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June 4, 2009

Randy Hillier’s ad is a take on an old Reagan spot

Randy Hillier’s team has given me an exclusive first look at their new ad. Here it is.

Here is the original Reagan ad. I think they matched it quite well.

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  • dillon

    What's the point you are trying to make?

  • http://blog.ederek.net dbo789

    I don't think most people, especially Canadians will get the reference, and even if they do, I doubt they knew what Regan (and thereby Hillier) was trying to get at in the first place. The public is stupid, and using vague metaphors and obscene political references isn't the best way to get them to vote for you.

  • Horatio

    It’s cute. But I think this ad is much more effective and to the point. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7g3nmXIK_Rs

    Really gives you all you need to know about the real Tim Hudak.

  • RL

    I like it. Not many my age would get it, but I’m sure it will strike a few chords with the 40+ crowd. Besides, you don’t need to get the reference to get the actual point of the ad. I’m thinking the point of reference is to get a little earned media from political wonks who appreciate it.

  • Maria

    In Reagan’s time, it was probably the USSR that was eluded to. Is Hillier trying to say he will keep the bear (stock markets) at bay and bring in the bull ? All I see is someone in his camp copying from someone else. Why can’t people have original ideas for a change ? I am so fed up with remake of old movies and now here we have a remake of an ad. Ugh.

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    I agree with you on this one!

    Rina

  • Tony

    This is a weird one to me, Reagan was making a metaphoric point most people would have understood at the time. Hillier is referencing that to make a simplistic point that's literally about bears.

    I think this ad is a huge misfire.

  • Scotty

    I'm not sure that the bear hunt is a huge wedge issue that he should be bringing up during the leadership campaign. Just looks goofy.

  • Pete

    Oh man, I thought that was satire. That's an actual Hillier campaign ad?

    He is apparently determined to protect us not from an ideology bent on the destruction of all the freedoms we hold dear, but, um, actual bears? All that ridiculous ad does is remind me of an old Simpsons episode.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u2zXSaDFi7o

    (find the first few minutes of the actual episode to see Springfield gripped by anti-bear hysteria – good stuff)

  • medela backpack

    I could agree with you Tony, I also feel the same about the ad, well observed!

    Donna

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    I could agree with you Tony, I also feel the same about the ad, well observed!

    Donna

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