2008 POLITICAL ADS: SOUTH DAKOTA SENATE

Tim Johnson For Senate: "Ellsworth"

Updated: January 11, 2011 | 4:37 p.m.
October 7, 2008

Producer: Struble Eichenbaum Communications

Running Time: 00:30

Debut Date: 10/06/2008

Ad Buy: statewide in South Dakota

Cost: not available

Summary: A local leader hails Johnson's role in preventing Ellsworth Air Force Base from being closed.

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Script of "Ellsworth" (TV)

(Text on screen: www.timjohnson.com; Ellsworth Air Force Base)

HAVEN STUCK: Ellsworth means thousands of jobs and over $200 million annually to the state and local economy.

(Text on screen: Former Pres. Rapid City Area Chamber of Commerce)

Senator Johnson was instrumental in saving Ellsworth. Tim worked with both Republicans and Democrats to take Ellsworth off the closure list.

(Text on screen: "Teamwork Pays Off"; "Ellsworth Saved, Joy Unleashed")

He's brought in millions to upgrade the B-1s and to upgrade the facilities at Ellsworth.

(Text on screen: "Sen. Johnson Announces Military Construction Funding")

We just can't afford to lose Senator Johnson's clout for our small state.

TIM JOHNSON [v/o]: I'm Tim Johnson. I approved this ad.

(Text on screen: Johnson '08; Working hard. Making a difference.; Paid For By Tim Johnson For South Dakota Inc.)

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