Nancy Reagan requests that Webb stop using Reagan video footage

[kskiska]

Stung by Webb ties to Gipper, Allen rallies Reagan's lieutenants

RICHMOND, Va. Nancy Reagan has ordered Democratic Senate candidate Jim Webb -- a former Reagan White House military aide -- NOT to use video of her husband praising Webb in an upcoming campaign ad.
A three-paragraph letter from the former first lady's office says the use of footage of President Reagan is ... quote ... "neither authorized nor appropriate."

An ad Webb intends to begin televising Monday features Reagan praising Webb -- then an assistant secretary of defense -- during the 1985 U-S Naval Academy commencement ceremony.

On the video Reagan says ... quote ... "James' gallantry as a Marine in Vietnam won him the Navy Cross and other decorations."

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Does Nancy own each and every image of her husband? Ronald Reagan was a public figure and his speeches are in the public domain. This footage is in no way disrespectful of Reagan, and appropriate if Webb is looking for Reagan Democrats' votes.

[woodsprite]

1. Well, then I hope he at least uses the audio. n/t

[peacebird]

2. I don't see how she can say not to use a video of Reagan praising Webb

it's in the public domain.....

[Cooley Hurd]

I actually felt BAD for Nancy when St Ronnie died...

...that feeling has been officially vaporized.:thumbsdown:

[BOSSHOG]

3. Nancy, Nancy, Nancy

You want to censor the truth? Don't want felix to be compared anymore unfavorably to Webb then he already is? Wow, you must be really ashamed of ronny.

God it must suck being a republican.

[BOSSHOG]

4. Maybe allen can break out that video of Clinton praising him for gallantry

and devotion to duty above and beyond the call of duty. What? The allen camp has misplaced that video? Damn!

[SoCalDem]

5. Gee is he trademarked? he WAS a former US president

and his speeches were televised in the public domain..
Nancy needs to take a chill pill and take a nap..

She does not OWN his image or words..

[patrioticliberal]

20. Fuck off, Nancy. Fuck off.

[The_Casual_Observer]

6. Isn't she dead yet? Or does she only look dead?

The old bastard was a public figure & probably has no rights in the matter, however this would really hurt allen, so this.

[Kingshakabobo]

7. With all due respect, Nancy .... eff you!

The drooling old fool was on the clock when he made those remarks.

[autorank]

8. Where was she when * needed to be put stopped. Thanks for nothing. n/t

[Virginia Dare]

9. Tough nuts toots...

James Webb himself appears in the video, why would Nancy have to authorize it?

Remember when Ronnie used Bruce Springsteen's Born in the USA song on the campaign trail? Bruce told him to cease and desist.

Suck on it Mommy, your chickens have come home to roost.

[wakeme2008]

10. Well the Blow Job Queen has spoken

:rofl:

[Faux pas]

11. Doesn't she realize that she's not the president any more? n/t

[Virginia Dare]

12. ROFLMAO!...n/t

[Faux pas]

19. LOL thank you, I'm glad you could appreciate the humor. n/t

[Kingshakabobo]

24. LOL!!! nt

[Renew Deal]

28. I just got confirmation. Reagan is still dead

So are Steve Irwin and Zarqawi.

[Poppyseedman]

13. Well that settles it. If Ed Messe speaks we should listen

Former Attorney General Edwin Meese was a Reagan adviser. He calls the ad ... quote ... "improper, unethical and very possibly illegal."

Not!!!!

[flpoljunkie]

14. Evidently the Allen campaign is in meltdown about the ad.

It is really good! I posted it earlier from, his website. Link below.

http://www.webbforsenate.com/ads/

[zbdent]

15. If she can succeed with this, then Clinton should be able to

stop the righties from using their footage for their propaganda ...

[KamaAina]

16. Um, why is a Dem using Raygun footage in the first place?

Eww eww ewwwwwwwwww! :puke: And this is who we've got going against Macaca Man?! Crikey!

[patrioticliberal]

18. To highlight his military credentials

[Beelzebud]

21. Thank you. I was beginning to wonder...

That was the first thought that entered my head...

[Kingshakabobo]

27. The same reason Joe Wilson uses Bush One's letter......

......of praise. To take away the "he's a crazy unpatriotic liberal" meme.

I think it is smart to use their own words against them.

[WCGreen]

17. FUUUUUUUUUUCK Her!!!!!!!!!

[patrioticliberal]

22. And of course, Webb will likely cave. Sigh.

I'm STILl pissed that Kerry didn't use the McCain footage of the debate with Bush. That would have been a great commercial on TV.

[A-Schwarzenegger]

23. Nancy, please shut your big head.

Thank you.

[ruggerson]

25. She has every right to request this

and he has every right to run it anyway.

She is obviously being partisan in asking him not to use it, so I don't think he should be bound by trying to appease her.

[patrioticliberal]

26. He will :(