WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 (UPI) -- President George W. Bush's campaign launched new television and radio advertising in key battleground states Friday amid conflicting public opinion polls.
The television ad, called "Common Sense Versus Higher Taxes," was being aired nationally on cable networks and in select local markets, with state-specific versions appearing in Michigan, Ohio and West Virginia. All three have been hard hit by job losses and Bush, in repeated visits there, has pumped his economic recovery plan.
The radio ad is titled "Two Plans." Like its visual counterpart, it highlights Bush's plans and that of Republican congressional leaders to grow the economy through a fairer and simpler tax code, with lower health care costs and increased investments in education and less dependence on foreign oil.
They also slam Sen. John Kerry's economic plan, saying it would cause tax hikes and hurt small business, which account for the majority of jobs, and expand the role of government in people's lives.
A Pew Poll of of 1,002 registered voters taken Sept. 11-14 showed Bush and Kerry in a dead head. A Gallup Poll of 767 likely voters taken Sept. 13-15 showed Bush ahead 52-40 among likely voters when Independent Ralph Nader was included.
