Television Ads

Here is a roundup of the political ads airing in the Democratic contest for the 1st District.

Worst Ad- Ethan Striming "Oil" Ad

This ad is truly laughable.  In it, Strimling says "I passed a tax credit so towns could develop their own wind power" as if wind power is the solution to our dependence on foreign oil.  Is Ethan really this dumb?   Does he really think that wind power is the solution to all our energy problems?  Well, apparently he does.  

So, while some liberal primary voters might be drawn to this ad because it attacks "Big Oil" and talks up wind power, voters looking for substantive ideas will be sorely disappointed. Might I also add that it looks like a 6th grader could have produced that Strimling ad.  Chellie Pingree also is running an ad about energy independence, and while its also lacking in details, the ad is far more professionally done than Strimling's.  

Chellie Pingree "Get It Right This Time" Ad

Pingree's campaign has four TV ads airing currently and it has made the biggest television buy in advance of the June 10th primary. Her advertisements are all professionally done and I would argue that this ad I have posted below is the one of the best Democratic ads to air thus far. Take a look...