July 27th, 2020

BOSTON – Today, Jake Auchincloss for Congress announced the first substantial Boston television buy of the race — a $381,000 broadcast and cable buy. The campaign will run a 30-second spot called “Lead in Crisis,” hitting TV screens Wednesday morning and running until August 9. 

“Lead in Crisis” highlights Auchincloss’ experience in the Marines, demonstrating his unique ability to fight back against twin crises of COVID-19 and spiking gun sales and mass shootings.

Auchincloss has prioritized gun safety since the start of his campaign, releasing the most comprehensive gun safety plan of the field early in the year. His plan, titled “Putting An End To Gun Violence In America,” calls for bold, progressive action to be taken to combat gun violence at a national level. Auchincloss draws on his experience as a Marine in the fight against gun violence, stating: “As a Marine officer, I slept, ate, trained, and patrolled with an assault weapon for four years — such weapons are not the ‘arms’ that our Founders had in mind when they passed the Second Amendment 229 years ago.” Auchincloss is a Moms Demand Action 2020 Gun Sense Candidate.

Earlier this month, Auchincloss was the first candidate in the race to go on the air with a campaign TV ad. He has earned the support of 50+ elected officials and community leaders across the Massachusetts Fourth, including State Representatives Pat Haddad (Speaker Pro Tempore of the House), Carole Fiola, and Paul Schmid. Auchincloss leads the pack in fundraising, finishing out Q2 with the most cash on hand of all candidates in the race. Auchincloss has solidified his union support with the first union endorsement in the field from NAGE (National Association of Government Employees), followed by endorsements from Ironworkers 7, IBEW 223, and International Union of Operating Engineers Local 4.

TRANSCRIPT

“The Marines train you to lead in crisis. I did, in two tours.”

“I’m Jake Auchincloss. I’m running for Congress because we’re in a crisis of Donald Trump’s making.”

“And it’s not just coronavirus that’s spiking — gun sales and mass shootings hit new highs. Trump’s fanning the flames. I know no civilian needs a weapon of war. And this Marine will fight Trump to ban them.”

“I’m Jake Auchincloss, and I approve this message — because I know how to lead in crisis.”

About Jake:

Jake Auchincloss is running to represent Massachusetts’ Fourth District in Congress.

After graduating from college, Jake joined the Marines and commanded an infantry platoon in Afghanistan and a multi-national special operations mission to Panama.

Back home, Jake has continued service as a city councilor in Newton, where he graduated from the public schools. Jake's positive, thoughtful leadership over two terms, especially on transportation and the environment, earned him re-election to a third term this November.

In the private sector, Jake has worked on transportation as a manager at a Fortune 100 innovation lab in Boston and on cybersecurity at a startup. He holds degrees in finance and economics from MIT Sloan and Harvard College.

For press inquiries please contact press@jakeauchincloss.com