Colbert Attack Ads On Romney Hit S.C. Airwaves

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January 17, 2012

Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney speaks during the South Carolina Republican presidential candidate debate, Monday. (AP)

Whether or not Democratic candidate for Senate Elizabeth Warren and Republican Sen. Scott Brown are able to do anything about third-party ads here in Massachusetts is one thing. For Mitt Romney in South Carolina, there's this whole other thing going on. Namely: Stephen Colbert:

This attack ad comes from "Americans for a Better Tomorrow, Tomorrow," the super PAC that supports the Comedy Central host Stephen Colbert. Except here's the thing — it's actually on the network airwaves in South Carolina.

Guests:

John Carroll, Radio Boston media analyst

This program aired on January 17, 2012.

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