A recent mailer from the Delaware State Education Association (DSEA) has caught the attention of critics who are opposed to issue advocacy ads from outside organizations like PACS. The mailer, which endorses Lt. Governor Bethany Hall Long, includes phrases like “Tell Senator Casey to keep fighting for us at the border” and “Thank Senator Casey for introducing the border control bill” in an attempt to circumvent campaign finance laws against coordination.
Critics argue that these types of ads are problematic because they allow outside organizations to influence elections without being held accountable for their actions. The use of magic words and phrases allows these groups to avoid coordination laws and push their own agenda under the guise of supporting a candidate.
The DSEA’s endorsement of Lt. Gov. Bethany Hall Long has also garnered attention from EMILYs List, which has also endorsed her candidacy. If elected, Hall Long would be the second woman to serve as governor of Delaware, making her a high-profile candidate in the upcoming election.
As the election season heats up, it is likely that more mailers and ads from outside organizations will flood the airwaves. Critics are urging voters to be cautious of these tactics and do their own research to make informed decisions at the polls. The issue of issue advocacy ads and their impact on elections is sure to be a hot topic of debate in the coming months.
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