Campaign 2000 Ad Watch

The CBS News Political Unit is tracking campaign ads in the race for the White House and other key contests around the country. Here's an analysis of recent TV commercials:

Gore Ad: Can Bush Lead? Nov. 3: The Gore campaign released Lead, the most scathing attack of George W. Bush's record as Texas governor and his ability to lead.

Who Grew This Daisy? Oct. 27: A shadowy group has produced a new ad modeled after the "Daisy" commercial aired by President Johnson in 1964. The new ad, in effect, accuses President Clinton and Al Gore of treason.

Bush Ad: 'Trust Me To Trust You' Oct. 27: A new Bush ad airing in California and Illinois focuses on the issue of trust.

Nervous About Nader Oct. 25: An abortion rights group backing Al Gore is airing a TV commercial that says voting for Ralph Nader will help to elect George W. Bush.

Dems: Bush Can't Keep Promise Oct. 19: The Democrats have released a new ad that claims George W. Bush can't follow throug on his promise to reform Social Security.

Bush Thinks Positive Oct. 19: George W. Bush's newest ad features an education expert to highlight his education record in Texas and lend her endorsement.

Where's Rick?, Asks Hillary Ad Oct. 12: A Hillary Clinton TV ad slams rival Rick Lazio for missing 59 of 60 recent votes in Congress.

Buchanan Serves Up A Meatball Oct. 10: Reform Party presidential hopeful Pat Buchanan is airing a TV commercial on immigration. Meatball claims George W. Bush and Al Gore are "writing off" English as the national language.

Gore's Triple Threat Oct. 10: Al Gore launches a new offensive in the Campaign 2000 air war with three campaign commercials.

Hillary's One-Two Punch Oct. 9: Hillary Clinton has unleashed a pair of TV ads attacking Rick Lazio. One adpaints Lazio as a heartless conservative, and the other suggests he's got his hed in the sand.

Bush Trusts You Oct. 7: George W. Bush's newest ad aims to reach out to voters by iterating his trust in the American people.

Planned Parenthood Targets GOP Women Oct. 3: Two new campaign ads from Planned Parenthood target Republican and Independent women who support abortion rights.

Lazio Rolls Out Pataki Oct. 2: A new ad from New York Republican Senate hopeful Rick Lazio features Gov. George Pataki promoting Lazio as an accomplished moderate.

Dems: Bush And Environment Don't Mix Oct. 2: A new Democratic campaign ad charges that George W. Bush and the environment are like oil and water - they just don't mix.

Meet Hillary The Tax Cutter Sept. 29: Hillary Clinton's new campaign ad in her bid for the New York Senate portrays the first lady as a fiscal moderate.

Gore Accentuates The Positive Sept. 27: Vice President Al Gore's latest TV ad touts his record as a veteran and family man committed to family values.

Education Recession Ads Misleading September 27: The latest ads from the Republican National Committee and the Bush camp focus on comparing George W. Bush's record on education to the nation's.

Hill And Rick Spar Over Taxes September 22: Rick Lazio and the New York Democratic Party released ads sparring over taxes. Their message and tone signal the nationalization of the New York Senate race.

GOP Ad Slams Gore Plan September 20: The Republican National Committee releases another campaign ad that attacks Al Gore's heath care and prescription plan, while making statements that could be misleading.

Dems Air Education Ad September 19: The Democratic National Committee's newest ad addresses education - an issue where the lines between Republican and Democratic stances have blurred. This ad is an attempt to reclaim theducation reform issue for Al Gore.

Dems Doubt Bush's Compassion September 15: The Democratic National Committee has released an ad playing on the Bush campaign's new slogan - "Real Plans for Real People" - to attack Bush's Texas record.

Bush Compares Himself To Gore September 15: The newest ad out of George W. Bush's camp glowingly compares him to rival Al Gore on the issues of prescription drug coverage, education and taxes.

'Rats' Ad Replacement Raps Gore September 14: A new ad from the Republican National Committee attacks Al Gore's prescription drug plan. The new ad replaces the controversial - and allegedly subliminal - "rats" ad.

GOP Attacks Gore's Credibility September 11: The Republican National Committee released another ad attacking Al Gore's credibility. This one links Gore's involvement in the 1996 fund-raising scandal and the VP's alleged opposition to school testing.

Hillary Invents Three New R's September 7: Hillary Clinton’s latest ad pledges to focus on the Six R's of education. The spot's positive tone signals a hiatus in the ongoing ad war with her GOP rival, Rick Lazio.

Bush Debate Attack Ad September 7: In the newest campaign ad out of the George W. Bush camp, Al Gore’s words are used against him to draw attention to the recent presidential debate controversy.

DNC Hammers Dubya On Healthcare September 6: Coming on the heels of George W. Bush's Medicare proposal, the Democratic National Committee takes a shot at the GOP nominee's health-record record as governor of Texas.

Lazio: Gotcha, Hillary! September 6: A new ad from Rick Lazio claims to have exposed the "ringer" in Hillary Clinton's latest ad - a woman who used to be on the Democratic party payroll.

Gore Calls For HMO Reform September 1: Al Gore's campaign released Bean Counter, calling for a patient’s bill of rights. Its positive tone was chosen to contrast with a recent George W. Bush attack ad.