New DNC Ad: The GOP Leaders Broke The Economy, And Refuse To Fix It
The Democratic National Committee has launched a new natioanl cable TV ad centered around the stimulus bill, attacking the top two Republicans in each chamber -- Senate GOP Leader Mitch McConnell and Whip Jon Kyl, and House GOP Leader John Boehner and Whip Eric Cantor -- for having fought against it, in a sign that Dems will actively pin continued economic problems on the Republican rule of the last eight years:
"They supported the Bush policies that sank our economy into recession," the announcer says. "They broke it -- now they refuse to fix it. Tell Republican leaders to stop playing politics with our economy."
The DNC is also launching a series of radio ads against these four, plus Rep. Mike Pence (R-IN) in their local media markets. Check out the full scripts after the jump.
Eric Cantor
After years of supporting George Bush's disastrous economic policies, it's no surprise Congressman Eric Cantor opposed the recovery act that's creating and preserving jobs here in Virginia.
When our economy was on the brink of disaster - Eric Cantor followed the advice of Rush Limbaugh (I Hope he Fails) and played politics with economic recovery - instead of doing what was right.
The Recovery Act is supporting vital projects in Virginia - more than $5 million for community health centers, $116 million for public transportation, and $52 million for the Chesterfield County Schools alone. These projects are creating and saving jobs and boosting our economy.
So when you see that sign that says - this project funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act - you can say - no thanks to Eric Cantor.
Call Eric Cantor at 202-225-3121. Tell him to start supporting a real economic recovery in Virginia instead of playing politics. The Democratic National Committee is responsible for the content of this advertising.
John Boehner
After years of supporting George Bush's disastrous economic policies, it's no surprise Congressman John Boehner (Baner) opposed the recovery act that's creating and preserving jobs in Ohio.
When our economy was on the brink of disaster - John Boehner followed the advice of Rush Limbaugh (I Hope he Fails) and played politics with economic recovery - instead of doing what was right.
The Recovery Act is supporting vital projects in Ohio - $36 million for 29 road and bridge projects statewide, nearly $2 million for road repairs in Miami County and five and a half million for a bypass project in Butler County. These projects are creating and saving jobs and boosting our economy.
So when you see that sign that says - this project funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act - you can say - no thanks to John Boehner.
Call John Boehner at 202-225-3121. Tell him to support a real economic recovery in Ohio instead of playing politics. The Democratic National Committee is responsible for the content of this advertising.
Mike Pence
After years of supporting George Bush's disastrous economic policies, it's no surprise Congressman Mike Pence opposed the recovery act that's creating and preserving jobs in Indiana.
When our economy was on the brink of disaster - Mike Pence followed the advice of Rush Limbaugh (I Hope he Fails) and played politics with economic recovery - instead of doing what was right.
The Recovery Act is supporting vital projects in Indiana - $24 million to upgrade state parks, funds for bridge rehabilitation and repair in Henry County and improvements to State Route 32 in Madison County. These projects are creating and saving jobs and boosting our economy.
So when you see that sign that says - this project funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act - you can say - no thanks to Mike Pence.
Call Mike Pence at 202-225-3121. Tell him to support a real economic recovery in Indiana instead of playing politics. The Democratic National Committee is responsible for the content of this advertising.
Jon Kyl
After years of supporting George Bush's disastrous economic policies, it's no surprise Senator Jon Kyl opposed the recovery act that's creating and preserving jobs in Arizona.
When our economy was on the brink of disaster - Jon Kyl followed the advice of Rush Limbaugh (I Hope he Fails) and played politics with economic recovery - instead of doing what was right.
The Recovery Act is supporting vital projects in Arizona - $55 million for energy projects creating 1,500 jobs, $16 million for community health centers and $350 million for highway construction. These projects are creating and saving jobs and boosting our economy.
So when you see that sign that says - this project funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act - you can say - no thanks to Jon Kyl.
Call Jon Kyl at 202-224-3121. Tell him to support a real economic recovery in Arizona instead of playing politics. The Democratic National Committee is responsible for the content of this advertising.
Mitch McConnell
After years of supporting George Bush's disastrous economic policies, it's no surprise Senator Mitch McConnell opposed the recovery act that's creating and preserving jobs in Kentucky.
When our economy was on the brink of disaster - Mitch McConnell followed the advice of Rush Limbaugh (I Hope he Fails) and played politics with economic recovery - instead of doing what was right.
The Recovery Act is supporting vital projects in Kentucky - $421 million for road and bridge construction - including $11 million to repair I-24 in Paducah - and $50 million for energy projects including weatherization. These projects are creating and saving jobs and boosting our economy.
So when you see that sign that says - this project funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act - you can say - no thanks to Mitch McConnell.
Call Mitch McConnell at 202-224-3121. Tell him to support a real economic recovery in Kentucky instead of playing politics. The Democratic National Committee is responsible for the content of this advertising.


















Hah! Taking a page from Dave Carroll's ditty "United Breaks Guitars" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5YGc4zOqozo. If you haven't seen it yet, it's the story of how United Airlines broke his Taylor guitar in a "vicious act of malice" at O'Hare airport. The refrain includes:
Since it was posted on YouTube less than a month ago this song has had nearly 4.4 million hits and just under 20,000 comments, most of which say, "Yes! Get 'em, I had a similar experience!"
It's nice to see the DNC going with a proven winner of phraseology to make their point.
July 29, 2009 10:50 AM | Reply | Permalink
Since they're Canadians, I don't think they care about our politics, but I'm sure they'd love to work up a session,just for the publicity, using the same melody with verses more inline with chiding repuglicans to take responsibility for their inactions.
July 29, 2009 11:11 AM | Reply | Permalink
In fact we have had a republican congress for 14 of the past 16 years! It is good that the DNC is using some of our money to fight back but this is not nearly a hard enough push..We need to remind the voter that Insurance Cc's profits are up 428% since 2000!...That Health lobbyists are piring $1.4 million a day into the Congressional coffers... That the stimulus was to work over 18 to 24 months not 4 months...That 'euthanasia' is not part of ANY of the three bills going thru Congress..That Obama wants a public option and Baucus-Conrad-Kyl-Mcconnell- and Conryon DO NOT!
On and on..shut down the lies from the repubs...
July 29, 2009 11:06 AM | Reply | Permalink
Yes, Docb. I'm mad enough to chew nails. Where is the pushback. Naysayers all over the place, but hardly a dem in sight. It is almost as if our very hard work did not help to give them the majority they have.
Howard Dean was magnificent last night, but he can't do it alone as our voice. Frustration & whining seems to have taken the place of fight.
July 29, 2009 12:09 PM | Reply | Permalink
Very well put Docb!!!
We need to remind the voter that Insurance Cc's profits are up 428% since 2000!...That Health lobbyists are piring $1.4 million a day into the Congressional coffers... That the stimulus was to work over 18 to 24 months not 4 months...
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June 6, 2010 5:58 AM | Reply | Permalink