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President Trump is out with a new TV ad in Wisconsin saying he’s better for seniors than Dem rival Joe Biden. The president’s campaign said it’s part of an eight-figure buy on national cable and 10 states. According to Advertising
New ads from American Bridge 21st Century feature former Trump supporters. The group said they’re part of a two-week, $7.8 million buy that’s focused on Pennsylvania, but includes Wisconsin as well. According to Advertising Analytics, the group has committed nearly
The League of Conservation Voters Victory Fund is also running a new digital ad in Wisconsin backing Biden, this one featuring Tia Nelson talking about the relationship between her father, former Gov. and U.S. Sen. Gaylord Nelson, and the former
The Congressional Leadership Fund is out with a second TV ad hitting U.S. Rep. Ron Kind, accusing the La Crosse Dem of pay to play. The super PAC, which supports House Republicans, has pledged to spend $2 million in the
Priorities USA Action released a new digital ad over the weekend warning Trump is “closer than ever” to ending the Affordable Care Act. The ad, which is running on platforms in Wisconsin and other states, targets Latino voters. It will
The national Dem party in a new TV ad asks Wisconsinites if they’ve “had enough” of President Trump, and accuses his administration of failing in its COVID-19 response. The ad, running in the Green Bay market as part of a
In her first TV ad, Dem state Rep Robyn Vining, D-Wauwatosa, says she’s “fighting for our values.” Vining’s media buy is up to more than $256,000 on broadcast and cable TV through Election Day, according to Advertising Analytics. Meanwhile, GOP
Sarah Yacoub, a Democrat challenging Rep. Shannon Zimmerman, R-River Falls, in her first ad in the race, opens with jabs at Zimmerman’s record and declares that uncertain times call for reliable leadership. “Rep. Shannon Zimmerman ignored science, failed to protect
A pro-Trump super PAC is out with a new TV ad saying Joe Biden’s plan means higher taxes for all income groups. America First Action PAC said the ad will run in the Milwaukee, La Crosse/Eau Claire and Wausau markets
U.S. Rep. Mike Gallagher’s fourth TV ad of the campaign cycle portrays him as a bipartisan problem-solver who is tackling surprise medical billing. The spot, titled “Surprise,” is running online, on broadcast and on cable for the next week in
In his latest TV ad, U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany touts his support for law enforcement and denounces the unrest in cities stemming from police violence towards people of color. The Minocqua Republican in the ad stood in front of two
Sen. Dan Feyen, R-Fond du Lac, is out with his first TV ad of the race. The ad has a sports theme as Feyen talks about a “solid game plan beating a Hail Mary every time.” He promises to invest
Sen. Patty Schachtner, D-Somerset, is up with her first TV ad of the 10th SD race. According to Advertising Analytics, she’s reserved a combined $12,525 on cable and radio. State Rep. Rob Stafsholt, R-New Richmond, and the groups backing him
Republican Eric Wimberger in a TV ad calls his Dem opponent for the 30th SD, Jonathon Hansen, a “social justice warrior” backed by “radical leftist groups who want to abolish ICE, release criminals into our communities and defund the police.”
An ad from Dem Jonathon Hansen, a De Pere alderman running for the open 30th SD, goes after Republican Eric Wimberger for his defense of a man charged with child pornography. The narrator called it “probably the most prolific collection
Rep. Beth Meyers, D-Bayfield, in a TV ad touts her efforts to protect clean water, saying the health of our families and economy depend on it. “I’m Beth Meyers, and I promise I will never take you or the northland
House Majority PAC’s new TV ad in the 3rd CD knocks U.S. Rep. Ron Kind’s Republican challenger Derrick Van Orden on health care, saying “he doesn’t care about us.” The narrator in the spot says Van Orden has called the
U.S. Rep. Ron Kind, D-La Crosse, is out with a new TV ad featuring Republicans supporting him, including former GOP state Sen. Brian Rude. Spending in the upcoming week is almost even between Kind and those backing him and Van
United Association of Union Plumbers and Pipefitters announced a new ad in Wisconsin. The group said it’s airing ads in Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin as part of a $1.2 million buy. All three feature women in swing counties. The Wisconsin
Priorities USA has launched new TV and digital ads with an emphasis on COVID-19. The TV ad will run on broadcast and cable in Wisconsin beginning tomorrow. The spot contrasts Donald Trump saying he would wear a mask “if I
President Trump is out with a new TV ad in Wisconsin saying he’s better for seniors than Dem rival Joe Biden. The president’s campaign said it’s part of an eight-figure buy on national cable and 10 states. According to Advertising Analytics, Biden and the groups backing him are spending nearly
New ads from American Bridge 21st Century feature former Trump supporters. The group said they’re part of a two-week, $7.8 million buy that’s focused on Pennsylvania, but includes Wisconsin as well. According to Advertising Analytics, the group has committed nearly $1.1 million in Wisconsin between today and Oct. 26. One
