October 29, 2008
Posted: October 29th, 2008 03:50 PM ET

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A new campaign ad from Elizabeth Dole alleges her opponent is 'Godless.'
A new campaign ad from Elizabeth Dole alleges her opponent is 'Godless.'

(CNN) - The already-contentious North Carolina Senate race took a brutal turn Wednesday after incumbent Sen. Elizabeth Dole released a television ad suggesting challenger Kay Hagan is "Godless."

“A leader of the Godless Americans PAC recently held a secret fundraiser for Kay Hagan,” the 30-second ad says before showing clips from members of the group declaring God and Jesus do not exist.

“Godless Americans and Kay Hagan. She hid from cameras. Took godless money,” the ad's narrator also says. “What did Kay Hagan promise in return?”

Watch: Dole hits airwaves with 'Godless' ad

The ad ends with an unidentified female voice declaring, "There is no God."

The Dole campaign says it's basing its charge on Hagan's attendance at a fundraiser that was in the home of an advisor to the Godless Americans’ political action committee, a group that promotes rights for atheists.

In a conference call with reporters Wednesday, Hagan said she has never heard of the Godless PAC "before Lydie Dole sent out a press release on this," and said the fundraiser in question had more than 40 hosts, including Sen. John Kerry. She also said she has contacted her lawyers to issue a cease-and-desist order on the commercial.

"I am absolutely appalled at Elizabeth Dole's vile tactics," Hagan said. “This is politics of the worst kind, and I know it has been rejected by North Carolinians at every level. It is so unbecoming of a woman like Elizabeth Dole. This is a fabricated, pathetic ad."

Hagan went on to strongly defend her faith: "I am a Sunday school teacher, I am an elder at First Presbyterian Church in Greensboro, my family has been going to this church for over 100 years, I have raised my children there. I have been involved in youth missions."

A National Republican Senatorial Committee spokesman defended the ad.

"Kay Hagan recently attended a fundraiser held in the home of a founding member of the Godless Americans PAC," Online Communications Director John Randall said. "Now Hagan believes it is unfair to associate her with the group even though the soiree raised her thousands of dollars in campaign cash. I guess money is more important to Hagan than principles."

Recent polls suggest Hagan - a Democratic state senator from Greensboro who began the race at a major money disadvantage to Dole - is now leading the incumbent slightly with only days remaining before Election Day.

Filed under: Elizabeth Dole • Kay Hagan


Proud American-to-be   October 29th, 2008 1:53 pm ET

At least for once we now know which party has morals and are upright citizens. Republicans are very sleezy and very desparate. It is a shame.

COL   October 29th, 2008 1:53 pm ET

Barbara NC and other close-minded conservatives like you: when are you going to understand that you and others like you do not have the corner on spirituality or patriotism. I - and COUNTLESS other liberals - am a church-going, flag-pin-wearing, marching-band-loving, speed-limit-obeying, hard-working, Pledge-of-Allegiance-saying, cause-donating, fellow-human-helping, fireworks-adoring, American-history-reading, litter-avoiding, God-believing, tax-paying, 9-11-commemorating, National-Anthem-singing AMERICAN, who is also proudly liberal and Democratic, These things are NOT mutually exclusive.

SC   October 29th, 2008 1:53 pm ET

Godless? How "Godful" are you?

Tony   October 29th, 2008 1:53 pm ET

Republicans only remaining strategy is to hope stupid people turn out in big enough numbers.

And these are the people we want running the public education system? Haha, maybe under No Child Left Behind the Republicans will have a whole new generation of stupid people to prey on.

Nsikan, MD   October 29th, 2008 1:53 pm ET

As a Christian, am highly offended by this.

KLEE   October 29th, 2008 1:53 pm ET

To Fred in Saint Paul – my sister sent the same message to me – another desperate attempt to take away from the real issues that this country faces – Chicago this, Chicago that! Go on line and look up the real Chicago History – there is a lot more indepth – without the political slant shown here. AGGGHH what am I doing responding to this – another "smoke & mirror ploy" that I keep warning everyone against. Makes me more determined than ever – VOTE OBAMA/BIDEN in 2008 – and get on down the road to the issues we are currently facing.

JD   October 29th, 2008 1:53 pm ET

Is THIS the BEST the Republicans have to offer? The President can't deliver a two sentence statement without fumbling, Dick Cheney is invisible, Sarah Palin has int'l experience because she can see Russia out of her window and now Elizabeth Dole has fallen into the trash can, too! They can all look at each other and say "we have seen the enemy & it is us!"

Anonymous   October 29th, 2008 1:53 pm ET

goes to show what kind of a person she relly is

Intelligent Democrat   October 29th, 2008 1:53 pm ET

What's the story here? As a Democrat, I admit that we are the party who shuns God, especially the useless fringe component of our party. So why then do we get bent out of shape when someone calls us on it? And of course the "in the tank" media buys into it. Democrats have long been waiting for this moment; but believe me, the way this party is acting it will not be retained long. There's nothing in Obama's platform which truly represent middle-America, Hollywood, foreign leaders who hate Bush, etc. Get real, he's in this position because of an incredibly naive youth turnout and a media bias never before seen in politics. We are a pretty stupid, naive country!

Voter   October 29th, 2008 1:53 pm ET

Divisive... fear mongering Republican.

Surprised?

Alex   October 29th, 2008 1:53 pm ET

Not even worth thinking about. The lady needs to go.....Mrs. Dole that is!

Crystal   October 29th, 2008 1:53 pm ET

who wants to take a bet on if FOX news in its fair and balanced broadcasts will even talk about this on air?

Ed in Arizona   October 29th, 2008 1:53 pm ET

Are the people of NC so pathetically ignorant that they believe this message? Surely not.

The "Godful" Dole campaign is not only they BEARING false witness against their neighbors, they are hauling it in by the garbage truckload. Cheerful redistributors of gutter slime! Can't wait to see what they give each other for Christmas.

To Elizabeth Dole   October 29th, 2008 1:53 pm ET

God is not your weapon

Pam   October 29th, 2008 1:53 pm ET

I guess when you have nothing to offer, this is what you resort to.

Frankjcapp   October 29th, 2008 1:53 pm ET

Here is a letter I sent to the Dole Campaign:

I just saw the ad you produced about “Godless Americans”. I find it despicable to say the least.

First, since when do you have to believe in a god to be an American? True Americans don’t rely on hate-mongering (which is EXACTLY what this is), and true Americans understand and support the Constitution. Apparently Dole believes only “god-fearing” Americans are worthy. This ad reflects an abject rejection of our first Amendment. IT IS UN-AMERICAN.

Secondly, this ad plays to the worst in people, and you should be ashamed of yourself. I am from out of state, but I will be contacting Kay’s Hagan’s campaign and will be giving a generous donation today so that Dole can go back to her Viagra popping husband and retire. We don’t need the likes of her protecting the Constitution of the United States. She obviously doesn’t get it.

It’s amazing. You people in the South want the rest of the country to think you’re not the undereducated hicks that stereotype your region, but you continue to display your bigotry and ignorance with crap like this. No wonder folks in the educated North and West coasts laugh at your regional stupidity. Just running this ad proves what inbred morons you are.

pam Eugene OR   October 29th, 2008 1:52 pm ET

I hope it mans a separation of church and state is Hagan's campaign. Come on Dole you are out of line and you know it!

oh no   October 29th, 2008 1:52 pm ET

Hey John,

"Rodents and Republicans unite."

Funny stuff, you should put this on a T-shirt.....

Jeffrey   October 29th, 2008 1:52 pm ET

Yet another sad, tactless ad brought to you by the Republican Party. It's good to see them talking about changing Washington on the stump, but then pull out the politics as usual.

For those reading the Bible: Matthew 21-22. Whoa unto you.. hypocrites.

Rob Johnson   October 29th, 2008 1:52 pm ET

Another sign of how desperate the Republicans have become.

I am so glad that the American people have woken up and realized the perils of this kind of religious demagoguery.

One of the main principles this country was founded on was religious freedom, which among other things means the freedom to have no religion at all.

wyzer   October 29th, 2008 1:52 pm ET

If anybody has ever watched the former flight-attendant/marriage destroyer/trophy wife in action, this should come as no surprise.

Kelley   October 29th, 2008 1:52 pm ET

Guess who just flushed her seat?

red   October 29th, 2008 1:52 pm ET

Disgusting, This stuff makes me so sick to my stomach.

John in KY   October 29th, 2008 1:52 pm ET

DOLE you're an empty Pineapple!!

God Fearing in Florida   October 29th, 2008 1:52 pm ET

I can't believe that there are actually people out there who SUPPORT this kind of thing. Thank GOD i'm no longer GOP.

Louis in Los Angeles   October 29th, 2008 1:52 pm ET

That is an absolute new low for the Republican party. The politics of division and hate has to stop and stop now before this country tears itself apart.

Dealt, Portugal   October 29th, 2008 1:52 pm ET

ahahah... It's really funny these people coming to the defense of God. Do you think the just dumped all the people that existed before any God was known and all the others that worship other Gods ort none throughout the times?

Grow up... and on the way learn to behave like real christians.

Amanda   October 29th, 2008 1:52 pm ET

Wow. I'm not surprised by many of the desperate, gutter-rat level tactics of the GOP these days... but I really thought Elizabeth Dole was a respectable and decent person. This was honestly shocking to me. And just downright vile. I hope she and Michele Bachmann both get whalloped on Tues for pandering to extremist right wing bigotry and ignorance.

AA   October 29th, 2008 1:52 pm ET

The reason Obama is winning is because people couldn't take the 2 spoiled blonde wives of McCain and Romney. They thought blonde women suck.

Richard   October 29th, 2008 1:51 pm ET

She was a tramp who became a US Senator. That should tell people somehting about her. She stole Dole away from his wife, who by the way helped Dole get elected to congress when he was a disabled veterans. she made his clothes to hide his disability and that is how he pays her back. As Jesus said, "Many are called but FEW are chosen." They might think they are the chosen but God is the decisioner maker on that score.

bb   October 29th, 2008 1:51 pm ET

A junior senator, who had only 142 days of experience in Senate when he declared his candidacy, who supported domestic terrorists and organizations like Acorn, declared 'socialism' through 'spreading the wealth around', supports infanticide and wants to have dinner with Hugo Chavez and Fidel Castro is going to be the president of United Sates?

Are you kidding?

President Barack HUSSEIN Obama?

If we have a brain in our head, vote McCain!

JPM   October 29th, 2008 1:51 pm ET

Why is it always those who profess to KNOW or LOVE GOD more than anyone else – who are the ones who are the most negative, hateful, and disgraceful people?

Very Christian of you Ms. Dole!

Alabama Voter   October 29th, 2008 1:51 pm ET

These Republicans need to read their Bible. I'll Pray for them.

White Male Veteran from Minnesota   October 29th, 2008 1:51 pm ET

Republicans have no shame. They try to win at any cost. They Lie, cheat, and lie some more, and those that don't jsut sit idley by without standing up to their party. They need to all go!!

