Two last-ditch ads + Angry Bairds

The Liberals released two more attack ads today, which are each aimed at one of their main opponents. Both have female narrators and attack policy choices or statements from their opponents and close with hopeful and optimistic endorsements of the Liberal Family Pack platform as cheerful images of Ignatieff engaging with Canadians run.

The NDP ad:

The Conservative ad:

And if you’re looking for something to do, the Young Liberals have launched their own game, “Angry Bairds.” Yes, seriously.

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