John Sununu For Senate: "Common Sense"

Producer: Strategic Perception

Running Time: 00:30

Debut Date: 09/28/2008

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Cost: not available

Summary: The ad calls out Shaheen for not anticipating the risk posed in the financial crisis, while commending Sununu for his foresight.

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Script of "Common Sense" (TV)

ANNOUNCER [v/o]: Five years ago, John Sununu wrote tough regulations for mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

(Text on screen: Foster's Sunday Citizen: "Sununu made early call for finance reform" -- 9/21/08; Senator John Sununu)

Democrats blocked his bill, opposing restrictions on risky investments.

(Text on screen: The Detroit News: "Companies were protected by Democrats" -- 9/19/08; www.TeamSununu.org)

Six months ago, Jeanne Shaheen still saw no risk, saying, let them use "flexibility and common sense."

(Text on screen: New Hampshire Sunday News, 2/3/08)

Boy, Jeanne, that worked out well.

WOMAN: We'll stick with effective: John Sununu.

(Text on screen: Paid for by Team Sununu, Sununu Senator)

JOHN SUNUNU [v/o]: I'm John Sununu, and I approve this message.

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