Did This Missouri Democrat Just Make the Best Campaign Ad of the 2016 Election?

[Doctor Jack]

Jason Kander, a Democrat, is challenging Republican Roy Blunt for his U.S. Senate seat in Missouri. And Kander will be getting plenty of attention for his cause thanks to this remarkable new campaign ad he just released in response to Blunt attacking him on the issue of guns.

Kander, 35, is Missouri's secretary of state. He also happens to be an Afghanistan war veteran. And his literally hands-on message about guns leaves quite the impression. Indeed, this is the kind of spot that can swing a race.

Despite the regular mass shootings in the U.S., background-check legislation has not made much headway in Congress, even though the majority of Americans support it. Many Second Amendment advocates say background checks would limit a constitutionally guaranteed right, while those in favor of them say they would keep weapons out of the wrong hands.

http://www.adweek.com/adfreak/did-missouri-democrat-just-make-best-campaign-ad-2016-election-173548

[Cracklin Charlie]

1. I think it's the best ad I've seen.

I live in Missouri.

This ad makes people think. Always a good thing.

[Doctor Jack]

2. Isn't Blunt a draft dodger?

That makes it all the more brilliant

[Cracklin Charlie]

3. I don't know!

But, I do know he will never get my vote.

Kander 2016!

[alfredo]

5. Yep, see below

http://www.kansascity.com/news/local/news-columns-blogs/the-buzz/article59529686.html

In a news story posted online Wednesday morning, The Star reported Blunt received three draft deferments while a college student in the late 1960s. Blunt’s office did not disclose the deferments in 2015, when the newspaper specifically asked Blunt’s office about the senator’s draft history.

Read more here: http://www.kansascity.com/news/local/news-columns-blogs/the-buzz/article59529686.html#storylink=cpy

[TeamPooka]

4. It's a good ad but not transportable to other races. It relies on Kander to be good.

it's not a message ad that anyone can use in any race.
That would be the best ad.

[DCofVA]

6. I'm not impressed

[OKNancy]

7. Great ad. Good for the folks in Missouri

I like it.

[BlueMTexpat]

25. Exactly right!

Especially considering Blunt's three draft deferments! Love it!

[kentuck]

8. Draft dodgers love guns...

It compensates for their missed opportunities to serve their country.

[lastlib]

22. Dick Cheney and Ted Shittypants Nuge-ent agree.....

[pnwmom]

9. GREAT AD! Thanks for posting. n/t

[wcast]

10. And real legislation requiring the registering of guns.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/1016166431

[DFW]

11. It's probably a great ad for Missouri

I don't think it would fly for, say, Elizabeth Warren's re-election campaign in Massachusetts.......

[bettyellen]

14. Lol, yeah, as a northern city woman I don't see it, but great for down south I guess.

[NBachers]

12. Great ad! Thanks for posting this.

[pinboy3niner]

13. VoteVets.org also is running ads for Kander/against Blunt

Their recent email blast:

Subject: Roy Blunt's deferments vs. Jason Kander's service

Jason Kander could have gone anywhere after law school.

He chose Afghanistan.

Shortly after he returned, he was elected to the Missouri state legislature and then as Secretary of State, where he's rooted out corruption just like he did as his job when he served overseas.

Now he's running against Republican Senator Roy Blunt, who lied to his constituents about Vietnam draft deferments and then voted against increasing benefits for veterans who actually served. It's time for Senator Blunt to go.

Watch our latest ad and contribute $3 to VoteVets so we can elect progressive veteran Jason Kander to the Senate and defeat a man who voted for the war in Iraq and against increasing the benefits for those who served there.

Of course, we are going to continue doing everything we can do to stop Donald Trump. But we also have to protect against ultra-conservative attempts to privatize veterans' health care in the Senate.

This is a big ad buy for such a close race, and the message is powerful. It's going to make a difference. Make your $3 contribution to VoteVets, and as you watch the results come in on election night, know that your donation could be the difference.

This race could be the most important race of all the 2016 Senate campaigns.

All our best,

- The team at VoteVets

[Stonepounder]

15. Bear in mind that Missouri's legislature just overrode Dem Gov Jay Nixon's veto

to pass a law that says you don't need a permit to conceal carry and in the same law enacted 'stand your ground' legislation. So, anyone with a gun can carry it concealed and can use lethal force if I feel 'my life is threatened'.

Really glad I don't live in Missouri any more.

[BSdetect]

16. Repugnants seem to have a penchant for draft / serving dodgers.

[lillypaddle]

17. K&R nt

[book_worm]

18. The RCP shows a close race in Missouri for Senate as well...

RCP Average 7/11 - 9/13 -- -- 44.6 41.2 Blunt +3.4
Emerson 9/9 - 9/13 600 LV 3.9 40 42 Kander +2
Remington Research (R) 9/1 - 9/2 1275 LV 3.0 47 40 Blunt +7
Monmouth* 8/19 - 8/22 401 LV 4.9 48 43 Blunt +5
St. Louis Post-Dispatch 7/23 - 7/24 625 LV 4.0 47 43 Blunt +4

[raven mad]

19. BEAUTIFUL BEAUTIFUL BEAUTIFUL BEAUTIFUL BEAUTIFUL!

I am SO sharing this up here where we have so many 2nd Amendment folks who have NEVER served, unlike this terrific guy and, by the way, me.

[Lifelong Protester]

20. Great Ad!!

He'd have my vote, for sure.

[Wounded Bear]

21. Repubs seem to get away with the belief that...

there are no Democratic gun owners.

[GOLGO 13]

23. I'm a former Marine & I'm impressed with this ad.

I could have done it faster of course, but I'm not the one trying to run for US Senate. Powerfully done Sir.

[Lucinda]

24. KNR ~ Thank you!

[Loki]

26. That's my next Senator.

Thank you Jason! Let's bring Missouri home.