Gary Pearce posted on August 23, 2012 12:28
I had just seen “The Campaign,” which appears loosely based on Fayetteville and the 7th District, when I saw a commercial for the real Democratic incumbent, Mike McIntyre.
In the movie, Cam Brady (Will Ferrell, looking spookily like John Edwards) stands proudly for “America, Jesus and freedom.”
McIntyre’s ad, which lasts an interminable minute, has just about as much substance. It’s Exhibit A for why voters really shouldn’t hope that candidates drop the negative ads and “just say what they believe.”
According to his ad, McIntyre believes we should:
“Respect hard work and honor a soldier’s sacrifice.”
“Encourage our children.”
“Strengthen our spirit of accomplishment.”
“Make life better for our families.”
“That’s why I work so hard for our farmers.”
“Protect Social security and Medicare for our seniors.”
“Bring good paying jobs to our area.”
“Honor those who wear our nation’s uniform.”
“Help our kids learn values like teamwork and responsibility – the same values I taught as a Little League coach and Sunday school teacher.”
“For southeastern North Carolina, faith and family always come first.”
“I want to continue serving…this wonderful place we all call home.”
If he missed one, I don’t know it. Give him the Oscar for Most Content-Free Political Spot.