The Republican National Committee is kicking off a paid online ad campaign just ahead of Hillary Clinton’s presidential campaign announcement. Clinton is expected to make the much anticipated move as early as this weekend.
The ad campaign features this ad, called “Stop Hillary,” and is meant to target independent and swing voters:
The ad is “targeting several key battleground states including Iowa where HRC is likely to head first,” a GOP source says. “Other include but [are] not limited to OH, FL, VA, CO, NC, and IA.”
The 30-second spot features the silhoutte of Hillary Clinton walking toward a lectern illuminated with TV lights. “Please join me in welcoming Hillary Rodham Clinton,” the voiceover says.
Then, as Clinton walks toward the start of her presidential campaign, so to speak, a series of news sound bites play in the back ground. “Hillary Clinton has some explaining to do,” one says.
“Used her personal e-mail account to conduct official business.”
“Wanted to reset relations with Russia.”
“Not really working out well.”
“Potentially catastrophic move for Hillary Clinton.”
“Taking millions of dollars from foreign governments.”
“Landing under sniper fire.”
“It was a total quirk. It was a lie.”
The Hillary Clinton’s own voice can be heard from her infamous outburst at a Benghazi hearing, “What difference, at this point, does it make?”
The ad ends with this sound bite, “This is just par for the course for the Cintons. They’re always a little bit secretive.”
