Russert suggested GOP would run ads against Obama featuring "Pledge of Allegiance" charge without noting it's false
April 20, 2008 4:12 pm ET
SUMMARY: On Meet the Press, Tim Russert asserted that "many Democrats fear Republicans in the fall will string together an ad which shows," among other things, "[Sen.] Barack Obama with his hands clasped in front of him rather than holding his heart during the Pledge of Allegiance." However, the photo to which Russert was apparently referring appeared in Time magazine with a caption indicating it was taken during the national anthem, not the Pledge of Allegiance.






