TV station refuses NC GOP ad

Lyn, MD — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 21:24:40 GMT

E X C E L L E N T ! ! !

TV station refuses NC GOP ad

P, CA — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 21:31:31 GMT

WRIGHT FINALLY CAME OUT AND SAID SOMETHING! I'm not normally an "all caps" speaker, but this seems important... hopefully, now that people hear the words straight from the horse's mouth, they'll take it easier on Obama and the subject of Wright and start focusing on the real issues...

http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/24/wright-breaks-silence-says-attacks-unfair/

TV station refuses NC GOP ad

KJ, Dallas, TX — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 21:31:36 GMT

a media outlet with integrity, what a refreshing surprise.

TV station refuses NC GOP ad

Kim M--AZ — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 21:32:05 GMT

Running the ad would have been good for Obama. Sounds
like the RNC put the brakes on the ad so they could
use it in the fall, instead of saturating the public
with it now.

The choice for President is clear:

Vote for McCain-- 4 more years of Bush
vote for HRC-- 4 years of Bush plus lies, spin and
scandals.
vote for Obama-- 4 or 8 years of changing the US in
a good way.

Obama '08

TV station refuses NC GOP ad

New Independent — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 21:32:43 GMT

You're kidding! You mean the media is finally showing some morals? Now if only the rest of you would stop showing it whenever you talk about it! Maybe we could get onto the issues that really count, like gas prices, education costs, home mortgages, credit card debt and extremely high finance charges, job losses, outsourcing, global warming, illegal immigration, those two border patrol agents treated unjustly, Karl Rove, George Bush, Dick Cheney, and everyone else's arrest warrants for breaking the law multiple times especially using torture illegally. . .

TV station refuses NC GOP ad

Torpedoyou, Tempe, AZ — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 21:32:57 GMT

Where is the Clinton's outrage over this ad. Hillary you should "reject and denounce" this ad as McCain did. Knowning you and your minions though, you/they will most likely remain silent which will expose you for the racist you are!

TV station refuses NC GOP ad

Deborah Greenlawn, NY — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 21:32:59 GMT

Good for them.
Say no to 'Yoda's wife', endorsing the message.

TV station refuses NC GOP ad

Mel Reynolds, Hamilton GA — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 21:34:06 GMT

So, North Carolina tv stations don't want to allow the truth to be broadcast over airwaves that are owned by the public? Sounds like censorship.

TV station refuses NC GOP ad

Gaye — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 21:36:32 GMT

Wow! I must admit that I am extremely impressed with out triangle television stations! Go WRAL and WTVD! You make me proud to be a citizen of this great state of NC!!! We don't need this type of sliming on our airwaves in any election season.

TV station refuses NC GOP ad

MI Chick — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 21:36:53 GMT

Good for them!

TV station refuses NC GOP ad

Jon, Alliance, OH — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 21:40:35 GMT

That's crazy. There's nothing defamatory or derogatory in that ad. It just tries to build an argument out of associations and relationships.

It may be a dumb strategy, it may be irrelevant, it may even be silly, but it is not unfair or offensive. I would like to know on what grounds the station would not air the ad.

TV station refuses NC GOP ad

Joe, stay on your meds! — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 21:40:43 GMT

Too late Madame Govenor, the media has already done the dirty deed, and covered themselves in filth. Eew! What's that stench filling the air? I just turned on Morning Joe.

Has anyone noticed that shortly after Joe stormed off of David Gregory's show, like a baby, (because Rachel Maddow had put him in his place), he seemed sedated on Morning Joe, even lit? He was even able to discuss Barack with a smile, and a woozy calm!

TV station refuses NC GOP ad

Lee- Dallas, TX — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 21:42:56 GMT

It look's like they got it right, on the other hand I saw the AD several times on MSNBC last night. Several million people must have as well. So much for the MSM getting it right.

TV station refuses NC GOP ad

Carl — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 21:43:48 GMT

Yes, America is changing for the better. We shouldn't do anything for ratings.

