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RMan3 Wrote: Oct 15, 2012 11:19 PM

I had the same reaction. While some conservatives might like it, I agree with you about the effect it would have on left-leaning independents. Also, the word "enslaved" over a Black woman's face feeds into the stereotypes that some have of the "racist tea party." I think this will do more harm than good for our cause.

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New Ad Features 'Obama Phone' Lady

The "Obama phone" lady has made her way into a new a Tea Party Victory Fund ad that will initially run in three Ohio counties.

Via The Slate:

The pitch is written by the Fund's titular chairman Ken Blackwell, Ohio's former secretary of state -- and, important for the messaging here, a black man.

“This is it-- this is the October surprise. We just need to get this ad on television today. Will you help us?

This commercial is a microcosm of the difference between Republicans and Democrats. Republicans want...

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