Dr. Bera Releases First TV Ad—“Spiked”

Posted on 09-14-10

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 14, 2010
Contact: Lucinda Guinn
(916) 686-5244
press@beraforcongress.com 
DR. BERA RELEASES FIRST TV AD
Spot highlights Lungren’s record of double dipping and pension spiking
 
ELK GROVE, CA – Today Bera for Congress released its first television ad highlighting Dan Lungren's tarnished ethical record and history of self-serving behavior. The spot, called “Spiked,” details how Lungren has been double dipping into taxpayer money to fund his salary and lavish pension.
“Californians deserve to know who Lungren has been looking out for during his 30-year political career: himself,” said Lucinda Guinn, Bera’s campaign manager.  “At a time when California families are struggling to get by and unemployment is soaring, Lungren opposed emergency unemployment benefits but went right ahead and dipped into two taxpayer funds for personal gain.”
Lungren accepted a 25% pay raise in his last month in office as attorney general. The pay spike increased his state pension by over $11,000 dollars per year. Since that time Lungren has continued to support and accept pay raises while in Congress. 
WATCH THE AD “SPIKED”
TRANSCRIPT
Narrator: The LA Times says Dan Lungren is plagued by ethics issues. And criticized for being a Washington insider. There’s more...listen to this:
TV Announcer: The former California attorney general spiked his state pension just before leaving office.
Narrator: Double dipping …nearly 230-thousand dollars a year with taxpayer funds. And if that wasn’t enough…In Congress, Lungren supported raising his pay six times. Dan Lungren...Spiking his pension, raising his pay and “plagued by ethics issues.” Heard Enough? 
Dr. Bera: I’m Ami Bera and I approve this message.   
 
The ad will begin running today on broadcast in the Sacramento media market. This is the first television advertisement in the race between Dr. Ami Bera and Dan Lungren. 
A doctor and former Associate Dean of Admissions at UC Davis, Bera has gained tremendous support for his grassroots campaign. Nationally acknowledged as one of the top challenger races in the country, Dr. Bera has achieved enormous fundraising success, secured decisive endorsements, and earned widespread support. 
Bera, 45, is a lifelong Californian whose parents immigrated to the U.S. from India over 50 years ago. He and his wife, Dr. Janine Bera, have been residents of Elk Grove, California for over 15 years and have a 12-year old daughter, Sydra.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 14, 2010
Contact: Lucinda Guinn
(916) 686-5244
press@beraforcongress.com 

 

DR. BERA RELEASES FIRST TV AD
Spot highlights Lungren’s record of double dipping and pension spiking


ELK GROVE, CA – Today Bera for Congress released its first television ad highlighting Dan Lungren's tarnished ethical record and history of self-serving behavior. The spot, called “Spiked,” details how Lungren has been double dipping into taxpayer money to fund his salary and lavish pension.

 

“Californians deserve to know who Lungren has been looking out for during his 30-year political career: himself,” said Lucinda Guinn, Bera’s campaign manager.  “At a time when California families are struggling to get by and unemployment is soaring, Lungren opposed emergency unemployment benefits but went right ahead and dipped into two taxpayer funds for personal gain.”

 

Lungren accepted a 25% pay raise in his last month in office as attorney general. The pay spike increased his state pension by over $11,000 dollars per year. Since that time Lungren has continued to support and accept pay raises while in Congress. 

 

WATCH THE AD “SPIKED”

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TRANSCRIPT

 

Narrator: The LA Times says Dan Lungren is plagued by ethics issues. And criticized for being a Washington insider. There’s more...listen to this:

 

TV Announcer: The former California attorney general spiked his state pension just before leaving office.

 

Narrator: Double dipping …nearly 230-thousand dollars a year with taxpayer funds. And if that wasn’t enough…In Congress, Lungren supported raising his pay six times. Dan Lungren...Spiking his pension, raising his pay and “plagued by ethics issues.” Heard Enough? 

 

Dr. Bera: I’m Ami Bera and I approve this message.   

 

The ad will begin running today on broadcast in the Sacramento media market. This is the first television advertisement in the race between Dr. Ami Bera and Dan Lungren. 

 

A doctor and former Associate Dean of Admissions at UC Davis, Bera has gained tremendous support for his grassroots campaign. Nationally acknowledged as one of the top challenger races in the country, Dr. Bera has achieved enormous fundraising success, secured decisive endorsements, and earned widespread support. 

 

Bera, 45, is a lifelong Californian whose parents immigrated to the U.S. from India over 50 years ago. He and his wife, Dr. Janine Bera, have been residents of Elk Grove, California for over 15 years and have a 12-year old daughter, Sydra.

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