PlJones   October 29th, 2008 1:51 pm ET

Now the republicians have gone to far, and God is Not Pleased

Enough is enough

Who gave the republicans a mandate on God and Christianity, I Guarantee there are more democrats who actually Know God , and know him as the True and Living God, then republicains do..

So please leave God out of you hatred filled messes...PLEZZZZEEE!

Patriot   October 29th, 2008 1:51 pm ET

Nice work Dole. This goes to prove my point about some Christians. You don't act in a way that Jesus would. You rather judge others, make sure that the richest people get more money, don't help those in need.

But, you'll go to church on Sunday and *think* your being a good Christian. Why don't you try *practicing* your religion for a change instead of just talking about it.

Remember, the church killed Christ.

Sean   October 29th, 2008 1:51 pm ET

So now Republicans are trying to scare voters into thinking Democrats are going to basically kill God?

Who is really falling for this ridiculous stuff?

Eric   October 29th, 2008 1:51 pm ET

This just shows us how extremely desperate the Republican party actually is. It's typical of the Republicans to run negative ads when they're trailing in the polls.

Karsten   October 29th, 2008 1:51 pm ET

Meeting with Atheists is inappropriate??????

Diane   October 29th, 2008 1:51 pm ET

This is truly amazing, I always thought that Republican where good, church going christians. I am so ashamed of how people have been acting, just because some of us may be Democrats does not mean that we do not believe in God or go to church. They are not acting very Christian like by going around spreading rumors, trash talking and some are down right nasty. I am very ashamed, thou shall not cast stones. Each one should take a good long look in the mirror before they start saying such stupid remarks. May God show pity on them.

Ken in Dallas   October 29th, 2008 1:51 pm ET

Dole has committed a despicable act.

She has attacked the integrity of the Presbyterian Church, as well as Hagan. These are exactly the same tactics McCain has been trying against Obama.

Repugnant.

Mo, NC   October 29th, 2008 1:51 pm ET

Elizabeth Dole is HORRIBLE!

Al Ram   October 29th, 2008 1:51 pm ET

That old woman Elizabeth Dole will do anything just to win this election.

JP   October 29th, 2008 1:51 pm ET

These so-called christians are ruining this country spewing their lies, hate and bile.

Amy from MIchigan   October 29th, 2008 1:51 pm ET

The Republicans obviously don't appreciate any voter other than the right-wing conservative Christian. I am a Protestant, and I am tired of McCain and Palin making me feel like I am a leftist, , or an anti-American.

Our forefathers had the forethought to build our nation with a division between church and state, and that should continue!

Why any non-Christian, or for that matter any non-evangelical Christian, would support the Republican party with their vote is beyond me!

Gina, Seattle   October 29th, 2008 1:51 pm ET

I think its sad that the strong Christian right makes everyone who doesn't agree with their views into Anti-Americian, Godless Socialists...

Attacking someone's person who disagrees with your opinion wasn't okay in kindergarten and definitely isn't ok now.

Karen for Obama   October 29th, 2008 1:51 pm ET

Typical Republican tactics. When they've got nothing else to say, they just attack. Said it before, say it again, if you're for a party that's all about "BORROW and SPEND", then the R is your ticket.

az voter   October 29th, 2008 1:50 pm ET

This tact will work in North Carolina's rural areas.

My daughter lives in the area and she, her family, and friends are dumber than mud and she believes everything shoveled at her. She'll preach this to the rafters if it reaches her ears.

Her mother and I are blessed that she dosen't live closer.

Joseph IRAQ WAR VET   October 29th, 2008 1:50 pm ET

I no longer understand how regular Republicans can in good conscience support the horrible tactics that some Republicans use to win. I just dont get it, you know we can disagree about the issues but dont these horrible, untrue, dirty, guilt by six degrees of seperation ads make Republicans cringe that at this kind of dishonor exhibited by Dole???!!?? How I just dont get why you would still support someone with these kinds of win by any means character flaws.

Andrea   October 29th, 2008 1:50 pm ET

Shame on YOU Mrs. Dole. How low can a person go ? The whole Republican Party has lost Respect.

Tom in Delaware   October 29th, 2008 1:50 pm ET

Oh course Democrats believe in God...that's why Obama is their Messiah.

If you don't believe me, just ask Louis Farakhan.

AM   October 29th, 2008 1:50 pm ET

Cha-ching !!!

Another Senate seat closer to 60.

Hagan '08

mouli   October 29th, 2008 1:50 pm ET

People should dole out their verdict in kind for Elizabeth Dole.

Brian in OHIO   October 29th, 2008 1:50 pm ET

Another Republican who has sank to an all-time low. The Republican Party is full of hatred and anger. Are there any respectable Republicans out there?
VOTE STRAIGHT DEMOCRATIC!

Laurie Anderson   October 29th, 2008 1:50 pm ET

Unbelievable ad. If nothing else, it decisively shows why Church and State should remain separate. Too many zealots and fanatics out there on the religious right who think "my way or no way". It's very scary that people actually believe that crap.

C. R. Brown   October 29th, 2008 1:50 pm ET

Sickening.

Candia   October 29th, 2008 1:50 pm ET

According to Republicans, the following groups are not "real Americans": city people, northern Virginia, gays, non-whites, Muslims, Democrats, liberals, and now atheists and non-Christians. Did I forget someone?

karen-phoenix   October 29th, 2008 1:50 pm ET

This Lutheran, 40 year long republican is voting Obama/Biden because of the lies, very, very negative ads the republicans have produced this year!!! NO MCCAIN/NO PALIN!!!
God Bless Obama/Biden!!!!

Richard hurtz   October 29th, 2008 1:50 pm ET

Last time I checked, religion and state are separated....... Who cares what anybody believes??? Godless or not, I want a strong leader. Regardless of party, I don't want my politicians pushing religion on me. Vote issues, not religion.

John   October 29th, 2008 1:50 pm ET

Jesus was a SOCIALIST taking from the rich and giving to the poor.

mbg   October 29th, 2008 1:50 pm ET

Sen Dole I very ashamed of you. I hope you and the RNC dont get sued for this slanderouse attack. I hope you also have a second option for a job as well you probably just lost your reelection.

bckm, Los Angeles   October 29th, 2008 1:50 pm ET

I'm glad I don't live in NC. I am a proud and "unrepentant" godless person, and if those ads were targeted at me, I would respond appropriately that I dont need to lie or twist the truth to tell my story.

Most atheists/agnostics/freethinkers do not push their religious views on others; we just don't want others' views forced down our throats.

Barack Will Win   October 29th, 2008 1:50 pm ET

Make no mistake about it. Barack is going to disappoint us as well. He can't satisfy 300 million people at the same time, it's impossible. I figure some people will be happy while others won't be, but that's the nature of the presidency. He's going to make a difference but he's not God.

Obama/Biden 08

John in Indiana   October 29th, 2008 1:50 pm ET

Nail in coffin IMHO.

Nick   October 29th, 2008 1:49 pm ET

These people call themselves CHRISTIANS. Their no tolerance and dividing tactics are going bye bye.
The Republican Party, that has tied itself to the Religious Right will be a minority party for the next generation.

yes we can   October 29th, 2008 1:49 pm ET

I really wonder why God is so mixed with politic in America. Sometimes I think there is no big difference between America and the Islamic world.
I like better a good, ethical and large minded atheist than a hateful, war supportive and intolerant religious extremist.

SC   October 29th, 2008 1:49 pm ET

Is that all those airhead Republican can ever come up with? What a lame charade!

JD in NC   October 29th, 2008 1:49 pm ET

Dole has been useless to NC for sometime. I think it's time for her leave.

Some voters in NC will be receptive to this ad, but it will turn off the ones leaning Dem and Independents. Religion still plays a big role here, we are in the South. God, Guns & Country!

John   October 29th, 2008 1:49 pm ET

One more seat for the Democrats!

Simmy   October 29th, 2008 1:49 pm ET

The stains of McCain are rubbing off on his whole party! Liz Dole? Who would've thought! DEMS 08Plus!

Jennifer   October 29th, 2008 1:49 pm ET

It does'nt suprise me at all. Elizabeth Dole is down in the poles and she is desparate. What she is now realizing is by putting that ad out and approving it, caused her to not be re-elected. No one in there right mind would support her. RIGHT MIND.

Shan   October 29th, 2008 1:49 pm ET

Michelle,
While tactics such as these remind me of how some people use religion and God's name to push their own agenda in a most hateful way, we cannot allow these people to affect our faith in God and religion. We cannot allow people like Bachmann, Dole and Palin to become the norm among Christians.

Michael M, Phoenix AZ   October 29th, 2008 1:49 pm ET

Just another "loser" in the Republican ranks. If anyone is "godless" then it must be Elizabeth Dole...Anyone coming out like it is obviously "reaching" for anything to win. Another "country first" my tush...more like "me first" who will do and say anything to win. Oh, I believe it came out yesterday that Elizabeth Dole has only spent 33 days in her home state (which originally was Kansas not NC) of NC in the past 2 years. Bit out of touch with the common fold wouldn't you say?

Jeff G   October 29th, 2008 1:49 pm ET

Sounds like a page out of the Karl Rove playbook.

Call the opposition a liberal. If that doesn't work, ratchet it up - the opposition is a socialist. If that doesn't work, go up the progression to Marxist, then godless, ultimately ending up as Communist.

Isa   October 29th, 2008 1:49 pm ET

And so what if she attended a meeting hosted by an Atheist? Isn't this a free country? Wasn't this country founded on the principle of freedom of religion? Well, isn't Atheism a belief system that proposes that there is no God as oppose to Christianity that proposes that Jesus is the Son of God and personal Savior of believers? Define religion and you will see that Atheism is a kind of religion.
Our country was established because the Puritans wanted to have freedom to practice their religion in their own way. Are we going backwards to the days of Henry VIII?

Danielle, TX   October 29th, 2008 1:49 pm ET

Hagan, you've just won this election!!

Fraizer   October 29th, 2008 1:49 pm ET

Finally, people are waking up to the fact that Republicans are evil, hate-filled and hateful people! They despise anyone who is "not like them" and will sink to any low to win, win, win. There is something morally corrupt about the Republican-dare I say-soul? I'm still not convinced most of them have one.
People say I am extreme in my view of Republicans, but look at where the country is today: divided by hate, largely at the hands of the Republicans. Lincoln would be ashamed to see what his party has become. When I see the crowds behind McCain, Palin, Dole and the like, I do not see America. I see a divisive, hate-filled group of very homogenous looking people intent on stifiling anyone not like them. Sad, what our country has become.

Kristina, Seattle   October 29th, 2008 1:49 pm ET

There are many many more of us atheists in America than the wing nuts apparently realize. And guess what... WE VOTE

Ted, Detroit, MI   October 29th, 2008 1:49 pm ET

Democrats don't like to hear the truth; it hurts.

A party that believe in abortion (the killing of the unborn), cannot believe in a Holy God, creator of all.

