McCain rising
by WonkoKevin
John McCain had a most excellent day in Wonkosphere, increasing from 5% buzz share to 20% from conservative bloggers and 30% from liberal bloggers. In a sign that his campaign may have some financial breathing room now, he is doing a “full buy” of TV and radio spots in New Hampshire. The spots are largely biographical, and both feature pictures of McCain with Ronald Reagan. “From our perspective we sensed this progress was occurring and wanted to capitalize on that, and continue to wage an aggressive and robust campaign by putting these ads up,” said campaign manager Rick Davis.
To back up Davis, take a look at Rasmussen’s New Hampshire data on positive v. negative sentiment:
- John McCain 54% / 44% (+10%)
- Hillary Clinton 44% / 54% (-10%)
- Rudy Giuliani 51% / ~47% (~ +4%)
- Mitt Romney 46% / ~52% (~ -6%)
- Fred Thompson 40% / ~54% (~ -14%)
Here are the texts for McCain’s spots:
Script for “One Man” (60 seconds TV)
INTERVIEWER: How old are you?
JOHN MCCAIN: Thirty-one
INTERVIEWER: What is your rank in the Army?
JOHN MCCAIN: Lt. Commander in the Navy … Hit by either missile or anti-aircraft fire, I’m not sure which. I ejected and broke my leg and both arms.
INTERVIEWER: And your official number?
JOHN MCCAIN: 624787
ANNOUNCER: One man sacrificed for his country
One man opposed a flawed strategy in Iraq
One man had the courage to call for change
One man didn’t play politics with the truth
One man stands up to the special interests
JOHN MCCAIN: Stand up. We’re Americans, we’re Americans and we’ll never surrender. They will.
ANNOUNCER: One man does what’s right, not what’s easy
John McCain
JOHN MCCAIN: I’m John McCain and I approve this message.
Script for “Live Free” (:30-TV)
ANNOUNCER: America at risk
Americans lost trust in their government
They’re looking for leadership
A leader with the judgment and experience to keep us safe
The courage to change Washington
Fix our toughest problems and restore our trust
The character to put America’s interests before his own
New Hampshire, you know who he is:
JOHN MCCAIN: Live free or die!
ANNOUNCER: John McCain
JOHN MCCAIN: I’m John McCain and I approve this message.
Script for “Courage” (60 seconds RADIO)
ANNOUNCER: John McCain, prisoner of war, Hanoi, 1967:
INTERVIEWER: How old are you?
JOHN MCCAIN: Thirty-one
INTERVIEWER: What is your rank in the Army?
JOHN MCCAIN: Lt. Commander in the Navy … Hit by either missile or anti-aircraft fire, I’m not sure which. I ejected and broke my leg and both arms.
INTERVIEWER: And your official number?
JOHN MCCAIN: 624787
ANNOUNCER: One man believes Americans want a leader, not a follower
“No other candidate has the guts to do the same,” wrote the Union Leader
One man has the courage to stand up to the special interests
And the judgment and experience to be commander in chief
New Hampshire, you know who he is:
JOHN MCCAIN: Live free or die!
ANNOUNCER: John McCain
JOHN MCCAIN: I’m John McCain and I approve this message.
