Daves: We're not pulling the ad


Reports that the N.C. Republican Party is pulling a planned TV advertisement about Barack Obama are false, Republican chairwoman Linda Daves said today.

"I can't be emphatic enough that we're running the ad," Daves said, reports David Ingram. "We are not pulling the ad. It has never been a consideration for us to pull the ad."

Several media outlets, including MSNBC, have reported that the party reversed course Thursday and would not run the ad. The ad has been scheduled to begin running Monday on evening newscasts in North Carolina.

Daves said the reaction received by the party is running 10-to-1 in favor of the ad.

At least one television station, WRAL in Raleigh, has declined to run the ad.

"I think it is inflammatory," said Jim Hefner, vice president and general manager at WRAL. "If that spot was about Senator Obama, that would be one thing. What do Perdue and Moore have to do with Barack Obama's minister?"

Unlike with ads sponsored by political candidates, the station is under no legal obligation to run an issue ad sponsored by a political party, Hefner said.

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Re: Daves: We're not pulling the ad

to FORMER REPUBLICAN-
Why should your children go to bed when Obama's children get to listen to the ad in person at church? You didn't say why you hate the ad. It's a church sermon. Obama's church. Have you ever had a sermon in your church that you don't want others to see? I don't think you have ever been a republican. Good try.

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Not every important issue can be brought up in one ad. I happen to think if someones mentor and "spiritual" advisor appears to be anti-American and so full of hate, I WANT to know! This IS important to me as well as all the other issues. Character is very important. Can you imaging if president Bush had a White preacher who was blatantly racist as his mentor? Why always the double standard when it comes to republicans? We have lost a lot of great leaders in the Senate because of a stupid comment here and there. the Democrats can make all the racists comments they want and we are suppose to shut up and leave it alone or risk being called racist and bigoted. Enough already! Put the ads on and let us all decide for ourselves.

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TO JWC123: Why is this ad garbage? It's something that is said in church, Obama's church. Are you saying Obama listens to garbage sermons? If you don't like this sermon, and you seem as though you don't, aren't you a little wary of Obama who takes his kids to hear this preacher? Character should mean something in a president. I want to know who he hangs out with, what he listens to, what he thinks deep down inside. It's a very important job being president. Let's all take it that way and learn as much as we can about this man.

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Could not have said that better! I never understood how Obama could expose his kids to such hate. I noticed he always worded very carefully the fact that he wasn't there for those few exposed sermons. He never said he wasn't there for other hate filled sermons. He is a scary man!

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I'm glad the ad is being ran in NC. For the person who wishes that the ad be ran after 9pm while his children are asleep should consider the fact that Obama exposes his own children to the content of the ad on a regular basis by taking them to the Rev. Wright's so called church. Shame on him! Shame on you for supporting someone who would expose their children to things of which you don't even want your own children exposed.

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There's a special place in hell for bigots like Linda Daves. I commend the ownership and management of Capital Braoadcasting for their courage in rejecting this garbage ad.

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The management of WRAL and WSOC are in bed with the democrackkks...shameful.

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John McCain needs to grow some backbone...the absolute GALL of him disputing what the NC GOP is doing! Its NONE of HIS business! SHUT UP McCaint!

Linda DAVES may be the saviour of NC!

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For all of you that are so proud of Daves, you might want to prep her before she makes another public appearance whether by television or by phone. At least brief her on who the political analysts are. Yesterday she was on the Michael Baidsen radio show which is a show geared toward the African American population. She was not only a shame and a disgrace to the republican party, but to all North Carolinians. Someone please explain to her who Roland Martin is. My gosh he's only been on CNN for how long. And you're the chairman of what? When asked a question by Roland, she kept saying I can see that you are upset. She had no clue. When Roland asked a question about Jesse Helms and some of the comments that he has said and whether or not people should denounce him, she said that Roland was playing the race card and Jesse Helms was a good American. Heck, Helms only sat in the Senate for about 30 years. That's about how long Rev. Wright was a Pastor. Should everyone in and out the Senate now denounce some of the hideous comments he made. 30 years is a long time. That's a lot of governors, senators, legislators, and such. Who among them should start denouncing first. Daves also said that the purpose of the commercial was only to get Perdue and Moore to denounce Rev. Wright's remarks. When told that the commercial didn't say that, she went back its our right in North Carolina; we can ask what we want. When questioned about are there other issues that are more important in North Carolina and why they were not brought up in the ad, she stupidly replied, that those will be dealt with after the primary. Huh? What is up with this chick? Republican party, I'm sure you have someone with a little more intelligence. Your desperation is showing. Like I said, she made all of North Carolina look ignorant! She will not stop being the village idiot now because she is in the limelight. The issues of North Carolina should be first and forefront with any local election, no matter which party. NCGOP for goodness sake, at least take the time to prep her. By the way, I'm working hard trying to get an audio or transcript of that train-wreck of an interview. This has got to be on blast.

