Iowa Rep. Bruce Braley is getting some support from VoteVets in his Senate race against Joni Ernst. It's a strong ad, and an important topic in the race, as Ernst and Republican groups have attacked Braley repeatedly over veterans' issues. The positive ad is
backed by a one week, $550,000 buy. In it, two veterans trade lines:
Clair Harper: "I flew a B-17 in World War II."
Ione Shadduck: "I also served, during Korea. MacArthur called us his best soldiers."
Harper: "A lot has changed, especially in politics."
Shadduck: "When New York billionaires attack a good man like Bruce Braley."
Harper: "That's wrong."
Shadduck: "As the son of a Marine, Bruce always fights for vets."
Harper: "He helped hundreds of troops get overdue combat pay. Trust us."
Shadduck: "Bruce is on our side."
In addition to the television buy, VoteVets has reserved $100,000 in radio time.
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Braley has been trailing slightly in recent polls, but that doesn't mean it's time to give up. Iowa voters need to get beyond the attacks on Braley—and learn about Joni Ernst's real, extreme positions on the issues.