Producer: Elliot Greenebaum
Running Time: 00:30
Debut Date: 05/15/2008
Ad Buy: statewide in Kentucky
Cost: not available
Summary: The ad portrays Lunsford as a wrestling character, the "Mud Man," because of his negative campaigning, and tells voters to throw him out of the ring.
Script of "Bruce 'The Mud Man' Lunsford" (TV)
(Text on screen: Bruce “Mud Man” Lunsford vs. The Good People Of Kentucky)
ANNOUNCER [v/o]: In this corner we have Bruce “Mud Man” Lunsford. He spent millions dragging Ben “Good Guy” Chandler through the mud, only to be knocked out and then endorse Republican Ernie Fletcher.
MITCH MCCONNELL [from Fletcher endorsement ceremony]: Bruce, we’re grateful to you.
ANNOUNCER [v/o]: Now the “Mud Man” Lunsford is back to his old tricks.
BRUCE LUNSFORD: I haven’t given tens of thousands to Republicans.
ANNOUNCER [v/o]: Foul: Lunsford has given over $60,000 to Republicans. On Tuesday, stand up, Kentucky. Throw Bruce “Mud Man” Lunsford out of the ring. Vote Greg Fischer, the political newcomer.
GREG FISCHER: I’m Greg Fischer, and I approve this message.
(Text on screen: Paid For By Fischer For U.S. Senate)
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