Interest Groups, Issue Advocacy, and 527 Organizations
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Americans Abroad : Win Back Respect
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"Americans Abroad" is an interview with an American named Richard Dudley, who was a Bush supporter in the 2000 election and lives abroad. Mr. Dudley explains his belief that the President has acted in a 'belligerent' manner and says that he 'probably' will not vote for the President again.
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Any Questions : Swift Boat Veterans for Truth
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Featuring clips of interviews with people who served with John Kerry in Vietnam, "Any Questions" publicizes first hand criticisms of John Kerry's war record. Black and white footage of soldiers in Vietnam plays in the background throughout the video.
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Ban Assault Weapons : Violence Policy Center
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"Ban Assault Weapons" is a series of still photos, some depicting the scenes of recent violent shootings and some of banned guns that have been involved in the shootings. The video claims Al Qaida manuals found in Afghanistan instruct terrorists to use assault weapons in the US "because they're easy to get." At one point the viewer is asked, "Assault weapons, the choice of terrorists, mass murderers.Üand George Bush?"
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Bush in 30 Seconds : Move On
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MoveOn.org's "Bush in 30 Seconds" contest received over 1,500 submissions of 30-second videos, the winner to be aired on television. While intended for television, these ads were created and publicized online.
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Bush Straight Talk : America Coming Together
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Bush Straight Talk is a humorous video of comedian Will Ferrell portraying the President. In the video, the Will Ferrell as the President attempts to create the image of himself as a cowboy and is portrayed as unintelligent and insincere.
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Don't Vote Ralph : Progressive Unity Voter Fund
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"Don't Vote Ralph" uses results from the 2000 presidential election to dissuade voters from supporting Ralph Nader, "A vote for Nader...is a vote for Bush." The video's serious tone calls attention to the impact of Nader's candidacy and predicts how it will complicate John Kerry's chances in 2004.
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Gunner : Swift Boat Veterans for the Truth
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Eerie music plays in the background as a Vietnam veteran, who claims he was assigned to John Kerry's boat, accuses Kerry of categorically lying about his time in Cambodia during his service in the Navy. The clip raises questions about John Kerry's version of his service in Vietnam.
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Out of Gas : Campaign for America's Future
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An animated video styled after a movie preview, "Out of Gas" begins with George W. Bush's inauguration and rolls through various dates while showing gas prices soaring. The video's message is that the President's energy plan led the US into Iraq.
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Reissfelder/Horton : Move On for America
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One of two MoveonforAmerica.org ads using a "guilt by association" argument to raise questions about John Kerry. This one focuses on Kerry's legal defense of "would-be cop killer" George Reissfelder. The video compares him to Dukakis and Willie Horton twice.
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Sellout : Swift Boat Veterans for Truth
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"Sellout" features several former Vietnam POWs who oppose John Kerry's bid for the presidency. The former POWs, neatly dressed and groomed, are juxtaposed against a background of a long-haired John Kerry during his Senate testimony in 1971. One of the POWs, referring to Kerry's testimony, says, "it hurt me more than any physical wounds I had."
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Send Bush Your Student Loan Bill : Campaign for America's Future
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In this video, an artificially manipulated rendering of Laura Bush encourages students to send their student loans to George W. Bush if they are upset with proposed legislation that, according to the video, will increase student loans an average of $5,500.
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Slam Bush : Move On
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Slam Bush is a "national rhyme contest" running in crucial swing states. This video features a rap artist performing next to a split screen image of George W. Bush, in a fictitious presidential debate. The national winner, determined by a contest on September 29, won $5000.
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Team of One : Win Back Respect
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Set to a football fight song, "Team of One" depicts President Bush, 'Quarterback of the Free World,' as a football player who single handedly faces down and defeats Saddam Hussein on the football field but is 'tackled' by world opinion. In another football reference, the video ends with "Are you gonna give him the ball again? It's Time America Plays with a Team."
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