Narrowly targeted ads in swing counties play on racial fears

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As the campaign season progresses, a new type of attack is emerging. Ads targeting Barack Obama have been produced by political action committees that are not connected to John McCain. They’re showing up in very specific areas in battleground states and playing on racial fears. Guest: Jim Rutenberg, The New York Times

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