For months now, it has been clear that the GOP strategy for winning the governor’s race and a new ad released today by the Republican Governors Association hits directly on that theme.
The RGA admits as much, saying the commercial illustrates the “inept leadership” Hickenlooper attempts to “hide beneath his funny-guy façade.” A clemency sign and a beer mug in the spot are clever touches. (Apparently the RGA is unaware that leadership for getting a fracking compromise few thought was possible.)
The ad tries to send a message that Hickenlooper is not as good a politician as he is someone who stars in is memorable and funny campaign ads. You know, . The . The dancing .
Coloradans can expect to see the latest round of ads from Hickenlooper next week, according to campaign manager Brad Komar.
“We’re changing our plans and putting our ads on the airwaves next week,” he said today, in an e-mail to supporters.”The Republican Governors Association has been attacking John for 17 straight days and they’re not letting up anytime soon. We can’t wait until the middle of September to respond.
“The good news is our ads are positive and look great. The bad news is the extra week of airtime is going to cost us $300,000 that we did not have in our original budget. Can you pitch in $5 and help us cover the difference?”
Here’s the script from the latest RGA ad, which touts Hickenlooper’s GOP challenger, . featured Hickenlooper playing pool with Presdient Obama.
John Hickenlooper loves making campaign ads, but he despises making tough decisions.
Being funny on TV is nice, but unfortunately for Hick, governing is serious business.
, immigration and , he’s punted, backtracked and made excuses for screwing up.
Thatap why this election isn’t about what Hick says when the cameras are rolling.
Itap about what he doesn’t do when the spotlight is on.
Itap time for a leader.
Itap time for Bob Beauprez.
