Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK 2004 - U.S. House of Representatives - Ronald James (Ron) - Kind - "Mud" 2004-01-01 2004-01-01 Kind, Ronald James (Ron) http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 108th (2003-2005) Julian P. Kanter Political Commercials Collection Coldstorage 1: Series PCC-KANTER-HOR, Carl Albert Center Archives, Burton Hall https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/769 P-1832-103721 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Julian%20P.%20Kanter%20Political%20Commercials%20Collection,%201942-2016/United%20States%20House%20of%20Representatives%20Offices%20Campaign%20Ads,%201963-2016/P-1832-103721_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/877835 https://vimeo.com/1069897837 advertising campaigns MacWilliams, Cosgrove, Snider, Smith and Robinson 1 Video In the 2004 political TV ad, Democratic Party candidate Ron Kind uses a football theme to symbolize his commitment to clean politics. Scenes alternate between Kind in football gear and a suit, contrasting the muddy game with the dirtiness of politics. He speaks directly to the camera, advocating for cleaner political practices and focusing on genuine issues rather than engaging in slander. The recurring muddy football field backdrop reinforces his message against dirty politics. MovingImage