Ads Infinitum: KBH Goes Negative

Kay Bailey Hutchison's newest ad — coming on the heels of polls showing an increase in Gov. Rick Perry's lead and a slide in Hutchison's support — attacks the incumbent for ties to lobbyists.

Her spot is called "New One":

The script:

CHYRON: “Perry To Name Lobbyist As New Chief Of Staff”
ANNCR: Perry names lobbyist as chief of staff.

 

CHYRON: “Perry’s Former Chief Of Staff…Is A Lobbyist For Merck”
ANNCR: Former chief of staff becomes HPV lobbyist.

CHYRON: “A Shroud Of Secrecy…Has Descended On The Governor’s Office.”
ANNCR: Shroud of secrecy descends on Governor’s Office.

CHYRON: “Lobbyists Revolving In, Out Of Perry Staff Positions”
ANNCR: Lobbyists in and out of Perry’s staff.

CHYRON: “Companies That Gave To Perry Got Road Contract”
ANNCR: Companies that gave to Perry get road contract.

CHYRON: “Perry Shakes Down Special Interests, Lobbyists”
ANNCR: Perry shakes down special interests.

CHYRON: “Perry's Top Donors Get Business”
ANNCR: Perry’s top donors get business.

ANNCR: There are two ways to get things done in Austin. Hire a lobbyist and donate to this governor. Or elect a new one.