Shadowy Group Hearts Norm Coleman (R-MN)

[babylonsister]

New Well-Connected Conservative Group Runs Pro-Coleman Ad
By Paul Kiel - April 1, 2008, 6:28PM


There are already indications that the 2008 election will be remarkable for the number of outside groups weighing in with major ad buys supporting or attacking candidates. The latest: a group called the American Future Fund that's hit Minnesota with a TV ad singing the praises of Sen. Norm Coleman (R-MN), who's locked in an already tight reelection battle with Al Franken.

You can see the ad, which began running March 19th and will last for approximately three weeks, below. With the feel-good synthesized music characteristic of positive ads playing soothingly in the background, it lauds Coleman's legislative accomplishments ("Coleman has worked with Republicans and Democrats to make college more affordable" etc.), adds, "An independent voice for Minnesota: Norm Coleman," and ends by urging viewers to call Coleman and "thank him." The ad buy cost "well into six figures," according to Larry McCarthy, the media consultant who produced it.

Because the group has established itself as a non-profit -- the popular choice this election for outside groups wanting to spend money without restraint while disclosing little to nothing about their activities -- details on the new group are sketchy.

The Rothenberg Political Report reported last month that a number of notable conservatives are associated with the group (no one seems to head the group, exactly, as you'll see below). McCarthy, the media consultant, runs a major firm that also recently produced ads attacking House Democrats run by another outside group called Defense of Democracies.

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[myrna minx]

1. I've seen this saccharin ad.

It asks voters to call Senator Coleman and THANK him. :crazy:

[bronxiteforever]

2. It is important that these undercover Rethug groups are exposed by the party

They hide from the light of day but just bringing the real backers to the attention of the public will do the electorate a service. These groups are going to be all over the states. I like the exposure given-lets see it on the MSM.
Good article -Kick and R