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1996 - United States House of Representatives Offices and Issue Campaigns - McBurney Connie - "Belt", 1996-01-01 - 1996-12-31

 Item — Box: Box Coldstorage 1: Series PCC-KANTER-HOR; Series PCC-KANTER-ATTORNEYGEN; Series PCC-KANTER-BALLOT-CAMPAIGN; Series PCC-KANTER-CITY/COUNTY; Series PCC-KANTER-EDUCATION; Series PCC-KANTER-CITY/COUNTY: Series PCC-KANTER-HOR
Identifier: P-1424-66765
1996 - United States House of Representatives Offices and Issue Campaigns - McBurney Connie - "Belt", 1996-01-01 - 1996-12-31
1996 - United States House of Representatives Offices and Issue Campaigns - McBurney Connie - "Belt", 1996-01-01 - 1996-12-31

Scope and Contents

The 1996 political TV ad for Democratic Party candidate Connie McBurney scrutinizes Republican Greg Ganske's stance on Medicare cuts. The sequence of scenes portrays Ganske as deeply conflicted, highlighting his initial prediction against the cuts, subsequent reversal under Newt Gingrich's pressure, and ultimate vote in favor of the cuts. The ad emphasizes the tension between Ganske's political obligations and constituent welfare, casting doubt on his decision-making integrity.

Dates

  • Broadcast: 1996-01-01 - 1996-12-31

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From the Collection: Hold