It is a given that the dems don't want to live under Godly beliefs and have standards for what is right and wrong...that's because they want to be their own Gods.

Vegas   October 29th, 2008 1:49 pm ET

Did he take the money? If so... what's wrong with stating the fact????

The hypocracy of the democrats is astounding... the dem primary was the dirtiest in history... yet the Reps get the labled as negative...

Enjoy your President... I'll be laughing all the way to "I told you so"....

KJ   October 29th, 2008 1:48 pm ET

The GOP just doesn't get it this year. They have nothing to do but sling mud, no platform to stand on. Throw the rascals out!!!

Greed is not good   October 29th, 2008 1:48 pm ET

Elizabeth Dole AND her husband are weasels...may she lose by a landslide.

midwest mom   October 29th, 2008 1:48 pm ET

this IS why the democrats will sit in the white house and control both parties...WAKE up you idiot republican advisors....we americans are SICK of our so-called leaders tagging us with labels. We are taking BACK Washington so that everyone's voice is heard and considered. WE ARE THE PEOPLE (for Sarah Palin, that is a reference to the Declaration of Independence, it is not in the constitution and George Washington did NOT write it)....and we are TAKING back control. If you want to label, judge, discriminate, pigeon-hole or anything else, go with Todd Palin to AK and vote to become your own nation...alll of you can name call and cat fight all day....WE ARE TAKING AMERICA BACK...shame on your Mrs Dole, I thought you had integrity......

Chandu   October 29th, 2008 1:48 pm ET

Remember this ad is targeting the religious, "low-information" (read stupid) voters who fall for this nonsense. Any reasonably intelligent person will realize how stupid this ad is. These tactics were started by Lee Atwater. See Wikipedia.

daddyscott_1999   October 29th, 2008 1:48 pm ET

Americans who do not believe in God have rights, too. What would be so unprincipled about a Christian legislator respecting the rights of her atheist constituents and contemplating their concerns? The implication of the Dole ad, that her opponent is somehow unprincipled or evil because of the meeting, is indicative of the divisive politics that dominates the Republican mindscape.

Mom22   October 29th, 2008 1:48 pm ET

When will these people stop holding God hostage like terrorist to further their warped agenda's? If these people really believed in God they wouldn't be this disrespectful to the faith.

creighton   October 29th, 2008 1:48 pm ET

Typical right wing tactics, when you can't win on the issues attack and spread lies about your opponent. Say it loud and say it often, in a close race it may swing enough for you to hold on to your seat in congress.
Deplorable conduct for someone of Dole's stature.

Matt   October 29th, 2008 1:48 pm ET

I don't really see what the problem is. North Carolina is in the middle of the Bible belt, and the woman who wants to take Mrs. Dole's job is cavorting with people who probably aren't so well-liked in North Carolina. If Mrs. Dole doesn't take advantage of that then she's not a very good campaigner. Its certainly no worse than Obama's "McCain hates Mexicans" commercial...anyone remember that one? Despicable...but I guess libs forgot about that one.

Godless Heathen   October 29th, 2008 1:48 pm ET

The GOP wouldn't still be in existence if it weren't for "GOD". I'm convinced that they god the "P" and "D" mixed up. If they didn't have their ridiculous dogmatic rationale to maintain, the entire ultra-conservative wing of the Republican party would fall off the plane. I know there are some intelligent Republicans out there–it's just so hard to see through the fog of ignorant Christ-heads.

douglas in minnesota   October 29th, 2008 1:48 pm ET

Joseph McCarthy would be proud!!!! If you can't beat 'em, label 'em with an treasonous or atheistic title to scare away any who would dare give support.

Kevin in Jackson, MS   October 29th, 2008 1:48 pm ET

The issue of believing in God or not is really a moot point. What is more startling is the new depths of falsification and flat out lies these people will stoop to. It is purely pathetic. If there is some good to come out of this election it will be the "regeneration" of the Republican party. I hope, for their continued survival, the first order of business they conclude is to step away from these types of campaign tactics. It is apparently in-bred in them.

MARK   October 29th, 2008 1:48 pm ET

Who in the heck does lizabeth think she is? This is an angry old woman!

Jason Horton   October 29th, 2008 1:48 pm ET

Just another example of Grand Old Party smear traditon going back to Dick Nixon, Joe McCarthy Lee Atwater, and Karl Rove and now those who proudly proclaim "putting country first"

Thomas   October 29th, 2008 1:48 pm ET

I am a traditional Catholic and a fiscal conservative. I find the Republican tactics despicable and vile and plain wicked. To suggest that one's opponent is "godless" shows how desperate this spent political party has become. This Republican is voting Democratic and switching parties. Amen!

oh no   October 29th, 2008 1:48 pm ET

wow, this low down gutter dirty!!!!!!

Jeff   October 29th, 2008 1:48 pm ET

The article mentions that the party was at the house of someone who advises this PAC. Most likely "advisor" means "attorney" and probably represents them on tax issues or other similar issues. Of course those details don't matter to a someone like John Randall who all of the sudden turns the advisor into a "founding member." Guess John doesn't like to concern himself with things like details or the truth. Dole should be ashamed of herself for allowing this kind of ad to be aired. This probably just sealed her fate.

Frank G   October 29th, 2008 1:48 pm ET

Dole is another washed-up, deceitful Republican auditioning for the FoxNewsChannel with this bombastic message of hate.

Bud InTexas   October 29th, 2008 1:47 pm ET

Liddy Dole, Bob Dole, John McCain, Sarah Palin are all lying scumbags!

Tiff of lithia springs   October 29th, 2008 1:47 pm ET

AS A CHRISTIAN JUST BECAUSE PEOPLE DON'T BELIEVE IN GOD THAT IS ALL THE MORE REASON NOT TO TURN YOUR BACK ON THEM.

YOU NEED TO GIVE THEM MORE ATTENTION THAN ANYONE!

soundbyte   October 29th, 2008 1:47 pm ET

What happened to the religious freedom?

Mike B. - Chicago   October 29th, 2008 1:47 pm ET

I so used to admire Elizabeth Dole, from the time she was Reagan's Transportation Secretary, right up until today. Today, I no longer admirer her. She is now a tool of Rove & Rush, and her hate-speech will only be her own undoing. Red or Blue – separate Church from State. The only thing Kay Hagen 'promised' them was she would defeat Dole. A promise the people of NC will surely help her deliver on. Poor Liddy. Poor, poor Liddy.

MARY,FLORIDA   October 29th, 2008 1:47 pm ET

Keep up the negative attacks republicans.Its not working.

AM   October 29th, 2008 1:47 pm ET

To think that this vile beast tried to become the first lady of the United States!!!

Old White Guy for Obama   October 29th, 2008 1:47 pm ET

The Repubs are into the Fear of God phase. Some of the other whackos are predicting the end of the world if Obama gets elected.

No shotage of idiots, and some will believe this crap too. Too bad.

Leave no stones unturned. Find every halfwit in the US, and win them over one by one with total BS. Scare them into making the right choice

Very few would vote for McCain if it wasn't for fear. They're a truly immoral bunch.

MaryEllen   October 29th, 2008 1:47 pm ET

Another Republican showing how angry and hateful she is. I have NO RESPECT for Liz.

tjpdx   October 29th, 2008 1:47 pm ET

Can't wait for this election to be over. The tatics used by both sides are dividing this country and tearing us apart. We've now got an us vs. them mentality in this country. It's scary.

fergus_dad   October 29th, 2008 1:47 pm ET

What do you expect of a woman who took $500,000 plus per year to head the American Red Crosss. If she is such a "good" person, why
did she not just volenteer her time and her "good" name. Typical of the religious right to hold others to the measure they themselves cannot match.

John in Arizona   October 29th, 2008 1:47 pm ET

Dole's floundering campaign is now a sunken ship – and not even God is going to save her from drowning.

DrGunn   October 29th, 2008 1:47 pm ET

What bothers me about this is that it implies someone who doesn't believe in god is not fit to hold elected office. I for one am a non-believer and am tired of the stranglehold that Christianity has on American politics.

Jay   October 29th, 2008 1:47 pm ET

Why are the Republicans so studpid and desparate. Democratic voters less lock of the states and teach the studpid Republicans that we are not going to be treated like dogs. This is pathetic and I hope no one votes for her now. Same on you Dole Shame on you. You must have been dring some of McCain/Palin juice.

Karsten   October 29th, 2008 1:47 pm ET

There is a God?

sabuc for Obama   October 29th, 2008 1:47 pm ET

DES-PIC-ABLE!!!

bababear   October 29th, 2008 1:46 pm ET

I am truly disappointed in Eliz Dole. I thought better of her than that – but I guess it is easy to take the high road if there is no one there to challenge you.

Mark   October 29th, 2008 1:46 pm ET

What's wrong with being Godless? Are you gonna force me to swallow your God? Eat the body of Christ at gunpoint? Accept Jesus or face your wrath? What if I refuse? Are you gonna end me? Do I deserve to exist if I am a non-believer? Would you like me to step inside your furnace? Would you like me to step inside your righteous gas chamber? What's so wrong with being Godless? Do not cram your philosophies down my throat, I might just choke.

My Fellow Prisoners   October 29th, 2008 1:46 pm ET

Gross. If that's your God, Elizabeth Dole – American is better off with out him. I'll take the God of Love, not fear and hate, thank you very much.

NJP   October 29th, 2008 1:46 pm ET

Obviously, at least one of Senator Dole's consultants thinks that this line of attack just might succeed, else it wouldn't have been aired. That's troubling in and of itself.

CT   October 29th, 2008 1:46 pm ET

I guess if you believe the world will end during your lifetime, cannot accept ideas, and only listen to a close inner circle, no amount of education will help you. This is a very sad article. Bob Dole impressed me very much ( I'm a Democrate). If this is actually attributed to Mrs. Dole, I can't see how anyone should trust her.

Frank Porter   October 29th, 2008 1:46 pm ET

Desperate and out of touch – the Dole's need to go home now! It's clear who is Godless.

Dave   October 29th, 2008 1:46 pm ET

I wish I was surprised, but this is the typical garbage we get from the Redumblicans. This is just one of the reasons they will get crushed next week. Idiots...

Jadie   October 29th, 2008 1:46 pm ET

GO Kay!

MY FRIENDS - REPUBLI-KLANS JOA$$HN McINSANE/PAIN-LIN ARE SPREADING HATE & BIGOTRY IN AMERICA   October 29th, 2008 1:46 pm ET

WOW...WOW...WOW

ELIZABETH IS NOW CLAIMING SHE IS GODLY.

Proud Atheist   October 29th, 2008 1:46 pm ET

There is nothing wrong with not believing in god, increasing numbers of people are taking a stand against the way religion is being forced into our political system and onto non-believers. Godless Americans is a group dedicated to preserving separation of church and state – not overthrowing religion as the uninformed would insinuate and have you think. Dole is wrong to use this to "smear" someone – it's not a smear... and Hagan shouldn't bite the hand that fed her.

craig   October 29th, 2008 1:46 pm ET

its funny cause there really is no god.

