Tag: Erin Hunter

It started over an ad for attorney general candidate Gentner Drummond. The ad accuses the current Oklahoma attorney general, Mike Hunter, of donating to liberal causes. “Hunter's twisting the truth to hide his shameful record as a Washington lobbyist, doling out campaign cash to Nancy Pelosi and Harry Reid,” Drummond’s campaign ad said. Hunter’s campaign fired back by sending a letter to news stations, asking them to pull the ad from the air. Mr. Drummond knows better.” An ad from Hunter’s campaign also accuses Drummond of dirty politics. But, can or should the media pull an ad because opposing sides are angry? “If a political opponent can get his political ads taken off the air simply by writing a letter, it's a very interesting way of gaining an advertising advantage,” said Bob Nelon, an attorney who specializes in television advertising. “But, the TV station has to remain neutral and it can't be the judge or censor of content. That campaign is given the opportunity to review the ad, then defend its content or make necessary changes. We are currently undergoing that process with both the Hunter and Drummond campaigns,” said Wes Milbourn, president and general manager of KFOR and KAUT.