Romney Enters Epic Video Fray with New ‘Bump in the Road’ Ad
- Posted on June 13, 2011 at 10:31pm by
Billy Hallowell
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Have you seen Mitt Romney’s epic campaign ad? Rather than focusing on his own ideals and policies, the former Massachusetts governor takes on one of Obama‘s quotes about America’s economic recovery (“There are always going to be bumps on the road to recovery”) and uses it as the basis for the ad.
With polls showing that the nation is most concerned about the economy, health care and unemployment, Romney strategically targets Obama‘s handling of the nation’s finances.
The video presents Americans who have been impacted by the financial crisis; they all repeat the following line: “I’m An American — not a bump in the road.” Each individual holds up a card that explains his or her economic hardship. It’s pretty impactful. Watch it for yourself, below:
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Comments (106)
MsPrim1
Posted on June 14, 2011 at 2:06amTY Romney for an excellent ad putting President Obama in the light he has created for this deeply saddened and jobless country. Would I vote for Mitt Romney? Absolutely I would. He is a man of character, honesty, morality, education, etc. and etc. Most of all … he believes in America. I also feel he is the one candidate who can lead us out of the financial mess we are in today and the days ahead. And … I can’t picture Romney bowing down to the leader of any country like Obama has done. Romney IS the one example of Christianity I would definitely choose to follow.
Report Post »blackcatrun
Posted on June 14, 2011 at 6:16pmIm going to give a heads up. Clear as day no standing in the shadows whispering. Vote Romney this nation will burn, Romney is obama light. Like it or not the mans history is one of go along to get along. MR comprimize. Romney is being funded by the democrats and the republicans alike to the tune of five million dollers. WHY? Because is the progressive agenda in a R suit. They hand picked him to look like he is president. Notice how CNN set the guy up in that debate? That wasnt by mistake. Romneys being pushed down our throats like obamacare.
We dont want to make this mistake of Romney getting the nomination as many would flip the switch for obama or vote third party rather than give Romney a vote.
I voted third party last election rather than vote for McCain knowing obama would distroy this nation..WHY? Because McCain is the problem just like obama is the problem.
Report Post »Do not make this mistake people of taking the one they stand up to be counted first. Watch listen and more over force Romney out now while we still can.
klr56
Posted on June 14, 2011 at 12:54amMy oh my, those of you who hope to one up Pres. Obama should stop attacking those who may have a chance. I am very conservative and I would certainly vote for Mr. Romney if he is the nominee. He was Governor of a very liberal state that wanted gov. healthcare and he gave it to them. Is that his fault. He reads the latest scientific news that states that the earth is getting warmer and he believes them (most people would) and he is condemned. Before you spout off about Mr. Romney not being able to win without the Tea Party, please remember that the “tea party” is loosely collected and I would claim to be a part of that connection and Mr. Romney would certainly get my vote. He is much better than what we have. He used capitalism to save the 2002 Olympics and he did a great job. He is more conservative than many people in the good ole USA.
Report Post »the hawk
Posted on June 14, 2011 at 12:06amNEXT ONE SHOULD BE A BILLBORD (Obama, hope and change) BLOCKING THE ROAD ! ! !
Report Post »RedJacket
Posted on June 14, 2011 at 12:04amNow there is a bump on the head!
Report Post »Seneca
Posted on June 14, 2011 at 12:00amRomeny has got too many RINO issues to capture the wave of conservatism that, thank God, is sweeping the country. That said, this is a powerful commercial and it uses the POTUS own words to show how out of touch he is with the reality that we all live. The best that Romeny can hope for is for the bottom of the ticket so that the “establishment” Republicans feel safe. Not a smart strategy, but a very possible one. I don‘t think we’ve seen the last presidential candidate announce his intentions. The field is wide open.
Report Post »Cold War Vet
Posted on June 13, 2011 at 11:57pmI really DO have to give the Romney campaign credit. That is a really good ad!
