SunHerald questions @MSGOP email ad

GOP appears to violate NCAA rules on athletes in ads

An email ad sent Tuesday morning by the Mississippi Republican Party appears to violate NCAA rules by using photographs of two student athletes.

The email, which solicits volunteers to help with the re-election effort for GOP Sen. Thad Cochran, also links to a YouTube video featuring Gov. Phil Bryant and what appears to be footage from NCAA games. But that video contains no overtly political message.

At the end of the GOP email, however, the party makes this plea:

“There are only 14 days until the midterm elections … and the momentum is on our side. Now, more than ever, we need your help!

Sunherald
10/21/14