The only negative advertisement run by a Democratic candidate was a radio spot that Paul Simon used against Richard A. Gephardt.

The advertisement, also run by a handful of newspapers at other colleges, caused a particular uproar at Brown.

Meteorologist Don Paul has recently been voted Buffalo's favorite television personality according to advertisements run on the station.

Mr. Kerry faced similar criticism, though some of it was for advertisements run by others.

The advertisements, run by the Civil Service Employees Association, assert that he is more concerned about saving money than about improving patient care.

Some advertisements run by the Socialist Party in their share of free television time have infuriated the conservatives.

One of the slick advertisements run by the gun lobby recently features a woman's twisted locket.

She said the Bush campaign did not similarly criticize advertisements run by Republican groups against Mr. Kerry.

They said it was a response to critical advertisements run by the Democrats against Mr. Bush.

Although both Roberts and her main opponent, Democrat Joe Colgan, signed a clean campaign pledge, controversy arose over advertisements run by outside sources.