Campaign Ads 2008

Ad Wars: Obama Condemns Gambling With Healthcare As McCain Proposes Laissez Faire Economic Plan

Michael Hughes | Posted 11.19.2008 | Home


Michael Hughes

Political communications consultant Mike Hughes, special to OffTheBus, deconstructs the latest campaign ads, frame by frame. In his latest ad, Obama ...

Latest McCain And Obama Ads Play On Fear In Time Of Crisis: Out Of Touch Versus Unprepared

Michael Hughes | Posted 10.30.2008 | Home


Michael Hughes

In their new ads, Obama portrays McCain as clueless on the troubled economy, while McCain attempts to scare voters and convince them Obama cannot be trusted on national security.

NRA Lies About Obama's Positions on Handguns, Ammo and Defense

Stephen C. Rose | Posted 10.24.2008 | Politics


Stephen C. Rose

By Stephen C. Rose In an extensive analysis, FactCheck has flagged false claims by the National Rifle Association (NRA) in mailers and TV ads. Speci...

Philly Radio Station Refuses To Run Dem Ad

The Hill | Posted 07.11.2008 | Politics


A Philadelphia news radio station has rejected a Democratic ad that features an impersonator of President Bush thanking GOP congressional candidates f...