The National Rifle Association (NRA) has launched a major new advertising campaign targeting Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama and his running mate, Joe Biden. The first wave of ads hit television and radio airwaves in September of 2008.The Trail (Washington Post): NRA Targets Obama-Biden... (September 22, 2008)
The powerful gun lobbying group planned to spend $15 million on ads criticizing Obama's stance on gun control in the weeks leading up to the 2008 presidential election.CNN.com: NRA to Target Obama in Ad Blitz (July 1, 2008)
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NRA plans to spend $40 million on advertising ahead of November presidential electionCNN.com: NRA to Target Obama in Ad Blitz (July 1, 2008)
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$15 million will be spent on ads specifically targeting Barack ObamaCNN.com: NRA to Target Obama in Ad Blitz (July 1, 2008)
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Effort includes television, radio and newspaper ads
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Obama has said he supports gun ownership; favors a ban on semi-automatic and concealed weaponsTelegraph.co.uk: Barack Obama: National Rifle Association Campaigns to... (July 2, 2008)
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