Producer: Rick Wilson
Running Time: 00:30
Debut Date: 10/27/2008
Ad Buy: Florida, Ohio and Pennsylvania
Cost: $2.5 million
Summary: The ad hits Obama for his relationship with the Rev. Jeremiah Wright, calling Obama radical and risky.
Script of "He Never Complained Once" (TV)
ANNOUNCER [v/o]: For 20 years, Barack Obama followed a preacher of hate and said nothing as Wright raged against our country.
(Text on screen: Hate He Could Believe In)
JEREMIAH WRIGHT: Not god bless America, god damn America....
...U.S. of KKK A...
(Text on screen: "I don't think my church is particularly controversial," Barack Obama, ABC News, April 2008)
He built his power base in Wright's church. Wright was his mentor, adviser and close friend.
For 20 years, Obama never complained, until he ran for president.
Barack Obama: too radical, too risky.
The National Republican Trust PAC is responsible for the content of this advertisement.
(Text on screen: www.goptrust.com; Not Authorized By Any Candidate Or Candidate's Committee)
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