Americans United to Preserve Marriage

"Liberal"
30-second ad run in MI, PA starting Sept. 27, 2004.

Announcer (Male): How liberal is John Kerry?
Visual: Image of Kerry at podium delivering speech. Words on screen: How liberal is John Kerry?

Here are the facts.  John Kerry opposed efforts to stop gay marriage in Massachusetts--even signing a letter supporting it.
Visual: Words on screen: Liberal John Kerry: Opposed efforts to stop gay marriage. Source: USA Today February 2004

And as a U.S. Senator, John Kerry voted against the Defense of Marriage Act, which defined marriage as between a man and a woman.
Visual: Words on screen: Liberal John Kerry: Voted against the Defense of Marriage Act. Source: Senate Roll Call Vote 280 9/10/96

That's liberal.  That's John Kerry.
Visual: Words on Screen: That's liberal. That's John Kerry.

John Kerry.  Too liberal for America.
Visual: Words on screen: John Kerry. Too liberal for America.

Americans United to Preserve Marriage is responsible for the content of this advertising.
Visual: Words on screen (Disclaimer): Paid for by Americans United to Preserve Marriage and not authorized by any candidate or any candidate's committee. Americans United to Preserve Marriage is responsible for the content of this advertising. 2800 Shirlington Road, No. 930, Arlington, VA 22206
 
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Notes and ObservationsAccording to the press release, this is a $500,000 buy.  Gary Bauer is president of Americans United to Preserve Marriage, which is registered with the IRS as an independent 527 organization.