TV station refuses NC GOP ad

Ken Patterson, NYC — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 21:45:06 GMT

What, the NC TV stations not fully engaged with operation chaos yet?

TV station refuses NC GOP ad

Matt, Meridian, Idaho — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 21:48:07 GMT

At last, some common sense people, with the power to do something, are acting. Well done. I hope all of the other stations follow suit, or risk boycott.

TV station refuses NC GOP ad

Zelda, Pittsburgh, PA — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 21:48:20 GMT

I'm glad to hear those stations will not be airing the ad, although everyone's already seen it.

TV station refuses NC GOP ad

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 21:48:29 GMT

Thank god someone in the media has a conscience.

TV station refuses NC GOP ad

Carol, Long Valley NJ — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 21:48:38 GMT

Open letter to Howard Dean,

I will not be donating until the Clintons step down. The RNC of NC created that despicable commercial using the Reverend Wright, the RNC condemned it, Senator McCain condemned it, and yet Hillary Clinton did not.

As a democratic voter and contributor, I have one question?

If candidates sign a pledge to NOT campaign in Michigan and Florida, and pledge that the votes won't count, then that's binding? is it not?

What does that say about Senator Clinton, that her word means nothing, her promises mean nothing, that she will say and do anything to win?

If you allow the Michigan delegation to be seated and counted as "certified", that would be wrong on so many levels, I couldn't begin to count them. If the super delegates overturn the decision of the voters and give this nomination to the Clintons, I will not help you, and I will not vote for her, because you will have proven that rules don't matter and integrity is not important and that is unacceptable to me. The thing is, that up until after Texas and Ohio, I would have still voted for Hillary had she legitimately won, but after watching her NOT stand up for the party during the last six weeks, I will not, and you should not support her either.

The only numbers that count are the pledged delegates, which as of this moment are as follows:

Obama leads by 134 delegates overall: 1,731-1,597.
He also leads by 157 in the pledged count: 1,491-1,334.

Anything else is just mental gymnastics and wishful thinking on the Clinton's part.

Integrity matters and the Clintons have none. For the good of the party, end this soon, please.

TV station refuses NC GOP ad

NObama — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 21:50:35 GMT

guess you know who the owners of those stations are for. The ads are factual. What happened to freedom of speech?

TV station refuses NC GOP ad

Darrin Simpson American falls Idaho — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 21:51:11 GMT

It is a sad thing to campiagn in such a negitive way. To win buy tearing down the other person seems a hollow victory at best. We need a new kind of politics in America. We need Senator Obama

TV station refuses NC GOP ad

shirley, san jose, ca — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 21:51:43 GMT

It should not be aired, we have had enough 'guilty by association' especially since we are talking about a minister and only a very small clip of the sermon is shown. If reporter's look they may find Hillary's campaign responsible for Rev Wright ads surfacing just before she goes to NC. It is unlikely the Republicans would care about this primary as they have no stake in who wins, their candidate has been choosen.

TV station refuses NC GOP ad

sem, va — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 21:53:03 GMT

whoever watched the interview on MSNBC with GOP Chairman would agree that Americans are getting tired of politica of personalitis to issues. America is in a recession, and it is time to take matters seriously. CONGRATS to the TV station. Let's move on from Wright. Let's put our energy on solving the real problems America is facing.

AMERICA UNITE!!!!

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Just Don't Get Her — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 21:54:11 GMT

Bravo! Seems intergrity in media/journalism isn't quite on its deathbed in this county after all. There are still people in the world who prefer waking up to a clear conscience.

TV station refuses NC GOP ad

pgh., pa. — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 21:54:17 GMT

I don't think the masses watch cable news. They get their tv news from hometown, and national news sources. These medias can't afford to run with the same old stories all day, every day like the lazies on cable. Most of us who tune in here, and MSNBC, etc., already have our minds made up as to our choice of candidate, so the NC GOP nonsense should'nt do any damage. If anything, they've thrown the boomerang that's homeing in on them.

