Political ads dissected and explained.

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• Treason's Greetings The GOP calls Democrats soft on terror.
  William Saletan Nov. 25, 2003
  
• Still Life Wes Clark's beautiful but sneaky bio ad.
  William Saletan Nov. 20, 2003
  
• Air Craft Kerry turns Bush's carrier landing against him.
  William Saletan Nov. 13, 2003
  
• Mom, He Hit Me Dean's overhyped "attack" ads.
  William Saletan Oct. 27, 2003