Biden campaign launches $6M ad effort in early states

[left-of-center2012]

Former Vice President Joe Biden’s White House campaign announced a $6 million media effort on broadcast and digital channels across all four early primary and caucus states.

The campaign said in a press release it will dedicate its resources to prime-time advertising on traditional television airwaves and digital platforms such as YouTube, Hulu and news- and sports-streaming services. The ads will air in Iowa, New Hampshire, Nevada and South Carolina and will “drive Vice President Biden’s core messages, mobilize supporters and volunteers, and build the campaign’s grassroots fundraising operation.”

“We know that Vice President Biden’s campaign pillars like protecting and building on Obamacare and restoring the soul of the nation are resonating in communities across America, which is why we are making significant investments to ensure early state voters see these messages,” said campaign manager Greg Schultz.

“We are not only going to reach them through traditional TV ads, but through dynamic paid media campaigns that will reach voters on their televisions, phones, laptops, and more.”

https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/464216-biden-campaign-launches-6-million-ad-effort-in-early-states

[InAbLuEsTaTe]

1. No point in wasting the money... the Joe-mentum has come to an end.

Bernie & Elizabeth 2020!! or
Elizabeth & Bernie 2020!!
Either way, welcome to the revolution!!!

[left-of-center2012]

2. No

just no

[Green Line]

3. No it hasn't

[Thekaspervote]

5. That's your opinion and you are entitled to it... but that's all it is.....an opinion

[InAbLuEsTaTe]

7. Thank you! (I'm right to.)

Bernie & Elizabeth 2020!! or
Elizabeth & Bernie 2020!!
Either way, welcome to the revolution!!!

[George II]

18. No, you're wrong, toO!

[Peacetrain]

30. ROFL!!

[PhoenixDem]

35. Hey hey ..

It is very American to use too and to interchangeably. Just like your and you're or their and there.

Some people had other priorities in high school - like cheerleading .. we need to be sensitive!

[betsuni]

41. ...

[Cha]

43. lol

[boomer_wv]

56. Not as bad...

As the general populations complete misunderstanding of affect and effect.

[PhoenixDem]

57. ...

It affected me greatly that her affect was forlorn and depressing but the net effect of it did not effect me to jump off a bridge.

How did I do?

[boomer_wv]

62. re

[BannonsLiver]

65. Always.

[ehrnst]

71. The "opinion" of someone who is spreading Breitbart conspiracy rumors in this thread isn't one that

is based in fact.

[LanternWaste]

8. That's certainly a creative little bumper sticker.

But not really anything else.

On the plus side, the consistency in failing to support your allegations with objective evidence (i.e., a bumper sticker) is most consistent.

I like t-shirt slogans too. Keep on truckin'...!

[Bradshaw3]

27. Objective evidence

Alert us when you use that or consistency in your posts. Ironic, isn't it?.

[Thekaspervote]

52. Oh yes ..and there's so much objective evidence in your post

[Bradshaw3]

64. Don't see any in yours either

How ironic.

[emmaverybo]

9. Need to pay attention.

[George II]

24. Plus, he isn't launching an ad "effort", he just cancelled his ad buys in Iowa.

[ritapria]

78. His Iowa Ad Buy Begins Tuesday

[still_one]

77. ++++++++++++++

[TidalWave46]

15. I know times are tough....

But stay classy.

[George II]

22. Did you miss this? "The Sanders campaign is canceling TV ad spending in Iowa.".....

https://www.democraticunderground.com/1287297827

[PhoenixDem]

34. What?

Did I miss the news of Joe-mentum getting a stent or something?

[cwydro]

46. Do you say that?

Serious question.

[ehrnst]

69. Because you say so?

[Joe941]

74. Yup. That's how I see it too.

[InAbLuEsTaTe]

75. It's so obvious... the handwriting's on the wall!!

Bernie & Elizabeth 2020!! or
Elizabeth & Bernie 2020!!
Either way, welcome to the revolution!!!

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

85. And what does it say?

The original handwriting on the wall said "You are weighed in the balance and found wanting." So to whom does that refer, and why? Before answering, consider the fact that Biden is still ahead of or tied with Warren within the MOE, and far ahead in some states, e.g. South Carolina. Bernie's numbers are mostly flat or slipping. Warren might get the nomination but Bernie won't.

