Tuesday, May 29, 2007

'08 Candidates Look for Boost From Ads

By JIM KUHNHENN
Associated Press Writer


WASHINGTON (AP) -- Using humor, attitude and the occasional put-down, some presidential candidates are filling the airwaves with ads to stir activists and create an early, positive brand for their campaign.

Mitt Romney has assembled a narrative with nearly $4 million in ads this year that have helped propel him from near obscurity to the top of GOP public opinion polls in two early nominating states, Iowa and New Hampshire.

Democrat Bill Richardson, perhaps drawing confidence from Romney's experience, is buying significant advertising time in those states. He is running ads that spoof his second-tier status in the field despite a resume with extensive government experience. His poll numbers also have improved.

Those ads, as well as smaller buys of air time by...click here for more.

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