2018 AdWatch: on Abortion


Kelda Helen Roys: AdWatch: 1849 anti-abortion law is still on the books

With the first television ad in her campaign for governor, released July 19, 2018, Democrat Kelda Roys contends that "abortion is still a crime in Wisconsin."

Since the Supreme Court in Roe vs. Wade recognized a woman's constitutional right to an abortion in 1973, abortion has been legal. That includes Wisconsin. So, it's highly misleading to call abortion a crime in Wisconsin. And yet, Roys has a point.

In the ad, Roys says: "In Wisconsin, abortion is still a crime. And I can't believe that I'm having to fight the same fights that my grandmother fought."

Roys cited a Wisconsin law from 1849 which is still on the books. If Roe were overturned, regulating abortion would revert to the states, and the Wisconsin statute would again be in effect--although there are questions about whether it would be used immediately.

In sum, Roys' claim contains an element of truth, but ignores critical facts that would give a different impression. That's our definition of Mostly False

Source: PolitiFact.com AdWatch on 2018 Wisconsin gubernatorial race Jul 25, 2018

Casey Cagle: Conservative values: pro-life & pro-second Amendment

Casey Cagle first ad of $4.4 million dollar TV ad campaign:

[Casey Cagle talking to camera]: Political talkers may mean well but leaders get things done. [Caption: Casey Cagle, Conservative Republican leader]

I'll always stand for our families and our conservative values...[Caption: Pro-life. Pro-second Amendment]

While I appreciate the encouragement, [Photo of Laura Ingraham with endorsement caption] ...results require decisive action. [Photo of Lou Dobbs with endorsement caption]

[Female narrator]: Conservative Casey Cagle leads. [Video with Casey Cagle with wife and three young children]

Source: OnTheIssues AdWatch on 2018 Georgia Gubernatorial race Mar 22, 2018

Don Blankenship: AdWatch: Positions himself as anti-abortion and pro-Trump

Blankenship has used the ads to paint his rivals as insufficiently conservative, blasting [GOP primary opponent Evan] Jenkins over his positions on ObamaCare and climate change and [GOP primary opponent Patrick] Morrisey on abortion. He's positioned himself as an unshakable ally of President Donald Trump, who received 68 percent of the vote in the state.
Source: Politico.com AdWatch on 2018 West Virginia Senatorial race Mar 20, 2018

Marty Jackley: AdWatch: Protect the unborn

[TV ad entitled "Running"; aired March 20, for 45 days] I'm Marty Jackley. [video on screen: Marty walking outdoors with a man in a baseball cap].

[Marty speaking to camera]: I ran track at Mines [photo: track team photo; subtitle: "1990 SDSMT Hall of Fame team"], then ran a business [photo: uniform emblazoned with "School of Mines and Technology, Track and Field"] before running for Attorney General to fight crime, drugs, and predators.

Now I'm running for governor. As a proven conservative I will:

  • strengthen education
  • create more opportunities
  • and higher wages for our kids
  • defend the Second Amendment
    [Subtitle: Defend 2nd Amendment
  • protect the right to life
    [Subtitle: Protect the unborn]
  • Cut spending
  • And run a tight ship in Pierre

    [Son enters video from back of room]: "Just don't run anywhere in those shorts, dad."

    [Marty holds up gold running shorts]: "What's wrong with these?" [Looks at camera and shrugs] Subtitle: Marty Jackley for governor.

    Source: OnTheIssues AdWatch on 2018 South Dakota Gubernatorial race Mar 20, 2018

    Fred Hubbell: AdWatch: commitment to Planned Parenthood

    The first TV commercial promoting Fred Hubbell for governor begins running today. Opening campaign commercials are often biographical. Notably, Hubbell chose to introduce himself to Iowa television viewers by emphasizing his commitment to Planned Parenthood rather than his extensive business career. It's the latest sign that his early internal polling showed a strongly positive response when Democrats learned about Hubbell's support for a leading women's health care provider.
    Source: BleedingHeartland.com AdWatch on 2018 Iowa Senate race Oct 20, 2017

    • The above quotations are from AdWatch: transcripts from 2018 presidential, gubernatorial, and Senate campaigns.
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    2020 Presidential contenders on Abortion:
      Republicans:
    Gov.Larry Hogan (R-MD)
    Gov.John Kasich(R-OH)
    V.P.Mike Pence(R-IN)
    Gov.Mark Sanford (R-SC)
    Pres.Donald Trump(R-NY)
    Rep.Joe Walsh (R-IL)
    Gov.Bill Weld(R-MA & L-NY)     		Democrats:
    Sen.Michael Bennet (D-CO)
    V.P.Joe Biden (D-DE)
    Mayor Mike Bloomberg (I-NYC)
    Gov.Steve Bullock (D-MT)
    Mayor Pete Buttigieg (D-IN)
    Sen.Cory Booker (D-NJ)
    Secy.Julian Castro (D-TX)
    Mayor Bill de Blasio (D-NYC)
    Rep.John Delaney (D-MD)
    Rep.Tulsi Gabbard (D-HI)
    Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY)
    Sen.Mike Gravel (D-AK)
    Sen.Kamala Harris (D-CA)
    Gov.John Hickenlooper (D-CO)
    Gov.Jay Inslee (D-WA)
    Sen.Amy Klobuchar (D-MN)
    Mayor Wayne Messam (D-FL)
    Rep.Seth Moulton (D-MA)
    Rep.Beto O`Rourke (D-TX)
    Gov.Deval Patrick (D-MA)
    Rep.Tim Ryan (D-CA)
    Sen.Bernie Sanders (I-VT)
    Adm.Joe Sestak (D-PA)
    CEO Tom Steyer (D-CA)
    Rep.Eric Swalwell (D-CA)
    Sen.Elizabeth Warren (D-MA)
    Marianne Williamson (D-CA)
    CEO Andrew Yang (D-NY)

    2020 Third Party Candidates:
    Rep.Justin Amash (L-MI)
    CEO Don Blankenship (C-WV)
    Howie Hawkins (G-NY)
    Gov.Gary Johnson(L-NM)
    Howard Schultz(I-WA)
    V.C.Arvin Vohra (L-MD)
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