The Walberg campaign released what may be their final television advertisement for the season. For the first time since their first television ad, it's positive.
I don't have much commentary on this one. Maybe people will believe the "It's all lies!" message, but I think people are smart enough to know that he's been running a lot of negative ads, too, and some of those aren't entirely in line with the facts. (Anyone remember the "Schauer will give our children pornography" ad?) It's a little late to play yourself up as the poor, misunderstood guy who's getting attacked from all sides.
I'm also vaguely reminded of this ad, from Governor Michael Dukakis in 1988:
We all remember the stunningly successful Dukakis Administration, right?
My point is, sometimes going on camera and saying, "They're lying about me!" comes across as whining, and doesn't sit well with people. Maybe it'll work for Tim Walberg, but it didn't do anything to help Dukakis as he dropped back in the polls.
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