Democrats target area House races in radio ads

Democrats are targeting three Greater Cincinnati congressional races in a new radio ad about Social Security that starts airing today.

The ad says President Bush’s plan for the elderly retirement program "could reduce Social Security benefits" and add $2 trillion to the national debt.

The proposal, unveiled by Bush last year, has run into roadblocks in Congress and isn’t likely to pass. But it’s being used to slam Republicans on the eve of Bush’s visit to Northern Kentucky to attend a campaign fundraiser Friday with Rep. Geoff Davis, R-Hebron.

Also singled out in the $100,000 ad buy are Republican Reps. Steve Chabot of Westwood, who faces Democrat John Cranley in Ohio’s 1st District, and Mike Sodrel of New Albany, who faces former Rep. Baron Hill, a Democrat, in Indiana’s 9th District.

Davis faces former Rep. Ken Lucas, a Democrat, in Kentucky's 4th District.

Here is the script for the new ad:

Announcer 1: Retirement has become an uncertain time for many of us.

Announcer 2: Social Security is the one thing we know we can count on.

Announcer 1: President Bush's privatization plan could reduce Social Security benefits for nearly every American.

Announcer 1: Now, President Bush wants to borrow $2 trillion dollars - driving up our debt even further to privatize Social Security.

Announcer 1: Congressman XXX has supported President Bush's privatization plan.

Announcer 2: And the Republican majority is ready to rubberstamp President Bush's privatization plan.

Announcer 1: So this week when the President visits our area, let them know just how we feel.

Announcer 2: Call Congressman XXX at 123-456-7890 and tell him we want Social Security protected, not privatized.

Announcer 1: Because it's time for Congressman XXX to stand up for us, and stop rubberstamping President Bush's Social Security privatization.