[still_one]

76. Look whose talking

[peggysue2]

4. This announcement clearly contradicts the . . .

prediction that Biden was pulling back on his digital presence; a dire sign. Read that just yesterday. What the campaign is actually doing is targeting the early contests with a $6 million buy.

Makes sense.

[Thekaspervote]

6. Yes... I did see a post from TPM? I think..where Biden appeals to those that are less tech savvy

i.e. the traditional route. Makes sense. But if they’re going digital as well it’s because his campaign mngrs feel it’s important

[InAbLuEsTaTe]

10. Biden's ad buy is obviously based on concern Hillary is contemplating entering the race.

Joe needs to keep Hillary out, lest she dilutes his vote, as they're fighting for the same moderate voters.


Bernie & Elizabeth 2020!! or
Elizabeth & Bernie 2020!!
Either way, welcome to the revolution!!!

[peggysue2]

11. LOL!!

Oh yes, I'm sure that's the case.

[TidalWave46]

16. What you are stating is being promoted by HA Goodman and Brietbart.

Do you have other sources promoting this insane conspiracy theory?

[sheshe2]

19. Worried that Hillary is entering the race???

Oh, my.

[InAbLuEsTaTe]

83. Worried?! LMFAO!! I HOPE Hillary takes the advice that prominent Democrats are giving her...

to come out of retirement. With that kind of encouragement, that's why I have to believe Hillary is contemplating a third run for the presidency. And, obviously, it's Joe who would have to be worried if Hillary is contemplating doing so... he's not going to like it, IF she announce - not saying she WILL - as it would split the voters attracted to his moderate centrist agenda. But hey, that's democracy... the more the merrier!!


Bernie & Elizabeth 2020!! or
Elizabeth & Bernie 2020!!
Either way, welcome to the revolution!!!

[sheshe2]

87. OMG...

InAbLuEsTaTe
83. Worried?! LMFAO!! I HOPE Hillary takes the advice that prominent Democrats are giving her...

to come out of retirement. With that kind of encouragement, that's why I have to believe Hillary is contemplating a third run for the presidency. And, obviously, it's Joe who would have to be worried if Hillary is contemplating doing so... he's not going to like it, IF she announce - not saying she WILL - as it would split the voters attracted to his moderate centrist agenda. But hey, that's democracy... the more the merrier!!

Do you actually have a source for this.

Worried?! LMFAO!! I HOPE Hillary takes the advice that prominent Democrats are giving her...

to come out of retirement.

WHO? WHAT? WHERE? WHEN?

Source and names please.

With that kind of encouragement, that's why I have to believe Hillary is contemplating a third run for the presidency. And, obviously, it's Joe who would have to be worried if Hillary is contemplating doing so... he's not going to like it, IF she announce

What encouragement?

v

Thanks~

[InAbLuEsTaTe]

89. Like you haven't heard the calls for Hillary to run again? Come on... are you serious?!

Anyone who's engaged in the 2020 Democratic process knows this to be true... most recently, Willie Brown. I for one take him quite seriously when he calls for Hillary to come out of retirement because, according to Willie Brown, Joe can't beat Dolt 45. That's why I believe Hillary must be contemplating the possibility... not that she necessarily will take Willie's advice.


Bernie & Elizabeth 2020!! or
Elizabeth & Bernie 2020!!
Either way, welcome to the revolution!!!

[sheshe2]

91. Former Mayor Willie Brown?

InAbLuEsTaTe
89. Like you haven't heard the calls for Hillary to run again? Come on... are you serious?!

That's it? That is all you got?

Okay, you got Willie...not exactly prominent in my book.

You said calls, who else do you have?

TIA.

PS. I am very much engaged in 2020 politics. I believe in facts. I am sure Willie is not a confidant of Hillary.

Fact is she is not running.

[ehrnst]

88. You keep saying "prominent democrats" and you can't name any but

Willie Brown.

It's almost as though you have the goal of bringing that name up as often as possible.

[George II]

20. Are you serious?!?!?!?!?!

[sheshe2]

33. IKR?

**fAce PaLm**

[Cha]

23. I want a link to your accusation.. otherwise it's

just empty words.. you really shouldn't be pushing something you can't back up.

[George II]

25. Sounds like a right wing conspiracy theory to me.

[Cha]

26. It's Bizarre! I would really like to know where the poster

is getting their "obvious" information from.

[George II]

29. It's never going to happen, but...

....if it did I guarantee Biden wouldn't be the candidate that's most concerned.