Ambrose Smith, Borrego Springs, California   October 29th, 2008 1:46 pm ET

I was "saved" at 11 years old in a Baptist Church.

#30 years later I am an agnostic who believes in separation of church and state.

People who use GOD to further their own aganda make me ill.

Elizabeth Dole must be desperate.

Ken   October 29th, 2008 1:46 pm ET

The utter stupidity of the Christian [R]ight, and the politicians that pander to them, never fail to astound me. It is difficult to think of something more anti-American. This Dole lady is besmerching the good Dole name. She has now defined herself as scum.

Sara   October 29th, 2008 1:46 pm ET

ATHEISTS ARE PEOPLE TOO!!!

STOP DEMONIZING US!!

Rick   October 29th, 2008 1:45 pm ET

May Dole and all of these religious whackos burin in hell for eternity for claiming they bbelieve in god...low life scum is more like it

Karen from Charlottesville   October 29th, 2008 1:45 pm ET

What a shame. I always had a lot of respect for Dole, but like McCain, she's has really plummeted to vile tactics in her dispair.

Joe Hussein McCain   October 29th, 2008 1:45 pm ET

God is not Mocked! people are going to get enough of messing with God, using him for political purposes, watch what happens to the GOP,

Tiff of lithia springs   October 29th, 2008 1:45 pm ET

I was calling Elizabeth Dole a respectable republican. I was feeling sorry for her.

I TAKE IT ALL BACK WHOLEHEARTEDLY. SHE NEEDS TO GO DOWN IN FLAMES WITH THE REST OF THE THUGS IN THIS PARTY!

ROCK ON HAGAN.

KD   October 29th, 2008 1:45 pm ET

Typically Repug tactics, try and smear everyone if your loosing. Come on NC, it's time for the voters to get out and elect a Senator who is from NC and cares about the state instead of someone who goes home to Kansas all the time. It's time to kick the GOP slimes out of office.

Christian born and raised   October 29th, 2008 1:45 pm ET

It is too bad that the religious right has turned Jesus' message of love and acceptance into Hate and prejudice.

Dave   October 29th, 2008 1:45 pm ET

I hope she lose I'm not from NC but I hope they do the right thing and renounce this type of dirty campaign.

Charlotte   October 29th, 2008 1:45 pm ET

Oh my Dog, you have to be kidding me. I live in Raleigh and I've seen a LOT of the bickering between these two - some really nasty, ugly, petty commercials. But this one takes the cake. Shameful!

Truth Hurts   October 29th, 2008 1:45 pm ET

This is all the GOP knows. Attack, Attack, at any cost!! That's the reason why they are losing!!

Carlos   October 29th, 2008 1:45 pm ET

The new slogan that you're sure to hear from Mccain, Palin and all there followers: "GODLESS"

Add that to Redistributor, Socialist, Marxist..........

Frank   October 29th, 2008 1:45 pm ET

More Republican filth. This is absolutely disgusting.

As a Carolina grad, I hope that my fellow Tarheels still living in NC will turn their backs on this hate-mongering old woman.

Jillian   October 29th, 2008 1:45 pm ET

Elizabeth must think SHE is GOD/ How dare her.....I have lost all repect for her.

KennySFV   October 29th, 2008 1:45 pm ET

I hope that most rational Americans are realizing the implicit intent of many Republicans to turn this nation into a Christian theocracy. Actually, the intent may be more explicit.

Nevertheless, our founding fathers (Jefferson, Adams, et al) never desired this nation to be governed by religious dogma, but rather by the rational choices of its people. Religion has no place in our government!

etl   October 29th, 2008 1:45 pm ET

WOW! So this is what our country has come to!

John   October 29th, 2008 1:45 pm ET

Elizabeth dole
crawl into your hole
scores an own goal
and make like a mole.

Rodents and Republicans unite.

Vote the Dem ticket Obama, Kay Hagan

The Answer   October 29th, 2008 1:45 pm ET

The answer is quite simple. WE DON'T BELIEVE REPUBLICANS.

I'm an American Voter and I approve this message.

Obama/Biden 08

Stacy from Loudoun County VA   October 29th, 2008 1:45 pm ET

Elizabeth Dole: There's nothing she won't do or say at this point for your vote.

Next, Elizabeth Dole will say that Kay Hagen was responsible for 9-11 and that the WMDs are in her basement. These clowns are utterly beyond words at this point. Shameful does not even begin to describe the GOP at this point. Abe Lincoln is crying...

Despicable!   October 29th, 2008 1:44 pm ET

Right, that's it, I have no idea who Kay Hagen is but I am doing a search online and donating to her *today*. I used to respect Dole even though I disagreed with her – no more.

Republicans, don't you get it? The country is fed up to here with your dirty smear tactics – look where they've "led" us. Fortunately come next Tuesday there will be a lot fewer of you in office.

TSD from Houston, TX   October 29th, 2008 1:44 pm ET

I thought our country had the separation of church and state? I guess not. I'm Christian and devoutly religious. I find that ad deplorable and ignorant. I think it's stupid that Republicans think they have a monopoly on religion and everybody else isn't close 2 religious.

haiticuba   October 29th, 2008 1:44 pm ET

it seems as though the repulicans are the most raicist political party of my day and age, racists

400 families own half the country!   October 29th, 2008 1:44 pm ET

and they are trying to steal the other half,

while distracting the people with non-issues.

you want to be slaves to them for the rest of your life?

enjoy your capitalism!

God   October 29th, 2008 1:44 pm ET

I don't endose this message.

Get Real   October 29th, 2008 1:44 pm ET

As a Christian, I know that .... God has not given us a Spirit of Fear but of Power, Love and a Sound Mind.

The Republican Party attempts to "USE" God as if they are the only ones that God is concerned about.

Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, this he will also reap. For the one who sows to his own flesh shall from the flesh reap corruption, but the one who sows to the Spirit shall from the Spirit reap eternal life.

STOP USING MY LORD AND SAVIOR TO PROMOTE MAN"S POLITICS!~ NOW I AM MAD>

FreeNLovIt   October 29th, 2008 1:44 pm ET

What good is it if you are a Republican, but you LIVE a life lIKE you dont know God?

Jesus used to call them Pharisees. They know the laws but have NO LOVE for the poor and the needy.

Howard   October 29th, 2008 1:44 pm ET

Republicans these days seem to know who is God-like and who isn't. It's a sin to declare who God loves and whom he doesn't . Elizabeth needs to get off her high-horse. She wasn't and isn't that special!!!!!!
VOTE DEMOCRATIC!!

redleg   October 29th, 2008 1:44 pm ET

Let's discuss her connection to an adulterous deadbeat father.

Teena in Denver   October 29th, 2008 1:44 pm ET

I can not believe that Elizabeth Dole has stooped so LOW! I am disgusted at the republican party for allowing this and other despicable ads to be aired in order to divide and conquer.
Have you NO same? And, you call yourselves Christians–as a Christian I DO NOT want to be viewed in the same light as you.

Erik from Real PA   October 29th, 2008 1:44 pm ET

Oh my God(less)! I once had such respect for Senator Dole, but no longer. She's following the McCain-Rove machine.

Justin, ny   October 29th, 2008 1:44 pm ET

ayers didn't work for mccain
and godless won't work for dole.

Educated Young Republicans for OBAMA   October 29th, 2008 1:44 pm ET

ANOTHER WOUND INTO THE RIB OF THIS NATION.

WHEN WILL THE REPUBLICANS REALIZE THAT WE CAN

ONLY TAKE SO MANY OF THEM BEFORE SUCCUMBING.

DOLE'S LACK OF INTEGRITY IS A COMPLETE SURPRISE.

Amy   October 29th, 2008 1:44 pm ET

The Republicans are going to be crying their eyes out come Nov 5! I can see it now!

Byron Boyd   October 29th, 2008 1:44 pm ET

Way to go, Mrs. Dole. The Dukie genes that you share with Richard Nixon will show up eventually, won't they?

The World for Obama   October 29th, 2008 1:44 pm ET

Dole is an old carpet-bagging hag and a sad reflection of North Carolinians.

SEND DOLE BACK HOME TO KANSAS.

CitizenS   October 29th, 2008 1:44 pm ET

When your down, you get dirty. How you get dirty explains a lot in your character....over the top for Ms. Dole. What a way to go out and what a waste of a good career in politics to go out like slime which is how you will be remembered. Take notice, EVERY republican that believes they are losing does the exact same stunt. How godly is that is how godless is that?

Brenton Clark   October 29th, 2008 1:44 pm ET

Just as Obama could have said "no I'm not a Muslim, but so what if I was?" this story shows another sort of more deeply-ingrained religious prejudice. I have to wonder which would happen first in this country: voters widely accepting Muslim candidates, or agnostic/atheistic/non-theistic candidates. To the best of my knowledge there is only one openly non-theistic member of Congress, and as an agnostic I know that I will most likely never see a strong candidate for national office who shares MY religious convictions. I hope I'm wrong. I doubt it, though.

pam   October 29th, 2008 1:44 pm ET

Like Mcain, it's NOT about right and wrong, it' NOT about life and death...................it''s about VICTORY!!!!!!!

Sick huh?

wwf   October 29th, 2008 1:43 pm ET

South St. Paul: Have you been hanging around the stock yards too much lately?

Erik   October 29th, 2008 1:43 pm ET

Hagan should file for slander against Dole. The ad is a lie.

VA Commonwealth   October 29th, 2008 1:43 pm ET

Rich in Seattle – I don't know...people here bought Jim Gilmore's 'no car tax' lie a few years back. So you never know.

republicans hate america   October 29th, 2008 1:43 pm ET

more christian arrogance

K Kenyon   October 29th, 2008 1:43 pm ET

Well there went any respect I might have had for Dole as an individual.

Does she not remember or protect that part of the Constitution about freedom of speech?

KKenyon

I'm John McCain   October 29th, 2008 1:43 pm ET

Even I wouldn't approve an ad that pathetic and mean!

Fight, Fight, Fight   October 29th, 2008 1:43 pm ET

This election is an uprising with votes. We will not storm the White House but we'll storm the voting booths. Fight on Americans, we are on a mission. Enough is enough, and we've had with George W. Bush and McBush.

Fight on–win this election and take our country back!

Obama/Biden 08

Northern Boy   October 29th, 2008 1:43 pm ET

Let me see, its ok for Bush to Tax and Spend $$$ on killing people in Iraq, Syria, etc etc but its not ok for Barack to Tax and Spend to educate, and feed Americans.

Bob Indianapolis IN   October 29th, 2008 1:43 pm ET

It's time for the death of fascism in America...No matter how religious or irreligious people are, we're getting pretty sick of the Crazy Fundy God Squad shoving their dogma and intolerance down our throats!

