Producer: The Campaign Group
Running Time: 00:30
Debut Date: 08/12/2008
Ad Buy: Kansas City, Jefferson City/Columbia, Springfield, Quincy and Ottumwa
Cost: not available
Summary: The ad claims Hulshof is part of the energy crisis by siding with oil companies, whereas Nixon has shown he has fought them.
Script of "Historic" (TV)
ANNOUNCER (v/o): Congressman Kenny Hulshof: For 12 years, he's been part of the problem in Washington. Congressman Hulshof sided with the oil companies, giving them billions in special tax breaks, while we pay record prices at the pump.
(Text on screen: HR 5351, Vote #84, 2/27/08, HR 5352, Vote #43, 2/27/04, HR 6, Vote #142, 4/11/04)
The difference? As attorney general, Jay Nixon took on oil companies that were price-gouging consumers, forcing them to pay huge fines and penalties.
(Text on screen: Jay Nixon For Governor; headlines: 'Nixon accuses gas stations of gouging,' 'Gas stations pay fines over prices')
Jay Nixon for governor. Independent, effective, the change we need.
(Text on screen: Paid for by Nixon For Governor, Craig Hosmer, treasurer)
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