There is some confusion about the difference between an "Identification Statement" and a "Disclaimer" — even among seasoned Republican campaigners. Most often, Republican campaigners mistakenly use the word "Disclaimer" when they really mean "Identification Statement".

Here's the difference:

Identification Statement: "Paid For By …"
The identification statement tells people who paid for the advertising material ie: "Paid for by Joe Blow Candidate Committee (address) (treasurer if applicable)."

Disclaimer: "Not Authorized by…" A disclaimer comes after an identification statement, when the material relates to a candidate and is an independent expenditure. If the expenditure is authorized by the candidate committee in writing, then the disclaimer, "Authorized By ... etc .." is used. If the authorization is not in writing or it simply is not authorized then, "Not Authorized By Any Candidate" is used. Typically an independent pro-candidate mailer or advertisement is authorized. An independent attack ad is usually "not authorized ...." wink, wink.

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