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GOP apologizes for false ad

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As part of a legal settlement, the N.C. Republican Party is offering a very public mea culpa to former Democratic Rep. Jimmy Love Sr.

Shortly before last year's election, the GOP mailed a.n attack ad in the home district of Love, a seven-term Democrat from Sanford.

The ad said Love owned a piece of land and suggested it was bought by the N.C. Department of Transportation in a "sweetheart deal." The text of the mailer called Love a "swindler," featured his photo and falsely quoted him as saying, "I Love Gettin' Rich Off The Taxpayers!"

Love, who represented Lee and Harnett counties, lost his seat to Republican newcomer Mike Stone by 1,423 votes.

GOP apologizes for false ad

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