State Of The Republican Union
Over the past couple months it has been almost impossible to turn on the television or open our internet browser without seeing blaring headlines or chyrons on the latest round of GOP infighting. What started as post-election finger pointing quickly evolved into name calling over Hurricane Sandy relief, committee purgings, Plan B, immigration, and eventually Crossroads' new primary meddling project. What a mess.
CAUGHT ON TAPE: Ken Cuccinelli, Part-time Attorney General
Gotcha. Today, American Bridge 21st Century released a new video demonstrating Ken Cuccinelli’s inability to fulfill his duties as Virginia’s Attorney General while he runs for governor. Shunning nearly three decades of precedent, including that of his predecessor Bob McDonnell, Cuccinelli claimed that he was able to both campaign and serve as Attorney General. However, as this video shows, Cuccinelli missed a significant portion of an important meeting of the Governor’s Task Force on School & Campus Safety while he was campaigning. Watch the video:
New Video Shows “Part-Time” Cuccinelli Neglecting AG Duties To Campaign
WASHINGTON -- Today, American Bridge 21st Century released a new video demonstrating Ken Cuccinelli’s inability to fulfill his duties as Virginia’s Attorney General while he runs for governor. Shunning nearly three decades of precedent, including that of his predecessor Bob McDonnell, Cuccinelli claimed that he was able to both campaign and serve as Attorney General. However, as this video shows, Cuccinelli missed a significant portion of an important meeting of the Governor’s Task Force on School & Campus Safety while he was campaigning.
American Bridge Wins Reed Awards For Best Direct Mail Piece, IE Campaign
Arlington, VA – Campaigns & Elections announced that American Bridge 21st Century has been awarded multiple 2013 Reed Awards for excellence in the categories of Best Direct Mail Piece of 2012 and Independent Expenditure Campaign. The awards recognized American Bridge’s groundbreaking “talking” mailer titled “Todd Akin: We’ve Heard Enough.” After first discovering and disseminating Akin’s infamous “legitimate rape” comments, American Bridge utilized the talking mailer to educate Missouri voters about Todd Akin’s extreme positions on many issues. In addition to his views on rape, the mailer showed Akin’s out-of-the-mainstream stances on Medicare, Social Security and student loans.
Ken Cuccinelli: Part-time Attorney General
The past six Attorneys General of Virginia have resigned to run for Governor, including Governor Bob McDonnell, Jerry Kilgore and Jim Gilmore -- But Ken Cuccinelli says it "wouldn't be wise" for him to step down and focus on campaigning. Will Cucinnelli keep on as a part-time Attorney General? American Bridge will keep up the pressure.
Op-Ed: How Democratic Groups Beat The Republican Super PACs In 2012
American Bridge President Rodell Mollineau penned an op-ed featured in The Daily Beast today. Below is an excerpt.
Much has already been written about the influence of outside spending on this election cycle. One could make a compelling argument that in 2010 super PACs were undervalued, especially by Democrats. Conversely, one could argue that in 2012 the impact of these groups was overestimated, this time to the detriment of Republicans. So how much impact do they have? The truth is somewhere in the middle. Like it or not, these groups have an important role, but campaigns still begin and end with the candidate’s ability to communicate a compelling vision to voters. Over the last 18 months, I think super PACs did what should be expected of them. They played a supporting role, pushed narratives, gave cover to candidates, and in some cases nudged the needle a point or two in select states and races. It just so happened that Democratic groups did a better job of this than Republicans. Here’s why.Read the piece in its entirety here.
American Bridge Statement On 2012 Election Results
WASHINGTON -- American Bridge 21st Century president Rodell Mollineau today released the following statement regarding the results of the 2012 elections:
"Last night was a vindication of those who believe that better ideas, better candidates, and better campaigns still matter in electoral politics. American Bridge would like to congratulate President Obama the Democratic Senate majority and Democratic House victors, who will work together to move our country forward. American Bridge entered the 2012 election cycle with the belief that a strategic operation focused on opposition research, candidate tracking, and earned media communications could play a part in helping Democrats compete with the Karl Roves and Koch brothers in the outside spending race. Working alongside Priorities USA, Majority PAC, House Majority PAC, labor and all of our allies in the progressive community, we may not have matched our conservative counterparts dollar-for-
VIDEO: The GOP War On Women
In 2012, the GOP has declared war on women. American Bridge made a video explaining the GOP record on women and how to hold them accountable.
Mitt Romney: A Mass. Failure
Bay Staters already know the consequences of putting Mitt Romney in the executive office - stunted job creation, massive debt, smaller investments in education, and bigger tax breaks for millionaires. Read more about Mitt Romney here. View supporting research after the jump.
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