Apparently, Steve Sauerberg's Senate campaign team needs to bone up on their Federal Election Commission regulations. Here's the radio ad they released this week:
Here's the problem with it:
In the disclaimer at the beginning, Sauerberg says: "Paid for by Sauerberg for U.S. Senate." That's the language campaigns should use on mailers and other printed materials. But when it comes to radio ads, here's what the FEC requires:
A radio broadcast must include an audio statement that is spoken by the candidate. The statement must identify the candidate, and state that he or she has approved the communication.
So, Sauerberg is actually required by law to say something like: "I'm Steve Sauerberg and I approve this message." Whoops!
UPDATE: The Sauerberg campaign has replaced the original ad. The new version has a proper disclaimer:
Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 06/25/2008 - 16:34
what a bonehead!!!!!!!!!!
Anonymous on Wed, 07/09/2008 - 15:51
Where are the GOP leadership / proffessionals who should be watching these details?
This is a nit-picky-mistake.
No big deal.
My problems with Durbin are more fundamental.
For instance, last weekends radio address blamed republicans in congress for the energy crisis. But every option to increase supply has failed due to the Democrates (drilling in the outer continental shelf was defeated by 81% of the Dems voting NO, while 83% or the Reblicans voted Yes). The latest Energy bill that Republicans killed would tax oil companies more and require everyone to use compact-forecent light bulbs. Nothing to increase supply or reduce prices. But, when you only hear Dick Durbin and no GOP rebutle, you're apt beleive anything.
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