Oil Prices-Kemp, Jack (Jack French, Jr.)-[Republican], 1988

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Identifier: P-1065-44049

When oil prices go up, your home heating bill goes up. Yet Washington insiders support higher oil prices. George Bush told the Arabs to keep oil prices up. And Bob Dole supports a tax increase on imported oil. Washington insiders Bob Dole and George Bush want higher oil prices. And you'll pay the bill. Only Jack Kemp opposes higher oil prices. Jack Kemp. If he wins, we all win. Thanks for watching.

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In this 1988 political advertisement, Republican candidate Jack Kemp asserts his opposition to higher oil prices, contrasting himself with “Washington insiders” George Bush and Bob Dole. Kemp is presented as the populist candidate, conveying the message that if Kemp wins, everyone wins. The visuals emphasize the burden of increased home heating costs. Agent: Kemp, Jack French, Jr.