Report Post »PerniciousD
Posted on June 14, 2011 at 12:55amThat’s right. Now, vote for him and get behind the spinless flip-flopper, gay-lovin’, socialist health care, non-ethical wanna be social conservative. Welcome to the moderate world of thinking people. Say goodbye to the tea party kooks and social conservative trolls. You blowhards that rant about liberalism and socialism and Obama are going to have to lick the nick knack paddy wack and vote for Romney, just a few degrees right of Obummer.
Report Post »Cold War Vet
Posted on June 14, 2011 at 1:21am@ PERNICIOUSD
I have no intention of voting for Romney. I just liked the ad.
Report Post »abbygirl1994
Posted on June 14, 2011 at 2:59amPerniciousd is here to disrupt.. IGNORE him.. He has the brain of a pea..
Report Post »Snoopygirl62
Posted on June 13, 2011 at 11:42pmIt was a good ad. Very powerful. However, Romney won‘t get my vote unless he’s the Repub nom and I don’t have much else of a choice. I will be voting for a clear conservative during the primary here in South Carolina. I pray we can get a conservative as the Republican nominee. Don’t want a third party. That will just be a slam dunk for Obama. Don’t want Romney either. He’s a Rino for sure.
Report Post »salvawhoray
Posted on June 13, 2011 at 11:35pmdon’t let the media pick the canadents like Mitt.
Report Post »Cold War Vet
Posted on June 13, 2011 at 11:55pm@ SALVAWHORAY
Absolutely! Please spread the word!
Report Post »We, the Tea Party people will choose our president. Not them…
v12tommy
Posted on June 13, 2011 at 11:34pmObama thinks there are bumps on the road? Last I checked the car has been rolled over in the ditch for the past 2 years. I wish we only had to worry about a few bumps.
As for the unemployment, I have been unemployed living off of savings for not quite 2 years now. I haven‘t seen a single one of Obama’s shovel-ready jobs. I would be happy to bring my own shovel if it would speed up the process.
Report Post »lildeb56
Posted on June 13, 2011 at 11:33pmIt’s a good ad.
Report Post »Cold War Vet
Posted on June 13, 2011 at 11:26pmThey treat us like bumps in the road. I brake for Americans! Liberals/communists/democrats/progressives, not so much!
Report Post »Cold War Vet
Posted on June 13, 2011 at 11:24pmIf those were liberals/progressives/democrats/communists lying on that dirt road, I might not stop my old International truck!
Report Post »Southernguy
Posted on June 14, 2011 at 7:27amI‘d just slow way down and ask em’ how THEY like being where I am.
Report Post »Mr. Oshawott
Posted on June 13, 2011 at 11:23pmI have to admit, that was a pretty impressive (and perhaps poignant) campaign ad that Mitt Romney displayed. However, that doesn’t change the fact that RomneyCare has done Massachusetts colossal financial damage and the fact that he made his belief in the global warming hoax recognizable both within his book “No Apology” and through the public spotlight. No way Mitt’s having my vote, even if he somehow wins the presidential debate.
Report Post »AmericanLass
Posted on June 13, 2011 at 11:21pmI am not a supporting of Romney, but I like this ad.
Report Post »Vickie Dhaene
Posted on June 14, 2011 at 12:07pmI feel the same way. I am liking Cain/Bachman or vice versa
Report Post »ccr
Posted on June 13, 2011 at 11:16pm(wondering how many Romney-bashing comments would be here on the blaze….)
Just remember…………..the main thing will be to get Obama OUT in 2012! Let’s not beat each other up getting that done! We will need all of us uniting to get that done.
Report Post »Cold War Vet
Posted on June 13, 2011 at 11:28pmYou have point there! I will definitely stay in the fight against Obama!
Report Post »PerniciousD
Posted on June 14, 2011 at 12:00amYa, the main thing is to get rid of Obama. Who cares about our core values.
Latest poll shows 75% of republicans care more about having a candidate that can beat Obama than a candidate that agrees with them on the issues. So much for standing up for core values. Spineless republicans think its more important to “win.” Don’t realize that Romney is a win for moderates everywhere and a MAJOR defeat for tea party and social conservative kooks.