[betsuni]

37. Steve Bannon was on Fox News saying it.

His theory is that Hillary is secretly running for president because now she's making a lot of media appearances for her new book and is asked about the election and Trump and has some opinions. Obviously, anything Hillary does has a diabolical purpose and if she talks about politics it means she's running for president.

When Hillary was on The View, Abby Huntsman told Hillary that her sister is convinced that Hillary will enter the race in six months. So there's a CT in the right-wing bubble that in six months Hillary will burst on the scene and steal all the centrists from Biden.

[sheshe2]

39. OMG!

[Cha]

42. ROFLMAO!! Who falls for Slick's Shite?!! lol

LOL@steal all the "centrists" from Biden!

Nice to know Hillary still scares the shite of the rwingers

Thanks for the reconnaissance from the dark side, betsuni

[betsuni]

44. You're welcome.

I've been wondering since yesterday where Abby Huntsman got the Hillary-running-in-six-months thing and now seeing this thread, I Googled it. Up pops Steve Bannon and Fox News. No wonder, Abby and Meghan McCain love Fox News.

[Cha]

48. They should be ashamed of themselves ..

helping out a braying lunatic, traitor to our Democracy.

[betsuni]

51. Actually, they've been much better lately.

The whole panel agrees about Trump. This Ukraine thing makes both of them angry because it's unpatriotic, so even they can't say anything about both sides. I'm so glad The View is on, it will help get more people on board with impeachment.

[Cha]

54. Good to know! Thank you! Yes, I

agree.. A show like The View reaches a lot of households that may not get as much solid information on what is going on with trump's treasonous extortion otherwise.

Ukraine and now China the lunatic is either really stupid or he thinks Impeachment will help him so he's assisting with the evidence piling up. OR BOTH!

[George II]

45. I won't believe that Clinton is getting into the race until I hear Alex Jones saying it.

I didn't catch that particular line from Huntsman on the View, but did Hillary do her customary sarcastic giggle?

To be honest, I seriously doubt that she'll get in the race, but we could see a draft movement next spring.

[betsuni]

50. LOL.

She looked really surprised and glanced down at her watch and said, "Six months?" and laughed. I wonder too, why six months.

[Cha]

59. Exactly.. what does Alex Jones have to

say?

[cwydro]

47. You think Hillary is entering the race?

I really don’t think so, and I doubt Biden is in the least concerned about it.

[InAbLuEsTaTe]

95. I NEVER said I thought Hillary IS entering the race, just that she's CONTEMPLATING it...

Even Hillary HERSELF is now admitting this, saying maybe there should be a rematch with Dolt 45.


Bernie/Elizabeth or Elizabeth/Bernie 2020!!
Either way, they're stronger together!!
Welcome to the revolution!!!

[Thekaspervote]

53. If she did she would send your candidate packin'.... AGAIN

[Cha]

60. lol..

[BlueMississippi]

58. Exactly. Biden also has to worry about Jimmy Carter running.

I think this ad buy is geared more against Jimmy Carter.

[Cha]

61. Jimmy Carter!

[BannonsLiver]

66. Oh, Hillary's getting in eh?

[InAbLuEsTaTe]

82. I stated my belief that Hillary is CONTEMPLATING entering the race, not that she IS running...

I mean, why wouldn't Hillary contemplate running for President a third time when prominent Democrats are calling for her to enter the race?| Indeed, according to the likes of none other than Willie Brown - a Democratic Party stalwart - Joe can't beat tRump.

And if Hillary is contemplating a 3rd run at the presidency, that should have Joe plenty concerned, as that would dilute the voters attracted to his moderate agenda.


Bernie & Elizabeth 2020!! or
Elizabeth & Bernie 2020!!
Either way, welcome to the revolution!!!

[BannonsLiver]

92. You also said for months Biden wasn't running

And that Bernie was a shoe in (many times). Pardon me if my assessment of your predictive abilities is unfavorable.

[InAbLuEsTaTe]

93. Your fear is palpable, as you hafta make up that I sposedly "said for months Biden wasn't running"

LMFAO!! Talk about "unfavorable," your putting words in people's mouths... good try though!!



Now, I DID predict that once Joe entered the race, he will go down in flames for the third time in as many tries at the nomination... we're starting to see that now and, of course, that would only accelerate IF - notice I didn't say "when" - Hillary takes the advice of Willie Brown and other prominent Democrats encouraging her to enter the race.

