Kaine promotes economic plan in new TV ad
Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Tim Kaine is unveiling another new television ad today, highlighting the broad outlines of his economic plan. The 30-second spot, called “Tomorrow,” promotes the former governor’s ideas for investing in business, infrastructure, education and workforce training. It will run in major media markets statewide, according to Kaine’s campaign, which has reserved $4.5 million worth of advertising time through Election Day.
Kaine is battling Republican George Allen, a former governor and senator, for the Senate seat being vacated by retiring Democrat Jim Webb. The closely watched race, unfolding in a key presidential battleground state, is triggering millions of dollars in spending by the campaigns and by special interest groups trying to influence its outcome. Kaine rolled out his first ad last week. Allen’s first ads aired shortly after his June primary victory.
“Across all parts of the Commonwealth I’ve heard time and again that we need leaders in Washington who can work together to support our small businesses, rebuild our roads and bridges, and ensure the next generation of workers have the skills to compete in a global economy,” said Kaine. “After discussions with business owners, community leaders, and educators, I’ve laid out strategies that will strengthen our economy and create jobs throughout our Commonwealth and the nation.”
– Michael Sluss
August 29, 2012 - 6:00 AM
Kaine is beyond terrible. Anyone voting for him needs their head examined.
Amusing piece on WVTF this morning. The story was about Allen and Kaine. Allen is talking to a female small business owner south of Richmond (actually, he sounds pretty much like a bull in her perfume store) who is going to vote Republican, so he pounces on the opportunity to give her the chance to blast Obama.
Allen: Well, obviously you built this business yourself.
Woman: But I had friends and family and the community supporting me, and I have an unbelievable staff that helped me.
Allen thought ballon: Dang it, woman, you’re not supposed to confirm what Obama was saying. Could somebody please get her on message? Crap. Can’t use that one in an ad.
OK, so I made up that last part (the first two lines were exact quotes) but you can just imagine Allen wincing at her answer.
Kaine is done.
Do you have a link for that? Looks like she said yes with a “but” but also failed to mention the roads, sidewalks, loans and the government helping her.
UTR, I quoted that brief part exactly as it was on the radio. I didn’t hear a yes. All you need do is go to WVTF.
http://www.wvtf.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2107:senate-race-preview&catid=48:wvtf-news&Itemid=119
Kaine, otherwise known as the reluctant candidate. His buddy/boss Obama had to talk him into running. I don’t believe for one minute he really wants the job.
#1 Kaine’s a heck of a lot better than smirking guy.
Kaine is working on staying positive, that is sure to win some votes. Go Tim Go!
We know Kaines plan. Tax,tax,Tax!
#8 True, Sandi, and meanwhile Allen is running ads that have been found to be either mostly false or true but of no real significance.
Kaine always reminds me of Jack Nicholson in the “Shining” especially when he starts grinning. I find him a little scary for that reason.
As the presidential race goes in Va, so goes this senate race. Poll numbers are identical.