Producer: Chris Mottola
Running Time: 00:30
Debut Date: 05/09/2008
Ad Buy: statewide in Oregon
Cost: not available
Summary: Smith accuses Democrat Merkley of breaking fundraising rules he himself set.
Script of "Banned" (TV)
ANNOUNCER [v/o]: Jeff Merkley banned fundraising while the legislature is in session. But when he needed money for his faltering campaign, he broke his rule and took thousands -- from special interests, from lobbyists.
(Text on screen: “Merkley won’t halt fundraising during session” -- The Oregonian, 1/25/08)
The Albany Democrat Herald said Merkley "sets a poor example by flouting the rules as soon as they hurt him."
(Text on screen: 1/31/08)
Jeff Merkley: more of the same, when it's time for a change.
GORDON SMITH [v/o]: I'm Gordon Smith, and I approved this ad.
(Text on screen: Paid For By Friends Of Gordon Smith)
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