McCain Targeted On Arizona Immigration Law In Satirical Ad Campaign

A self-proclaimed rapid response, anti-GOP political action committee is going up on air with three new radio ads Wednesday, targeting lawmakers for their explicit support of Arizona's controversial new immigration laws.

The liberal-leaning Americans for America uses a bit of irreverence, a touch of severity, and the hook of Cinco de Mayo to go after Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) and Senate candidate Jane Norton of Colorado in the new spots. The group is releasing a third bilingual ad in Las Vegas that, like the other two, warns listeners that the law recently implemented in Arizona would promote racial profiling against Latinos.

The ad against McCain is most memorable (and satirical) of the bunch. Set to the scene of Cinco de Mayo fraternity party crashed by over-zealous Arizona State troopers, it is designed to appeal to University of Arizona students, who have already been impacted by the new law.

"We have reasonable suspicion to believe you are illegal aliens," a cop declares in the ad. "You are listening to Mexican music, drinking Mexican drinks, and speaking Spanish."

LISTEN TO THE MCCAIN AD:

The other two are more traditional political ads, with both a direct target (Norton) and appeal -- energizing Latino voters.

LISTEN TO THE NORTON AD:

With an eye to electoral politics, Dan Manatt, a long-time Democratic activist and founder of Americans for America, said the goal of the campaign was to "reengage the Surge Voters of 08": students, Latinos and women (who are specifically targeted with the Norton spot).

Reengaging 2008 first time voters in 2010 is the stated objective of Democratic National Committee as well -- suggesting either shared messaging or, more likely, a clear sense among the activist community that the Arizona immigration law presents a real liability for the GOP.

The full buy of the ad campaign is just under $2,000, which sounds like a small amount except the group is going up on radio (not TV) in relatively cheap markets. Manatt says Americans for America will continue funding the ad as fundraising determines.

Comments

[AZ BONEZ]

11:55 AM on 06/01/2010

This is what illegal immigration actually does to the US.

This Lecture was in 1999. - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FM1YU-Ni_84

Looking at the chart when he gets there,
What they estimated in 1999 for 2010 is spot on what actually happened.
[Just over 300 million in the US.]

When he gets to the gumball demonstration bear in mind the large jar doesn't represent Mexicans.
It represents the people in the world that are WORSE OFF than Mexicans.

Because of illegal immigration from 1999 to present we've had to:
Build TWICE as many schools.
Build TWICE as many roads.
Build TWICE as many sewer plants.
Build TWICE as much about anything else.
Have to have twice as many cops and firemen and teachers. [Or leave areas under serviced.]
And use TWICE as many trees.

Anyone that thinks that isn't a significant load on our economy is a moron.

If you don't want every city in the US to become a giant LA Slum within ~40 years, then illegal immigration has to STOP NOW!

~

Link to just the chart. [Sorry about the quality.]
http://www.numbersusa.com/content/files/imagecache/fpage/files/cck_images/population.jpg...

[hischagal]

11:29 AM on 05/22/2010

There isn't a decent republican left in are country. Only in America, can a political party, the GOP go backwards instead of forward with the times. Their actions are primitive, vulgar, obscene and racist. Reactionary politics of ronald reagan have no place in our country today.

If the governor and others were the ones getting pulled over because for being white, they would have the law repealed so quickly, it would make your head spin.

[Siebenstein]

04:15 AM on 05/09/2010

The w@rmonger needs to disappear.

[Patriotallday]

10:01 AM on 05/06/2010

----Students were sent home by school officials for wearing t-shirts with the AMERICAN flag on the front,,,,,because it "offended" other students who were celebrating Cinco de Mayo............... This is a good example with what is wrong with our country today!

http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local-beat/Students-Wearing-American-Flag-Shirts-Sent-Home-92945969.html

[blueballs]

04:25 AM on 05/19/2010

In MY day, students were sent home for not having pockets on their t-shirts. How are ridiculous dress codes indicative of ANYTHING??

