Writing Homework Help

CAMPAIGN ADS DISC BOARD

Campaign Ads Disc Board

Please w atch the following political ads and compare and contrast them for effectiveness. Choose which is the best (most effective) and worst (least effective). Also do a brief internet s earch of each ad and learn the background or circumstances of each. Be sure to discuss what makes an ad effective or not. Also find at least 2 commercials of your own using youtube or other sources and post them in your thread. Make sure that all posted content is appropriate for discussion.

Be sure to comment on at least 2 ads posted by fellow students.

(If any of the links do not work, please search youtube using the info below, you can also email me if you need assistance).

1. LBJ’s “Daisy” 1964
2. Willie Horton 1988 – George W. Bush Commercial vs. Dukakis
3. Phone call? 2008 -Hillary Clinton vs. Obama
4. Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing or RINO – Political Ad
5. Goldwater KKK ad
6. Illegals – Sharon Angle vs. Harry Reid
7. Helms Hands Ad -Helms vs. Gant North Carolina Senate Race
   1. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KIyewCdXMzk
8. Spend it Now, Spend it Not 2012 -Stabenow Ad Michigan Senate
9. Christine O’Donnell 2010 – I am not a Witch
10. Harold at the Party – Harold Ford Jr. Ad