“In a world where evil still exists…now is the time, this is the place…for our families, for our future, for America.” From the scary new action film trailer, or the 60-second campaign commercial of Mitt Romney?
“We know what needs to be done… in this room right now…it’s time.” From an inspirational self-help group, or the 30-second campaign commercial of John Edwards?
See the ads come apart as FactCheck.org rakes this pair of presidential campaign hopefuls over the coals in its analysis, 99% Fact-Free.
And don’t miss the new episode of EnglishMojo later this week, The UK’s Favorite Word.
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