Report Post »Dont-hate-on-me-2
Posted on June 14, 2011 at 12:33ami dont belive rommy is the one. I would perfer to see west or cain in the p seat and roomy can take the back seat, he is a moderate close to progressive, dont want that in the top chair.
Report Post »ccr
Posted on June 14, 2011 at 1:13amI didn’t say Romney was THE guy to beat Obama…………..but whoever that person is……..we don’t need to “beat” the candidates up to get there! We need civility in our differences and then uniting when it comes down to it. Another 4 years of Obama is NOT an option as far as I’m concerned! I WILL support the best GOP candidate the Repubs decide on!!
(And………..there is NO perfect candidate!)
Report Post »miles from nowhere
Posted on June 13, 2011 at 11:14pmWill not vote for Romney, I disapprove of Obamacare and his plan was no different, he believes in Global Warming and it is a BS hoax. No vote from me!
Report Post »Cold War Vet
Posted on June 13, 2011 at 11:22pm@ MILES FROM NOWHERE
Yep. Romney really turned me off with that global warming/ climate change crap too. Besides, he’s a RINO, who already blew it 2008. Too risky. We’re voting for our LIVES now!
Report Post »STEEZYD
Posted on June 13, 2011 at 11:12pmWith the economy so prevalent right now, if I had to put all my eggs in one basket, I’d put them with Romney based on his understanding of the economy alone. I believe he can be trusted, and will follow through with his promises. Unlike the ol’ Obamamamama.
Report Post »American_Woman
Posted on June 13, 2011 at 11:08pmWonderful ad, but I won’t vote for Romney.
West/Bachmann 2012
Report Post »Cold War Vet
Posted on June 13, 2011 at 11:19pm@ AMERICAN_WOMAN
I agree. The left-owned media has already decided that Romney is the Republican front runner, because they know they can beat him, like they did in 2008. That’s also how McCain became their sweetheart, and then lost. The mainstream media, by default always chooses the republican front runner for everyone, and ignore the other candidates in an attempt to shape the game.
It’s really important that in 2012, We, the Tea Party People, and NOT the mainstream media, choose our president! Romney’s off my list too. Just say NO to Obama and the RINOs.
Report Post »Janis
Posted on June 14, 2011 at 10:30amDo you think West will change his mind and run? He is amazing! I love Cain too!
Report Post »Cold War Vet
Posted on June 13, 2011 at 11:06pmAwful lot of liberal trolls posting on this story.
I didn‘t see any troll posts in the story about Sarah Palin’s email about the baby. Why don’t some of you backstabbing, America-hating liberal cowards, who were drooling over the prospect of digging through Sarah Palin’s trash go over there and have a look at what they “found” in her emails…
Go ahead, you slimy filth. Show your true colors! Let those liberal values shine! Let America know what you subhumans are REALLY made of. Liberals are filthy parasites with no ethics..
Report Post »G man
Posted on June 14, 2011 at 11:00amPerfect…thank you.
Report Post »FedupinFlorida2
Posted on June 13, 2011 at 11:06pmPowerful Ad. Obama is throwing everyone softballs to hit, his record is the worst. Forget about obama’s it could of been worst. Without the obama team it would be better.
Report Post »dontbotherme
Posted on June 13, 2011 at 10:59pmThat was a good, haunting Ad.
Report Post »Cold War Vet
Posted on June 13, 2011 at 10:50pmAdd your comments
Report Post »RepubliCorp
Posted on June 14, 2011 at 2:05amLooks like BO wont be getting a free pass this time…….
Report Post »Janis
Posted on June 14, 2011 at 10:28amCold, I’m totally in love with you. Preach it brother!
Report Post »ohiovalleywizard
Posted on June 13, 2011 at 10:47pmwhen will he discuss health care and global warming. progressive nit-wit
Report Post »NuffSaid
Posted on June 13, 2011 at 10:45pmHey if the car is in the ditch, who cares about the bumps.
