Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK 1988 - U.S. House of Representatives - Mitch - Irwin - "Us First (Upper Peninsula)" 1988-01-01 1988-01-01 Irwin, Mitch http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 100th (1987-1989) 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-1079-44961 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-1079-44961_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/876373 https://vimeo.com/1069701570 advertising campaigns Jill Buckley and Associates 1 Video The 1988 political TV ad for Mitch Irwin portrays his opponent, Bob Davis, as closely aligned with defense contractors and special interests. Featuring various scenes where Davis appears with defense industry logos, the ad contrasts this with clips of Irwin engaging with local communities, emphasizing his commitment to local values and interests over those of foreign and corporate entities. Irwin's message to prioritize local issues over external influences is highlighted throughout the campaign ad. MovingImage