your sons)
To: Leisler
I'd be very surprised if Anheuser/Busch made a corporate decision to involve itself in such a mess. Where's the upside? Perhaps on a local/regional level...
However, I do know A/B recently waded into politics on the "right" side in Missouri, regarding concealed carry legislation.
8
posted on
10/07/2003 6:53:59 AM PDT
by
Coop
(God bless our troops!)
To: Roughneck
I'd be very surprised if this is accurate. Of course it's too late for A/B to get a denial out. More dirty tricks in my opinion, similar to the "League of Women Voters" phone campaign last night.
To: sushiman
I quit buying Bud after my first trip to the UK in 1976 . The food over there isn't the greatest , but the beer is numero uno IMO .
What are you buying? Quick! I need a replacement. . .
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posted on
10/07/2003 6:56:45 AM PDT
by
Roughneck
(Like Terrorists? Vote for democrats in 2004.)
To: Coop
However, I do know A/B recently waded into politics on the "right" side in Missouri, regarding concealed carry legislation. Correct. I hope this article is misinformed.
To: Roughneck
Try Whitbread Pale Ale.
12
posted on
10/07/2003 7:01:19 AM PDT
by
Coop
(God bless our troops!)
To: Roughneck
"Dang! Now I have to quit buying Bud."
If we both do it they will definitely get the message. I could fill a good sized swimming pool with past consumption.
13
posted on
10/07/2003 7:05:18 AM PDT
by
billhilly
(If you're lurking here from DU, I trust this post will make you sick.)
To: Roughneck
Dang! Now I have to quit buying Bud.Me too, back to Labatt's Blue.
14
posted on
10/07/2003 7:06:39 AM PDT
by
1Old Pro
(ESPN now has 4 little wimpy sissies left. I'm switching back to FOX.)
To: Howlin; Ed_NYC; MonroeDNA; widgysoft; Springman; Timesink; dubyaismypresident; Grani; coug97; ...
No Bud, drink Coors (if ya gotta drink domestic swill-water).
HOLD MUH BEER 'N WATCH THIS!
Just damn.
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posted on
10/07/2003 7:07:52 AM PDT
by
mhking
(When it rains it pours: I'm looking for a job again -- any offers or help: mhking@bellsouth.net)
To: All
I quit buying Bud many years ago after spending 2 years in Europe under the influence of German beers. Bud is piss water. Now all I drink is micro's with some substance and flavor.
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posted on
10/07/2003 7:12:28 AM PDT
by
mpreston
To: mhking
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posted on
10/07/2003 7:12:45 AM PDT
by
bedolido
(I can forgive you for killing my sons, but I cannot forgive you for forcing me to kill your sons)
To: Roughneck
Dang! Now I have to quit buying Bud. Haven't bought a Bud since they sponsored "Gay Days" in St. Louis and had an ad with two homosexuals holding hands under a rainbow.
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posted on
10/07/2003 7:14:08 AM PDT
by
N. Theknow
(Be a glow worm, a glow worm's never glum, cuz how can you be grumpy when the sun shines out your bum)
To: Leroy S. Mort
"I'd be very surprised if this is accurate"
It may not be, but they'd best go ahead and TRY to get the word out . .it aint never too late when a beer drinker is waitin' on a cold one.
If they dont try to get the word out - my assumption is that it IS true, and they are trying to hide it from folks like me...
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posted on
10/07/2003 7:16:32 AM PDT
by
Roughneck
(Like Terrorists? Vote for democrats in 2004.)
To: N. Theknow
Haven't bought a Bud since they sponsored "Gay Days" in St. Louis and had an ad with two homosexuals holding hands under a rainbow
NO! I quit taking the family to Disney because of that kind of sheet! Now, I no longer buy Budweiser even IF I find out they are not supporting that socialist-gray davis
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posted on
10/07/2003 7:18:20 AM PDT
by
Roughneck
(Like Terrorists? Vote for democrats in 2004.)
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