Ron Paul Update

This weekend the Ron Paul Campaign released the first two official TV commercials that will be run in New Hampshire.

Official Commercial #1
At first sight the commercial looks a bit “cheesy” and the persons appear to be actors rather than real supporters.

But on second thought, this video might actually do its job considering the target audience, i.e. older people who watch TV. Repetition is the key here.

One thing they could have changed is to start out with some of the issues, instead of having two people talk about whether they agree with Ron Paul or not. But all in all, good job.

Here’s the video.

Transcript below.

I’m Ron Paul, candidate for President, and I approve this message.

Well I don’t always agree with Ron Paul, but he’s honest and you always know where he stands.

Actually, I agree with him most of the time, I really do.

He wants to get out of Iraq, pronto.

Cut government spending….

Protect personal privacy, personal freedom.

Live free or die - New Hampshire.

I’m undeclared, but I’m gonna go Republican and vote for Ron Paul.

Oh, I’m gonna vote for him.

Look, the man’s a doctor, he understands the health care mess!

He’s the only one that’s really talking sense to the people.

He’s catching on, I’m telling ya!

The Ron Paul Campaign also released the second video in the New Hampshire series.

Official Commercial #2
I like this video even better. Ron Paul shows resolve and addresses the most important issues in a way that mainstream viewers will understand and agree with.

Transcript below.

I’m Ron Paul, and I’m running for President. So are a lot of other people as you may have noticed.

But I’m the only one in either party who’s pledged to bring our troops home from Iraq immediately, and cut government spending.

In Congress I’ve never voted for an unbalanced budget, and as president I’ll veto any one that passes.

Deficit spending threatens the dollar and our future prosperty.

Once we stop wasting trillions overseas we can cut the budget and still help people who need it.

I’m Ron Paul and I approve this message.

Inofficial Commercials

Below are a few alternative commercials that were made by independent supporters. Note: These are inofficial videos. They have not been approved by the Ron Paul Campaign in any way.

Inofficial Commercial #1
The following video has a lot of potential, however the big red X’s on Iraq and Iran could be misunderstood. They are supposed to say “don’t vote for attacking these countries” but a viewer could believe they stand for “eradicate these countries”.

Inofficial Commercial #2
The following commercial gets the message across. But it might be a bit too direct; I think it will only convince those that are already convinced.

Inofficial Commercial #3
Here’s a pretty good ad… the guy comes across as honest and concerned.

Inofficial Commercial #4
A commercial that doesn’t show any persons but is direct and to the point:

Inofficial Commercial #5
And here’s a funny one… I like this one a lot.

What are your favorite Ron Paul commercials? Post them in the comments.