The League of Conservation Voters Victory Fund is also running a new digital ad in Wisconsin backing Biden, this one featuring Tia Nelson talking about the relationship between her father, former Gov. and U.S. Sen. Gaylord Nelson, and the former vice president. Tia Nelson says her father and Biden “shared
The Congressional Leadership Fund is out with a second TV ad hitting U.S. Rep. Ron Kind, accusing the La Crosse Dem of pay to play. The super PAC, which supports House Republicans, has pledged to spend $2 million in the race. According to Advertising Analytics, it’s committed more than $1.4
Priorities USA Action released a new digital ad over the weekend warning Trump is “closer than ever” to ending the Affordable Care Act. The ad, which is running on platforms in Wisconsin and other states, targets Latino voters. It will run with English and Spanish versions…. Please log in to
The national Dem party in a new TV ad asks Wisconsinites if they’ve “had enough” of President Trump, and accuses his administration of failing in its COVID-19 response. The ad, running in the Green Bay market as part of a six-figure buy, slams Trump and VP Mike Pence for “incompetence
In her first TV ad, Dem state Rep Robyn Vining, D-Wauwatosa, says she’s “fighting for our values.” Vining’s media buy is up to more than $256,000 on broadcast and cable TV through Election Day, according to Advertising Analytics. Meanwhile, GOP groups have secured $87,112 in cable and digital. Vining’s ad
Sarah Yacoub, a Democrat challenging Rep. Shannon Zimmerman, R-River Falls, in her first ad in the race, opens with jabs at Zimmerman’s record and declares that uncertain times call for reliable leadership. “Rep. Shannon Zimmerman ignored science, failed to protect our community, and isn’t serious about helping small businesses,” the
A pro-Trump super PAC is out with a new TV ad saying Joe Biden’s plan means higher taxes for all income groups. America First Action PAC said the ad will run in the Milwaukee, La Crosse/Eau Claire and Wausau markets as part of a previously announced $2.8 million buy this
U.S. Rep. Mike Gallagher’s fourth TV ad of the campaign cycle portrays him as a bipartisan problem-solver who is tackling surprise medical billing. The spot, titled “Surprise,” is running online, on broadcast and on cable for the next week in the Green Bay media market. A Gallagher spokesman did not
In his latest TV ad, U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany touts his support for law enforcement and denounces the unrest in cities stemming from police violence towards people of color. The Minocqua Republican in the ad stood in front of two police cruisers and linked his Dem opponent Tricia Zunker with
Sen. Dan Feyen, R-Fond du Lac, is out with his first TV ad of the race. The ad has a sports theme as Feyen talks about a “solid game plan beating a Hail Mary every time.” He promises to invest in education and transportation, “but not just throw our money
Sen. Patty Schachtner, D-Somerset, is up with her first TV ad of the 10th SD race. According to Advertising Analytics, she’s reserved a combined $12,525 on cable and radio. State Rep. Rob Stafsholt, R-New Richmond, and the groups backing him have reserved $870,250 between the primary and Election Day. In
Republican Eric Wimberger in a TV ad calls his Dem opponent for the 30th SD, Jonathon Hansen, a “social justice warrior” backed by “radical leftist groups who want to abolish ICE, release criminals into our communities and defund the police.” The narrator says Wimberger is endorsed by law enforcement and
An ad from Dem Jonathon Hansen, a De Pere alderman running for the open 30th SD, goes after Republican Eric Wimberger for his defense of a man charged with child pornography. The narrator called it “probably the most prolific collection of child pornography we’ve seen in Shawano County,” recounting the
Rep. Beth Meyers, D-Bayfield, in a TV ad touts her efforts to protect clean water, saying the health of our families and economy depend on it. “I’m Beth Meyers, and I promise I will never take you or the northland for granted,” she says.
House Majority PAC’s new TV ad in the 3rd CD knocks U.S. Rep. Ron Kind’s Republican challenger Derrick Van Orden on health care, saying “he doesn’t care about us.” The narrator in the spot says Van Orden has called the Affordable Care Act “a disaster.” The spot goes on to
U.S. Rep. Ron Kind, D-La Crosse, is out with a new TV ad featuring Republicans supporting him, including former GOP state Sen. Brian Rude. Spending in the upcoming week is almost even between Kind and those backing him and Van Orden and the groups supporting his campaign. From now through
United Association of Union Plumbers and Pipefitters announced a new ad in Wisconsin. The group said it’s airing ads in Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin as part of a $1.2 million buy. All three feature women in swing counties. The Wisconsin spot features a woman identified as Tammy, a nurse practitioner
Priorities USA has launched new TV and digital ads with an emphasis on COVID-19. The TV ad will run on broadcast and cable in Wisconsin beginning tomorrow. The spot contrasts Donald Trump saying he would wear a mask “if I thought it was important” vs. Biden’s approach. Priorities USA is