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Fake Wilson Campaign Ad
This sounds like it might be a case of "black propaganda":Rep. Joe Wilson (R-S.C.) on Thursday condemned a fake campaign ad circulating under his name that implies President Barack Obama is a communist...
The 30-second ad begins with a clip of President Barack Obama's speech to students on the first day of school this year. Red-colored text scrolls across the screen that says "Community Activist," a message that morphs into "Communist Activity."
The image then changes from Obama to clips of Red Army parades featuring infantrymen, tanks, and rockets...
The end of the ad contains Wilson's campaign logo and says "paid for by Joe Wilson for Congress."
The 30-second ad begins with a clip of President Barack Obama's speech to students on the first day of school this year. Red-colored text scrolls across the screen that says "Community Activist," a message that morphs into "Communist Activity."
The image then changes from Obama to clips of Red Army parades featuring infantrymen, tanks, and rockets...
The end of the ad contains Wilson's campaign logo and says "paid for by Joe Wilson for Congress."
Link: thehill.com