Moore files complaint on NEA ad

Richard Moore has filed a complaint with the State Board of Elections on an ad being aired by the National Education Association.

The 60-second radio spot touts the work of Moore's rival for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination, Beverly Perdue, though it does not mention her current campaign.

But Moore argues that the ad is not "grassroots lobbying," as claimed by the NEA, and instead is a political ad that would be governed by different state laws.

"This is a political ad pure and simple," said Moore's deputy campaign manager Julie White, in a statement. "Claiming it is 'grassroots lobbying' insults everyone’s intelligence and a breaks state campaign finance laws."

Moore asked the state board to demand the NEA stop airing the ad immediately.

The national teachers group has said it will spend $360,000 on the ad campaign. Click here to listen to the ad or here to read a script.