Political groups playing reduced role in 2008 race

Now less money for negative ads

By Brian C. Mooney

Globe Staff / October 13, 2008

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Independent political groups, some of which made big splashes in the 2004 race, are playing reduced roles in this year's presidential campaign. With three-plus weeks to go, there's less money pouring into nasty negative television advertising from outside groups than in 2004, and much of the activity is directed toward narrow niches in the electorate. (Full article: 1123 words)