Pro-Paul group unleashes fiery attack ad

[Brian4Liberty]

Rand’s ready to rumble … in a WWE-style ad slamming his GOP rivals
By Katie Zezima - May 29

Rand is ready to rumble.

A super PAC supporting Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) has taken out the first Republican-on-Republican ad of the 2016 election cycle, a WWE-inspired spot where he promises a "Brawl for Liberty" under the Capitol dome Sunday over the Patriot Act, which he has vowed to end.

The Kentucky senator and his allies spent 11 hours speaking on the Senate floor last week and played a role in the Senate's decision to adjourn without voting on the issue; the body will reconvene Sunday to take it up.

"Get ready, America, for the biggest brawl for liberty of the century!" a WWE-style announcer screams as a cartoon of a screeching bald eagle flies across the screen.

"Defender of freedom, Senator Rand Paul!" the announcer yells. The ad was funded by America's Liberty PAC.

The video cuts to Paul's head superimposed on the torso of a jacked, shirtless man standing in front of an American flag. A cloud of flames explodes in back of him.

He's taking on President Obama or, his wrestling name, "Obama the email reader." He is aided by his "so-called conservative" sidekicks -- and here comes the Republican-on-Republican violence.

Meet "The Capitulating Canadian," Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Tex.), who is battling Paul in real life for the 2016 nomination. Cruz is pictured wearing shorts and boxing gloves and standing in front of the Canadian flag, flanked by a moose and Obama.

Paul's other competitor is Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), who has repeatedly clashed with Paul and rolled his eyes while Paul was talking on the Senate floor. Graham is "trying to read your emails while doing donuts in a 1997 Geo Metro." The pink car ends up in flames.

"Watch them battle it out under the dome on the floor of the United States Senate," the ad says.

The ad is part of a multi-platform digital campaign that will include Facebook, Twitter and search advertising. It comes as Paul's camp issues a deluge of tweets, fundraising e-mails ads pledging to continue to fight the Patriot Act. In the wake of his Senate floor marathon, critics -- including Obama, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie (R) and Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal (R) -- have piled on Paul, who seems to relish in swinging back.

A spy state showdown is looming for May 31st! Will you stand with me? http://t.co/BYPYygc7bC pic.twitter.com/hbAgBi7N2V

— Dr. Rand Paul (@RandPaul) May 28, 2015

The DC eye-roll caucus can't stand when we mention the Bill of Rights https://t.co/rcN9RRFhWk

— Team Rand (@Team_Rand) May 28, 2015

"Rand Paul continues to set himself apart as the only candidate and true conservative who consistently stands for the entire Bill of Rights. So-called conservative candidates who support President Obama's massive, big government NSA surveillance plan need to come to their senses, uphold the Constitution and Stand with Rand," John Tate, founder of the PAC, said.
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http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs...5/29/rands-ready-to-rumble-in-a-wwe-style-ad/

 

[AuH20]

You want to be edgy but be taken seriously.

 

[The Northbreather]

Yea but they photoshopped rand right into the band of idiots.

Looks like he just another bozo participating in the infighting of the GOP..

 

[mac_hine]

That ad gave me douche chills.

 

[kbs021]

This ad is promoting this coming up Sunday's battle over the patriot act. This ad isn't an official 2016 type ad. Although yes of course the reason Rand is the focus is because of his presidential bid, this is meant to promote attention to the battle Sunday. If this was Rand's official Iowa ad before the caucus, then yes I would be like "what the heck." But it's not, it's a comical ad that previews and important battle this Sunday. I hope that it works and people at least pay attention sunday which helps against the patriot act AND it helps Rand.

 

[Brian4Liberty]

Pro-Paul group unleashes fiery attack ad
By Ben Kamisar - May 29, 2015

A super-PAC backing Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) is pulling no punches with the first attack ad of the 2016 GOP presidential primary, complete with fire-breathing bald eagles and slams of Sens. Ted Cruz and Lindsey Graham for their stances on government surveillance.

Mimicking the aggressive style of a wrestling event promo, the one-minute spot teases the Senate debate Sunday ("Sunday! Sunday!") over expiring portions of the Patriot Act as the “greatest brawl for liberty of the century."

