Richardson, Thompson Release New Ads

Bill Richardson is airing a new ad in Iowa that touts his universal Pre-K and Kindergarten programs, and proposes math and science academies nationwide, "to prepare our children for tomorrow's jobs." The ad, entitled "Bold Plan," invites viewers to visit a Richardson campaign Web site describing his education record as New Mexico governor.

Meanwhile, Fred Thompson is airing two new spots.

The ad called "Marie" features Marie Ragghianti, the subject of the 1985 movie, "Marie." (More about Ragghianti in this 1983 Time Magazine article.)

"When I spoke up, I was threatened, and fired. That's when I turned to Fred Thompson. I was convinced he had the courage to take on my fight, and I was right," Ragghianti says. "Fred is a man of genuine integrity."

"Service" is a similar 30-second ad, with Thompson's biography told by an announcer. It mentions his experience as a federal prosecutor and service on the Senate Watergate committee staff.

"A courageous reformer, fighting corruption in both parties. Helping to expose the truth during Watergate, and sending a crooked Democratic governor to prison," the announcer says. "A consistent conservative in the U.S. Sneate. A 100 percent pro-life record. Voting for three major tax cuts, and fighting for conservative judges. Fred Thompson. True conservative for president."

-- Ed O'Keefe

By washingtonpost.com Editors |  November 27, 2007; 3:00 PM ET
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