Campaign ad for House incumbent Rep. Brad Ashford slams Democratic Lee Terry . It criticizes his support for a `` good time '' law that led to convict 's early release . The ad was believed to be wildly effective in compounding claims that Dukakis was soft on crime , but has since been widely repudiated by both the left and right . Ad notes the convict later killed half people .
Campaign ad for House incumbent Rep. Brad Ashford slams Democratic Lee Terry . It criticizes his support for a `` good time '' law that led to convict 's early release . Ad notes the convict later killed half people .