Rene Hernandez   October 29th, 2008 1:43 pm ET

This add just shows the public just how desperate Ms Dole is to win.
This kind of stuff really turns off voters.

jdw3   October 29th, 2008 1:43 pm ET

The only thing missing is a trailer at the end saying "I am God, and I approve this message."

Karen for Obama   October 29th, 2008 1:43 pm ET

Typical Republican tactics. When they've got nothing else to say, they just attack. Said it before, say it again, if you're for a party that's all about "BORROW and SPEND", then the R is your ticket.

Doug   October 29th, 2008 1:43 pm ET

What makes it even more bizarre is that Kay Hagan is a Presbyterian Sunday school teacher, if the news reports I've read are true. Dole is up to her neck in merde on this one.

Alissa in Kansas   October 29th, 2008 1:43 pm ET

Kay Hagan should file a lawsuit and take Dole for all that filthy woman is worth! This is an OUTRAGE and no less than pure SLANDER!

Randy   October 29th, 2008 1:42 pm ET

Just another example of how low the Republicans are willing to go when they get desperate.

I can't believe that I was voting Republican just 8 years ago. It's pitiful what has happened to this country under the watch of the Republican Party.

DG   October 29th, 2008 1:42 pm ET

This is the way Republicans do it. They can't win by being honest so they conjure up any old sleazy stuff they can. I find them to be decadent and disgusting. It wil be a day for celebration when they are all gone from Washington.

cj   October 29th, 2008 1:42 pm ET

For shame, Mrs. Dole. Of course, the worst thing about the ad is that it a lie but you might want to remember . . .

1 Judge not, that ye be not judged. 2 For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again. Matthew 7:1-2

Is it REALLY okay to be so unethical if you believe you cause is worthy? I don't think so.

Tired of the BS   October 29th, 2008 1:42 pm ET

If God existed he wouldn't be a Republican. That's for sure!

Michael in Houston   October 29th, 2008 1:42 pm ET

I just don't know what to say! Are you for real Elizabeth Dole? And that is the reason why the Senate, House, White House and possibly the Supreme Court will be Democrat Majority. I mean really, no one cares about what God you believe in or not. People care about, will make bank close it's doors, will my job be there tomorrow, how do I keep my house from foreclosure...ya know Elizabeth.....issues that are real and matter. Isn't President Bush a Jesus freak? Oh and so is that Republican Senator who got caught trying to hook up in the mens restroom. Is there some Republican doctrine that says if you are losing, try to scare voters into voting for you? How does anyone look in the mirror and say they are a Republican without wanting to do themselves in amazes me. Shaking my F!@@# Head!

MissouriMom   October 29th, 2008 1:42 pm ET

Jesus would be ashamed of you, Ms. Dole.

America should be ashamed of you, too. God doesn't choose sides in politics – Jesus said he kingdom is NOT of this world. He said to treat others as you would be treated and to not make judgments.

Apparently, you need to read your bible and maybe pray that you are granted a little better understanding of Christianity and being a true Christian, Ms. Dole.

Moody   October 29th, 2008 1:42 pm ET

Republicans seem to forgot that us Atheists represent a huge chunk of the American voter population. And even though they think we shouldnt be considered citizens because we dont belive in fairy tales, They are dead wrong and we vote in large #'s. They just sealed the deal on Kay Hagan winning!

donna b   October 29th, 2008 1:42 pm ET

I saw the commercial in question this morning. The commercial really bothered me. Firstly, I thought that it was an unecessary & unproven attack on Hagan. The clips from the commercial are not in the least convincing. Secondly, the campaigns of both candidates has been hard core, this however is slinging mud in the public's face and totally unnecessary. If I had not already voted againist Dole, I think that this latest evil attack would have made me vote 100% aginist Dole.

CARL   October 29th, 2008 1:42 pm ET

where does DOLE LIVE AGAIN. NOT IN NORTH CAROLINA,
I HOPE SHE GOES BACK TO WHERE SHE CAME FROM.

GO OBAMA GO. VOTE OBAMA 2008 NOV. 4TH

BJ in NC   October 29th, 2008 1:42 pm ET

She is the NOVEMBER GOOSE, and she turned on her own oven.

VA Commonwealth   October 29th, 2008 1:42 pm ET

Lindsey that's a good question. Atheists, as well as gays and lesbians, pay taxes that go to send ALL our children to school and to provide for services that EVERYONE uses. I think they should have the same rights as everyone else!

Atheists are still good Americans   October 29th, 2008 1:42 pm ET

I am ecstatic that Americans are waking up to these sort of nasty, dirty political and personal attacks that have been so prevelent in the Republican party.

terri   October 29th, 2008 1:42 pm ET

It was only yesterday that I stated to a fellow republican that the woman I admire most in the GOP is Elizabeth Dole.

Well belay my last........just another GOP talking head, fueling the fire with the right ring extremists point of view.

Godless??? Mrs. Dole...I am ashamed I ever supported you.

WE THE PEOPLE ARE READY FOR A CHANGE!

Michelle, PA   October 29th, 2008 1:42 pm ET

Here we go....Democrats (and those who support them) are all communist, anti-american, "fake" american, socialist, and now GODLESS pieces of dirt. Please spare me. You know, Republicans wouldn't be in a position to lose the White House, give up a filibuster proof majority in the Senate and possibly 30 or more House seats in this race if they had acted like grownups.

Rachielle from VA   October 29th, 2008 1:42 pm ET

amazing what republicans do when they smell defeat. it's downright disgusting how low they go. and they're supposed to be such "wonderful" christians. bwahahaha. what a joke.

KICK ROCKS DOLE!

Sheila   October 29th, 2008 1:41 pm ET

She's sucking up to the religious right. These people want a Christian [sic] theocracy. Get religion out of politics NOW!

kris   October 29th, 2008 1:41 pm ET

Hilarious fearmongering. Dole should have also said that the Godless people are illegal immigrants and gay.

Tony, Miami   October 29th, 2008 1:41 pm ET

Beware Republicans can give you the APPEARANCE of truthfull people. When its come to win even a candy they are capable to disown mom and dad. Suing her is not a bad idea.

s   October 29th, 2008 1:41 pm ET

This is smacks of Taliban-like tactics, something we sure don't need in the US.

Matt   October 29th, 2008 1:41 pm ET

BELIEVE WHAT I BELIEVE OR YOU'RE NOT ONLY GOING TO HELL BUT I WILL PUBLICLY BRAND YOU AS A BAD AND EVIL PERSON WHO EATS BABIES!!!! THE IMAGINARY MAN IN THE SKY WITH SUPERPOWERS SAID SO!!!!

Yeah, that's a convincing line of political campaign logic. Not.

Laurie   October 29th, 2008 1:41 pm ET

How sad! Even if Dole believed this to be true, it would be an example of horrible political advertising. The use of this ad so late in the campaign means that the Dole people knew it would be challenged - now, even if a court orders "cease and desist" the ad will be one of the last things pushed into the unthinking viewers' mind. The use of a female voice – similar to the candindate – denying God, is disgusting. How can Elizabeth Dole actually stand this? It makes me sick.

Tolu   October 29th, 2008 1:41 pm ET

Thar she blows!

She done went and shot herself in the other foot... tsk, tsk, tsk.

Linda   October 29th, 2008 1:41 pm ET

I knew things would only get worse. I am surprised that this is coming from Dole. She should know better.

This is not the Christianity of my great grandparents, my grandparents, my parents, and I will pray is not the Christianity of my children.

AEK   October 29th, 2008 1:41 pm ET

Elizabeth Dole was elected to the Senate because she was an honorable, hard working public servant. This type of advertising is beneath her and I can't believe she was swayed to these Bush/Rovian smear tactics. Things must be getting VERY close in North Carolina. She should have taken a lesson from McCain/Palin. These types of ads are turning the voters against the politicians running them

GoBama!   October 29th, 2008 1:41 pm ET

What's wrong with not believing in God? Why does someone need to be superstitious to run for political office? Get real.

Brad   October 29th, 2008 1:41 pm ET

How to lose respect of the people in one easy step. Regardless of which candidate you support, this is just common sense obnoxious.

Hank   October 29th, 2008 1:40 pm ET

well, there's one more seat to get to 60! Thanks Mrs. Bob!

Tulsa   October 29th, 2008 1:40 pm ET

I thought it was just McCain and Palin that would stoop so low to do the dirty campaigning, I guess it runs through all Republicans, when you can't win on Your Own Merit's, then trash your opponet and hope the lies stick..............That's their Motto......

Justin   October 29th, 2008 1:40 pm ET

Sure, God loves only Republicans! THAT's in the Bible! Personally, I'm sick of Christian zealots claiming they speak for God.

What a diminishment of his glory that politicians think they speak with His voice.

The founders were right - separation of Church and State.

j   October 29th, 2008 1:40 pm ET

This is unacceptable and I certainly thought Elizabeth Dole had more integrity than that. Are we returning to the days of Joe McCarthy? People that think this is acceptable are all wrong and don't deserve to represent this country. These are not American values. SHAME ON YOU ELIZABETH DOLE! SHAME ON THE REPUBLICANS! You deserve to be voted out of office.

Who Knows   October 29th, 2008 1:40 pm ET

Godless? Who really knows, but we are soon to be GOPLESS with Palin /Mcain losing and the Democrats taking over the congress.

Brent   October 29th, 2008 1:40 pm ET

True or not, this is just cruel. First, I feel that being an atheist doesn't correlate to being a bad person. Second, I HAD some respect for Elizabeth Dole. Shame on her for using these slimeball tactics. Bye bye Liz Dole.

Kerry   October 29th, 2008 1:40 pm ET

Elizabeth Dole, You SHOULD BE ASHAMED OF YOUR SELF.
This was pathetic, people are not stupid!

John E Lexington KY   October 29th, 2008 1:40 pm ET

To begin with it isn't a political matter if Hagen were an atheist. But anyone who would use such a tactic is the godless one. Dole obviously is worshiping nothing but her chance of winning a race she should lose by a wide margin. I hope North Carolina is better than that; perhaps Dole is possessed by the hell-bound spirit of Jesse Helms.

PROUD AMERICAN FOR OBAMA   October 29th, 2008 1:40 pm ET

Maybe if Lizzie had spent more than 33 days in the state last year she wouldn't have to run this disgusting ad. SEPERATION OF CHURCH AND STATE, PLEASE...............................................

jane   October 29th, 2008 1:40 pm ET

I'm and Atheist and an American and I get to vote.

JB   October 29th, 2008 1:40 pm ET

who give a darn if someone is an atheist, or a muslim, or whatever other people group the republicans decide to use as a dirty word in this election? So what if she were an atheist?

mike e. cooney   October 29th, 2008 1:40 pm ET

All Demonrats are GODLESS! they produce movies,books,politicians,depicting their heathen ways! They abort the completely innocent and, want murderers in prison to serve a couple of years ,and then vote B.Hussein Nobama! Look quite ACCURATE to me!

sick n tired   October 29th, 2008 1:40 pm ET

When will people learn to keep Religion and State seperate?

