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RALEIGH—North Carolina Republican Party Chairman Linda Daves made the following statement: “Contrary to any media reports, the ‘Extreme’ ad will run as scheduled next week. There has never been any intention to pull the ad and it will air. The ‘Extreme’ ad has garnered attention around the country. I want to thank the people across North Carolina and across the country who have shown overwhelming support for us. Our aim is to tell the truth and ask difficult questions. We will continue to do so. People here in North Carolina should know that this ad is focused on Democrats Richard...

Contrary to multiple media reports and word from McCain aides, the North Carolina Republican Party says it will continue to run the anti-Obama ad that's caught so much flak over the last couple of days. From a North Carolina GOP press release at 4:30 p.m. today, this is Republican Party Chairwoman Linda Daves: “Contrary to any media reports, the ‘Extreme’ ad will run as scheduled next week. There has never been any intention to pull the ad and it will air. The ‘Extreme’ ad has garnered attention around the country. I want to thank the people across North Carolina and...

Reports that the N.C. Republican Party is pulling a planned TV advertisement about Barack Obama are false, Republican chairwoman Linda Daves said today. "I can't be emphatic enough that we're running the ad," Daves said, reports David Ingram. "We are not pulling the ad. It has never been a consideration for us to pull the ad." Several media outlets, including MSNBC, have reported that the party reversed course Thursday and would not run the ad. The ad has been scheduled to begin running Monday on evening newscasts in North Carolina. Daves said the reaction received by the party is running...

As Chairman of the North Carolina Republican Party, I have the great privilege to travel throughout the state and get a glimpse of our many diverse communities. I am continually inspired by the strength and idealism of our people and their commitment to preserving the greatness of our state. Always remember that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world.

Linda Daves, chairwoman of the N.C. Republican Party, says she will not bow to pressure from the Republican National Committee or John McCain to pull a new ad the state party has prepared linking Democratic gubernatorial candidates Beverly Perdue and Richard Moore to Barack Obama's controversial preacher. "This is not about the RNC," Daves said, reports David Ingram. "It is about North Carolina, our values and two Democrat candidates who are out of synch with the values of North Carolina." Caroline Valand, executive director of the N.C. Democratic Party, said the ad represents a return to the Republican Party's "Southern...