VA GOV: McDonnell Airs First NoVA TV Ads
As his Democratic rivals face off in the final weeks of their 6/9 primary contest, GOPer Bob McDonnell is airing his first two television ads in the critical state battleground of Northern Virginia.
The ads, per their titles, emphasize his "Experience" and "Family." They're running on broadcast and cable, according to a campaign spokesman, who would not release the cost of the buy. He called it "significant."
McDonnell has already aired the "Experience" ad in Norfolk, Richmond, Roanoke, Harrisonburg and Charlottesville. Scripts available after the jump.
"Experience"
"Bob McDonnell.
Character. Experience. A husband. A father.
Principles molded growing up in a middle class Fairfax County neighborhood.
A Lieutenant Colonel with 21 years in the Army and Reserves.
A business manager for a health care company.
As Attorney General, Bob McDonnell's bipartisan actions against internet sexual predators drew national acclaim.
Bob McDonnell. Character. Experience. Ready to be a jobs Governor."
"Family"
Bob McDonnell: "Raising five kids and running for Governor can be hectic. But we find time to relax."
Maureen McDonnell: "Honey have a few errands, later."
Bob McDonnell: "I taught our twin boys how to play soccer in our front yard."
Sean McDonnell: "Dad, soccer game."
Bobby McDonnell: "Keys!"
Bob McDonnell: "My children inspired my bipartisan work as Attorney General to protect kids from sexual predators on the Internet."
Cailin McDonnell: "Going to grab some food, come on Rach."
Rachel McDonnell: "Coming. Later dad."
Bob McDonnell: "My 21 years in the Army was followed by my daughter's service in Iraq."
Jeanine McDonnell: "Going to meet some friends, bye."
Bob McDonnell: "Bye... And I thought I was busy running for Governor..."
Maureen McDonnell: "Honey, we love you!"