The State of California has landed a starring role in a new TV ad—but it’s not a particularly flattering one. Americans for Prosperity launched an ad campaign in 11 states and 27 media markets this week exposing the outrageous expenditure of taxpayer money in the $862 billion stimulus plan. One of the projects used to “stimulate the economy” was $1.1 million to resurface Hollywood’s Sunset Strip. In light of the 2.7 million jobs lost in America, spending $1 million to repave a road in a wealthy, glamorous locale shows a shocking disconnect with the priorities of average citizens.
With the $4 million ad buy, AFP will actually be one of the biggest players in the 2010 election. A recent Los Angeles Times article detailed how AFP has become one of the most influential grassroots organizations in the country. And AFP is so effective, that President Obama even attacked the group by name during a speech last week in Texas. As a result of Obama’s attack, AFP’s membership has swelled and the organization is on everyone’s radar (Thank you, Mr. President!). You know you’re doing something right when the other side starts demonizing you…
December 12th, 2011 at 2:56 pm
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