Seeing as the one that the Democratic Governors Association came up with recently was simultaneously: foul-mouthed; pathetically lame; and very possibly in violation of American copyright law… I’d thought that I’d take pity on the poor, doomed fellows and let them take a look at what a good campaign ad looks like. From the RGA, a reminder that there’s an election in 14 weeks:
14 Weeks from Republican Governors Association on Vimeo.
And I invite the DGA to try to beat that. Mostly because it’s remarkably funny to watch them flail around trying to look like actual winners.
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zachv (Diary) Tuesday, July 27th at 5:53PM EST (link)Once again the RGA’s ads are brilliant. Can’t exactly say the same for any of the other Republican Party associations’ ads. Or, for that matter, the endorsements, enthusiasm, fundraising … accurate debt reporting. *cough*
Nancy says "Thanks," zachv...
Moe Lane (Diary) Tuesday, July 27th at 6:07PM EST (link)…she appreciates your attitude.
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Hey,
zachv (Diary) Tuesday, July 27th at 6:24PM EST (link)It’s not my fault that the RGA smacks one after another out of the park, while the others end up endorsing Charlie Christ, or dropping a million or two on Scozzafava, or accidentally forgeting to report $7 million in debt, or [name your complaint here].
I mean, I can give kudos to the NRCC for it’s recruitment, but other than that, it’s pretty darn lackluster.
You are correct that you do not control events.
Moe Lane (Diary) Tuesday, July 27th at 6:37PM EST (link)But you do control your attitude toward events, and how you express that attitude – and the Speaker of the House wants you to do precisely what you are doing now.
Personally, I don’t do that… person… any favors.
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No zachv, that's not your fault. Your fault is bringing negativity to an otherwise positive post.
Aaron Gardner (Diary) Tuesday, July 27th at 6:42PM EST (link)Your fault is that you would rather point out the failings of the Republican party rather than it’s success.
Your fault is that you can’t comprehend how your words affect others. Others why might not contribute to the Republican party because they have been dissuaded by people like you.
The culmination of your faults could lead to losses in November, which would be your fault.
conform and celebrate diversity….or else!!!
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I appreciate your opinion Aaron.
zachv (Diary) Tuesday, July 27th at 7:06PM EST (link)… but what success? I praised the RGA ads and the NRCC’s recruitment, sure, but other than that … we’re still 100 days out from seeing an ounce of RNC, NRCC, or NRSC so-called successes.
Nor do I seem to be alone in my opinions. Click over to MoeLane.com’s comments and you’ll find the exact same frustration as I have.
Understand that we can’t shoveling our faults and our shortcomings into a hole and burying them. Ignorance and purposeful sugar coating is a bliss thing, but it does not prevent underlying problems in our organizations. That is underlying problems that I might add, render brilliant ads such as this one ineffective.
Now, I can understand your last statement on losses in November, but if that truly is your sentiment, that opens a lot of blame in FEC fines, wasted resources, bruised and beaten competitors, unfit leadership, and poor decision on unwillingness to criticize poor decisions.
Then write your own diary.
Bill S (Diary) Tuesday, July 27th at 7:11PM EST (link)Don’t be pooping on the floor in one that was clearly meant to be a positive nod to the GOP.
“It’s such a fine line between stupid, and clever.” – David St. Hubbins
Translation: "I like poking the Republican party with a pin..."
Moe Lane (Diary) Tuesday, July 27th at 7:21PM EST (link)“…just to see if I can make it squirm; and I don’t like being told that it’s not helpful.”
It’s not being helpful, and again: Nancy Pelosi appreciates your attitude.
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Okay Moe.
zachv (Diary) Tuesday, July 27th at 7:41PM EST (link)I defer to your wisdom. It was not my intention for you to become upset and agitated as you are, nor do I think my comments were even the slightest bit incendiary, but since you don’t believe so, I respect that and send my apologies.
