Ordinary People Testify in Political Ads
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Testimonial ads are nothing new in the political world. High-profile surrogates or supportive celebrities often film commercials endorsing a candidate, hoping voters will follow their leads. Those have been rare this year. But quite a few ads have featured everyday Americans testifying about the state of the nation, as strategists seek to make politics &#151; and the presidential election &#151; personal through campaign commercials.
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A close inspection of candidatesâ wares offers the prospect of a peek into their characters and hoped-for constituencies.
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There was an unusual spectacle in the nation's capital Tuesday, downright rare, in fact: U.S. Senators seeking truth, and justice, and taking action. And they deserve great credit and thanks.
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The presidential race is for the next few days largely in the hands of voters who identify with neither party.
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The candidates shared personal stories at the gathering of Christian conservative activists.
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Several newspapers made endorsements Sunday in the presidential race.
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Barack Obama is airing state-specific ads featuring praise from elected officials, hoping the endorsements can help raise his profile in the race.
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A sampling of youth outreach efforts in the presidential campaign:
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Much of the nation&#39;s media makes it seem as if soft-money spending on campaign ads by the so-called &quot;shadow parties&quot; is a Republican thing.
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Both sides of the political spectrum twist the truth in their media briefs, according to a website that's tracking the spin. The system of half truths make it hard for ordinary folks to become informed.
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There have been some rumors floating around lately about an RNC ad that is being sent to people living in the Bible Belt about how 'liberals' want to "ban the Bible" (what that really means, I don't know, but there you have it).  It ain't a rumor folks, this is U.S. Presidential Campaign 2004, at its finest.
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Many voters may not be aware that New York City has an election this year.
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Barack Obama and Hillary Rodham Clinton are already advertising on a scale reminiscent of a general election.
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They love using their iPods, laptops and cell phones for political information, yet many young adults say they aren't quite sure how to get a ballot in the first place.
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Presidential campaigns are about more than just speeches, rallies and the horse race.
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Sixty outside groups - and counting - make their dollars felt in campaigns.
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GRAND ISLAND, Neb. - In this modern age of instant media, it is to be expected politicians seeking elected office are asked just about every question in the book...