Leibham continues attacks with new ad

In his latest attack ad, Democratic congressional candidate Nick Leibham tells voters that "I approve this message to bring responsible leadership to Washington for a change."

"Brian Bilbray, denounced by a four-star general for abandoning our veterans," a narrator begins.

Retired Gen. Joe Hoar comes on to say, "Congressman Bilbray, you should be ashamed."

So far, this ad is no different, down to the quote from Gen. Hoar, from Leibham's last TV spot attacking Congressman Brian Bilbray (R-Carlsbad) for voting against a new GI Bill.

The ad quickly shifts gears, though, as the narrator turns to attacking Bilbray for taking "$1 million from Wall Street banks in return for voting to deregulate the banking industry."

The overarching theme is one of shame.

"Bilbray, you should be ashamed," the narrator concludes while the text "ashamed" is underlined for emphasis.

The ad, which is airing on both cable and network TV throughout the 50th Congressional District, was produced by Devine Mulvey, a communications consulting firm led by veterans Tad Devine and Julian Mulvey.

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