Santorum's new TV ad infuriates Democrats
2006-09-15
Source: The Patriot News
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rss feedPennsylvania's already nasty U.S. Senate election took a decidedly negative turn yesterday after U.S. Sen. Rick Santorum's campaign began airing a television commercial portraying Democrat Robert P. Casey Jr.'s supporters as a bunch of criminals puffing cigars in a prison cell.
Casey's campaign and Democrats immediately condemned the ad as a smear attempt and sign of desperation. Independent analysts said the ad broke ground for nasty attacks in the election, which is expected to involve many more negative tactics.
"Rick Santorum wants to talk about anything other than his voting record," Casey said.
"Meet Bob Casey's campaign team," the ad says as it shows actors portraying men such as state Sen. Vincent Fumo, D-Philadelphia, and donors and fundraisers who have been or are under investigation for possible extortion and potentially illegal campaign contributions.
As the camera pans the cell, the ad introduces four men as Casey contributors with labels such as "now under investigation," "charged with extortion," "sentenced to two years in jail." The ad says the men have contributed up to $382,000 to Casey.
"The more we learn about Bob Casey, the more concerned we should be," the ad said. It ends by showing the men, identified as a "Philadelphia politician," "New Jersey developer" and "Philly businessman," behind bars.
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