Should candidates who are the victims of false political attack ads be allowed to sue the organizations who?

Question

use them to fool the public into changing their vote? Do you feel like a fool for believing them? Do you think attack ads are hindering your ability to chose the best candidate?

Answer 1

I think they should sue when their character is obviously being destroyed falsely. We had a great candidate for US Senate in my state, a very conservative democrat,congressman, well liked, who was running against one of our crazy republican incumbents. The "club for growth" whoever that hatemonger group is, protrayed him over and over as Sen Kerry's puppet, even showing Kerry holding puppet strings over a likeness of our candidate. It was disgusting, but worked in my conservative state as Kerry was perceived as very liberal. Our congressman had never even personally met Kerry, nor did he agreee with any of Kerry's stands on liberal issues. But the nasty ads prevailed and the congressman was slammed over and over by these ads paid for by out of state people who had no business interferring in our election. All Political Action Groups need to be banned, and candidates should not have to fear the rich and powerful from other states who want to control and do control our government.

Answer 2

They already can, and this has happened on occasion. But libel is hard to prove, and a lawsuit often only provides more publicity for the spurious accusations. Court cases also take a long time, so the election is generally long over and the damage done before there's any resolution.

Answer 3

Political attacks have been around for many years and will continue. Its the American way. People need to do their research as to how true these are. I for one am not swayed by these because I have my own mind and know that when it comes to politics its every man for himself. Is this right? NO, but, its a fact.

Answer 4

the only way that could desire to take place is that if the two applicants agreed to not run attack classified ads. which will in no way take place. yet truly what are attack classified ads?? we opt for the two types. I for one opt for to understand the best and the undesirable of the guy i'm electing president. Its effective to think of that politicians are common, yet we are all smarter than that. somebody needs to point out their hypocrisies and MSM is a humorous tale. they simply inform you what they opt for you to understand that minute, there is no such element as journalistic integrity anymore

Answer 5

Of course, why not. I find it rather disgusting to say the least that these political attack ads still exist. Get rid of them. The same people that want to try to reform campaign financing should focus on abolishing all personal attacks (I think attacking another person takes away that other person's freedom to do the same thing). Thanks!

Answer 6

Oh, yes, big time.

I'm a big opponent of false advertising, either in political campaigns, or for toilet paper. (No, it's not the same thing.)

Anyone making a claim, from the Swiftboat Veterans for Truth to MoveOn.org should be able to substantiate their claims in a court of law.

"If Proposition 999 passes, the world will be a safer place because all crime will end."

"Criminals support Proposition 999 because it will make it easier to commit crimes."

This kind of advertising should be stopped.

But how?

Vote for Rudy!

Answer 7

Feel like a fool for believing them? Someone actually believes them?

Answer 8

I think anyone should be able to sue them for false advertisement.

Answer 9

I wish but doubt it... I like Huckabee he wont attack people personally, like thompson.

Answer 10

I go by their past record. It's not what you say, its what you've done.