New Negative Campaign Ads Blast Voters Directly

The Onion: "A controversial 30-second TV spot for Kerry that aired throughout the Midwest Monday blamed the country's ills not on Bush's policies, but on the 'sheer stupidity' of America's voters.

'In the past four years, America's national debt has reached an all-time high,' the ad's narrator said. 'And who's responsible? You are. You're sitting there eating a big bowl of Fritos, watching TV, and getting fatter as the country goes to hell. You ought to be ashamed of yourself.'

Over a series of images of America's senior citizens, the narrator of another 30-second spot says, 'The Medicare drug bill is a triumph of right-wing ideology masquerading as moderate reform. The pharmaceutical-drug and insurance industries are tickled pink. Guess who's paying for it? You. Congratulations, moron. I'm John Kerry and I approved this message.'

The Bush-Cheney 2004 camp recently began airing an anti-voter ad in 20 major urban areas nationwide."