New Ad Hits House GOP On Unemployment Insurance

[DonViejo]

Source: TPM

DANIEL STRAUSS – DECEMBER 23, 2013, 1:39 PM EST
The liberal group Americans United for Change is out with a new ad blitz attacking Republicans for failing to come to an agreement with Democrats over extending unemployment insurance benefits before the end of the year.

"Who had a merry Christmas? The richest one percent," a voiceover in the ad, airing nationally, said. "Republicans in Congress made sure of that, protecting billions in taxpayer giveaways and for those facing tough times, Republicans stripped 1.3 million Americans of jobless benefits — folks who want to work but cannot find a job."

The voiceover in the ad continues that "It's wrong to leave more than a million Americans behind. Tell Republicans restore unemployment benefits now."

The national ads, which are set to air Dec. 26 and Dec. 27 are accompanied by new polling results commissioned by Americans United for Change and conducted by Public Policy Polling showing bipartisan support for extending unemployment benefits.

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[Iliyah]

1. Corporate media won't help the Dems get the message out

because they will be 24/7 downing anything Pres O and Dems do to the total negative, but the issues concerning wages and cost of living is number one on the minds of the working class and affordable health care something that the GOPers will not address.

[freshwest]

2. Not just 1.3 million, but their families and communities. Ripple effect. The GOP loves it! n/t