With a Notorious B.I.G. ripoff riff oozing sensuality in the background, an actor in a new South Carolina first congressional district television ad tries to woo back suspicious voters – while the spot’s narrator urges them to “break up” with career politicians instead.
“I know I’ve spent too much, but what’s a few trillion?” Mr. Sleazeball asks amid a room full of candles – a glass of brandy in one hand and a bouquet of roses on the table. “It was all for you. But I’ve changed. I’ll keep my promises this time. It’ll be different. I’m sorry for all the mistakes I’ve made.”
The ad was cut on behalf of Charleston, S.C. economics professor Teddy Turner – son of liberal media mogul Ted Turner.
“Sugar, just give me one more chance?” the actor implores, blowing a kiss to the camera.
Take a look …
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Genius, right? Absolutely. Well … until that curly haired guy resembling a backup Indigo Girls singer pops in at the end of the spot …
The spot labels five of Turner’s rivals as career politicians – former S.C. Gov. Mark Sanford, S.C. Sen. Larry Grooms (R-Berkeley), S.C. Rep. Chip Limehouse (RINO-Charleston), former S.C. Sen. John Kuhn (RINO-Charleston) and former Charleston County councilman Curtis Bostic – although the romantic theme of the spot is clearly a swipe at Sanford and his 2009 sex scandal.
Sanford addressed the scandal in his first ad of the race.
Turner is one of sixteen candidates seeking the U.S. House seat vacated last month by newly appointed U.S. Sen. Tim Scott. He’s also one of three candidates (at least) to launch new television ads this week.
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That commercial HAS tO BE AIMED at Sanford. What a creep Sanford is. The guy term-limited his sorry BEEP out of Congress…now LIKE BOB Suck-Wad Inglis, he’s begging back…
That’s disgusting.
That commercial HAS tO BE AIMED at Sanford. What a creep Sanford is. The guy term-limited his sorry BEEP out of Congress…now LIKE BOB Suck-Wad Inglis, he’s begging back…
That’s disgusting.
Ok, I like the ad and the actor is great – but, Teddy, you need to get a new hairstyle!
Start with a weed whacker and a comb…
Nah, part of his appeal is that he isn’t an every hair in place slick politician. We love his curls. We wanna see his baby pics now!
Ok, I like the ad and the actor is great – but, Teddy, you need to get a new hairstyle!
Start with a weed whacker and a comb…
Nah, part of his appeal is that he isn’t an every hair in place slick politician. We love his curls. We wanna see his baby pics now!
Haha! Brilliant. Now at every debate he needs to show up with an easel upon which a picture of Chapur sits next to his podium, table, or whatever.
If I were Sanford, I would bring a picture of Teddy’s wife, and a picture of his nanny.
Turner’s wife is certainly younger and more nubile than MBC. Is the nanny like Mrs. Doubtfire?
Touche’. So, I’m not familiar with the story…did he diddle the nanny?
If so, it’s big balls to make a vid with these undertones.
Haha! Brilliant. Now at every debate he needs to show up with an easel upon which a picture of Chapur sits next to his podium, table, or whatever.
If I were Sanford, I would bring a picture of Teddy’s wife, and a picture of his nanny.
Turner’s wife is certainly younger and more nubile than MBC. Is the nanny like Mrs. Doubtfire?
Touche’. So, I’m not familiar with the story…did he diddle the nanny?
If so, it’s big balls to make a vid with these undertones.
Teddy! You the next US Representative from South Carolina District One!
For Solutions, For Results, For South Carolina, Teddy Turner For US District 1
US Rep Turner (R-SC)…it sings!
Too bad I am US House District 2, I would vote for you!
Teddy! You the next US Representative from South Carolina District One!
For Solutions, For Results, For South Carolina, Teddy Turner For US District 1
US Rep Turner (R-SC)…it sings!
Too bad I am US House District 2, I would vote for you!
Hanoi Jane’s stepchild.
Hanoi Jane’s stepchild.
Turner may well be the one to beat in this campaign if he plays the game this well throughout the season.
Turner may well be the one to beat in this campaign if he plays the game this well throughout the season.
I EF’ING LOVE IT!!! In one ad Teddy has blasted every potential serious elected offical/contender without using a single name. This is spot on and orginal (rare in political ads). White Ted Sr may not own TBS anymore he does still have the cell #’s for his old marketing gurus who will run rings around Charles Towne and Jr is using it for all he can. And IMHO if anyone thinks daddy ain’t helping his boy I’ve got a bridge to sell ya.
