Ad Watch: Tom Gallagher
Published: Aug 8, 2006
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Ad Title: Delta
Message: Gallagher discusses gay marriage, abortion, adoption and adult billboards.
Content: It's filled with shots of children playing and husbands and wives holding hands. Gallagher narrates the ad and presents himself as a staunch defender of family values.
Breaking It Down:
Ad: "As governor, I won't allow liberal judges from Massachusetts to redefine marriage in our state."
Fact check: Judges in other states don't interpret our laws, Florida judges do - no matter who the governor is.
Ad: "We need a constitutional ban on gay marriage. A 24-hour waiting period on abortion."
Fact check: Gallagher may be promising more than he can deliver. Any abortion law likely would end up before the U.S. Supreme Court. A governor who pushes a ban on gay marriage could help put that issue before Florida voters, who would have the final say on a constitutional amendment.
Reporter Kevin Begos can be reached at (850) 222-8382 or
