Budweiser beer Sponsors Anti-Recall Ad (The "Recall's Not For You!)

Talon News ^ | 10/07/03 | Jeff Gannon

[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.

[Roughneck]

Try Whitbread Pale Ale.


I'm gonna try every suggestion. . .if I can find it in this dusty, West Texas town!

[jonalvy44]

bud supports the troops...contribute millions to fund for them. Very active in my community. I only buy BUD. sorry.

[Coop]

West Texas? Then there's gotta be some Dos Equis within easy reach. :-)

[dixie sass]

...and the horses are so cute!!!!!

[Roughneck]

If we both do it they will definitely get the message. I could fill a good sized swimming pool with past consumption

LOL! Me and my drinking "buds" can do same in one week-end! Boy this is gonna hurt ole Budweiser. . .

[Onelifetogive]

"We simply cannot let the right wing Republicans roll back the progress California has been making under Governor Davis."

This is a GREAT line!!! Liberals call what's going on in California "progress." High taxes, businesses fleeing, rampant illegal immigration, deficits..."Liberal progress"!!!

[Jaded]

Insert MAJOR eye-roll here.

[Roughneck]

West Texas? Then there's gotta be some Dos Equis within easy reach. :-)


Si, es muy bueno,muy dinero!

[Coop]

muy dinero

Line from WKRP in Cincinnati

"Herb, you just said 'very money.'"

[Arrowhead1952]

Bud is piss water.

Bud is recycled Clydesdale pi$$!

Miller heavy is the beer for me.

[Roughneck]

"""...and the horses are so cute!"""

I guess you could say horses 'R cute, but they dont drink beer . . .

[Roughneck]

Herb, you just said 'very money.'"


Dinero Muy? Lots of money?

[Roughneck]

bud supports the troops...

Lots of socilists democrats "support the troops". It does not mean they support the USA and the constitution.

Liberal democrats support socilism and terrorism - so do those that support liberals and democrats.

Budweiser can not have their cake and eat it too. . .

[bedolido]

I love your user id... I had a girl friend in HS named Jade (no offense meant at all)

[SwinneySwitch]

"...vote for Cruz Bustamante, who is located on your ballot under the letter 'B.' Thank you."

Duh!

[OldPossum]

Thanks for the mailing address. I will send Mr. Stokes a letter, which I suspect are just as effective as e-mails and I will not have to give them any marketing information such as my birthday.

Also, note that letters take up more of staff time since they have to open them and look at them.

[Mr. Bird]

Something's not right here. I thought corporate donations to political candidates (individuals, not causes) were illegal. Anything specifically supporting Bustamante is limited to funding by individuals or PACs funded by individuals. At least that's what I've always thought. Someone correct me, please, if I am in error.

[Roughneck]

Dinero Muy? Lots of money?

Muy grande Dinero?

[Cobra64]

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."

...located on your ballot under the letter "B." Just goes to proves what a bunch of dolts the democrats are.

[sushiman]

" What are you buying? Quick! I need a replacement. . ."

Well , right now I am quaffing Japanese brew ( lager ) as it is all that is available in this boondock town I live in . If you've been drinking piss lager Bud , a switch to English ales / bitters/ stouts will enliven your taste buds ( no pun intended ) to the umpteenth degree my man ! No idea what is available in West Texas . Samuel Smiths ; Bass ; Whitbread ; etc...check the expiry dates to make sure you are not getting old stuff . Let us know how you make out !