The ad, released by America's Liberty PAC, pits a photoshopped picture of Paul’s face on a bodybuilder against President Obama, “the head of the Washington spy machine.”

It also needles Obama’s “so-called conservative accomplices,” Cruz (R-Texas) and Graham (R-S.C.). Cruz, referred to by the super PAC as the “capitulating Canadian” as a dig against the fact that the GOP candidate was born in the country, supports a compromise bill called the USA Freedom Act.

Graham, an ardent supporter of government surveillance programs, is shown trying “to read your emails while doing donuts in a 1997 Geo Metro while it’s on fire.”

The overblown ad highlights the divide in the Senate over these expiring provisions.

Paul successfully blocked all efforts by the Senate late last week to temporarily renew programs that allow the warrantless data collection of Americans’ phone calls and to agree on a compromise measure. That gives the body just hours during a special Sunday session to negotiate a solution before the provisions expire.

Paul has been taking flack from his party this week over the move, with Graham’s Senate ally and 2008 GOP presidential nominee Sen. John McCain accusing him of blocking the deal to drum up support for his campaign.

His assertion that Republican hawks stoked the rise of the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria drew the ire of GOP rivals — Govs. Bobby Jindal (La.), Chris Christie (N.J.) and Scott Walker (Wisc.) — with Jindal referring to him as “unsuited” for the presidency.
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http://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/243412-pro-paul-super-pac-unleashes-fiery-attack-ad

 

[Brian4Liberty]

Rampaging Rand Paul Ad Will Set Your Underwear On Fire!
Austin Petersen - May 29, 2015

A new Rand Paul ad put out by a Super PAC might be the greatest thing to happen to libertarianism since Barack Obama was elected President.

The ad, put out by America’s Liberty PAC, cracks down on Cruz the “Capitulating Canadian” for not standing up to President Obama’s NSA programs. It also features Senator Lindsey Graham in a 1997 Geo Metro in what may be the most badass campaign ad we’ve ever seen.
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http://thelibertarianrepublic.com/rampaging-rand-paul-ad-will-set-your-underwear-on-fire/

 

[Brian4Liberty]

For Rand Paul, the Senate and Surveillance, It’s a Battle Royale
By Jeremy W. Peters

No, it’s not an ad for a monster truck rally or an Ultimate Fighting Championship brawl.

Though the first commercial from the “super PAC” supporting Senator Rand Paul’s presidential campaign could be confused for either. The America’s Liberty PAC is out with a new digital ad that previews the expected clash on Sunday between Mr. Paul and members of both parties who want to see the government’s domestic surveillance powers left intact.

The fight, which will take place in the Senate on Sunday just hours before a midnight deadline when the surveillance powers are set to expire, pits Mr. Paul against President Obama, who has said the program is vital in the interest of national security.

The president is portrayed as Mr. Paul’s biggest antagonist in the new ad. The ad buy, according to an adviser to the political action committee, will be in the low five figures.

Left unsaid in the spot: One of Mr. Paul’s fiercest opponents in this showdown is his fellow Kentucky Republican and the Senate majority leader, Mitch McConnell.
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http://www.nytimes.com/politics/fir...-senate-and-surveillance-its-a-battle-royale/

 

[VegasPatriot]

'fiery' attack ad?

I guess, if by 'fiery' you mean off the charts embarrassing.

The fact that Matt Collins promotes this with a positive spin proves that he would be as beneficial to have around as Jesse Benton.

This. + rep

if anyone on this forum deserves a rep burn it's collins. - rep for collins, and to think he constantly discourages grassroots efforts that are 10 times better than this lousy ad

 

[acptulsa]

Bingo!

It's a joke and should be taken that way...

I agree!

You are talking about ALPACa, right?

That said, Benton's going to be eating frozen Hellsickles before he gets one dime from me for trying to make a joke of Rand Paul.

 

[EBounding]

Left unsaid in the spot: One of Mr. Paul’s fiercest opponents in this showdown is his fellow Kentucky Republican and the Senate majority leader, Mitch McConnell.

Oh Benton....

 

[helmuth_hubener]

73% of those who like Cruz also like Paul. That is an asset Paul has. Keep that in mind, guys. They're not that different. Especially in the eyes of Cruz supporters. Maybe we should, oh, not make idiotic ads that make stupid, over-the-top attacks on Cruz. Mmm?

