"In past reports, I have warned about the disturbing efforts of leftwing activists and the Obama campaign to try to silence voices of opposition – from targeting radio stations that host debates between Obama supporters and those who oppose him to asking the Justice Department to prosecute the creator of a television advertisement that sought to expose Obama’s connections to leftwing radicals.
Last week, Missouri Governor Matt Blunt spoke out against attempts by Obama supporters to intimidate his political opponents with the power of Big Government. According to various reports, several Missouri public officials who support Barack Obama, including one county sheriff and a number of state attorneys, have formed a so-called “truth squad” to vet campaign ads. If this “truth squad” doesn’t like an ad, “they plan to respond immediately to any ads and statements that violate Missouri’s ethics laws.”
Governor Blunt said the action has “attached the stench of police state tactics to the Obama-Biden campaign. What Senator Obama and his helpers are doing is scandalous beyond words, the party that claims to be the party of Thomas Jefferson is abusing the justice system and offices of public trust to silence political criticism with threats of prosecution and criminal punishment.”
The Obama campaign is using similar hardball tactics to get NRA ads pulled off the air in Ohio and Pennsylvania. The Obama campaign’s top attorney has reportedly sent “cease and desist” letters to stations airing the ads warning them that the Federal Communication Commission may revoke their broadcasting licenses.
If candidate Obama is this aggressive in targeting his critics before an election, how do you think “President Obama” will act in the Oval Office? If Democrats win control of all three branches of government on November 4th, the “Fairness Doctrine” will shut down conservative talk radio and “hate crimes” laws will silence conservative pastors."
Governor Blunt said the action has “attached the stench of police state tactics to the Obama-Biden campaign. What Senator Obama and his helpers are doing is scandalous beyond words, the party that claims to be the party of Thomas Jefferson is abusing the justice system and offices of public trust to silence political criticism with threats of prosecution and criminal punishment.”
The Obama campaign is using similar hardball tactics to get NRA ads pulled off the air in Ohio and Pennsylvania. The Obama campaign’s top attorney has reportedly sent “cease and desist” letters to stations airing the ads warning them that the Federal Communication Commission may revoke their broadcasting licenses.
If candidate Obama is this aggressive in targeting his critics before an election, how do you think “President Obama” will act in the Oval Office? If Democrats win control of all three branches of government on November 4th, the “Fairness Doctrine” will shut down conservative talk radio and “hate crimes” laws will silence conservative pastors."
Gary Bauer
Campaign for Working Families
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