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'Redskins' debate to follow team on road
National Football League

'Redskins' debate to follow team on road

Published Oct. 10, 2013 1:00 a.m. ET

The debate over the Washington Redskins name will follow the team on the road when it faces the rival Dallas Cowboys.

The Oneida Indian Nation said Thursday it will air a radio ad called ''Bipartisan'' on the Cowboys' flagship station ahead of Sunday's game.

The ad features President Barack Obama — a Democrat — saying he would think about changing the name if he owned the team, and Congressman Tom Cole — a Republican — saying the name is ''offensive.''

The ad is part of an anti-"Redskins'' campaign slated to air in cities where the Redskins play on the road this season.

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The Oneida Indian Nation is also planning to meet with NFL representatives about the name.

On Wednesday, Redskins owner Dan Snyder called the name ''a badge of honor.''

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