DNC Demands Bush Drop 'President' from T V Ads

“(2004-03-09) -- After slamming the Bush-Cheney 2004 re-election campaign for its use of 9/11 imagery in campaign ads, the Democrat National Committee (DNC) today again demanded that the ads be pulled, this time because they refer to Mr. Bush as "president."

Indeed, a review of the commercials shows that some do include the term "president" immediately before the surname "Bush." Juxtaposed with images of former Texas Governor George W. Bush, it seems clear that the spots do not refer to former President George H.W. Bush, but rather to his son, who did not actually win the popular vote in 2000.

"These ads are deeply cynical," said DNC Chairman Terry McAuliffe. "Some families of the victims of the 2000 election have come to me, weeping because the commercials reminded them of that tragic time."

ScrappleFace”

“To comply with Truth in Advertising laws, "Prevaricator Bush" will be substituted.

To avoid further possible confusion he would be known henceforth as 'George P.W. Bush'.”

“If Dubya wins reelection we will have to put Tilt on suicide watch.”

“Id Dubya wins then we'll have to do that for the planet too.”

“The Subject of the Crown squeeks up...”

“The credit rating of the United States gov't will be on its deathbed, you mean.


Hey, FG, did you read the thread about 'The New Spoils System'?”

“I used the healthcare info. you provided in "The New Spoils System" in my stump speech tonight, and worked it in at the end. Quite a few jaws dropped ( I don't think most folks know of this new injustice).”

“What new spoils system?”

“I was looking for something this morning (who knows what) and found this article that appeared in The Washington Monthly last Summer.

Here's the thread, with a link to the article.”