2008 POLITICAL ADS: OREGON SENATE

Majority Action: "Dollars"

Updated: January 1, 2011 | 2:10 p.m.
June 25, 2008

Producer: not available

Running Time: 00:30

Debut Date: 06/13/2008

Ad Buy: Portland

Cost: not available

Summary: The ad accuses Gordon Smith of opposing higher mileage standards for cars at a time when gas prices are hurting Oregon families.

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Script of "Dollars" (TV)

ANNOUNCER [v/o]: $4.06 in Beaverton. $4.08 in Hillsboro. $4.20 in Portland. Gas prices are skyrocketing. And what is Gordon Smith doing?

(Text on screen: Source: Automobile Association of America)

Taking over $306,000 in campaign cash from big oil and automakers and voting against higher fuel mileage standards that could save Oregon families $1,700 a year.

(Text on screen: Source: www.opensecrets.com; Senate Vote 157, HR6, 6/29/05; Senate Vote 309, S14, 7/29/03)

Tell Gordon Smith we need lower fuel costs, not billions for big oil.

(Text on screen: (503) 326-3386; Paid For By Majority Action)

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