Producer: Anthem Media
Running Time: 00:30
Debut Date: 04/25/2008
Ad Buy: Columbus/Tupelo and Memphis markets
Cost: not available
Summary: The ad claims Travis Childers "said nothing" after the Rev. Jeremiah Wright "cursed America" and Barack Obama "ridiculed rural folks."
Script of "Obama In MS" (TV)
GREG DAVIS [v/o]: I’m Greg Davis, and I approve this message.
(Text on screen: Pro-Life Conservative; Greg Davis For Congress)
ANNOUNCER [v/o]: Travis Childers: endorsed by liberal Barack Obama. Obama says Childers will put progress before politics.
(Text on screen: Obama endorsement letter, 4/22/08)
But when Obama’s pastor cursed America, blaming us for 9/11, Childers said nothing.
(Text on screen: -- ABC News, 3/13/08)
When Obama ridiculed rural folks for clinging to guns and religion, Childers said nothing.
(Text on screen: “Obama’s Remarks Are Liberal Snobbery,” Michael Barone, U.S. News)
Travis Childers: He took Obama’s endorsement over our conservative values. Conservatives just can’t trust Travis Childers.
(Text on screen: Paid For By Greg Davis For Congress)
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