I’d rather be a bump on the head.
Report Post »Cold War Vet
Posted on June 13, 2011 at 11:53pm@ NUFFSAID
If Obama was in the ditch, I’d get my shovel ready…
Report Post »and bury that P.O.S.!
Patrick in AZ
Posted on June 14, 2011 at 12:31amAmen Brother Vet
Report Post »RepubliCorp
Posted on June 14, 2011 at 2:08am(Weiner) a bump in your pants
Report Post »Exrepublisheep
Posted on June 13, 2011 at 10:34pmlol, I guess he won’t go quietly, but he will go.
Revere1
Posted on June 13, 2011 at 10:39pmQuestion is whether the public will allow themselves to be distracted from Romneycare. http://www.elephantwatcher.com/2011/05/romney-speech-reveals-flawed-strategy.html
Report Post »PerniciousD
Posted on June 13, 2011 at 10:41pmI guess since Book of Mormon won a Tony for best musical, Romney is trying to capitalize by getting his video out. Does he sing and dance? Actually, the Book of Mormon musical helps Romney because it gets all of the embarrassing mormon history out all at once. Then maybe everyone has a chuckle, gets over it, and votes for this guys based on his qualifications and not on something he was born into.
Report Post »PerniciousD
Posted on June 13, 2011 at 10:43pmSeriously can we elect a Christian please.
Report Post »sissykatz
Posted on June 13, 2011 at 10:44pmI have to give him Props for this one. To me it is Powerful and Makes Obama look like the incompetent fool he is.
Report Post »Darmok and Jalad at Tanagra
Posted on June 13, 2011 at 10:50pmRomney might be a good vice president, at least he knows what year it is and isn’t a dufus, like Biteme.
Report Post »LOOKING_BOTH_WAYS
Posted on June 13, 2011 at 10:55pmRight or Wrong i thought he defended “ Rommnycare ” well
Report Post »btw ….cnn polls have him 51% among Reps……. and 35 % among Dems
banjarmon
Posted on June 13, 2011 at 11:10pmRomney = R I N O!!! NO vote from me!!
Report Post »Islesfordian
Posted on June 13, 2011 at 11:21pmNobody cares about broadway shows here, or really anywhere except in NYC and California.
Report Post »SpankDaMonkey
Posted on June 13, 2011 at 11:35pm.
Report Post »Romney is the ‘Bump in the Road’………………..
Teaparty-grammy
Posted on June 13, 2011 at 11:38pmGreat commercial! I am still not in favor of Mitt Romney as “the” presidential candidate, because I don’t think he can win. But if he is all we’ve got, we better vote for him anyhow–because if we don’t, we will have 4 more years of Obummer, and I’m not sure we could survive that. Romney could not possibly be worse!
Report Post »cheezwhiz
Posted on June 13, 2011 at 11:50pmNice ad, people are not bumps on the road.
Report Post »And grama is not a shovel ready project
http://www.camping-berry.com/_cache/Shovels/img/amazon_B004A6KH30.jpg
remember that Oblahblah when you crack a joke next time
bullcrapbuster
Posted on June 14, 2011 at 12:16am@pernicousd………. So you like to paste and repaste, Ok lets do it………Your agenda is very clear. So are you a preacher afraid of losing his meal ticket? Afraid your sheep might want to investigate the Book of Mormon (another testiment of Jesus Christ)? It would be terrible if they thought for themselves. Who would pay you to preach if your sheep woke up and decided to do their own homework? I doubt very much that you ever even suggest that to your flock. How about you take your half truths and innuendos to another forum.
Report Post »Patrick in AZ
Posted on June 14, 2011 at 12:30amNice to see someone stand up and call this failure a failure
Report Post »Thepainter
Posted on June 14, 2011 at 1:45amoh please – with the Mormons aren’t Christians (perniciousd) What part of The Church of Jesus Christ is not Christian -The Jesus Christ Part or The Church of Jesus Christ.
