Yes, I notice you've been around for a long time, but I also wonder why you take exception to this ad? Why is it icky, if it's true?
Santorum has been one of the most consistently conservative senators in Washington. Why the RNC has decided to underfund him is a real mystery. First they screwed Rick by pushing him to endorse Specter, and then when he did what they demanded of him, they turned around and refused to back him up. I'm afraid some of Bush's professional party advisers just don't like conservatives.
I personally sent a little to his campaign, because I think its crucial that he should be supported.
It's utterly unconvincing. If you're going to accuse your opponent of financing terror organizations, you better have all your ducks lined up and have the ammo. This short ad doesn't convey any of that credibly and is easy to dismiss without specifics.
I like Santorum a lot. I just don't think this ad is convincing, and is icky in that it lobs a fairly absurd sounding accusation without backing it up. A swing and a miss. Intended to make Casey look bad, it ends up making Santorum look desperate, and bad.
Good ad.