Budweiser beer Sponsors Anti-Recall Ad (The "Recall's Not For You!)

Talon News ^ | 10/07/03 | Jeff Gannon

[bedolido]

(Talon News) -- Anheuser-Busch, the brewer of Budweiser beer, is sponsoring a taped telephone ad urging voters to "vote NO on recall, YES on Bustamante." The speaker on the recording identifies himself as former Vice President Al Gore.

First reported by Mickey Kaus on Slate.com, the message begins with the former vice president urging voters to vote no on the recall.

"Gray Davis has been a solid progressive governor and deserves to finish out his term," Gore says in the telephone message. "We simply cannot let the right wing Republicans roll back the progress California has been making under Governor Davis."

Former Vice President Gore stresses that it is "very important" to "vote no on the recall."

"Also, as insurance against a strong pro-recall turnout, and to keep a Democrat in the governor's office, continue on the ballot and vote "yes" for Lieutenant Governor Cruz Bustamante to keep the governorship in Democratic hands," Gore adds on the phone message.

The former vice president continues, "So remember, vote no on the recall, and then vote for Cruz Bustamante, who is located on your ballot under the letter 'B.' Thank you."

Following the message from Gore, a woman's voice continues by saying, "Paid for by Progressive Democrats and Independents against the recall. Major funding by Anheuser-Busch."

A call from Talon News to the Anheuser-Busch corporate headquarters was not returned, despite the assurance of the person taking the message that Jim Schwartz would do so.

Copyright © 2003 Talon News -- All rights reserved.

[Roughneck]

Dang! Now I have to quit buying Bud.

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[#3Fan]

I knew there was a reason I drink Miller.

[sushiman]

" Now I have to quit buying Bud."

I quit buying Bud after my first trip to the UK in 1976 . The food over there isn't the greatest , but the beer is numero uno IMO .

[Leisler]

I can't find the CEO's email, maybe someone else has, ahhum-cough-cough, "resources?"

Patrick T. Stokes
President, CEO & Director
Anheuser-Busch
1 Busch Pl.
St. Louis, MO 63118
Tel.: 314-577-2000
Fax: 314-577-2900

[bedolido]

this is a real...

Hold Muh Beer!

Ping!

[Coop]

I'd be very surprised if Anheuser/Busch made a corporate decision to involve itself in such a mess. Where's the upside? Perhaps on a local/regional level...

However, I do know A/B recently waded into politics on the "right" side in Missouri, regarding concealed carry legislation.

[Leroy S. Mort]

I'd be very surprised if this is accurate. Of course it's too late for A/B to get a denial out. More dirty tricks in my opinion, similar to the "League of Women Voters" phone campaign last night.

[Roughneck]

I quit buying Bud after my first trip to the UK in 1976 . The food over there isn't the greatest , but the beer is numero uno IMO .


What are you buying? Quick! I need a replacement. . .

[RogueIsland]

However, I do know A/B recently waded into politics on the "right" side in Missouri, regarding concealed carry legislation.

Correct. I hope this article is misinformed.

[Coop]

Try Whitbread Pale Ale.

[billhilly]

"Dang! Now I have to quit buying Bud."

If we both do it they will definitely get the message. I could fill a good sized swimming pool with past consumption.

[1Old Pro]

Dang! Now I have to quit buying Bud.

Me too, back to Labatt's Blue.

[mhking]

No Bud, drink Coors (if ya gotta drink domestic swill-water).

HOLD MUH BEER 'N WATCH THIS!

Just damn.

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[mpreston]

I quit buying Bud many years ago after spending 2 years in Europe under the influence of German beers. Bud is piss water. Now all I drink is micro's with some substance and flavor.

[bedolido]

[N. Theknow]

Dang! Now I have to quit buying Bud.

Haven't bought a Bud since they sponsored "Gay Days" in St. Louis and had an ad with two homosexuals holding hands under a rainbow.

[Roughneck]

"I'd be very surprised if this is accurate"

It may not be, but they'd best go ahead and TRY to get the word out . .it aint never too late when a beer drinker is waitin' on a cold one.

If they dont try to get the word out - my assumption is that it IS true, and they are trying to hide it from folks like me...

[Roughneck]

Haven't bought a Bud since they sponsored "Gay Days" in St. Louis and had an ad with two homosexuals holding hands under a rainbow

NO! I quit taking the family to Disney because of that kind of sheet! Now, I no longer buy Budweiser even IF I find out they are not supporting that socialist-gray davis