2008 POLITICAL ADS: MISSOURI GOVERNOR

Jay Nixon For Governor: "Record"

Updated: January 2, 2011 | 10:45 p.m.
August 4, 2008

Producer: The Campaign Group

Running Time: 00:30

Debut Date: 07/29/2008

Ad Buy: Kansas City, Jefferson City/Columbia, Springfield, Ottumwa and Quincy

Cost: not available

Summary: An announcer touts Nixon's record as attorney general and asserts that this experience will help him as governor.

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Script of "Record" (TV)

ANNOUNCER (v/o): He's earned a reputation as one of the toughest attorney generals in Missouri history.

Jay Nixon: taking on HMOs and insurance companies to protect consumers.

(Text on screen: "Nixon to sue over drug plan"; "Nixon sues 4 drug companies over costs")

Stopping telemarketers with his no-call list.

(Text on screen: "Too many calls"; "Missouri's no-call list cuts telemarketing complaints")

As governor, Nixon will cut property taxes for seniors; require performance reviews to reduce government waste; make health care more affordable; and invest in job training to attract good-paying jobs to Missouri.

(Text on screen: "Nixon pledges review of government if he's elected Missouri's governor")

Jax Nixon: Independent. Experienced. The change we need.

(Text on screen: Paid for by Nixon for Governor; Craig Hosmer, treasurer)

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