HfromPA   October 29th, 2008 1:40 pm ET

Even if she *had* attended the PAC meeting – so what? Are only people who believe in god allowed to have representatives in government??? Extreme narrow-mindedness and persecution on the basis of religion should be enough reason to denunciate any official running for office!

Ken in NC   October 29th, 2008 1:40 pm ET

Well in 2000 Bush did the ultra-negative ad thing to McCain and in this election McCain is doing like Bush with the ultra-negative ads towards Obama and now another one that rode with Bush, Senator Dole is doing it to State Senator Kay Hagan.

When you run out of ideas all that is left for them to do is get down and dirty and nasty. It is shameful. I have come to understand now why our country is in such bad shape. Our own politicians have not realized that the voters are turned off by these Super Nasty Ads. It is fine to attack your opponent on the issues but we are tired of the nasty stuff and it is costing the politicians that run them. Making ugly accusations about ones opponent also is costing the candidates too. They do not understand that when they make nasty accusations about their opponent that they tend to drive voters to their opponent who in turn did not respond with another nasty accusation or Ad.

Our politicians need to go back to school and learn again how to run a campaign.

Michelle   October 29th, 2008 1:40 pm ET

I was raised in a Christian home. I was "born again" when I was 8 years old, went to church every Sunday and lived for Jesus every day of my life. People like Elizabeth Dole, Michelle Bachmann and Sarah Palin are the reason I am now an agnostic, and will never return to any kind of organized religion.

What kind of god would allow these shameless, hateful, selfish liars to speak for him? Elizabeth Dole is the very reason why so many have turned from her god. If there is a god, I hope he is not Elizabeth Dole's god. I want no part of that.

Elizabeth, if people burn in hell because of your hate and lies, their blood is on your hands.

GP   October 29th, 2008 1:40 pm ET

What in the world does ones faith or lack of faith have to do with anything?

If this is sways voters, then we as a nation are indeed in serious trouble.

Bill   October 29th, 2008 1:40 pm ET

This is despicable but predictable. The right wing will show it's contempt for the constitution any chance it gets but especially when it gets behind in an election.

Countdown with Keith Olbermann & The Huffington Post   October 29th, 2008 1:40 pm ET

VOTE EARLY TO AVOID REPUBLICAN VOTER SUPPRESSION ON ELECTION DAY!!!

Flambe   October 29th, 2008 1:40 pm ET

...BURN them at the stake! No wait, thats for witches... BURN them too! Burn everyone who doesn't thing the way I do.

Rich in Seattle   October 29th, 2008 1:39 pm ET

The Republicans will go to any extent to win. Seriously, who is buying this stuff?

America is showing that they aren't as dumb as the Republicans think we are.

CARL   October 29th, 2008 1:39 pm ET

i hope elizabeth dole lose's the race big time. she is horrible just like BUSH.

we need a new senator in north carolina.
go dem's go.
vote democractic 2008 nov 4 th.

McCNN   October 29th, 2008 1:39 pm ET

This is exactly the type of divisive politics that have driven me from my once-proud Republican party.

Sandy   October 29th, 2008 1:39 pm ET

Wow. Republicans are despicable with their divisive tactics! Disgusting!

wwf   October 29th, 2008 1:39 pm ET

what else would one expect from the Republican Party. Dole has done nothing for years, and now wants to play politician.

Emily   October 29th, 2008 1:39 pm ET

I have never seen people sink to such a dispicable level in the name of GOD and Christianity. It really makes you wonder what Christians
are all about. Glad I'm not one.

Godless and Happy   October 29th, 2008 1:39 pm ET

Got that right – there is no god. I am a non-theist and find this ad exceptionally cruel.
Hooray to Kay Hagen and staying true to herself and not feeling cooerced by society to believe in a higher power.

Extremist religions have caused more wars than any other reason in this world. Christian fundamentalists make me wanna puke!!

desperate   October 29th, 2008 1:39 pm ET

Another sign of desperation on the GOP path, it's not working for McCain why does she think it would work for her.

This party has lost the plot on Leading the country. Tell us how you would be better, dont just find the most disgusting thing you can create about your opponent and make it into an ad. It tells us more about you than about your opponent.

No Dole, No McCain/Palin No more GOP.

Chuck   October 29th, 2008 1:39 pm ET

Sorry Mrs. Dole, but religion should not be playing any part in this election, or in any aspect of the American government. As the constitution states freedom for all, not just christians. The whole christian right movement has made our country a laughing stock and severely hated by the rest of the world. Time to shut up about religion, and focus on the issues facing real Americans, not "christian Americans". Maybe if all the Christian, and for that matter all churches, were not tax exempt we could balance the budget, feed our poor and improve everyones lives who have been pursecuted because of their beliefs.

Wow   October 29th, 2008 1:39 pm ET

That's amazing. I'm not sure when it became a requirement to believe in God.... apparently not believing in God somehow makes you unqualified to run for office in a country that is supposed to have a seperation of church and state.

Also, this seems to have become the "norm" for the GOP now. I'm more than a little dissapointed in the level of negativity from all o ftheir ads recently. O well.

Debbie in Missouri   October 29th, 2008 1:39 pm ET

I had no idea Elizabeth Dole was so pathetic.

This type of add is digusting. I prefer campaigns to run adds based on their platform. Scare tactics are for losers.

McCain and Palin know all about loser tactics. Those who seek to deceive are only deceiving themselves.

Andrea   October 29th, 2008 1:39 pm ET

Wow, thats pretty low.

carolinabyrd   October 29th, 2008 1:39 pm ET

Wow....I had decided just yesterday that I could not vote for either of these candidates because I just couldnt seem to find the one thing that would make me go one way or the other. Thanks, Liddy, for clearing this up for me. You have reached an all-time low and have resorted to the typical Republican fear mongering. I hope that Kay Hagan wins in a landslide!

NHCatholic   October 29th, 2008 1:39 pm ET

This attack ad is the lowest any candidate has gone in this cycle. It flies in the face of the commandment against "bearing false witness." It is contrary to any sense of Christian decency, or that sense of decency shared by all men and women of goodwill, regardless of belief, creed, or political persuasion.

It is, in a word, sinful. Shame, shame Sen. Dole.

pam   October 29th, 2008 1:39 pm ET

Anti-American, terrorists, godless, this is all just sick beyond sick!!!

Congratulations, I bet Al-Quida is having a field day with all this!!

We are quickly becoming the laughing stock of the world!!!!!

Vote Obama/Biden and PLEASE unite this country rather than destroy it any further.

eds   October 29th, 2008 1:38 pm ET

Boy, I didn't expect that from Elizabeth Dole. She has always seemed such a decent and respectful and kind woman...
Yieooou.

She'll Always Have Paris   October 29th, 2008 1:38 pm ET

I just ran into someone who is going to Paris for her anniversay, and she was worried about not voting. Fortunately she and her husband were able to vote yesterday. So I told her now she'll have two things to celebrate in Paris, her anniversary and Barack's election.

Obama/Biden 08

Ty   October 29th, 2008 1:38 pm ET

Wow!!!!! That's is just ' over the top', 'across the line', and just plain going to far. I hope the good people of North Carolina make Dole pay for this nasty add when they go to the polls....

vote! OBAMA-BIDEN NOV.4th   October 29th, 2008 1:38 pm ET

SOUNDS LIKE DOLE HAS BEEN TAKING LESSONS FROM MCCAIN AND PALIN.

Good lord....   October 29th, 2008 1:38 pm ET

Dear GOP,

You don't own "God".

To act like you do comes off as being very unholy.....

Yours Truly,

An American sick of the GOP claiming ownership of God, patriotism, America, etc. etc. etc.......

60 yr old white woman   October 29th, 2008 1:38 pm ET

I live in NC and the absentee senator Dole will NOT get our votes. How low can Repubs go? Everytime I think they've scraped the bottom they go further.

I Just Said Thanks, but No Thanks to another 4 years of g.o.p. corruption, arrogance and incompetence   October 29th, 2008 1:38 pm ET

Dole is part of the bush-cheney-rove-stevens cabal.
Vile is too gentle a word to describe the tactics of the 2008 Rushpublican party,

OB08

Greg   October 29th, 2008 1:38 pm ET

Disgusting.

Hope that the Republicans will finally show the social conservatives the door after this election.

AJ   October 29th, 2008 1:38 pm ET

Dole is a joke. When she losses most likely she'll go and rape another non-profit like she did the Red Cross.

Les   October 29th, 2008 1:38 pm ET

Dole can spew all she wants. At least Kay Hagan is a RESIDENT of NC. Dole spends her time in DC or Kansas. If Dole wants to be a Sen., she can go run for office in Kansas. NC does not need or want her.

Atheist   October 29th, 2008 1:38 pm ET

What's wrong with being godless? I think the God people are the problem of the world. Godless people don't become terrorists! They don't hate gay people. They don't push their misplaced values on others. They are not ignorant and bigoted!

The world would be a far, far more peaceful place without any Gods or their Diciples

Terry   October 29th, 2008 1:38 pm ET

Elizabeth Dole is using the Lord and the Lord's Teachings in an attempt to advance her position in life. I would never support anyone who used the teachings of the Lord for their personal betterment. EOM

mark   October 29th, 2008 1:38 pm ET

This is pathetic.

I hope Liddy looks in the mirror tonight and reads Matthew Chapter 7 in her Bible. Then maybe she can wash off the filth of this political stunt.

(I used to respect her.)

Lyle T.   October 29th, 2008 1:38 pm ET

Are their any respectable Republicans left?

Mary in North Carolina   October 29th, 2008 1:38 pm ET

Sen.Dole attacks are pathetic. She only came back to NC to run for Senate and don't care about NC or it's people. She has supported all of bush polices and put NC and this country in trillions of dollars in debt.. We need change Vote Hagan

Kevin   October 29th, 2008 1:38 pm ET

The truth hurts..... the left has been working for years to take God out of our lives in every aspect. "Godless" is only the tip of the iceberg. Wake up America before it is too late.

james in s.c.   October 29th, 2008 1:38 pm ET

thats just sickening! DO NOT USE/PUT GOD IN VAIN....
these so called christian right wing extremist need to leave God out of politics. being a christian is being Christ-like, the rethuglican are far from being that!! they smear with fear, lies, cheat, and hate and they call themselves a christians!! man they have no SHAME AT ALL!!

OBAMA-BIDEN 08 AND GOD BLESS AMERICA!!!!!

I Don't hate you - just GO AWAY   October 29th, 2008 1:38 pm ET

How very typical of the Republicans. Whenever they find themselves down in the polls they cook up some malicious rumors or make outrageous accusations about their opponents. They can't win an election on their own merits so they have to scare the voters into voting for them. I find this behavior extremely disgusting. I think that this behavior is what is driving people apart in this country, no matter who is perpetrating it.

Former PUMA   October 29th, 2008 1:37 pm ET

Bye Bye Dole. As a N. Carolinian, I see how useless you have been for our state. The time for change has come. Now you can go into retirement with your husband. This Monday i will be early voting against you. Enjoy your time off.

