The Week In Political Ads

All ad summaries are viewable without a subscription. For the next two weeks, during the Democratic and Republican national conventions, everything published on NationalJournal.com is free. Colorado Senate (tip sheet) • In "Choked," Mark Udall (D) says solving the energy...

The Week In Political Ads

Editor's note: Every Monday, we will post a roundup of select ads from downballot races. All ad summary pages are available to subscribers only. Colorado Senate (tip sheet): • In "Facts," Rep. Mark Udall (D) aims to refute attacks on...

There's No Place Like Home

Missouri gubernatorial candidate Jay Nixon (D) invites viewers of his new ad (subscription) to ride along with him through his hometown of DeSoto, Mo. The 60-second biographical spot is the state attorney general’s first ad of the election; he’s been...

Let The Party (Ads) Begin

The Republican National Committee began running a TV spot on energy over the weekend in four key battleground states, making this the first ad either party has released since the general election campaign began in earnest this summer. "Balance" (subscription),...

Ringing In Round 2

Former Gov. Jeanne Shaheen (D) launched her debut ad last week in the New Hampshire Senate race -- a rematch with Sen. John Sununu (R), who defeated Shaheen by four points in 2002. "First" (subscription) begins with a series of...

Wanted: Values Voters

The two leading Republicans in the Missouri governor's race, which is wide open after Gov. Matt Blunt (R) announced in January he wasn't running for re-election, released their first ads last week, both focusing on traditional conservative values and faith-based...

Debut Ads Released In Colorado Senate Race

The battle for the open Senate seat being vacated by GOP Sen. Wayne Allard in Colorado has officially commenced on TV screens across the state, with both the major candidates releasing their first ads within the past week. Rep. Mark...