Dole Claims God On Her Side; Hagan Charges ‘False Witness’ [VIDEO]

God has entered North Carolina politics in the final week, with Sen. Elizabeth Dole placing a controversial ad on TV that claims her opponent, Mayor Kay Hagan, is a godless atheist. (Charlotte Observer) Hagan, a Presbyterian Sunday school teacher, fires back with an ad accusing Dole of bearing false witness.

The Charlotte Observer, Greensboro News & Record, and even the local Fox News affiliate are critical of Dole’s ad.

Recommended:

• Dole’s desperate turn to Big Lie advertising (Charlotte Observer)
• Editorial: Dole’s attack on Hagan’s faith drives heated campaign lower (News & Record)

Sen. Elizabeth Dole’s attack ad:

Kay Hagan’s ad response:

Local Fox News affiliate’s analysis: