Michael Tomasky: The Ayers ad

Well, rather earlier than expected, the right wing has reintroduced Bill Ayers to the campaign, with this ad linking Obama to the radical lefty/former US government overthrower. The ad isn't by the McCain team per se, but by something called the "American Issues Project," which is spending $2.8 million airing it in Michigan and other key states. I can't tell whether it's effective. It just depends on what people... [read full story]