AFF launches Colorado radio ad encouraging emphasis on American energy

Des Moines, IA – The American Future Fund (AFF) today launched “High”, a 60-second ad that will run on radio stations across Colorado calling on Congressman Mark Udall to support exploration of domestic sources of energy, including allowing for offshore drilling and exploration for oil shale.

H.R. 6108 would allow for the safe exploration of offshore drilling and oil shale production. AFF supports the passage of this legislation and is encouraging Colorado citizens to contact Congressman Udall and encourage him to support the bill.

The radio ad can be heard here: www.youtube.com/americanfuturefund.

“It’s time for congressional leaders to vote on comprehensive, long-term energy solutions,” said AFF Communications Director Tim Albrecht. “At at time when Coloradans are paying over $4 a gallon for gas, Congressman Udall needs to not stand in the way of American energy.  AFF encourages Coloradans to call Congressman Udall and ask him to vote YES on H.R. 6108 – and stop blocking American energy.”

The initial ad buy runs two weeks, statewide in Colorado.                 

The script of the ad is as follows:

ANNCR:

Gas prices are at an all-time high. But Congress — led by Nancy Pelosi and Mark Udall — has blocked real solutions.

Experts estimate that Colorado has at least 800 billion barrels of oil shale.  That’s more reserves than Saudi Arabia — here in western Colorado.    

Coloradans are looking for new ways to get the energy we need.

But Mark Udall has repeatedly voted against exploration – blocking development of our vast energy resources. That’s more of the politics of delay that have driven gas to four bucks a gallon.

In fact, Udall has voted to delay energy exploration at least thirty-four times.

Coloradans need real solutions on gas prices.

Call Mark Udall: 303-650-7820. Tell him to stop delaying energy exploration and support HR 6108 – for real solutions.

American Future Fund is responsible for the content of this ad. Paid for by American Future Fund. Not authorized by any candidate or candidate’s committee. americanfuturefund.com

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