TV station refuses NC GOP ad

Emilia Effiom, St Paul, Minnesota — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 21:55:49 GMT

Kudos to the station. They have moral integrity and would not let money blurr their vision of where the country should be or go not how it is.

TV station refuses NC GOP ad

Sean, MPLS, MN — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 21:56:26 GMT

Check, when are you gonna be man enough to post this. You and Andrea mitchell need to go work for Hilaroid.

TV station refuses NC GOP ad

FeedUp! in Va. — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 21:57:03 GMT

Well, I guess Hillary is throwing a tantrum about now!! My deepest respects for the Republican John McCain what a man of respect and honor, and for the repuks that supported the add dont you feel small at this time!Would you dare and continue to find a station to air the column? Just how united is your party? Last time I checked this was a free country,freedom of speech,freedom of the press.The only thing that would be accomplished is just how foolish this has all become.Not clear as to who's money these people are after but im pretty sure the numbers dropped as well as a few jaws. John good luck but im still for Obama in 08.

Dream ticket Mccain/Obama or vis versa had to throw that one in from the last FirstRead!

TV station refuses NC GOP ad

FeedUp! in Va. — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 21:57:04 GMT

TV station refuses NC GOP ad

Rob, San Diego, CA — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 21:58:34 GMT

Wow! This is very encouraging! I SICK of the hateful, manipulative and inaccurate stupidity of SMART politicians trying to exploit Senator Obama in this way.
It's great that there are brave people out there willing to take a stand against this!!

TV station refuses NC GOP ad

Mary Jane in Phoeniz — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 21:59:32 GMT

Here's to you,WRAL TV for having integrity and discretion. These are rare commodities these days. You should be proud of your decision.

TV station refuses NC GOP ad

Roxanne, Illinios — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 22:00:24 GMT

Good for them, unlike ABC they have some integrity and good judgement. They must realize what is at stake in this election and prefer to provide their readers with facts about the real issues.

TV station refuses NC GOP ad

Allen Fund, Chicago — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 22:01:21 GMT

This seems to show that Republicans are going to have a harder time attacking Obama than some pundits and Hillary supporters think. Likability is important.

If it's Obama vs. McCain, both candidates have high likability ratings. Hard to get dirt to stick to someone that people like.

Hillary's likability??? Well . . . dirt gonna stick to that.

TV station refuses NC GOP ad

mary — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 22:02:16 GMT

Finally, a media outlet with some guts.

TV station refuses NC GOP ad

Jean LA — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 22:02:53 GMT

I APPLAUD THESE STATIONS. WE ALL NEED TO HELP FOCUS OUR COMMUNICATION TOOLS TOWARD ISSUE OF SUBSTANCE. WE LOVE OUR COUNTRY.

TV station refuses NC GOP ad

Jim K, TN — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 22:03:14 GMT

It is refreshing to see a TV station not lower itself to ads that have no bearing on the election after the candidates have clearly stated their position.

TV station refuses NC GOP ad

Wale — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 22:04:00 GMT

Wow, Principles over Dollars...what is going on in America.....

Kudos!

TV station refuses NC GOP ad

Debbie Austin TX. — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 22:04:04 GMT

Finally brains and guts, WRAL-TV shold be commended for its ethical stance to the harmful, hateful garbage that the NC GOP intends to air. It is hurtful to everyone, no matter what race, gender or religion. Thank you WRAL-TV for having the strength to refuse such a horrible ad. More people and businesses should step up to the plate and do the same. This is a great Country, why hurt all that are in this country in attempt to smear one individual. Concerned PATRIOTIC citizen

TV station refuses NC GOP ad

Aspen Jayne — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 22:04:43 GMT

Now that's a classy, ethical network. If I lived there, that would be the only news I watched. I applaud their ethics and courage to speak out. Wouldn't it be great if all networks were modeled after them? How pleasant would it be to not have to watch that tabloid trash!

