Gordon Smith for Senate: "Matthew"

Producer: Chris Mottola Consulting

Running Time: 00:30

Debut Date: 10/03/2008

Ad Buy: Portland, Ore. and Eugene, Ore. in "heavy rotation"

Cost: not disclosed

Summary: An announcer recounts Smith working with Edward Kennedy on hate crimes legislation after the murder of Matthew Shepard.

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Script of "Matthew" (TV)

EDWARD KENNEDY [v/o, from speech]: Let us strive to live peaceably with men and women everywhere.

(Text on screen: 10/3/83)

ANNOUNCER [v/o]: Matthew Shepard, 21. Brutally murdered because he was gay.

Ted Kennedy. Gordon Smith. Two senators: one Democrat, one Republican. Fighting together for the Matthew Shepard Bill.

(Text on screen: "Smith, Kennedy join forces on hate-crimes bill")

Tough sentences for those who commit crimes of hate.

(Text on screen: "Bill toughens hate crime penalties")

In honor of one young man. In honor of one strong belief.

(Text on screen: "Hate crimes bill named after Matthew Shepard")

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

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

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