Hampton Dellinger campaign

WHAT THE AD SAYS

AUDIO: "Who's the only Democrat for lieutenant governor endorsed by police and teachers? Hampton Dellinger.

"Backed by civil rights and environmental groups? Hampton Dellinger.

"Pro-choice and will protect women's health? Hampton Dellinger.

"With a real plan for seniors? Hampton Dellinger.

"The only candidate endorsed by workers? Hampton Dellinger.

"Fighting to bring jobs to every part of the state. Hampton Dellinger.

"And bring our National Guard home from Iraq? Hampton Dellinger.

"Hampton Dellinger. Democrat for lieutenant governor."

IMAGES: The ad features footage of Dellinger in various settings. Text at the bottom of the screen declares Dellinger has been endorsed by the Police Benevolent Association, the American Federation of Teachers, five of six "major" civil rights groups, the People's Alliance and the AFL-CIO.

WHAT THE RECORD SHOWS

Dellinger is endorsed by the American Federation of Teachers. He is endorsed by the state chapter of the Police Benevolent Association, which represents law enforcement officers. Dellinger was endorsed by the Durham People's Alliance, which supports many issues, including civil rights and the environment. The ad does not specify which civil rights groups Dellinger considers "major," nor does it specify which five endorsed him. Dellinger says he is pro-choice, and he is endorsed by NARAL Pro-Choice North Carolina.

Dellinger has developed a plan for seniors that includes a rating system for adult care homes and a tax credit for long-term care insurance. Dellinger has the endorsement of the state chapter of the AFL-CIO, a federation of labor unions.

According to Article III, Section five of the North Carolina Constitution, the governor is the commander-in-chief of the state's National Guard, except when the troops are called into federal service. Then they are under the command of the president.

IS THE AD ACCURATE?

The ad is misleading and an exaggeration. Dellinger cannot accurately say he can bring National Guard soldiers home. The sporadic use of the word "only" could leave some viewers with the mistaken impression that Dellinger is the only candidate with some of the type of endorsements he claims. For example, Dellinger is not the only candidate with the support of law enforcement officers, although he is the only candidate with the support of the Police Benevolent Association. He is not the only candidate with the support of environmental groups.