Ad Watch

Campaign fliers opposing Assembly candidate Ken Cooley call him a former insurance lawyer and lobbyist who continues to assist that industry in his Senate job, advising lawmakers how to vote on insurance bills. The Democrat is running against Republican Peter Tateishi in the 8th Assembly District, from Citrus Heights to south of Wilton. The following is an excerpt from a flier by Consumers for Choice, a group funded by Food4Less, and an analysis by The Bee's Jim Sanders of the allegations against Cooley:

Assemblywoman Cathleen Galgiani's senatorial campaign is running a 30-second television ad that credits her for breakthroughs in the "Speed Freak Killers" mass murder case. The ad is a testimonial by John Vanderheiden, father of homicide victim Cyndi Vanderheiden, who was 25 when she was killed in 1998.

The National Republican Congressional Committee recently launched its latest attack ad against Ami Bera, the Democrat challenging GOP Rep. Dan Lungren in the 7th Congressional District. Here is the text of the television spot and an analysis by Torey Van Oot of The Bee Capitol Bureau.

The campaign for Proposition 37, which would require new labels on food containing genetically engineered ingredients, is on the air with its first statewide television ad combating the opposition's argument that the measure would raise grocery prices.

The advertising war between Proposition 32's supporters and opponents symbolizes the big-money politicking that each side denounces.

Assembly candidate Brian Dahle is ripped as a big spender who travels the world on the taxpayers' dime in a radio and direct-mail campaign by a group supporting his opponent, Rick Bosetti. Dahle, a Lassen County supervisor, is seeking the 1st Assembly District seat, winding through parts of nine counties, from Modoc County south to Nevada and a portion of Placer counties.

A committee advocating for Proposition 32, the Nov. 6 measure to change California's campaign finance law, recently launched a 30-second TV ad. Here's the text of the ad with analysis by The Bee Capitol Bureau's Jon Ortiz.

Democratic Assemblywoman Cathleen Galgiani's state Senate campaign has been attacked in recent weeks by a radio ad from a secretive web of campaign committees. The Stockton assemblywoman and a Republican colleague, Bill Berryhill, are butting heads in a closely watched 5th Senate District race, based in San Joaquin County. The following is a text of the ad and an analysis by The Bee's Jim Sanders:

The No on 30 campaign launched a new ad this week attacking Gov. Jerry Brown's initiative raising taxes for education and the state budget. Following is the text of the ad and an analysis by Kevin Yamamura of The Bee Capitol Bureau:

Rep. Dan Lungren, R-Gold River, is running a new radio ad questioning the résumé of his opponent, Democrat Ami Bera. They are competing for the 7th Congressional District, an eastern Sacramento County seat considered one of the country's most competitive House battles. Here is the text of the ad and an analysis by Torey Van Oot of The Bee Capitol Bureau.

Union-backed opponents of Proposition 32, a Nov. 6 measure to change campaign finance law, have been broadcasting a 30-second TV spot that blasts the proposal. Organized labor is on the attack because the measure bans their funding source for political activities – payroll deductions.

The campaign against Proposition 37, which would require new labels on food containing genetically engineered ingredients, is airing television ads around the state that include the argument that Proposition 37 would increase costs for consumers and farmers.

With gas prices in California hitting an all-time high last week, Rep. Dan Lungren, R-Gold River, is out with a new ad blasting his Democratic opponent, Ami Bera, on gas taxes and other revenue increases. The National Republican Congressional Committee is also airing a television spot claiming Bera supports hiking gas prices to reduce consumption. Here is the text of the ad and an analysis by Torey Van Oot of The Bee Capitol Bureau.

The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee is putting GOP Rep. Dan Lungren's record on abortion in the spotlight with a new television ad in the 7th Congressional District race. Lungren faces a challenge from Elk Grove Democrat Ami Bera in the Sacramento County swing seat. Here is the text of the television spot and an analysis by Torey Van Oot of The Bee's Capitol Bureau.

Republican Assembly candidate Peter Tateishi was ripped as a "lobbyist" who will harm the middle class in a campaign flier funded largely by public employee groups this month. The attack ad was bankrolled by Opportunity Political Action Committee, whose top donor is California State Council of Service Employees. Tateishi and Democrat Ken Cooley are running in the 8th Assembly District that stretches from Citrus Heights to the Sacramento County line south of Wilton. The following is a description of the ad and an analysis by The Bee's Jim Sanders:

Backers of Proposition 33 have run a series of TV ads depicting motorists who support the initiative, which would alter the way auto insurance premiums are regulated in California. Here is a text of one of the ads, and an analysis by Bee staff writer Dale Kasler.

Democratic Assembly candidate Ken Cooley was blasted this week as a big supporter of tax increases in a TV ad by a group backing his Republican opponent, Peter Tateishi. The 30-second ad is running on multiple broadcast channels in the 8th Assembly District, which stretches from Citrus Heights to the Sacramento County line south of Wilton.

