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In Targeting Online Ads, Campaigns Ask: Who's Searching for What?

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· "Sarah palin pictures," which directed users to official campaign pictures.

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· "Chavez" and "castro," which linked to a page advertising McCain's foreign policy.

· "Katrina" "against abortion," "global warming," "environmental pollution" and "gas prices," all tied to policy issues.

Among the search phrases that have been purchased to direct people to Obama Web sites are:

· "Barack muslim," which linked to a page informing viewers that he is not a Muslim.

· "Diane von furstenberg," which linked to a site selling Obama clothing.

· "Clinton" and "edwards," an effort to reach voters for his Democratic rivals in the primaries.


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