Mitch from Des Moines   October 29th, 2008 1:37 pm ET

Rublicans need to just sit this one out. Their party is dying and their last attempts at scaring up votes are outrageous and sad. Go away, Republicans. Reform into something less sad and hateful.

Kyle in San Diego, CA   October 29th, 2008 1:37 pm ET

Wow, that's a disgusting, low-blow ad. No offense to people who do not believe in God, but in fact those people should be outraged as well that a politician is using their beliefs to attempt to scare voters. This just shows that many in the republican party are EXTREMELY out of touch, and are witnessing the demise of their party. People will do anything to survive in their final moments of life.

Joyce   October 29th, 2008 1:37 pm ET

The GOP candidates are trying to BUSH us once again. How dare Dole say "godless"? Have they forgotten the good old preacher at McCains rally who said "their gods" and let's not forget the religious right. Sending out letters claiming the apocalypse is on the horizon if Obama is elected and the judge who just apologized? Obama's right, their throwing everything out there hoping it will stick. Is this CHRIST like for CHRISTians?

thomas   October 29th, 2008 1:37 pm ET

Elizabeth Dole -How low will you go? Does God approve of this tactic? Join the McCainiacs in their campaign against humanity and democracy.

MATT   October 29th, 2008 1:37 pm ET

What a mess the Republicans have become.

Mark, Ohio   October 29th, 2008 1:37 pm ET

Why is it mostly Republicans using these terrible FEAR tactics?

I hope Americans do not buy it this year.
I hope Amercians show Repbulicans that this is not the way to run a campaign.

Tj oh   October 29th, 2008 1:37 pm ET

Only republicans are religious! Didn't you know that already??

BC   October 29th, 2008 1:37 pm ET

This is just disgusting filth. I've always had nothing but the greatest respect for her husband. This is truly sad. The GOP will never be the same again. My family (on both sides) has always been Republican, but they all have all left over the past few years just because of these kinds of behaviors.

WW   October 29th, 2008 1:37 pm ET

First, I'm not surprised that the Dole campaign and RNC would do something like this. But, my question is whatever happened to the 1st Amendment in NC? Doesn't the freedom of religion also means the freedom to not have relgious beliefs?

Marianne   October 29th, 2008 1:37 pm ET

Seems like the all the Republicans running for office are playing dirty this year.

If throwing dirt at someone else is the ONLY way someone can win, should they really even be running in the first place?? I'm thinking NO!!

dittohead with forty names   October 29th, 2008 1:37 pm ET

And they call themselves christians?Dole is anything but a christian.

Hardworking American for McCain   October 29th, 2008 1:37 pm ET

Sound like there is someone else just like Obama!

Lexie Roberts   October 29th, 2008 1:37 pm ET

I had respect for Liz Dole, NO MORE, I'm voting Democratic.

Robin in SC   October 29th, 2008 1:36 pm ET

What a shame. Even Libby Dole is stooping to the GOP tactics...guess no one is immune to lying, cheating, or stealing to stay in office. This one is truly vile and especially damaging in the conservative Bible thumping areas of NC. Like the old men in a Hagan ad say, "Shame on you, Libby!"

I VoTeD for 'THAT ONE'   October 29th, 2008 1:36 pm ET

Kay Hagan, don't even worry about this ad. If things continue to go like they have been in the presidential election, Dole's campaign has just sunk her with this horrible smear commercial. NC is not going for that garbage this year. If you weren't the best candidate, they wouldn't have to resort to lying to prove it.

PG   October 29th, 2008 1:36 pm ET

What can you expect from a desperate republican. They are all the same: slimy politicians.

David Goldman   October 29th, 2008 1:36 pm ET

THAT AD IS THE CLEAREST INDICATION THAT

ELIZABETH DOLE NEVER DESERVED THE TITLE OF

"THE PEOPLE'S REPRESENTATIVE" IN THE FIRST PLACE.

SHE WILL LOSE & LOSE IN DISGRACE.

Obama for President   October 29th, 2008 1:36 pm ET

This is the kind of politics that will drive Dole out of office!!!!!!

Dems 08!!!!!

Chuck from Northern Cal   October 29th, 2008 1:36 pm ET

What a surprise! A tasteless, baseless, divisive ad aimed at the Republican base!! This is what we have come to expect in nearly every race that is close - at the presidential and congressional level. When will the reasonable, thoughtful American voting public reject this kind of swill?? 2008 perhaps!! Let's hope so ... get out and vote and send this kind of politics back into the swamp it came from!! Obama/Biden/Hagan!

Mike D. in San Diego   October 29th, 2008 1:36 pm ET

Republicans are the modern day pharisees.

Janna from TX   October 29th, 2008 1:36 pm ET

Being a Christian doesn't make you a good person or a good leader, and I'm sick of people pretending that it does. I don't care what religion – if any – my leaders are, as long as they have intelligent strategies, humanitarian values, and strong ethics. You can have all of those qualities without religion.

Amy from MIchigan   October 29th, 2008 1:36 pm ET

I truly hope the voters of North Carolina send Senator Dole a OVERWHELMINGLY strong message at the poles that this fear mongering will not be tolerated, and has no place in the politics of the United States.

What has happened to the Republicans?

Lindsey   October 29th, 2008 1:36 pm ET

Is there something so terrible about right for atheists?

dave harlow   October 29th, 2008 1:36 pm ET

There may be no God. but there is cold beer. Lets all watch tonight and see who wins, this could be the deciding night.....I have money on the Phillies to win.

Kyle C.   October 29th, 2008 1:36 pm ET

Sorry Sen. Dole, but that ad will not sway my vote; but maybe that is just me, a non Christian. Did you forget that the constitution does not require a person to be a member of a faith or run for office. We have the seperation of church and state, thanks in part to the Seperation Clause which was penned by Thomas Jefferson, one of the founding fathers. It is through the Seperation Clause that the United States Supreme Court looks to when it makes its ruling on religion and government.
Sen. Dole, if you are worried about getting the independent and moderate voters, you probably lost a vast majority of them and their support. I realize that there are sections of South Carolina that is very religious, but you already had their vote since you are the Republician candidate.

James from Kansas City   October 29th, 2008 1:36 pm ET

Et tu, Liddy? The hatemongering, name calling and divisive wedges must end.

Judy from NC   October 29th, 2008 1:36 pm ET

I'm going to vote early tomorrow in NC and I can't wait to vote for Kay Hagen and President Obama! Out with Dole!

Tim in Wa.   October 29th, 2008 1:36 pm ET

Congratulations Senator Dole. You have effectively killed your bid for re-election with this nasty, divisive, hate-inspiring tactic.

You should be proud of yourself for being one of the front runners in the downfall of the Republican party.

Jackie Rae   October 29th, 2008 1:36 pm ET

Just another reason I voted early and voted straight DEMOCRATIC.
Across the board, Republicans are showing they're all stirred in the same pot.
GO OBAMA!

Bob   October 29th, 2008 1:35 pm ET

If asked I would have said I liked Liz Dole, but this pretty low. Atheist don't have the right to vote or raise money like other Americans? Another Republican trying to divide America.

chuckles199   October 29th, 2008 1:35 pm ET

well, it's probably true.

against prayer in school, for abortion on demand devastating the black population.

Just wondering...   October 29th, 2008 1:35 pm ET

...what ever happened to a separation of church and state?

John Smith   October 29th, 2008 1:35 pm ET

As someone who grew up in a complex religious family, I would like you to hear me out:

In my Muslim home, I learned how to share, how to give, and how to accept everyone around me even if that person is a christian or non-religious person. So, there is no need for CONFESSION of SINS or repentance! All I need is care for my fellow man the way I care about myself!

In my christian home, I am told to preach the good news about Christ, fight for the laws of GOD (e.g., abortion, guns) although these are very private acts of an individual, and accumulate wealth. Manna (i.e., food from Heaven) is no longer available, and the BEST commandments are as follows:
1. Love God with all you heart, and all your soul
2. Love your neighbour as yourself.

There are no issues related to abortion, guns etc in the BEST commandments from the New Testament.
So, I am confused, like Mother Theresa, should I not be taking from the rich to feed the poor? Should I not be be giving to Caeser what is Caeser's (wealth) and to God what is God's (see 1 and 2 above)?

truth hurts   October 29th, 2008 1:35 pm ET

what do you expect from repubs

BJ Moritz   October 29th, 2008 1:35 pm ET

Why do all of our leaders need to believe in God? Oh that's right, we're a theocracy now... "God" bless America! (when are we changing our name to the United States of Jesus??)

ohio voter   October 29th, 2008 1:35 pm ET

Really? Really? Are you serious?

Amber   October 29th, 2008 1:35 pm ET

Perhaps Dole needs to examine her GOD issues, namely related to HUBRIS where she thought she could win an election in North Carolina just because she's a Republican with a former Presidential candidate husband.

Maybe if she had done more for North Carolinians she would not have to run an abomination of an ad such as this.

Jeffer65   October 29th, 2008 1:35 pm ET

I just lost any respect I had for Elizabeth Dole.

Karen Calhoun, Tennessee   October 29th, 2008 1:35 pm ET

Desperate Republicans. The Tsunami is coming next Tuesday!

confused miami   October 29th, 2008 1:35 pm ET

can the GOP go any lower? doesn't the bible the GOP hide behind say " be kind against your neighbor"? oh I get the GOP only pretense to be religious. I guess action speak louder than words.

Glenn Doty, Columbia, SC   October 29th, 2008 1:35 pm ET

I think this should decicively seal Dole's fate.

It will also hurt McCain and McRory. This kind of complete BS is always skattered around in whisper campaigns that are specifically mailed to the most blind and dumb unquestioning members of the party... but to air it on a public TV ad is just tacky. It's exposed for the independents and undecideds to see...

And it is ugly.

The childish, pure negative horror show that this kind of ad represents is an EXTREME turnoff to independent voters... That's why the republicans have always kept this kind of stuff down to a whisper, for fear of anyone not quite so dumb overhearing.

Dole sunk herself with this one, and has likely hurt several other republicans in the process.

Chris   October 29th, 2008 1:34 pm ET

Wow, what a completely inappropriate add. It's just the sort of desperate smear we can expect from republicans these days. If they don't have any traction on the issues, they can smear a candidate based on religion or try to link him to "terrorists". That's all they have now.

I'll be so enjoying watching these scum go down in defeat Tuesday.

Brain in DC   October 29th, 2008 1:34 pm ET

Did the campaigns get God's permission to use His name for political purpose?

Please do not inject the almighty and religion into politics. That's immoral.

Kristin Miller   October 29th, 2008 1:34 pm ET

Who cares? Even if she does support them the freedom of religion includes the right to not belive in God. These people should have a voice in the country as well.

Terry, Dallas Texas   October 29th, 2008 1:34 pm ET

Republican tactics. Lie,cheat and steal if need be. Just win. Whatever it takes just win. I am fairly sure that there is something about bearing false witness written in the Bible. Have these people no sense of decency left?

