Hoeffel campaign airs first Senate ad

[Freddie Stubbs]

/14/2004, 10:04 p.m. ET
By LARA JAKES JORDAN
The Associated Press



WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic Senate hopeful Rep. Joe Hoeffel launched his first campaign ad Tuesday, aiming to introduce himself to statewide voters who know little about him.

The 30-second spot, "Stands," is airing in all six of the state's major TV markets. It describes Hoeffel as a protector of Social Security and Medicare, and takes aim at the Bush administration's economic and foreign policies.

Hoeffel is challenging four-term Republican Sen. Arlen Specter in the Nov. 2 election.

"Hoeffel's top priority will be creating jobs and improving health care," says an announcer as images show Hoeffel talking to factory workers, working at a desk and on the campaign trail.

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