"We used to run issue stories!
"They pledged not to run issue ads.
Since then, CBS has run issue ads on subjects like health care reform and the environment.
Groups like the American Diabetes Association and the American Heart Association have run issue or brand awareness ads or commercials in theaters.
"They chose to run issue advertising after the convention and we chose to defend our record and continue," he said.
"We had no intention of starting to run issue ads until Gore broke his pledge," Mr. Nicholson said.
He needs to stand up in front of the unions, to get all his friends not to run issue ads.
Economists often rely on the convenient shortcut of separating long-run and short-run issues.
Ten or even five years ago people at the grassroots cared more about material benefits or short-run issues.
Obama's economic policies recognise this reality, and are wisely framed in terms of long-run issues whenever possible.
Some, such as "extended unemployment benefits and continued healthcare coverage to help... weather this storm", are devoted to short-run issues related to the economic downturn.
