this is the best example of my last post.
its completely famous.
cost: 7 million dollars.
now that you’ve soaked up this freak show gloriousness, let’s talk about it. you know, to sustain the momentum.
fact: elizabeth dole was voted 93rd in effectiveness for the 2008 cycle (that’s out of 100 for you non-political junkies). she has also voted with president bush 92% of the time (and that’s out of 100% for those of you who…don’t do math?).
allusion: elizabeth dole is not 92 years old. she is a chipper 72.
in an interview with katie couric, kay defended the ad by saying that everyone knows kay is not 92/93 (age). elizabeth (rightly) identifies that yeah, that’s what the ad was meant to do, but she responds gracefully and ends up looking more honourable than kay, who denies reality. since honour is a rare sighting in this camaign, it really stands out. overall, however, most people are into this “snarky” ad, and it certainly gets the message out.
plus, old men in rocking chairs are really adorable.
plus, HAPPY HALLOWEEN.
and if you don’t celebrate for religious/personal/unknown reasons, then please spend tonight thinking about who you’ll vote for.
don’t forget to early vote!!!!!!!!!!
Is this really your last entry? I have learned a lot about senatorial campaigns in general, but have been especially happy to have the inside track on this ultra nasty one.
Thanks for all the in depth research and your very amusing and accessible writing.
it really cost $7million??? How frequently are they showing it? The 1/2 hour Obama infomercial was pnly supposed to cost $4million and that was national primetime on several networks
THIS IS NOT AT ALL MY LAST ENTRY
there is still much to be said about the north carolina senate race. with three days left, who knows what could happen?
dear D.A.R.
I reread my facts, and the dnsc reported that it cost 7million to display dole as “old and ineffective” in tv ads. this is the best example of them doing so, as well as the most popular and the most played. however, the money might have gone to support more than this ad alone. it was a bit unclear. either way, it is crazy the way these campaigns throw money around. but at the end of the day, it all makes so much sense. at least in this age of new media oriented politics.
thanks for commenting!