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Democrats Urge FCC To Fine Republican Group Over Attack Ads

The Indiana Democratic Party is urging the Federal Communications Commission to fine a republican group for TV advertisements attacking Democratic gubernatorial candidate John Gregg.

Democrats filed a complaint Tuesday that focuses on a technicality in FEC rules.

Both ads feature a narrator who states that the Republican Governor's Association is responsible for the content. However, democrats say they are also required to put that disclaimer in text that appears on screen.

In addition to paying a fine, democrats are requesting the RGA take down the ads.

RGA spokesman Jon Thompson said the organization stands by its ads. He called the Democrat's complaint a "desperate" attempt to mislead voters.