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« On the Topic of Catholic Dissenters | Main | Hazing Modernity » October 24, 2006The GOP Does DaisyThe Republicans' new campaign ad featuring Osama bin Laden is generating a lot of buzz. Evoking memories of the infamous "Daisy" ad designed by Bill Moyers for Lyndon Johnson's 1964 campaign, the new ad, which appeared on the RNC web site a few days ago and is scheduled to appear on cable news networks, tells us that "the stakes" in the upcoming election are possible terror strikes on American soil if one doesn't vote the right way. I'm not a fan of the ad because, like "Daisy," it's about as subtle as a kick in the groin, but will it succeed in getting out the vote? What does it say about the RNC's expectations for November if they have to run something so stark, and, some would say, fear-invoking? You can watch the ad by clicking below. Posted by David Darlington at October 24, 2006 07:21 PM CommentsPosted by: Anonymous at October 24, 2006 08:56 PM | permalink The most interesting part of this ad? The RNC spent all of $20,000 on it. They literally were only showing it a couple of times - it only got 1 purchased airing on Fox News. The ad was basically designed to be as controversial as possible so that it would be shown repeatedly on Fox, CNN, et al. for free. Posted by: Balta at October 24, 2006 10:47 PM | permalink This ad helped me remember that theres something more important than stupid scandals about sex and campaign finances. I'm voting Republican this year. Posted by: former independent at October 25, 2006 09:14 AM | permalink The ad was basically designed to be as controversial as possible so that it would be shown repeatedly on Fox, CNN, et al. for free. Much like the original Daisy, which officially aired only once during a movie of the week in September 1964. The original can be seen here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=63h_v6uf0Ao Posted by: David at October 25, 2006 09:59 AM | permalink I'm not a fan of this, either. On the other hand, the Democrats have been complaining about fearmongering since the 2002 election, so perhaps the RNC has decided to "give them something to complain about?" Posted by: Eric Seymour at October 25, 2006 11:59 AM | permalink Posted by: JohnS at October 25, 2006 12:25 PM | permalink On the other hand. Of course, on the other hand. There's ALWAYS another hand. Unless you're Aron Ralston. Posted by: Foltz at October 25, 2006 01:19 PM | permalink Posted by: JohnS at October 25, 2006 01:33 PM | permalink Post a comment |
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