Backers of Proposition 38, a tax initiative rivaling Gov. Jerry Brown's Proposition 30, launched their first television ad Tuesday directly attacking the governor's proposal. Wealthy attorney Molly Munger has almost single-handedly financed the Proposition 38 campaign, having spent nearly $31 million so far. Her proposal would raise income taxes on all but the poorest residents to generate $7 billion annually for schools and early childhood programs and $3 billion for the state budget initially. Following is the text of the ad and an analysis by Kevin Yamamura of The Bee Capitol Bureau:

Opponents of Proposition 30 – Gov. Jerry Brown's initiative to raise taxes for the state budget and avoid school cuts – launched their first television ad in California markets Thursday. The No on 30 coalition consists of anti-tax groups and has backing from Charles Munger Jr. and Charles B. Johnson, two of the state's wealthiest residents. Following is the text of the ad and an analysis by Kevin Yamamura of The Bee Capitol Bureau.

Gov. Jerry Brown's campaign for Proposition 30, which raises taxes to avoid school cuts and bolster the state budget, launched its first round of television ads Wednesday. Brown is counting on Proposition 30 to generate an estimated $8.5 billion in the current budget cycle and $6 billion annually thereafter. Following is the text of one ad that aired Wednesday in the Sacramento market and an analysis by Kevin Yamamura of The Bee Capitol Bureau.

The National Republican Congressional Committee and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce have released new television ads attacking Ami Bera, the Democrat challenging Rep. Dan Lungren, R-Gold River, in the 7th Congressional District. Both ads emphasize a provision of the federal health care overhaul involving Medicare. Here is the text of the NRCC ad and an analysis by Torey Van Oot of The Bee Capitol Bureau.

Opponents of Proposition 37, which would require new labels identifying foods that contain genetically engineered ingredients, have launched a statewide radio campaign blasting the measure. Here is a text of the ad and an analysis by Laurel Rosenhall of The Bee Capitol Bureau.

The campaign for Proposition 38, the tax-raising measure rivaling Gov. Jerry Brown's, suggests in its first statewide TV ad, released Monday, that Brown's initiative is the product of "Sacramento politicians" who have reduced school funding for years.

Supporters of Proposition 32, a Nov. 6 ballot measure to change campaign finance law, have launched a 33-second television and radio ad campaign that touts the ballot proposal. Here's the text of the statewide spot and an analysis by Jon Ortiz of The Bee's Capitol Bureau:

The Sierra Club is one of the latest groups to weigh in on the contested 7th Congressional District race, airing television ads and mailing brochures hitting Rep. Dan Lungren's record on the environment. Here is the text of the TV ad and excerpts from the mail piece, followed by an analysis by Torey Van Oot of The Bee Capitol Bureau:

A Democratic super PAC is airing a new television advertisement blasting Rep. Dan Lungren, R-Gold River, for ties to "Wall Street." Lungren faces a challenge from Democrat Ami Bera in the 7th Congressional District, an east Sacramento County seat that is considered one of the country's most competitive races. Here is a transcript of the ad and an analysis by Torey Van Oot of The Bee Capitol Bureau:

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has begun a 30-second television ad criticizing California's business climate and state budget problems. Here is the text of the ad and an analysis by Kevin Yamamura of The Bee Capitol Bureau.

The Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association is airing a new radio ad attacking Gov. Jerry Brown's Nov. 6 ballot initiative to raise taxes, likening it to street robbery. Following is text of the ad and an analysis by David Siders of The Bee Capitol Bureau:

Opponents of Proposition 32, a Nov. 6 measure to change campaign finance law, have launched a 60-second radio ad that blasts the proposal. Here's the statewide ad and an analysis by Jon Ortiz of The Bee Capitol Bureau.

Assemblywoman Beth Gaines ripped opponent Andy Pugno in a flier as the former leader of a nonprofit group that serves as a conduit for legislative junkets to Hawaii.

Opponents of Proposition 28, a measure on Tuesday's ballot that would alter the state's legislative term limits law, have launched a 10-second television commercial blasting the measure. Here is the text of the ad and an analysis by Bee Capitol Bureau Chief Dan Smith.

Republican Assembly candidate Barbara Ortega was blasted in a campaign flier last week for reckless behavior resulting in arrest for "driving under the influence and battery of a peace officer."

Republican Assembly candidate Barbara Ortega blasted her GOP opponent Peter Tateishi in a campaign flier this month as someone whose secret to success is living off taxpayers.

Republican Assemblywoman Beth Gaines is accused of shortchanging constituents by moonlighting in a 60-second radio ad released Tuesday by Andy Pugno, her GOP election opponent. Pugno said about $25,000 was spent to air the ad on radio stations in the 6th Assembly District of Placer, El Dorado and Sacramento counties. Below is the ad and analysis by Jim Sanders of The Bee Capitol Bureau:

A 60-second radio ad opposing Assembly candidate Andy Pugno is airing in the Sacramento area this week through the California Tribal Business Alliance, which spent $25,000 for it. The ad is a fictional interview with Pugno, running against fellow Republican Beth Gaines for the 6th District seat in Placer, El Dorado and Sacramento counties. Below is the ad and analysis by The Bee's Jim Sanders:

Tobacco-tax opponents have launched a new television ad attacking Proposition 29, which would impose an additional $1-per-pack tax on cigarettes to pay for research on cancer and tobacco-related diseases.

Former Republican Sen. Sam Aanestad, R-Grass Valley, is on the air with a new radio spot criticizing one of his top rivals for the newly drawn 1st Congressional District seat. The one-minute spot aired on radio stations in the Northern California district this week. Here is the text and an analysis of the ad by The Bee Capitol Bureau's Torey Van Oot.