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GOP Senator Alleges Defamation Over Ad Featuring Pregnant Mom He Sued for Unpaid Medical Debt
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Fuck this guy, but I’m down to get rid of official attack ads in general.
Of course I despise advertisements of all varieties, but political attack ads are a special type of unwelcome assault on our collective mental health.
this isn't the usual 'attack' ad though.. which is why the magat is so riled-up. it's based on facts, including verifiable and indisputable public records kinds of facts, that he can't make up some bullshit to counter.
And, hot take, you should be able to attack trash people running for office. That everyone has a different opinion on what a trash person is is the inherent flaw of democracy.
I would not call that a hot take so much as a Precept of the American Constitution.
I also hate attack ads, but probably mostly because they are all sensationalized and half truths. If someone brings receipts, I don't care as much, but I absolutely hate all political ads, positive or negative. I can't wait until after the midterms are done.