October 31, 2007
Taubenberger: Seems Like A Nice Guy
Hey, Republican mayoral candidate Al Taubenberger has a television commercial and, as expected, it's like the rest of his campaign: Sort of appropriate for a fifth grade student council election. In the ad, Philadelphians tell why they're voting for Al Taubenberger for mayor. Or, that's what a 1930s radio announcer says.
The gist of the ads: Vote for Al Taubenberger, because he's from the Northeast and he's an underdog. And this one girl with the thickest Philadelphia accent you've ever heard let us know "The Northeast never had a mayor," which literally is the only real reason to vote for Al Taubenberger. He also "seems like a nice guy." Really. That's one of the reasons his ad tells you to support him. He "seems like a nice guy."
Also, he has this woman's support:
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If you're from Philadelpha, there's at least 4 people you'll see in this ad you will think you recognize, or maybe hooked up with.
Al also makes this dubious claim he is America's favorite underdog:
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I'm not quite sure that's accurate. What about the Cleveland Browns? I have to believe more people like them than Al Taubenberger. No offense, Al. They're just a popular squad, plus it's funny when they lose.
Also funny: No black people!
Posted by D-Mac on October 31, 2007 10:15 AM
Posted to 2007 Mayoral General Election
, Al Taubenberger
, Beer Goggles
, Great Moments in Politics
, Nice Guys
, Northeast Philly
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newsflash: people from the northeast have thick philly accents
Posted by: chrissmari at October 31, 2007 11:45 AM
Other sports teams: Maybe the Indians? The Cubs? Definitely NOT the Boston Red Sox, or any Boston team; they went from charming to annoying awfully quickly. Maybe the Phillies?
Posted by: dmac at October 31, 2007 11:55 AM
The Sixers are my new favorite underdog. Don't know about America's, though.
Posted by: Anonymous at October 31, 2007 11:56 AM
They did everything but say, "We're white, and we're voting for Taubenberger". Jeez, at least get a few token minorities in that commercial.
Posted by: Bill at October 31, 2007 03:31 PM
Al Taubenberger's televison advertisement contains a misstatement of historical fact. William J. Green, III, who was mayor of Philadelphia from 1980 to 1984, lived in Northwood, a neighborhood in Northeast Philadlephia.
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