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Dole Gets DNC Health Reform Spot Pulled

Ad citing former GOP senator's support 'backhanded,' he says

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(AP) – The Democratic National Committee is canceling a television ad touting GOP support for health care reform after protests from one of the Republicans mentioned, former Senate Majority Leader Bob Dole. Dole is quoted saying: "I want this to pass...We've got to do something." The former Kansas senator told ABC that he complained about the ad to White House chief of staff Rahm Emanuel, who told the DNC to kill the ad.

The ad quotes a series of Republicans saying the health care system needs to be reformed, then accuses current GOP congressional leaders of "siding with the insurance companies." "I just didn't think it was fair, when I've tried to be helpful in encouraging a bipartisan solution, for the DNC to run an ad that I interpreted and I know others did as a backhanded comment about Republicans," Dole said.

Former Kansas Sen. Bob Dole.
Former Kansas Sen. Bob Dole.   (AP Photo)
White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel.
White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel.   (AP Photo)
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We have great respect for Sen. Dole and his commitment to reform. When Sen. Dole's concerns were communicated to us we immediately agreed to pull the ad. - DNC spokesman

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Caps
Oct 12, 09 1:05 PM CDT
Dole, you are done, so STFU. Reply
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thirdherd
Oct 13, 09 7:07 AM CDT
let's see he is supporting health care change but does not want to be in a political ad. lighten up. Remember this guy took a bullet for this country.
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dontlikeyou
Oct 13, 09 7:34 AM CDT
I wondered about that ad? Dole is no right winger, but he never seemed to be a Socialist. Good for Dole. This is a lesson to us..... Socialists will stop at nothing to pass their agenda. Obama is a liar.
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Mad
Oct 12, 09 1:51 PM CDT
This, from the man who could not be sure if tobacco is addictive Reply
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dontlikeyou
Oct 13, 09 7:36 AM CDT
Democrats disgust me. They are so full of shit. Reply
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