TV station refuses NC GOP ad

Zachary Marcus — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 22:05:05 GMT

More conscience than most of the mainstream media - save an occasional voice of conscience at MSNBC -

TV station refuses NC GOP ad

Bonnie, NJ — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 22:05:11 GMT

This is great! All Americans need to get past this foolishness and get to the business at hand by fixing all of America's real problems. These old tactics and gutter politics are played out and have caused our country a GREAT deal! I am proud of this television station....regardless of what candidate I choose, I wouldn't want any of the candidates to be thrown in the gutter mill by these 527 organizations who call themselves politicians!

TV station refuses NC GOP ad

Aspen Jayne — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 22:05:27 GMT

TV station refuses NC GOP ad

Just a thought — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 22:05:33 GMT

Finally, someone has the decency to do the right thing. I wonder if Rev. Wright would have a justified lawsuit for slander/libel against these organizations and individuals. It is clear that the ads are meant to destroy a person's reputation. Maybe Rev. Wright needs to obain legal counsel concerning these types of ads. What he said was wrong, but repeating it is just as wrong.

TV station refuses NC GOP ad

sweeetback, london, uk — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 22:06:32 GMT

wow the ad must have bene bad then. Has it been leaked onto youtube yet?!?

TV station refuses NC GOP ad

Larry — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 22:06:35 GMT

They don't need to, the media has done it for free for them. This is how the call went: Sorry guys, but instead of paying you 30 - 40 thousand to air the ad, all we had to do is leak out that we had a inflammatory ad about Obama and Write, and guilt by association, (you know, good old McCarthyism stuff), and wait. And guess what, well, we saved a bunch of money because the media decided to carry this and broadcast it way more for nothing, vice the limited amount of air time we could have purchased. In fact, we think that this is probably the best way to go with ads like these. This way your advertising department doesn't need to worry about being tied to the ads, and we save money for additional ads to be shown later. Sweet deal. All it took was a media environment where the latest racially charged, controversial ad is grabbed onto by rating seekers faster than stink on poo poo.

TV station refuses NC GOP ad

N. Harris Southport CT — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 22:06:36 GMT

Chuck!If your staff can please investigate the story that the Clintons sought counsel from Jeremiah Wright when they were having marriage difficulties about Monica Lewinsky. This was brought up by Michael Moore, when he was describing how decent Barack was for not throwing this in their face. This story would stop Hillary from constantly hounding on this.
This needs to break!

TV station refuses NC GOP ad

twocanpete — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 22:06:57 GMT

http://twocanpete.blogspot.com/
Will someone tell these clowns that they are irreleveant. If America really wants to know what's going on they go online.

TV station refuses NC GOP ad

John Cannon, PA — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 22:07:22 GMT

If the ad was about Hillary, it would be aired immediately. It is apparent that Howard Dean and Nancy Pelosi as well as Harry Reid are for Obama or they would not be pushing for Superdelegates to vote.
If Obama gets the Democratic Nomination , I will vote for McCain after voting Democrat for over 30 years.

TV station refuses NC GOP ad

The party of abolition is now the party of shame — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 22:09:02 GMT

This just goes to show how the Republican party of 2008 is utterly out of step with the true American values of today.

They have devolved into a band of hawkish racists....they should be very very worried about November 4th.

TV station refuses NC GOP ad

Maurice BKFLD CA — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 22:11:55 GMT

It doesn't matter if this is spin or not it was a stand up decision by the tv station. Everyone will run the ad as "news" anyway and they could have made a buck out of it. their company is going to look very good

TV station refuses NC GOP ad

James (Venice, Ca) — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 22:13:18 GMT

For those people thinking the Obama is going to get swiftboated this should show you. The media is not going to let Obama get swiftboated especially on anything racial. Fair or not, that's the way its gonna be.

TV station refuses NC GOP ad

Denice H., Harrison, NJ — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 22:14:29 GMT

http://www.factcheck.org/elections-2008/reprehensible_misrepresentation.html

we won't let them destroy this election again!