Best Attack Ads: Election Season Fall 2008 Edition
Political campaign attack ads are an awesome genre, and the 2008 Election is no exception in terms of wacky voiceovers, totally distorted claims, and bad editing work. The USBFB has been closely tracking the state of cheeseball campaign ads this season in the Senate and House races, and we’re proud to announce today our annual awards for the best TV spots of the season. Here’s our favorites:
The USBFB Award For Best Voice Over In An Attack Ad: “Do You Know Jim Martin?”
The USBFB Award For Most Outlandish Claims Made In An Attack Ad: “Who Is He?”
The Ed Wood Memorial Award For Worst Video Editing: “Golf”
The USBFB Award For Goofiest Animated Special Effect: “Hope”
The USBFB Award For Most Specific Voter Issue: “SPACE SCAM”
The USBFB Award For Best Soundtrack In An Attack Ad: “SPACE SCAM”
The USBFB Award For Most Forced “Regular Citizens Like You” Interviews: “Change”