Much obliged. nt
Moe Lane (Diary) Tuesday, July 27th at 7:42PM EST (link)NT
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ceili_dancer (Diary) Tuesday, July 27th at 7:27PM EST (link)That is not a defense of your attitude. Some people are motivated witha positive goal to achieve than with the threat of a beating. You can have some frustration with some of the institutions, but you can also do something about it. (Read Precinct Commiteeman Project a la Cold Warrior)
As campaigns go this is a brilliant ad, much like the others that were done earlier. Everyone should take note and run with them.
Copping a 'tude on a positive GOP post...
Bill S (Diary) Tuesday, July 27th at 6:33PM EST (link)…is unwise.
Fair warning.
“It’s such a fine line between stupid, and clever.” – David St. Hubbins
Well it all give a Donkey smell when you do it
Richard Mullins (Diary) Tuesday, July 27th at 6:36PM EST (link)just take the latest contestant on Moe Lane’s blam list.
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Joe Biden is like a Decrepit Park owner with a Meth lab that happens to not only be a dealer but a user.
Let’s Bankrupt the Democratic paty. Make spend all the money to defend thier candidates.
Nah, he was just a neo-isolationist...
Moe Lane (Diary) Tuesday, July 27th at 6:39PM EST (link)…who figures that Jimmy Webb was right to leave the GOP over the war and the abandonment of nativist thinking.
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Thanks Moe
Richard Mullins (Diary) Tuesday, July 27th at 6:50PM EST (link)I knew that shilling for Jim “traitor” Webb isn’t going to get you any friends. That last Democrat I could support died of Brain cancer in 1997 and the winner of that special election has tried to make mincemeat of his life. I won’t tell you who died of Brain cancer in 1997 or who the winner of the special election was. I let you find out for yourself.
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Joe Biden is like a Decrepit Park owner with a Meth lab that happens to not only be a dealer but a user.
Let’s Bankrupt the Democratic paty. Make spend all the money to defend thier candidates.
Frank Tejeda? n/t
ceili_dancer (Diary) Tuesday, July 27th at 7:43PM EST (link)n/t
Yeah Frank Tejeda
Richard Mullins (Diary) Tuesday, July 27th at 9:08PM EST (link)I don’t have a prize for you and you need to get the second half thought. For a better chance at the prize, name the winner of the special election to fill the 28th congressional district(it wasn’t my candidate, he lost).
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Joe Biden is like a Decrepit Park owner with a Meth lab that happens to not only be a dealer but a user.
Let’s Bankrupt the Democratic paty. Make spend all the money to defend thier candidates.
Ciro Rodriguez
ceili_dancer (Diary) Wednesday, July 28th at 12:58AM EST (link)The carpet bagger from the current 23rd.
RGA
ktsub (Diary) Tuesday, July 27th at 5:55PM EST (link)The RGA has been the committee to support this year, if you have to pick on national group. They have had to expand quickly from their traditional role to that of GOTV, voter ID and state level victory programs, the DGA on the other hand has trashed their own ideology and hitched their wagons to the tune of millions of dollars to keep their candidates afloat.
Help the RGA out, they have a target rich environment, that is only limited by their cash-on-hand.
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Really good commercial.
grandma Tuesday, July 27th at 5:57PM EST (link)TY for posting it.
ok that was freaking AWESOME....and worthy of a donation....
JadedByPolitics (Diary) Tuesday, July 27th at 6:22PM EST (link)and if you watch that and don’t believe they deserve a donation you have NO HEART! God I wish there were people Nationally in the GOP who had the insight that the RGA has!
Unified Patriots – How-To:
Activists Taking Action
"Be the Change You Wish to See"
alaskaescapeartist (Diary) Tuesday, July 27th at 6:27PM EST (link)A helluva bumper sticker. It’s a great slogan by turning around the cliche’ from 2008.
An excellent piece. It needs to be done in 30 and 60 second versions for broadcast…. the images are powerful, but a good edit would work for radio as well. Nice to see Reagan.
