The ad mimics a game show, asking questions of contestants like “Which Republican running for president voted for the bridge to nowhere?” and “Who personally demanded more that $1 billion in earmarks to his sixteen years in Congress?”
Each time the announcer proclaims the answer: “Rick Santorum!”
The spot features a clip of Santorum saying he was “very proud of the earmarks” he wrote into spending legislation.
Script:
Announcer: “It’s ‘Wheel of Washington!’ I’m your host, Wink, Tax and Spend!”
“First question: Which Republican running for president voted for the ‘Bridge to Nowhere’ earmark?”
“Yes, Susie from Des Moines.”
Suzie: “Rick Santorum?”
Announcer: “Correct! Santorum voted for the Bridge to Nowhere and a highway bill full of pork.”
“Who personally demanded more than one billion dollars of earmarks in his 16 years in Congress?”
“Jay from Ames.”
Jay: “Rick Santorum?”
Announcer: “Right! Santorum grabbed for a billion in earmarks — until voters kicked him out of office in a landslide.”
“Audio bonus! Name this Congressional porker.”
Rick Santorum: “I have had a lot of earmarks. In fact, I’m very proud of all the earmarks I’ve put in bills.”
Announcer: “Jen, from Sioux City.”
Jen: “That’s Rick Santorum.”
Announcer: “In-deedy-duty! Santorum’s proud of feeding at the earmark trough in Congress. Soo-ee pig!”
“That’s right, Iowa. On taxes and spending, if Rick Santorum wins, you lose.”
Gov. Perry: “I’m Rick Perry and I approve this message. Paid for by RickPerry.Org, Inc.”