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Obama's Working Class Pitch

Analysis of new campaign ad "dignity."

Posted on June 30, 2008 at 05:57 PM ET | Comments (19)

McCain's Declaration of Independence

By Howard Kurtz The Ad: John McCain stood up to the president and sounded...

Posted on June 17, 2008 at 10:54 AM ET | Comments (30)

Obama Responds to Clinton Spot with Own Ad

Barack Obama's response to a late-breaking Hillary Clinton spot tries to refocus the debate. --Howard Kurtz

Posted on April 21, 2008 at 06:19 PM ET | Comments (55)

Clinton Challenges Obama's Readiness

Osama bin Laden has made his first appearance in a Democratic primary ad, released today by the Hillary Clinton campaign. --Howard Kurtz

Posted on April 21, 2008 at 01:55 PM ET | Comments (101)

Clinton Releases Tough New Anti-Obama Ad in Pa.

Hillary Clinton launches a new ad in Pennsylvania, in which voters accuse her rival Barack Obama of having insulted them. --Anne E. Kornblut

Posted on April 14, 2008 at 07:33 PM ET | Comments (404)

Obama Ad Ignites Questions on Oil Money

In a new ad for Sen. Barack Obama, it all depends on the meaning of the words "oil companies."--Howard Kurtz

Posted on March 28, 2008 at 05:31 PM ET | Comments (76)

McCain Casts Himself as President Americans Are Waiting For

Sen. John McCain starts the general election campaign--regardless of his opponent--with an ad that focuses on his heroism and his calls to "never surrender."--Alec MacGillis

Posted on March 28, 2008 at 04:26 PM ET | Comments (60)

Clinton as Commander in Chief

Howard Kurtz looks at Clinton's red phone moment.

Posted on February 29, 2008 at 11:34 AM ET | Comments (87)

Obama Fires Back at Clinton Debate Ad

Hillary Clinton fired the first shot -- with an ad attacking Barack Obama in Wisconsin, and now Obama has answered back.--Matthew Mosk

Posted on February 14, 2008 at 03:59 PM ET | Comments (46)

Super Bowl Super Tuesday Spots

Sen. Barack Obama, who raised over $32 million last month, will put some of that money to use on ads that will air in selected media markets during tonight's big game. --Matthew Mosk

Posted on February 3, 2008 at 04:37 PM ET | Comments (4)

John McCain's latest ad on national cable has one goal: reassuring conservatives at a time when Rush Limbaugh, Sean Hannity and other commentators are attacking his candidacy and Ann Coulter is even vowing to campaign for Hillary Clinton if McCain is the GOP nominee.--Howard Kurtz

Posted on February 1, 2008 at 12:51 PM ET | Comments (10)

McCain Tells 'Tale of Two Mitts'

Sen. John McCain has launched a series of negative radio and web ads against former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney, hoping to convince Florida voters headed to the polls tomorrow that his chief opponent is both unelectable and unreliable when it comes to taking conservative policy stands.--Juliet Eilperin

Posted on January 28, 2008 at 01:41 PM ET | Comments (21)

The Return of National Advertising

National television advertising has not been a regular part of presidential campaigning for years now. But it became clear today that the unusual demands of February 5 -- where candidates will have to compete in 22 states at once -- have changed the dynamics for political advertising. --Matthew Mosk

Posted on January 21, 2008 at 12:40 PM ET | Comments (4)

In Florida, Giuliani Hits Romney in New Ad

Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani has been left out of the campaign for much of the last few weeks, but a new ad his campaign is running in Florida seems certain to put him back in the mix. --Chris Cillizza

Posted on January 17, 2008 at 12:01 PM ET | Comments (4)

Obama Touts War Opposition, Lobby Reform

New Nevada ads highlight Obama's opposition to the war in Iraq and his experience.--Howard Kurtz

Posted on January 16, 2008 at 02:03 PM ET | Comments (25)

Giuliani vs. the Talking Heads

By Howard Kurtz The Ad: With pundits and politicos handicapping the campaign like the...

Posted on January 10, 2008 at 12:36 PM ET | Comments (29)

Romney Harnesses Anti-McCain Voices

New ads from Mitt Romney and John McCain.--Howard Kurtz

Posted on January 3, 2008 at 02:32 PM ET | Comments (12)

Incomplete Picture in New Obama Health Care Ad

Sen. Barack Obama is touting his health care plan in an Iowa ad unveiled today, six days before the state's caucuses. But the commercial misrepresents some newspaper assessments of the Illinois Democrat's proposal. --Howard Kurtz

Posted on December 28, 2007 at 06:55 PM ET | Comments (40)

Romney Rips McCain on Senate Record

Mitt Romney, who targeted Mike Huckabee in an earlier commercial, is now running the most negative campaign of any presidential candidate in either party. --Howard Kurtz

Posted on December 28, 2007 at 10:38 AM ET | Comments (52)

This Time It's Personal

Is former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney feeling a bit queasy about his chances in Iowa or New Hampshire? His campaign says "no" but his latest television ad may suggest otherwise. --Michael D. Shear

Posted on December 21, 2007 at 06:53 PM ET | Comments (11)

Showing Their Softer Sides

Campaign ads go seasonal, and personal.--Howard Kurtz

Posted on December 19, 2007 at 05:46 PM ET | Comments (11)

New Spot: Romney "Helped Save My Daughter"

Michael D. Shear

Posted on December 19, 2007 at 11:16 AM ET | Comments (15)

Actors and Soldiers

Anne E. Kornblut

Posted on December 18, 2007 at 07:15 PM ET | Comments (3)

Romney Hits Huckabee on Crime

A new Romney ad questions Huckabee's record on crime.--Howard Kurtz

Posted on December 17, 2007 at 06:10 PM ET | Comments (19)

Romney Goes Negative in Iowa Ad

Is Romney suddenly running scared?--Michael D. Shear

Posted on December 10, 2007 at 06:01 PM ET | Comments (5)

Huckabee Talks Tough on Immigration

Huckabee says he'll fight to secure the borders.--Howard Kurtz

Posted on December 10, 2007 at 10:57 AM ET | Comments (6)

Romney Recasts Abortion Record in New Ad

TV spot in Iowa engages in some revisionist history.

Posted on December 7, 2007 at 12:50 PM ET | Comments (2)

Obama the Orator Invokes "Dream"

Obama's new ad.

Posted on December 6, 2007 at 05:50 PM ET | Comments (15)

Edwards Goes After 'Corporate Democrats'

A new ad from John Edwards urges: out with corporate Republicans and corporate Democrats.--Howard Kurtz

Posted on December 5, 2007 at 02:00 PM ET | Comments (7)

New Giuliani Ad in N.H. Ratchets Up Security Message

Giuliani's latest ad focuses on standing up to "tyrants and terrorists."--Michael D. Shear

Posted on December 5, 2007 at 08:18 AM ET | Comments (15)

Giuliani Hits Democrats on Taxes

Rudy Giuliani's latest ad.

Posted on November 29, 2007 at 12:05 PM ET | Comments (3)

McCain Stresses Maverick Roots

John McCain's latest ad.

Posted on November 26, 2007 at 02:44 PM ET | Comments (1)

Clinton Hits Back at Republican 'Machine'

In a new ad, Hillary Clinton attempts a form of political jujitsu, portraying herself as the victim of unfair Republican criticism without specifying what that criticism is.

Posted on November 20, 2007 at 10:27 AM ET | Comments (3)