Fox Won't Run Anti-Alito Ad

Fox News is refusing to air an ad critical of Supreme Court nominee Samuel Alito, citing its lawyers' contention that the spot is factually incorrect.
By John Amato — November 21, 2005

Fox News is refusing to air an ad critical of Supreme Court nominee Samuel Alito, citing its lawyers' contention that the spot is factually incorrect. A spokesman for the groups sponsoring the ad said the network's decision reflects the political right's effort to shield President Bush's choice for the high court....read on

Here's the ad.

I don't think FOX minded running all those negative John Kerry and Swift Boat ads as often as they did. John O'Neil practically had a sleeping bag under Sean Hannity's desk.

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