Producer: Chris Mottola
Running Time: 00:30
Debut Date: 06/16/2008
Ad Buy: statewide in Oregon
Cost: not available
Summary: Two Democratic state leaders explain why they are voting for Smith.
Script of "Guts And Independence" (TV)
AVEL GORDLY: I'm Avel.
ELIZABETH FURSE: I'm Elizabeth.
AVEL GORDLY: I serve in the state Senate.
ELIZABETH FURSE: I served in Congress.
AVEL GORDLY: We're both Democrats.
ELIZABETH FURSE: But we're voting for Gordon Smith.
AVEL GORDLY: Because he listens, has an open mind and follows his conscience.
ELIZABETH FURSE: Like being one of the first to stand up to George Bush and other Republicans to end this war.
AVEL GORDLY: That took independence and guts.
ELIZABETH FURSE: You can trust him.
AVEL GORDLY: We do.
GORDON SMITH: I'm Gordon Smith, and I approve working together across party lines and this ad.
(Text on screen: gordonsmith.com; Paid For By Friends Of Gordon Smith)
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