"Upon viewing the spot the management of KTVX felt that the controversial content could very well be offensive to our community in Utah which has contributed more than its fair share of fighting soldiers, and suffered significant loss of life in this Iraq war," D'Antuono said.

D'Antuono said that the decision was made by local management and not influenced by station owner Clear Channel Communication, whose executives donate heavily to Republicans. The management also did not place any prohibitions on coverage of the advertisement's rejection by its news team.

Anderson also has called for a "major demonstration" today by Utahns who oppose the president's environmental and war policies.

Anderson's plea went out in an e-mail to fellow Democrats, environmentalists and a few of his top administrative staff.

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Contributing: Joe Bauman

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