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I am in full support of you. I admire your courage. Linda Daves for president of the United States! Mark McCowen

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We need a Linda to give McCain's campaign some real conservative punch. Since he's off courting Democrats and telling us not to publish Obama's personal choices. Don't quit, Linda; the Reagan Conservatives are very much alive and don't need any "attitude adjustments" such as Mr. McCain apparently favors. Keep up the good work!!!

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RUN THE DANG AD!!!

I just returned from protesting democrackkks in NC at the Hitlery appearance in Asheville this evening! Her vehicle had to stop right in front of us protesters/onlookers...suddenly for about 30-45 seconds SHE was FORCED to SEE US, and then the crowd went ballistic on Hitlery, cursing, yelling, giving her the finger, etc...It was a moment of SHOCK and AWE for the biatch!! SHE WAS FORCED TO SEE MY SIGN:

"CORRUPT DEMOcracks have RUINED OUR STATE"

Never have I been so exhilarated!!!

Re: Daves: We're not pulling the ad

You probably are a former republican because the values to hot for you to stay in the kitchen!!!!!!!!! WRAL is spineless!!!!!

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What loss of our "former Republican" friend! What's really scary here is that the political correctness bunch seems to have a grip on the NRC and the McCain team. Maybe Linda Daves should be running the NRC and advising McCain how to walk and talk in the political swamp.

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To former Republican, I am glad you are no longer affiliated with us. We are fighting very hard for control of this party, against the RINOS. This woman is "exactly" what I want for this country. I am tired of "groups" trying to silence truth. This isn't over by a long shot.

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The ad should be run. Voters should scrutinize the personal choices and voting records of a candidate. An examination of a candidate's actions (not just listening to stump speeches and paid commercials) can help a voter decide the veracity of a candidate.

Thankfully, someone has the courage to vet Barack Obama. The MSM has refused to vet him. Can anyone remember a presidential election in which one candidate received such favorable treatment from the MSM? MSNBC should change its name to "Obama Campaign Headquarters."

If the MSM had vetted Obama 4 months ago, Hillary could have clinched the nomination on Super Tuesday. Obama would not be in the race now.

Barack Obama is the hero of the 'far left wing' (moveon.org, Obama's paid bloggers, etc.) of the Democratic party. America has never elected a 'far left wing' candidate. Obama receives approval behind closed doors in San Francisco.

The "bitter" voters in PA - in flyover country - sent Obama a loud and clear message. Hillary won the "bitter" PA voters by approximately a 75% to 25% margin.

Reality Check - There are Right Wing groups that have smeared decorated war veterans in the past. George McGovern was a combat pilot in WWII. I supported him. I had just graduated from college. I was inspired by his speeches. McGovern lost by a landslide.

Right Wing groups are eagerly awaiting Barack Obama's entrance into the general election. They will inextricably link Obama to his personal choices - 20 years of an Anti-White Ideology and Anti-American friends (Farrakhan, Rezko, Ayers, Khalidi, etc.).

Obama has convicted himself by the choices he has made. Voters should scrutinize the personal choices (e.g., choosing the Anti-White Ideology/Victimization Ideology of Black Liberation Theology and Anti-American friends) of a candidate which can influence his perception of the world and events taking place in the world.

