O'Brien Ready For Prime Time

With no similar plans from the Munterelli camps to run television campaign advertizing, Larry O'Brien launched his television flight yesterday on CTV. The ad not only boosts his exposure but also seems to be generating free media coverage.

From Today's Citizen: O'Brien hopes TV ads put face to name

Locked in a close race against two longtime city politicians, mayoral candidate Larry O'Brien is counting on a new television advertisement to help voters put a face to his name.
The ad features Mr. O'Brien discussing his personal history and campaign goals against a variety of Ottawa backdrops, including the Peace Tower and a Queensway overpass. It first aired last night on CTV Ottawa. View it below:

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Also From Today's Citizen: Third-place Chiarelli 'should be worried,' poll shows

According to a survey conducted by Holinshed Research Group in the wake of Treasury Board President John Baird's intervention in the city's light- rail deal, 30 per cent of respondents support Mr. Munter. Mr. O'Brien has the backing of 26 per cent of residents and Mr. Chiarelli garners the support of 21 per cent. Another 21 per cent are undecided or wouldn't state a preference, while other candidates in the race have the support of two per cent of decided voters.