It'll Rot Your Brain: Campaign Ads Thread

[Beet]

New Russ Feingold ad:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gHJ-Rb9qabU&feature=player_embedded

Which accomplishes absolutely zero. I think most folks would stipulate that Feingold is a more affable chap than say, to take a name at random, Harry Reid. Folks are not voting against Feingold because he is an ahole.

Playing to one's strengths can be part of a winning strategy.

[Beet]

Humanizing herself is a good idea IMO, BUT, the whole "I'm you" thing is creepy, a violation, like rape almost. She's me? Wtf? I thought I was me. I hope to hell it doesn't work.

[Beet]

Alright, guess, is this one from a Republican or from a Democrat!

If you guessed desperate Democrat gasping for air, you are correct!

Her ads have been surprisingly good.

Is it really pronounced Err - Kansas?

What's the basis of a "good ad"? You guys talk about good ads like good movies. Okay - but what makes it good? Sure, the whole idea with him and a gun is creative, but it has twice as many dislikes as likes. His ads have the right message, but they need to be more aggressive.