JoelWhy   October 29th, 2008 1:34 pm ET

Wow...this is about as despicable an ad as I've seen in quite a few years. It's slanderous and one can only hope the voters punish her for it.

Not4MoreYears   October 29th, 2008 1:34 pm ET

Wow. This is like political limbo – how low can you go? Remember, there's still 6 more days.....

How long before Hitler is raised?

CitizenAJ   October 29th, 2008 1:34 pm ET

Well, what else is new with republican campaigning. They call their opponents immoral and unpatriotic. This is what has TOTALLY turned me off about republicans. Elizabeth Dole did not even have to go there. She is an upstanding Senator. Just campaigning on the issues would have served her well. Yet, she fell into the republican trap of "trash your opponent" campaigning, all to win an election when her party brand is taking a beating. Shameful, sad, she has lost all dignity.

bill pike   October 29th, 2008 1:34 pm ET

bush/rove and the nuts are alive and well in n. carolina. Bob Dole must be really proud of this latest republican trash. somewhere there seems to me the commandment 'LOVE THY LORD AND LOVE THEY NEIGHBOR AS THYSELF. see what happens when religion and politics mix–HATE.

Wow...   October 29th, 2008 1:34 pm ET

Hmm...

Separation of Church & State anyone?

ANYONE!?

voter   October 29th, 2008 1:34 pm ET

how is this going to help people find a job? people's religous beliefs or lack there of is no one's business. If we want to talk about religion, the republicans lack it by starting this war which the catholic church said is unjust, having affairs and lying about corruption (ted stevens and sarah palin).

SB   October 29th, 2008 1:34 pm ET

thank "god" someone smart enough to realize there's no such thing is actually running for public office...anyone ever hear of the separation of church and state?

Lee   October 29th, 2008 1:34 pm ET

Kay Hagan should be behind bars like many of the NC Democratic state political establishment currently are locked up for abuse of power. Tax and Spend Kay. Temporary taxes now permanent. LOCK KAY UP NOW!

John - MD   October 29th, 2008 1:34 pm ET

Wow

Chuck   October 29th, 2008 1:34 pm ET

Conservatives like to lie period.

David, Silver Spring, MD   October 29th, 2008 1:33 pm ET

I am appalled by the Dole campaign's baseless attacks, but perhaps even more by their attempt to make someone's religious views a rightful campaign issue.

I'd vote for the best candidate, whether that person is Jewish, Baptist, Muslim, or atheist. As Thomas Jefferson said,

"But it does me no injury for my neighbor to say there are twenty gods or no God. It neither picks my pocket nor breaks my leg."
-Thomas Jefferson, Notes on Virginia, 1782

Lorenzo   October 29th, 2008 1:33 pm ET

Boy these republican will do anything on any level to win!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

nancy, southeast texas   October 29th, 2008 1:33 pm ET

I am shocked and appalled by Elizabeth Dole's ad. I always respected Elizabeth Dole, until today. Anyone that supports such an ad, should not be in Congress. Folks, this country is moving quickly towards McCarthyism. What a sad day.

Independent in Arizona   October 29th, 2008 1:33 pm ET

Gutless Republicans on the attack! I wonder what God they think they are serving with such vile tactics.

Jan, Knoxville, TN   October 29th, 2008 1:33 pm ET

Dole – another crooked Republican willing to say or do anything to win. Wake up North Carolina.

Kevin   October 29th, 2008 1:33 pm ET

With this, the last hint of goodness within Elizabeth Dole is officially gone.

Joe The Engineer   October 29th, 2008 1:33 pm ET

Americans proving themselves as more religious extremists than any other religion in the world.

Mickey   October 29th, 2008 1:33 pm ET

Another desperate Republican – is there no level too low for them?

Gil   October 29th, 2008 1:32 pm ET

Sheesh... as if it would be such a bad thing if the accusation were true...

Dixie AZ   October 29th, 2008 1:32 pm ET

Anything goes with the Republicans. Shame on you, Elizabeth and Bob.

NO Palin   October 29th, 2008 1:32 pm ET

WOW..How sad. The is what Their Party has come to?

Brian G, Sugar Land, TX   October 29th, 2008 1:32 pm ET

Dole, is a religious bigot! What if it were a Jewish faith based organization contributing the money? They do not accept Jesus as the Son of God. So, they would be "wrong" in her vision as well.

Where is her protection of the "freedom of religion" or "freedom from religion" as guaranteed in the Bill of Rights.

Dole is NOT to be trusted with Americans' personal beliefs.

Phil in KC   October 29th, 2008 1:32 pm ET

That is low! Karl Rove could not have imagined anything dirtier.
What's really sad is that there are voters who will believe it and be swayed.

Georgia Voter   October 29th, 2008 1:32 pm ET

Elizabeth Dole doesn't even live in NC anymore. How on earth is she able to run for a seat from NC? And the ad is no surprise. Typical Republican attack. They claim to be the moral party but love to get deep down in the dirt. Americans seem to finally be rejecting their bull.

Barbara NC- Go crochet something   October 29th, 2008 1:31 pm ET

Godless- Definitely a Democratic staple....

Ms. White   October 29th, 2008 1:31 pm ET

This why the republicans need to be out of government...just appalling tactics

Hall for Obama   October 29th, 2008 1:31 pm ET

When God is for you the Devil can not do you any harm.

Frank in NC   October 29th, 2008 1:31 pm ET

That's sort of shady... I don't know about that Hagan character.

I'd also like to thank Campbell Brown for her observation about Obama's lying about campaign funding. He lied when he said he would take it and curb fundraising. Well, after he realized what an advantage he had with overseas donors, he went back on that promise.

What else is he lying about?

Fred, So. St Paul MN   October 29th, 2008 1:31 pm ET

>
> Pull out of Iraq? Perhaps the U.S. should pull out of Chicago!
>
> Body count in the last six months:
> 292 killed (murdered) in Chicago; 221 killed in Iraq.
>
> Chicago.... Who Runs it:
> Senators: Barack Obama & Dick Durbin
> Rep: Jesse Jackson Jr.,
> Illinois Gov: Rod Blogojevich,
> Illinois House leader Mike Madigan,
> Illinois Atty. Gen. Lisa Madigan (daughter of Mike), Chicago Mayor
> Richard M. Daley (son of Mayor Richard J. Daley)
>
> .....Our leadership in Illinois .....all Democrats.
>
> Thank you for the combat zone in Chicago. Of course, they're all
> blaming each other! Only because they cannot blame the Republicans;
> they're aren't any!
>
> State pension fund $44 Billion in debt, worst in country.
>
> Cook County's (Chicago) sales tax 10.25% – highest in country (look
> it up if you want).
>
> Chicago school system rated one of the worst in the country.
>
> This is the political culture that Obama comes from in Illinois.
> And, he's gonna 'fix' Washington politics for us and 'change' it, too!
>
>
> Wake Up America !

elizabeth   October 29th, 2008 1:31 pm ET

The Republicans will stop at nothing! Why am I not surprised?

Matt   October 29th, 2008 1:31 pm ET

God hates Republicans because Republicans hate people for not conforming to their beliefs.

Tannim   October 29th, 2008 1:31 pm ET

Desperate times call for desperate measures.

Elizabeth Dole is extremely desperate.

One more GOP Senate seat to fall soon...

Biff   October 29th, 2008 1:31 pm ET

do people in the republic party ALWAYS have to resort to lies, spin, and smear....... ALWAYS???

can't they EVER just run because they think THEIR POSITIONS are better than the other person's???

aren't you all just TIRED of this garbage?

ken   October 29th, 2008 1:31 pm ET

The ad sounds accurate all the way around.

Micky   October 29th, 2008 1:31 pm ET

Fear and Smear is all they have.Let the voice of the people be heard that we don't need fear or smear in our lives.

Throw The Bums Out   October 29th, 2008 1:31 pm ET

Desperate times cause for desperate measures. So Lizzy is dipping her toe in the mud as well.

Let this be a lesson to all Republicans, if you lie down with snakes you get bit. Snakes like Karl Rove have two things in mind, greed and power. The last thing on their minds is what's good for America.

Throw all the bums out, even if they're wearing a skirt.

Obama/Biden 08

Open Your 3rd Eye   October 29th, 2008 1:31 pm ET

WOWOW.

I THINK THE MESSAGE IS CRYSTAL CLEAR NOW:

REPUBLICANS ARE TRULY A GODLESS, HEARTLESS PARTY.

POWER TRUMPS MORALS AND VALUES ANY DAY OF THE WEEK WITH THESE FOLKS

-CNN POST THIS-

Josh in North Carolina   October 29th, 2008 1:30 pm ET

Liddy Dole had don't nothing for the state of North Carolina and has only been back to the state for 30 days in 2 years.. she voted for Bush 92% of the time and ranks 93th in the senate of effency.. Vote Hagan

KLEE   October 29th, 2008 1:30 pm ET

Politics & Desparation – is a scary duo – is it not!

howl with Fries   October 29th, 2008 1:30 pm ET

Shameful! GOP = God (or should that be Greed?) Over Principles.
This will backfire.

Spencer/VIRGINIA   October 29th, 2008 1:30 pm ET

Downright disgusting politics. The GOP has no low. That's why all their butts are getting voted out.

tucker   October 29th, 2008 1:30 pm ET

taking a page out of Jesse Helm's campaign book now isnt she? sounds desperate.

Another_TV_Evangelist   October 29th, 2008 1:29 pm ET

Obama is simply another "TV evangelist," a cult-like leader with a cult-like effect.

marie   October 29th, 2008 1:29 pm ET

What a piece of slime ad. I think this may be illegal.

JLB   October 29th, 2008 1:29 pm ET

Shows how desperate the Republican's are getting.

Another_TV_Evangelist   October 29th, 2008 1:29 pm ET

Obama is simply another "TV evangelist," a cult-like leader with a cult-like effect. Are we all tired of TV, and commercials, all talks and empty promises? American people are smart enough to ask hard questions, who is the real Obama, his past records, past history, real birth-certificate, real citizenship, any government-achievements, foreign policy, big spending, big-well-fare-system, experiences, readiness, liberalism, connection to the extremists, liberal leftist viewpoint, flip-flopping and ideology, along the traditional family values of our founding-fathers?? We the people derserve to know the truth, and the whole truth. By the way, who is Rashid Khalidi?

Steve   October 29th, 2008 1:28 pm ET

Disgusting. I hope Dole goes down in flames.

Christine CT Ind.   October 29th, 2008 1:28 pm ET

This is terrible. How the desperation of some people will cause them to behave! Now we have to debate whether or not there is a God, or who's religious beliefs are right to get elected?
This country was FOUNDED on religious freedom!

Krystyn   October 29th, 2008 1:27 pm ET

Whats upsetting to me is that we have essentially made a belief in a CHRISTIAN GOD a requirement to be President of the United States and I can guarantee the founding fathers did NOT want that to happen.

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