Buying Time—2008: Alabama
Analysis
Leading up to the November 2008 election, the Brennan Center released real-time reports on television advertising in state Supreme Court elections. The 2008 reports continue the groundbreaking analysis first conducted in 2000 examining the sponsorship, content and costs of televised state Supreme Court campaign ads.
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August 30, 2008 – Shaw Most Sons
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Judge Shaw bio ad, with information about his religious beliefs.
September 4, 2008 – Paseur Amazing Grace
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Judge Paseur bio ad.
September 17, 2008 – "Sam" Shaw
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Sam Shaw speaks about her husband, Judge Greg Shaw.
September 27, 2008 – Paseur Only Candidate
Judge Paseur ad touts unique background as cop, mother, etc.
September 27, 2008 – Paseur Tough and Smart
Judge Paseur ad touts unique background as cop, mother, etc., that made her tough and smart.
September 29, 2008 – Paseur Amazing Grace
Judge Paseur's mother discusses the judge's upbringing.
October 1, 2008 – Shaw One Vote
Cast by a judge or a citizen, Judge Shaw attempts to illustrate just how important one vote can be.
October 10, 2008 – Shaw Tough Place
Judge Shaw has decided tough cases, including death penalty cases and ones involving other judges.
October 10, 2008 – Paseur Bank Account
Ad claims Judge Shaw has a bank account containing $500,000 from oil and gas companies. This money is supposedly used to fund Judge Shaw's commercial.
October 13, 2008 – Shaw Broke Her Promise
Ad claims Judge Paseur broke her promise not to run a negative campaign.
October 14, 2008 – Paseur Forget Politics
Judge Paseur tells viewers to forget politics. Ad claims she cannot be bought and she's qualified.
October 16, 2008 – Paseur Choice Is Clear
Ad claims Judge Shaw's supporters are being attacked for running false attack ads.
October 22, 2008 – Shaw Amazing Nor Graceful
Judge Shaw claims Judge Paseur has made a mockery of the race for state Supreme Court.
October 23, 2008 – Paseur Sunday Newpaper Reported
Ad claims Sunday newspapers reported insurance companies and bankers are bankrolling Judge Shaw's campaign. This money is in addition to money Judge Shaw received from oil and gas lobbyists.
October 24, 2008 – Paseur The Whole Truth
Ad claims Judge Paseur has indeed accepted money from an oil lobbyist. Also claims she is not tough on crime, then asks viewers to log on to a web site containing the real truth about Judge Paseur.
October 27, 2008 – Paseur Not Me
Ad claims Judge Shaw's "Whole Truth" ads are paid for by oil lobbyists and that Judge Shaw has not convicted criminals.
October 29, 2008 – Paseur Amazing Grace
Ad touts Judge Paseur's tough-on-crime bio as Amazing Grace plays in the background.
October 29, 2008 – Just Plain Wrong
Judge Shaw tells viewers the AL high court is not influenced by special interests, and he'll uphold the integrity of the court.
October 30, 2008 – Shaw Newspapers Recommend
Ad lists the newspapers that have endorsed Judge Shaw, also quotes editorials on Judge Paseur's weaknesses.