In the build up to the Super Bowl, CBS is playing defense, under pressure from liberal groups accusing the network of bias in its advertising selections.First, in a reversal of a previous policy of not accepting controversial advocacy ads, the network announced it would air an ad produced by Focus on the Family, an anti-abortion group, featuring star Florida QB Tim Tebow. The theme of the ad will be “Celebrate Family, Celebrate Life,” and the spot is expected to depict the story of Tim’s mother, Pam, who had Tim against doctor’s orders, after becoming sick abroad.
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