 

[Brian4Liberty]

This New Ad for Rand Paul Has Everything, Including Fire-Breathing Eagles
The first ad this cycle from America’s Liberty PAC is a doozy.
By David Weigel - May 29, 2015

America’s Liberty PAC has not been a major player in campaigns. In the 2014 cycle, the Virginia-based group made just one independent expenditure, for North Carolina candidate Greg Brannon’s failed Senate bid. This year it has relaunched as a pro-Rand Paul PAC, chaired by Campaign for Liberty president John Tate, but its fundraising has stayed in the six-figure range.

The first rule of the Internet: If you want attention, pour on the memes. The PAC’s debut ad for Paul, "Sunday, Sunday, Sunday," begins with a fire-breathing eagle and features an announcer affecting his best monster-truck promo twang to promote this weekend's PATRIOT Act debate.

https://youtu.be/Q7qy-4CBBZo

Some artistic liberties are taken with Rand Paul.

Texas Senator Ted Cruz, who joined Paul’s speaking marathon against the PATRIOT Act but supports the USA Freedom Act, is portrayed as the "capitulating Canadian."

And South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham is portrayed in a pink 1997 Geo Metro that catches on fire, art courtesy of Paul superfan Gage Skidmore.

Reached by e-mail, Graham spokesman Kevin Bishop only said that the ad reminded him of another ad from the 2012 Ron Paul campaign.

https://youtu.be/MXCZVmQ74OA
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http://www.bloomberg.com/politics/articles/2015-05-29/fire-breathing-eagles-for-rand-paul

 

[SilentBull]

Not only is it horribly made and not funny, but

1) Why would you attack Cruz at this point? To piss off his supporters?
2) Why even mention Lindsey Graham? He's not a threat at all.
3) They could have spent their time and money making an ad about how Rand was right about the weapons ending up in the wrong hands. Something to actually HELP Rand with what he is currently being attacked on.

 

[jj-]

1) Why would you attack Cruz at this point? To piss off his supporters?
2) Why even mention Lindsey Graham? He's not a threat at all.
3) They could have spent their time and money making an ad about how Rand was right about the weapons ending up in the wrong hands. Something to actually HELP Rand with what he is currently being attacked on.

Here are your answers:

1. Benton
2. Benton
3. Benton

 

[SilentBull]

I'm pretty sure Peter Thiel is a big fan and friend of Ted Cruz.

However, Cruz actually DID show up for the filibuster.

Has Benton lost his mind? What the hell is he doing?

 

[freejack]

This is sabotage folks, pure and simple. There's no doubt Benton is working for other interests.

 

[jj-]

This is sabotage folks, pure and simple. There's no doubt Benton is working for other interests.

FLASHBACK: Benton gives Santorum the victory in Iowa.

At this point, we know with certainty that Benton thought it was a good idea to pursue Sorenson. Though there is no smoking gun that has emerged, yet, that shows Benton was aware of the under the table payments to Sorenson, it is not difficult to suspect that he did know.

But the big question is why put so much effort into pursuing Sorenson anyway?

As a political operative pointed out to me, the only thing Sorenson moving over to the Ron Paul camp did was signal to voters that the failing Bachmann camp had collapsed. It caused Bachmann voters to move to Rick Santorum, not Ron.

In other words, the nutty under the table payoff to Sorenson probably cost Ron a first or second place finish in Iowa. Take a look for yourself.

Source

 

[jct74]

Well Reason wrote about the ad and didn't think anything bad of it.
http://reason.com/blog/2015/05/29/brawl-for-liberty-watch-rand-pauls-aweso

Personally, I don't really understand why this Sunday's events need to be hyped up so much or why it needs to be trivialized into some kind of WWE match. It is a very serious and important debate after all. But I guess there's some kind of strategic thinking that went into it that I'm oblivious to. Maybe it will all make more sense after Sunday.

 

[Todd]

Bingo!

It's a joke and should be taken that way...

Until the media f***s make a headline story that there is a Feud between Rand and Cruz.

Which Cruz supporters will ultimately see.

Do you ever think about how things can be twisted?