And what EXACTLY does this have to do with stopping folks because they are DWH - 'driving while Hispanic' ??? You are an id.iot

[medic628]

09:02 AM on 05/06/2010

A lost mean bitter old man who has lost his power and soon will not be able to fined his house.

[ebanks84]

08:15 AM on 05/06/2010

McCain GO AWAY, forever! The American people DO NOT need you, or draconian ways. Leave us alone and disappear. Take the w i t c h with you, Palin that is!

Go far far away and zip your lip as you go!

[jqcitizen]

01:14 AM on 05/06/2010

One must wonder if McCain could do it over again. Would he make the same choices?

When he came home, from the 'Hanoi Hilton', he decided his wife was not attractive anymore and married a beauty, Her Daddy was a Budweiser dealer, in Arizona, and does not even know, or admit, how many homes they own.
As it is today, the 'Bud' brand is foreign owned and McCain is an Arizonan, not a child born in Panama.

[velvetundergroundfan]

11:40 PM on 05/05/2010

No matter how bad things seem at the moment, they could be a lot worse. Imagine having President Mc Cain and VP Sarah Palin. We'd really have problems then.

[admiralj]

01:38 AM on 05/06/2010

If you want to read what it would be like now if the ticket McCain/Palin had won. Get the book by Timothy Egan, "The Worst Hard Time". Read that and then multiply it by ten.

[prettybutterflies]

09:42 PM on 05/05/2010

John McCain, please go away. We won't be hurt or sad. Just say you want to spend more time with your family.

[Duppy]

08:50 PM on 05/05/2010

McCain is absolete like an old computer and it has nothing to do with his age. McCain has old ideas and still living in the 1940s. He needs to be more current. We are done with you McCain ! Thanks for your service ! Now, go away !

[ForVivi]

08:29 PM on 05/05/2010

McCain is insane.

[Blitzschnell]

08:12 PM on 05/05/2010

Musical tribute to John McCain. Sung to Eric Clapton's "Cocaine"

He has no clout, but he still speaks out, McCain
A maverick no more, he's got homes galore, McCain

He's far right, he's far right, he's far right, McCain

In 2010, his campaign seems mired again, McCain
When it comes to choose, he seems bound to lose, McCain

He's far right, he's far right, he's far right, McCain

His career looks gone, but he presses on, McCain
Sarah Palin will be, his only legacy, McCain

He's far right, he's far right, he's far right, McCain

[asphaltdebbie]

10:55 PM on 05/05/2010

Cool! Too bad the lyrics are true.

[admiralj]

01:48 AM on 05/06/2010

Very creative take on an old favorite song. Had to fan you on this.

[amaboss52]

07:20 PM on 05/05/2010

Anyone who thinks this law is ok needs to read up on what the Nazis did when they came to power, we have Senators who think its a good idea to withhold Miranda rights, take away citizenship and stopping people to check their papers. These are dangerous slippery slopes they're creating and once in place will be hard to undo. Its time to pick a side. McCain you are done, retire gracefully and with honor (if you have any left).

[BoyInBOYCOTT]

06:56 PM on 05/05/2010

Obama announced at the Rose Garden event for Cinco de Mayo he wants Immigration Reform this year, he wanted bipartisan help. I wrote that I applaud his calling for Immigration Reform this year, but don't insist on bipartisan help, I doubt he'll get it. Put a Gulf Oil Spill bill with Immigration Reform and a JOBS bill, and repeal of DADT on the Senate floor, no gulf state senator will dare filibuster. The pass it with 50+1 votes. You'll secure the ENTIRE Democratic base with ONE BILL, and we'll work our butts off for candidates who come through for us.

[nofir2]

06:39 PM on 05/05/2010

John Cibil McCain doesn’t need no stinking chicken he's had Gov since 9 month before he was born. What that gov insurance doesn’t cover mental health? Would the real hero please stand up?

[AprilPA]

08:06 PM on 05/05/2010

That government insurance will cover mental health. But in John McCain's case, it will cost taxpayers millions. After all , one can't be thinking if one selects Sarah Palin as a running mate.