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Feb 22

Written by: Mark Lavergne
2/22/2010 2:03 PM 

Gov. Rick Perry and Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison have each released new attack ads saying ... well, not much new.

Here's Perry's:


Here's Hutchison's:


Here's the script for Perry's ad:

"Before Senator Hutchison voted for the $700 billion Wall Street Bailout"
TEXT ON SCREEN: Before Senator Hutchison voted for the $700 billion Wall Street Bailout
"She voted for billions in taxpayer-funded earmarks"
TEXT ON SCREEN: She voted for billions in taxpayer-funded earmarks
"That’s why a Texas newspaper dubbed her the 'Queen of Earmarks'"
TEXT ON SCREEN: Texas senator is queen of earmarks San Antonio Express-News 10/6/2009
She spent billions on projects like
TEXT ON SCREEN: She spent billions on projects like
the World Toilet Summit
TEXT ON SCREEN: the World Toilet Summit
Fruitfly research in France
TEXT ON SCREEN: Fruitfly research in France
A teapot museum in North Carolina
TEXT ON SCREEN: Teapot museum in North Carolina
And $50 million on an indoor rain forest in Iowa
TEXT ON SCREEN: $50 million indoor rain forest in Iowa
She kept spending and spending … billions of taxdollars
TEXT ON SCREEN: She kept spending and spending … billions of taxdollars
Senator Hutchison voting with Washington since 1993
TEXT ON SCREEN: Senator Hutchison voting WITH Washington since 1993

And for Hutchison's attack ad:

ANNCR: “Ethical clouds.
“Cronyism.
“That’s what newspapers are saying about Rick Perry.
“Arrogance.
“Bully tactics not a bully pulpit.
“False fiscal conservatism.
“Playing politics with our universities.
“Boondoggles on toll roads.
“Rewarding supporters … punishing opponents.
“Mandating HPV vaccine for girls.
“That’s why almost every major newspaper endorses Kay Bailey Hutchison.
“A courageous visionary.
“Fueled by conservative principles.
“It’s time for Perry to go."

The "Queen" ad is viewable at Perry's website here.
The "Fueled" ad is viewable at Hutchison's websit here.