Gordon Smith For Senate: "Every Night"

Producer: Chris Mottola

Running Time: 00:30

Debut Date: 07/18/2008

Ad Buy: statewide in Oregon

Cost: not available

Summary: Smith claims that Merkley has voted to raise taxes 44 times while in state government.

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Script of "Every Night" (TV)

GORDON SMITH [v/o]: I'm Gordon Smith, and I approve this ad.

ANNOUNCER [v/o]: Who says Jeff Merkley wants to raise taxes? Jeff Merkley.

JEFF MERKLEY [from video]: I advocate for tax hikes every night in living rooms across Oregon.

ANNOUNCER [v/o]: Jeff Merkley isn't kidding. He's voted for higher taxes 44 times.

Merkley voted for higher taxes on seniors, farms and income. Merkley even voted four times for higher gas taxes.

(Text on screen: HB 2152-B, 2003; SB 1083, 2003; HB 2152-B, 2003; HB 2082-B)

JEFF MERKLEY [from video]: Tax hikes every night ...

ANNOUNCER [v/o]: Jeff Merkley: wrong on taxes, bad for the economy.

(Text on screen: Paid For By Friends Of Gordon Smith)

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