The president's ad asks North Carolina voters to 'stand with' Hagan. Obama cuts radio ad for Hagan

President Barack Obama has cut a radio ad for North Carolina Democratic Sen. Kay Hagan’s campaign, asking voters to “stand with” him in supporting the incumbent, who has tried to distance herself from the president for months.

“North Carolina, we need to send a message this election. If you want to make a difference, here is your chance: Vote for Democrats and Sen. Kay Hagan on Nov. 4. You know Kay Hagan has been tirelessly creating job opportunities here at home and supporting a higher minimum wage,” Obama says in the ad. “But Republicans have been cutting investments in education while protecting tax breaks for the wealthy, so let’s send them a message by voting for someone who shares our priorities. Voting is easy, so stand with me, President Obama, and take responsibility in moving North Carolina forward by voting for Kay Hagan on Nov. 4. A Senator you can count on.”


The ad was posted on YouTube by Hagan’s opponent, Thom Tillis. The incumbent’s campaign did not respond to requests related to the ad.

Based on which markets the campaign is targeting and on which stations the spot was airing, the ad could boost turnout for Hagan without alienating likely voters who disapprove of the president.