Ads in governor race turn negative in Kansas
TV ads between Democrat Jim Slattery and Republican Bill Graves tilt toward mudslinging as undecided voters hear terms like Torchmark and Bounced Checks. KU and Baker University professors say the negative spots are effective but harmful to politics as campaigns escalate.
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Negative campaigns go national in Kansas race
U.S. Senator Bob Dole denounces negative campaigning during a Lawrence stop. Kansas Governor Roy Romer? Slattery and Graves trade attacks over Congress records Torchmark ties and campaign funding. Analysts note ads emphasize character and personal history while voters remain largely uninformed about issues.
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