Tuesday, April 11, 2006

Grading the Patrick ad

So, the Deval Patrick campaign unveiled its first web ad (and the first video ad of the governor's race) a few minutes ago. My quick take: leading with the bio is a nice swipe at Tom Reilly; swelling synth music sounds too much like the theme from St. Elmo's Fire; the "Less focused on right and left...more focused on right and wrong" line should play well with independents who make it that far. A little schmaltzy for my taste, but not a bad intro. Grade: B+.

4/11/2006 12:50:35 PM by Adam Reilly | Comments [2] |

Tuesday, April 11, 2006 2:27:51 PM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)

Jeez, Adam cynical, much? I guess we're all cynical sometimes. I thought the ad was well done and really got Deval's point across that he's trying to get people to think further than just slogans, and appeal to people that haven't been involved in politics in a long time.

Susan M. (aka Mariposa)

Tuesday, April 11, 2006 4:03:47 PM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)

I'd give it an A- -- I like the St. Elmo's Fire theme music!! Seriously, I agree that the "right and wrong" line with speak to the soccer moms in the 495 belt and some of the moderate Dems in SE MA.

Anonymous

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