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President Barack Obama said the rise of political action committees guarantees there will be a lot of negative ads in the lead-up to November's presidential election.
Obama said he would prefer to get the "big money" that funds the so-called super PACs out of politics.
But he said court decisions authorizing the funding of super PACs means it's hard for a candidate to get their message across without using those resources.
Obama wouldn't say whether his campaign or outside groups supporting him would avoid negative ads.
But he said a candidate can't win by simply attacking an opponent and going negative.
He said candidates must also explain their vision for the country.
Obama spoke during an interview on NBC's "Today" show.
President Barack Obama said the rise of political action committees guarantees there will be a lot of negative ads in the lead-up to November's presidential election.
Obama said he would prefer to get the "big money" that funds the so-called super PACs out of politics.
But he said court decisions authorizing the funding of super PACs means it's hard for a candidate to get their message across without using those resources.
Obama wouldn't say whether his campaign or outside groups supporting him would avoid negative ads.
But he said a candidate can't win by simply attacking an opponent and going negative.
He said candidates must also explain their vision for the country.
Obama spoke during an interview on NBC's "Today" show.
