CMAG’s Ad of the Week for 5/23/11:  Prominent Republicans are just beginning to declare their intentions to run for president, but it is a Democratic group that is making headlines because of an attack ad. This week’s Ad of the Week is sponsored by Priorities USA Action and criticizes several Republicans’ stance on Rep. Paul Ryan’s (R-WI) budget proposal…

CMAG’s Ad of the Week for 5/16/11: 

New Hampshire will hold the first Republican presidential primary next January, but it has already become the focus of several candidates who are looking to gain an advantage in a very open field for conservatives. This week’s Ad of the Week highlights two lesser known candidates, Fred Karger and Andy Martin, and their very different campaign ads…

“Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker’s controversial Budget Repair Bill has come down to an ‘us vs. them’ battle, pitting Republicans in favor of creating a smaller budget against Democrats fighting for the collective bargaining rights of government employees. Due to the numerous states across the country facing similar budget woes, this fight has garnered national attention as out-of-state groups flock to Madison to make their voices heard. CMAG explores the tone, messages and branding both sides are using on the airwaves.”

CMAG’s Ad of the Week for 4/18/11:

With just under a month until the primary election, Democrats in West Virginia’s gubernatorial race are struggling to get an early lead through media appearances and, of course, campaign ads. Sponsored by state Treasurer John Perdue, this week’s Ad of the Week examines how the candidates will handle increases to utility rates…

CMAG’s Ad of the Week for 4/4/11:

In the wake of President Barack Obama’s re-election announcement, conservative groups are already laying the groundwork to battle the president in 2012. This week’s Ad of the Week brings up what is sure to be a major talking point for the Republicans in the year to come: healthcare.

CMAG’s Ad of the Week for 3/21/11:  As Congress continues to struggle to come up with an acceptable budget proposal, many groups are concerned that their specific field will face significant cuts. Rather than take a position on the issue, this week’s Ad of the Week simply asks to start a “conversation” about preserving Social Security…

CMAG’s Ad of the Week for 3/7/11:  This year’s Congress has seen its fair share of gridlock and stalled bills. However, even the threat of a government shut-down has not stopped issue groups from targeting specific legislators when campaigning for a cause. This week’s Ad of the Week looks at three ads that address a variety of budget-related issues…

CMAG’s Ad of the Week for 2/28/11:  In January 2007, Mitt Romney kicked off the 2008 Presidential Election by being the first candidate to air a campaign ad. Now, slightly later in the cycle than Romney, the first candidate in the 2012 Presidential race is on the air. Sponsored by Andy Martin, a “little-known presidential hopeful,” this week’s Ad of the Week revisits the President Barack Obama citizenship rumor that claims he was not born in the United States.

CMAG’s Ad of the Week for 2/7/11:  The first campaign ad for the 2012 Presidential Election aired on TV last September and called for Hillary Clinton to run for the White House. Clinton, however, had nothing to do with the ad and repeatedly stated she has no intention of running. William DeJean, a dentist from Chicago, told CNN that he aired the ad because he doesn’t “think this country is headed in the right direction” and Clinton is “the most qualified.” A group took similar action with this week’s Ad of the Week with an ad that endorses Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels for president…

CMAG’s Ad of the Week for 1/31/11:  Although House Republicans fulfilled their campaign promise to vote to repeal the healthcare reform law on January 19^th, their vote will likely have little impact on the country’s healthcare due to the Democratically-led Senate. However, a recent ruling from a federal judge in Florida took this one step further and declared the reform law unconstitutional. This week’s Ad of the Week is a series of pro-repeal web ads sponsored by America, Inc…