Now, IMHO, the odds are AGAINST Hillary running - by your logic, does that mean she is?! - and Joe better hope that's she doesn't, as that would ensure his defeat. That's all I'm saying.


Bernie & Elizabeth 2020!! or
Elizabeth & Bernie 2020!!
Either way, welcome to the revolution!!!

[BannonsLiver]

96. Fear of what?

[ehrnst]

70. Why are you promoting Breitbart conspiracy garbage? (nt)

[InAbLuEsTaTe]

73. I'm just saying prominent DEMOCRATS are pushing the idea that Hillary should run...

and, indeed, now going so far as to say she's the ONLY one who can defeat Dolt 45, so maybe you should take it up with THEM!!


Bernie & Elizabeth 2020!! or
Elizabeth & Bernie 2020!!
Either way, welcome to the revolution!!!

[ehrnst]

80. You being one of them?

Joe needs to keep Hillary out, lest she dilutes his vote, as they're fighting for the same moderate voters.

Your words...

[InAbLuEsTaTe]

81. Based on, for example, prominent Democrat, Willie Brown's calling on Hillary to run...

yes, Joe would be smart to do everything possible to see that doesn't happen.

But, then again, if Willie Brown is right that Joe can't beat Dolt 45, and only Hillary can, then maybe Joe should step aside and let Hillary take over the reigns as the Democratic Party's choice.


Bernie & Elizabeth 2020!! or
Elizabeth & Bernie 2020!!
Either way, welcome to the revolution!!!

[ehrnst]

84. "Prominent Democrat Willie Brown," Steve Bannon, you, and who else?

[BannonsLiver]

98. Don't feel too bad

They told me earlier they never predicted Joe Biden wouldn’t run. Meanwhile, they posted exactly that multiple times even as reports of his campaign launch were ramping up. Bernie was a shoe in. Hillary is jumping in. Predictive abilities are not a strong suit. That much is clear. But it does provide a lot of high grade unintentional comedy, though.

[BannonsLiver]

97. Ah so that's where it came from.

What a surprise it would show up here.

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

86. Riiight. Where did you hear that, Breitbart?

[George II]

21. As opposed to the candidate that just cancelled his media buy in Iowa. Some of the responses....

....here are obviously based on that cancellation.

[Cha]

12. Thank you, TeamBiden!

[Cha]

17. Interesting that you choose to parse the

word "effort".

[LakeArenal]

31. I thought the same. Other candidates blaze trails..

Biden makes efforts? More bull.

[Bradshaw3]

28. But I thought Iowa and NH were meaningless

I read just the other day on here that the primaries don't really begin till South Carolina. So the Biden campaign does think the two early states are important? Guess some will have to adjust their talking points.

[LakeArenal]

32. "Biden raised $15.2M in Q3"

That a good talking point?

[peggysue2]

38. LOL!!

Nice!

[Bradshaw3]

40. Less than others and unrelated to whether IA and NH are irrelevant

Sanders and Pete raised more than that, so if that's all you got then you ought to stick to the topic - except that talking point won't work either. So either IA and NH are important or they are not - the Biden campaign seems to think so but some of his supporters don't - unless the polls change in his favor and then ...

[LakeArenal]

49. No. I was told to adjust my talking point.

So I did.

[Thekaspervote]

55. In many respects they are!! They are small, very white, rural and do not represent a cross cut

Of our Country

[Bradshaw3]

63. Then tell the Biden campaign that

I think everyone here knows the makeup of the two states so unecessary to repeat it. They've been called meaningless by some because Biden is behind in the latest polling. But the campaign seems to not agree. I was pointing out the irony - and that they will become meningful and all the talk about how they are unrepresentative they are will disappear - if Biden is doing well there.

[treestar]

68. No one said they were meaningless

The issue is that they should have outsized influence just for being first. There were claims that winning Iowa gives a person so much momentum that they will win the primary.

[treestar]

67. Exaggeration

Not meaningless, but not more meaningful than other states just for being first.

To use the other crazy argument, that the Southern primaries do not matter because we don't get their electoral votes: Iowa went to the Orange Menace, so why should we care when we didn't get their electoral votes?

[Gothmog]

72. trump is terrified of Joe

Link to tweet

[Gothmog]

90. @JoeBiden camp punches back to Trump tweets:

Link to tweet

[Gothmog]

94. New ad-In Here

Link to tweet