Right Wing groups will use Obama's personal choices (not some contrived conspiracy by someone else) to discredit him and impart fear in many Americans. They can send out mailers that look something like the following:

Barack Obama - Frank Davis (Early Mentor to Obama, Member Communist Party USA) - Michelle's thesis and public comments - Spiritual Adviser/Mentor Jeremiah Wright - 20 Years of Anti-White Ideology/Victimization Ideology of Black Liberation Theology - Exposed His Daughters to Anti-White Ideology/Victimization Ideology of Black Liberation Theology - Rev. Wright's "Greatest Hits!" videos - Wright's diatribes, "US of KKK-A" - "White Oppressors" - Wright's Mentor, James Cone - Cone's book, "Black Theology & Black Power" - Million Man March -Anti-White, Anti-Catholic, and Anti-Semitic Nation of Islam Minister Louis Farrakhan - Farrakhan's statement, Obama is the "hope of the entire world" - Rev. Wright's gift of a 'Lifetime Achievement Award' to Nation of Islam Minister Louis Farrakhan - Rev. Wright's authorization of the "Hamas Terror Manifesto" being published in 7/22/2007 Bulletin of Trinity United Church of Christ - Col. Muammar el-Qaddafi of Libya - Rashid Khalidi (ties to Terrorist Financing) - Obama's 17 year relationship with Tony Rezko (Indicted Slumlord, Corrupt Financier, ties to Terrorist Financing) - Rezko helped Obama get a $300,000 discount on the purchase price of his home - any 'quid pro quo'? - William Ayers (Unrepentant Domestic Terrorist, Weatherman Underground Bomber) - Raila Ordinga (Fundamental Islamic Candidate, Kenya, Obama's Cousin) - Barack Obama - 20 Years of the Anti-White Ideology/Victimization Ideology of Black Liberation Theology - If You Don't Believe It - Leave It!

Barack Obama chose a circle of friends who are Anti-American.

Obama chose a spiritual adviser/mentor who taught the Anti-White Ideology/Victimization Ideology of Black Liberation Theology for 20 years, exposed his daughters to the Anti-White Ideology/Victimization Ideology of Black Liberation Theology, and gave significant amounts of money to support the preaching of the Anti-White Ideology/Victimization Ideology of Black Liberation Theology.

How many times can a person hear about the "White Oppressors" before he begins believing that, as Rev. Wright described America, the "US of KKK-A" owes him - big time?

Right Wing groups will hand out Rev. Wright's "Greatest Hits!" videos like they were breath mints.

Visit the web site that Obama does not want voters to read. Learn why Obama cannot beat Sen. McCain at: http://www.AudacityofHypocrisy.com/

Shouldn't Barack Obama work to change the Anti-White preaching in his own church before he has the audacity to hope for anyone's vote?

Barack Obama, no free pass. Not this time.

Jim and Sandy Boyd
Phoenix, AZ

Re: Daves: We're not pulling the ad

The controversial content of the ad has been in the mainstream news for weeks, played over and over repeatedly. It has been edited to remove the offensive language.

The two Democrat candidates for governor have endorsed Obama who sat in that church and listened to that kind of hateful speech for 20 years. Obama was married by that preacher. That Preacher baptised Obama's children. It was Obama's decision to stay in that church. And that's fine. But when you decide to run for office, associations such as this and William Ayers, and Rezco, and Farakan come to light and must be answered.

Perdue and Moore have known all of this and the very limited experience and the extremely liberal voting record of Obama and yet they still endorsed him to be the president of the United States.

The ad points out that the extremism demonstrated by Rev. Wright and accepted by Obama has been endorsed by two who wish to be our governor. The poor judgment shown by Perdue and Moore in endorsing Barack Obama needs to be exposed to the voters of North Carolina.

We should be very concerned about a broadcast TV station whose management makes decisions about what political content they believe YOU need to see and hear.

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Values! Are you kidding me! How can someone want to run an ad like this and then talk about our values. I think the ad shouldn't be run and am thankful that WRAL has taken has taken this stand. And by the way if anyone does run the ad could it please be done after 9:00pm when my children are in bed!

Former Republican