Explore the Most Memorable Political Ads, Campaigns, and Election Moments
Jackie Kennedy’s Campaign Ad Appearance, before the 1960 Presidential Election
Jacqueline Kennedy’s historic appearances in Senator John F. Kennedy’s 1960 presidential campaign ads, both her pitch to Spanish speakers and her chat with Dr. Benjamin Spock, were not her first filmed assist in a Kennedy campaign.Jackie appeared in an ad for the Senator in 1958, when Senator Kennedy was running for reelection in Massachusetts, though he had his eye on the presidency, spending part of that year campaigning outside of his home state. Kennedy’s campaign team devised a strategy heavy on personal appearances and light on television, to avoid flaunting Kennedy’s wealth, despite the objections of Kennedy’s father, who worried about Kennedy’s health. Read More
Political Outsider Dr. Usha Jain Jumps Into 2018 Florida Gubernatorial Election
Florida Governor Rick Scott is term-limited and cannot seek re-election in 2018 – which leaves an open seat for Florida politicos to start fighting over.Political outsider Dr. Usha Jain is one of a few Republicans who have already jumped into the race. Dr. Jain is a medical doctor, specializing in emergency medicine and pediatrics. She made her first debut in politics by running for Orange County Commissioner District 1 in 2016. Read More
Former Miss USA Ali Landry Makes Her Choice For Louisiana Governor
Republican Public Service Commissioner Scott Angelle wasn’t expected to have much of a chance against U.S. Senator David Vitter in the race to become the next governor of Louisiana. But Angelle has executed an aggressive ad campaign that has put him in a tie with Vitter, who wasn’t advertising until recently.And now Angelle has brought out the big guns: former Miss USA Ali Landry, who cut a 90-second video endorsement. Read More
The Johnson-Weld Money Comet Is Crashing Into the Political System
Libertarian presidential ticket Gary Johnson and Bill Weld released a new political ad aiming to take out the “two party dinosaur.”The ad, “Money Comet,” shows a comet – a metaphor for the voters – speeding towards Earth. “Show the world how massive an impact independent voters can make on the establishment,” Johnson explains.Weld adds, “Join us in kicking them… in the asteroid.” Read More
This Make America Great Again Song is the Funniest Thing You Will Watch This Week
Progressive group MoveOn.Org tried to inject some humor into this negative presidential cycle by hosting “Laughter Trumps Hate,” a friendly competition “to find the funniest and smartest comedians to take on Donald Trump and the GOP’s politics of hate.” This musical number was a crowd favorite – and we can certainly see why. Read More