Romney becomes first major candidate to put commercial on the air

Former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney is about to run his first television campaign ads in Iowa, the first top-tier presidential to do so.

The ad shows Romney on the stump and at the beginning is narrated by his wife, Ann. It is heavily biographical and aimed at increasing his name recognition.

You can watch the ad here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qTiOLGtiEPQ

Last month Congressman Duncan Hunter, also a Republican presidential candidate, began airing ads in Iowa and New Hampshire.

During the 2004 cycle, Howard Dean was the first candidate put a commercial on television. That was in June, far later than Romney’s beginning in February.