slides: 2014 Massachusetts Political Ads and Videos

Wednesday, August 13, 2014

GoLocalWorcester Politics Team

With political season entering full swing, many top political campaigns are gearing up television advertisements to further appeal to voters.

Regardless of the party affiliation or candidacy in question, political television advertisements are still a great way to appeal to the voters on key issues. Television advertisements are also an easy and frequently used stage to create attacks on other campaigns.

Check out the slideshow below for some of the most recent political advertisements from a variety of campaigns throughout Massachusetts.

Related Slideshow: 2014 Massachusetts Political Ads and Videos

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Martha Coakley

For Us

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Martha Coakley released her first campaign advertisement focusing on highlighting Coakley’s career of standing up for those without power or money, and fighting for fairness and opportunity for everyone.

"“She has spent her career fighting for people without power, standing up for women and children victimized by violence and abuse, taking on the big banks and Wall Street for defrauding homeowners and destroying dreams, said the ad.

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Warren Tolman

Won't Wait

Democratic candidate for Attorney General Warren Tolman released his first campaign video, ensuring women’s access to healthcare and requiring smart gun technology.

“I'm Warren Tolman and as Attorney General, I'll focus on gun violence and violence against women,” said Tolman. “I won't wait to require fingerprint trigger locks on new guns sold. And if you endanger women at a health clinic, you'll be prosecuted.”

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Steve Grossman

Grossman for Governor

Steve Grossman - a Democratic gubernatorial candidate - released his first campaign video, focusing on his experience owning a small business and creating jobs.

“Steve Grossman grew a family business into a Massachusetts success story with progressive ideas like earned sick time and family leave, treating people with dignity and respect,” said the ad.

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Don Berwick

Commonwealth of Firsts

Don Berwick, a Democratic candidate for Governor, released an ad focusing on continuing the history of Massachusetts leading the nation.

“In Massachusetts we don’t follow, we lead,” said Berwick. “We led our nation toward freedom. We were the first state to say that you could marry the person you love. And we made healthcare a human right eight years before the rest of the nation. We have been a Commonwealth of firsts. I am running to continue that tradition.”

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Karen Polito

A Better Direction

This video was released by Charlie Baker's campaign in support of Karyn Polito for Lt. Governor. The ad highlights Polito’s background as a mom, small business owner, and a longtime public servant.

"I am honored to partner with Karyn because as a mom, small business owner and public servant with a bipartisan track record, she gets it, said Baker. "She knows the people of Massachusetts deserve a better direction, the opportunity to get ahead, great schools and safer, stronger communities."