I EF’ING LOVE IT!!! In one ad Teddy has blasted every potential serious elected offical/contender without using a single name. This is spot on and orginal (rare in political ads). White Ted Sr may not own TBS anymore he does still have the cell #’s for his old marketing gurus who will run rings around Charles Towne and Jr is using it for all he can. And IMHO if anyone thinks daddy ain’t helping his boy I’ve got a bridge to sell ya.
The New York Times reported last week that despite his “deceptive trip to Argentina” Sanford has (a) much broad support among citizens, including high-profile ones (according to polls), (b) much money in his campaign account, (c) experience that undecided voters appreciate, and (d) momentum. The Times says that Sanford is the one to beat. What caught my attention on this TV commercial is Teddy Turner talking with a black guy — “Joe Sixpack” — nodding his head. THAT must have been out of the ordinary for Teddy.
You represent yourself as an ugly RACIST. Teddy is a school teacher. He likely has more contact with US, than any elitist bigoted liberal, like you…
Also: I hvae no doubt that a lifetime, trust-fund politician, like Sanford, has all types of contacts at the NYT. That list sounds like it came from his push-pollers. And it’s EXACTLY what the NYT wants to hear, because Sanford is a disgrace, and they like that kind of Republican…
The New York Times reported last week that despite his “deceptive trip to Argentina” Sanford has (a) much broad support among citizens, including high-profile ones (according to polls), (b) much money in his campaign account, (c) experience that undecided voters appreciate, and (d) momentum. The Times says that Sanford is the one to beat. What caught my attention on this TV commercial is Teddy Turner talking with a black guy — “Joe Sixpack” — nodding his head. THAT must have been out of the ordinary for Teddy.
You represent yourself as an ugly RACIST. Teddy is a school teacher. He likely has more contact with US, than any elitist bigoted liberal, like you…
Also: I hvae no doubt that a lifetime, trust-fund politician, like Sanford, has all types of contacts at the NYT. That list sounds like it came from his push-pollers. And it’s EXACTLY what the NYT wants to hear, because Sanford is a disgrace, and they like that kind of Republican…
finally… a little creativity.
finally… a little creativity.
Ironic that Teddy Turner is running a commercial with “affair” undertones considering he cheated on his now ex-wife with their nanny, his current wife. Also ironic considering his recent marriage troubles that will be coming out soon…
Hey, Mark?
Not agaaain! Maybe the political class should all be geldings. Actually perhaps some sort of artificial intelligence robotical thingy programmed fiscal conservative, libertarian, progressive,… whatever.
Ironic that Teddy Turner is running a commercial with “affair” undertones considering he cheated on his now ex-wife with their nanny, his current wife. Also ironic considering his recent marriage troubles that will be coming out soon…
Hey, Mark?
Not agaaain! Maybe the political class should all be geldings. Actually perhaps some sort of artificial intelligence robotical thingy programmed fiscal conservative, libertarian, progressive,… whatever.
He is trying to buy the election with his money. He is a carpetbagger.
He is trying to buy the election with his money. He is a carpetbagger.
It would have been great if they could have gotten a Larry Grooms look a like to do the “romancing” ….https://www.fitsnews.com/2013/02/26/grooms-launches-second-ad/
It would have been great if they could have gotten a Larry Grooms look a like to do the “romancing” ….https://www.fitsnews.com/2013/02/26/grooms-launches-second-ad/
Speaking of ‘elitist,bigoted liberals’.Who in the heck is running the media gig for the radical liberal, Elizabeth Colbert Busch? Someone alledging to be playing that role or something like it has a Facebook page loaded with profanity,bigoted comments and personal attacks against possible opponents and others.Classless however what would you expect from ‘elitist,bigoted liberals’ ? She certainly does not appear to be a ‘fit’ for this district or state.
Speaking of ‘elitist,bigoted liberals’.Who in the heck is running the media gig for the radical liberal, Elizabeth Colbert Busch? Someone alledging to be playing that role or something like it has a Facebook page loaded with profanity,bigoted comments and personal attacks against possible opponents and others.Classless however what would you expect from ‘elitist,bigoted liberals’ ? She certainly does not appear to be a ‘fit’ for this district or state.