Now Romney is not my favorite, but he is far better than Obama or McCain – the supposed Christians (anti mormons) took Romney (remember Kentucky primary) out last year put McCain in and gave us Obama.
I want Christy or Palin or Cain, but I still would vote for Romney over Obama or McCain
Report Post »abbygirl1994
Posted on June 14, 2011 at 2:57amYES, we CAN elect a Christian.. if we want to save our country we had better. Perniousd, if you had a lick of sense you would know this, but apparently someone got a hold of you and messed up what liitle brain God gave you. Please go to the vine with your own kind. Oh yes thats right you are a liberal, a instigator to cause trouble. We have your number… its a zero..
Report Post »freeus
Posted on June 14, 2011 at 3:22amGood ad. Barry is a bump in the road.
Report Post »nightshadow
Posted on June 14, 2011 at 5:04amWhen Romney does not get the nomination, the RNC should buy this ad and use it as their Battle Cry!
Report Post »Jackers
Posted on June 14, 2011 at 7:05amI’m with you, Sissykatz…
This ad is quite powerful and sends a strong message to the American people. Mitt may have his flaws, but he’s got an excellent sense of business and would be quite capable of turning our fiscal mess around.
Anyone would be better than Barack Obama, and many Americans still “believe in America”…
Report Post »AKMIIKEUS
Posted on June 14, 2011 at 7:51amWell according to the Tea Party only white people are American’s.
Report Post »cous1933
Posted on June 14, 2011 at 8:32amIn the debate last night what I got from Romney is that he is a polished politician who’s campaign leaders have taken a lot of Ron Pauls policies and simplified them (they needed to be simplified because when Ron Paul began speaking about Austrian economics rather than the Keynsian policies we’ve been using for 70 years, Romney and most of the others were lost). Ron Pauls policies are gaining ground even as the media continues to ignore the man. The problem is that when you give the other candidates enough leeway they let their big government neocon policies sneak out. Ron Paul is still the only candidate promising to end the Fed and the IRS and let a true free market correct our economy, and also bring all of our troops home. All of these are absolutely necessary steps if we want to restore our republic.
Report Post »cous1933
Posted on June 14, 2011 at 8:42am* grammatical error “whose” campaign advisors. Sorry
Report Post »13th Imam
Posted on June 14, 2011 at 9:42amBarry is A-Hole in the road.
Any of those Republicans is better for America than the Dufus in Cheif
Report Post »damrite1969
Posted on June 14, 2011 at 10:46amNow Romney say he believes in man made Global Warming which has been proven to be BS…
Report Post »JJ Coolay
Posted on June 14, 2011 at 11:23am@Akmiikeus: That’s hogwash and you obviously do not know what the Tea Party stands for, but rather listen to the bull crap spin the media feeds you.
Report Post »No1YaKnow
Posted on June 14, 2011 at 12:20pmWhatever Mitt. People like you only come out and “oppose” the lefts agenda around election time!
Report Post »Sound The Trumpet In Zion
Posted on June 14, 2011 at 12:39pmRomney is right, he’s not a bump in the road. He’s not a road bump, a lane marker or anything else to me except a RINO.
Report Post »marvel
Posted on June 14, 2011 at 1:20pm————————————————————-
@banjarmon
Posted on June 13, 2011 at 11:10pm
Romney = R I N O!!! NO vote from me!
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R I N O is an acronym for Republican In Name Only. Romney is clearly an actual Republican, closer to mainstream republicans than most TEA party members are. They are only Republicans because they have no hope at all going 3rd party. <- That makes them RINO. In that case it's not a bad thing to be a RINO…
For the most part you guys show your ignorance by using RINO every chance you get to label those you don't like. So everyone but your favorite non-Mormon candidate is a RINO? Silly…
Regards,
Report Post »Marvel
godlovinmom
Posted on June 14, 2011 at 2:35pmI’m with spankdamonkey….romney is a bump in the road…he needs to get out of the way and lets vote someone in we can TRUST….I wouldn‘t vote for romney as much as I wouldn’t vote for obama!
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