IFC LIST MONTH: Top 10 Presidential Campaign Ads

By William Rabbe on 07/09/2008

By Sarah Scully and William Rabbe Nixon learned of the power of television the hard way in 1960 -- unshaven and sweaty in the debate against John Kennedy, he appeared flustered and less fit for the Presidency than the handsome and charming Kennedy. Since the 1950's television has been the medium of choice for political advertising -- and as history shows, a good TV spot can be the decisive factor in any election. The following are our top 10 Presidential campaign ads of all time, based on creativity and effectiveness: 10. George H. W. Bush's "Tank" Ad, 1988 An instant... MORE »