Ads like these for conservative candidates can make the difference. Taking the overwhelming negative of the current mess and make a positive message. Effective ads like these have moved voters in those final 24-48 hours. Let’s make sure that those sorts of ads are from us, not them.
Awesome
retail1 Tuesday, July 27th at 6:58PM EST (link)If that does not get you fired up for November, nothing will.
Lots of great subliminal messages there -
america1st (Diary) Tuesday, July 27th at 7:18PM EST (link)- and the one I enjoyed the most was the distinction between “Americans” and “democrats” – with which I heartily agree.
Logic in the mind of a liberal is like a snowflake in the desert: lost, alone and soon destroyed by a hostile environment.
The attack ads against Obama
ilgop24 Tuesday, July 27th at 7:43PM EST (link)Are going to be the best pieces of film ever produced
Most excellent. Thanks for the boost!
joayn (Diary) Tuesday, July 27th at 7:55PM EST (link)Add it to the killing of Disclose (not for me, but only for thee) Act, annnnnd, Charlie Rangel says no deal, he’s going ahead with the trial process. The bestest news evah!!
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I must say
muffin Tuesday, July 27th at 8:32PM EST (link)this has to be one of the best political ads I’ve ever seen. Amazing!
Fortitudine vincimus – By endurance we conquer
We always have the ammunition
Joliphant (Diary) Tuesday, July 27th at 8:49PM EST (link)Its good to see we have the will to pull the trigger again.
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DGA ad link says paid for by RGA
paint_it_red (Diary) Tuesday, July 27th at 9:15PM EST (link)Why does the link to the ad by the DGA end with “Paid for by the Republican Governors Association?”
The RGA ad though was great. I’m good with the drama because it will fire up our people and maybe appeal to some independents. And it was positive in tone even while attacking.
I’d like to see a few ads by the RGA that talk about how the only states balancing budgets are run by Republican Governors. Jindal, Daniels, and McDonnell got the job done. Christie has made strides in NJ nobody believed possible.
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It's snippets from the DGA hit piece on Bransted(R Candidate IA)
Richard Mullins (Diary) Tuesday, July 27th at 9:54PM EST (link)so it was a turnaround piece on the Dems. I love John King’s laughing on the whole thing. Getting a balance budget with money to spare is hard with a left of center Republican as speaker of the Texas House of Representatives(good news, 3 of his left of center Republican friends aren’t coming back in the 82nd Ledge).
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Joe Biden is like a Decrepit Park owner with a Meth lab that happens to not only be a dealer but a user.
Let’s Bankrupt the Democratic paty. Make spend all the money to defend thier candidates.
A right fine piece
pamela1631 (Diary) Tuesday, July 27th at 9:36PM EST (link)of work from the RGA
Now if we could get the dithering Republican members of Congress and Senate to grow a set…
Guys…you were given certain things by our Creator for a reason.
Having fun was just one of the many reasons.
Or will Conservative Women be the ones to lead the charge in protecting the sanctity of the Constitution and cleaning up the mess you lot have made as per usual?
Well….
This republic was not established by cowards; and cowards will not preserve it. ~~Elmer Davis
I am stone forged from the fires of creation into flesh ~~Pamela1631
The greatest civilization is one where all citizens are equally armed and can only be persuaded, never forced.~~Maj. L. Caudill, USMC (Ret.)
I love Barbour nt
proudgop (Diary) Tuesday, July 27th at 10:25PM EST (link)He really knows how to run an organization I almost wish he was in charge of RNC right now
Excellent!
snowshooze (Diary) Wednesday, July 28th at 1:41AM EST (link)And needs to be run hard for the final push.
A real winner!
Wine Country Dog (Diary) Wednesday, July 28th at 2:50AM EST (link)I’m impressed with the ad ‘s message presentation and the editing. The snippets of 0bama laughing at the country as he pulls another fast one are perfect. 0bama’s arrogant contempt for America needs to be seen, and often.
Change we can step in!
woof!
That Gave me Goosebumps
finallyhadenuff Wednesday, July 28th at 7:39AM EST (link)NT