From THE RANT
Sep. 23rd, 2010 06:42 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
wwcitizenThe RANT from the DSCC (the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee) sent out an email today. This is excellent information about Senate candidates. To be clear, I did not write this information, so some notes can seem inflammatory. However, if they inflame, research the points and make your own decisions. I did add a couple of links to things outside of what I've copied here, but 98% of this stuff is not my own.
Quick Hits
Here's the latest news from races across the country:
Delaware: National exposure has shed some light - and lots of cold, hard cash - on Christine O'Donnell, the Tea Party's newest spokeswoman. The Sarah Palin-endorsed O'Donnell raised more than $2.2 million since the primary. It's also been revealed that she used to dabble in witchcraft, believes being gay is an "identity disorder" and thinks women shouldn't be allowed in military schools. She also disagrees with all abortions - even in the case of rape and incest - and has been quoted as saying that scientists are growing real human brains from mice (trying to point out problems with stem cell research). She's also facing two official election complaints: one from a government watchdog group that says she's been embezzling campaign contributions for years, and another - from the Delaware GOP, of all groups - that claims O'Donnell's campaign illegally worked with the Tea Party Express to get her elected.
California: Carly Fiorina is hoping that by attacking Barbara Boxer, Californians will forget about her failed leadership of HP. Fiorina laid off 30,000 workers and was the outsourcing queen, saying: "perhaps the work needs to be done somewhere else." Fiorina tripled her salary and bought a $1 million yacht and five corporate jets. Fiorina has yet to explain how an HP subsidiary sidestepped the law to sell printers to Iran during her tenure. Tea Party mega-donor Koch Industries must have been impressed, because its leaders just hosted a Washington fundraiser for Fiorina. Charles Lewis of the Center for Public Integrity said the Koch brothers "have a pattern of lawbreaking, political manipulation and obfuscation," and that "they are the Standard Oil of our times." Koch Industries was named among the nation's top 10 polluters and is funding Proposition 23, which would suspend California's air pollution control laws. Boxer has been leading slightly in the polls, but Fiorina's sure to dip into her cushy $42 million golden parachute as the election nears.
Colorado: Here's a clear example of how grassroots donations to the DSCC makes a difference: DSCC is running ads about Tea Party King Ken Buck, and his numbers in the polls have slipped. Buck has opposed the 17th Amendment - which (irony alert!) lets people elect their own senators. He also is rabidly anti-choice - he opposes abortion even in cases of rape and incest, and supported an initiative to make common forms of birth control and even in-vitro fertilization illegal. On Don't Ask Don't Tell, Buck said it's best that our military be "as homogeneous as possible." So Ken, do you oppose women in the military? How about African Americans or Latinos?
Wisconsin: Polls remain tight in Wisconsin, where Tea Partier Ron Johnson has been digging into his out-sized bank account to attack fiercely independent Democrat Russ Feingold. Johnson's not backing away from his assertion that Social Security is a "Ponzi scheme." In fact, he boasts about that position in his most recent ad. Social Security isn't the only government program Johnson hates. He's also declared war on business assistance and federal stimulus funding. Unfortunately for Johnson, he's been exposed as a hypocrite on both accounts. Johnson's company has used government loans for expansion projects, and last March, Johnson inquired about using stimulus money to renovate a building he was tied to as a board member.
Connecticut: The GOP's Linda McMahon is trying to avoid discussing issues as she attempts to buy herself a Senate seat. She's long claimed to have gone bankrupt at one time - but some accuse her of lying about her life for political gain. Then there's that ever-growing list of former WWE wrestlers dying far too young…
Florida: Republican Marco Rubio this week was the subject of a brutal story on how he's lived high on the hog for years - racking up enormous amounts of debt and living far outside his means - then using his political connections to receive special treatment. That doesn't sound conservative to us. Then there's independent candidate Charlie Crist, who spent thousands to jet-set around the country, then charged it to the Republican Party of Florida's card. So much for claiming to be fiscally responsible.
Illinois: The DSCC is running an ad that attacks Republican Mark Kirk for his inability to tell the truth and his claim that unemployment is no big deal. Kirk also voted against extending unemployment benefits SIX TIMES and increasing the minimum wage FIVE TIMES while voting for HIS OWN PAY RAISES six times.
Kentucky: This is embarrassing: Republican Rand Paul claimed that two sheriffs had endorsed him, but had to back away from the claim when the sheriffs said: "Uh, no we haven't." The National Republicans have realized that Paul is a ticking time bomb and are running ads against Democrat Jack Conway to push him down in the polls. Rand Paul had a less-than-pleasant interview on Rachel Maddow months ago and as a result changed his website about his personal AND political beliefs claims.
Missouri: Republican Roy Blunt is the Very Worst of Washington, and Democrat Robin Carnahan is making sure voters know it. Karl Rove's American Crossroads is coming after Carnahan based on new polling, but the DSCC is making sure that voters know the truth about Blunt, one of the most corrupt members of Congress.
New Hampshire: Palin-endorsed "Mama Grizzly" Kelly Ayotte was chosen the Republican nominee last week, and shady right-wing groups are already coming to her aid. Karl Rove's billionaire-funded American Crossroads is busy attacking Democrat Paul Hodes on the air.
Pennsylvania: All of Democrat Joe Sestak's hard work is paying off. Polls show a close race, and the DSCC is helping by introducing voters to Republican Pat Toomey, who wants to bring back all of the same Bush policies that nearly destroyed our economy.
Washington: Republican Dino Rossi has been busy attacking Democrat Patty Murray on the airwaves, but Murray's continued focus on Washington jobs, jobs, jobs has her rising in the polls. Meanwhile, Rossi is also focused on jobs - European ones. He's being slammed in the media for opposing a level playing field for Boeing - a huge employer in the state.
Fight back!
There are only 39 days until Election Day. There are 15 races within 5 points, and Republicans only need to win 10 to take back the majority. Races are changing by the day
Make sure you get out and vote!!
Quick Hits
Here's the latest news from races across the country:
Delaware: National exposure has shed some light - and lots of cold, hard cash - on Christine O'Donnell, the Tea Party's newest spokeswoman. The Sarah Palin-endorsed O'Donnell raised more than $2.2 million since the primary. It's also been revealed that she used to dabble in witchcraft, believes being gay is an "identity disorder" and thinks women shouldn't be allowed in military schools. She also disagrees with all abortions - even in the case of rape and incest - and has been quoted as saying that scientists are growing real human brains from mice (trying to point out problems with stem cell research). She's also facing two official election complaints: one from a government watchdog group that says she's been embezzling campaign contributions for years, and another - from the Delaware GOP, of all groups - that claims O'Donnell's campaign illegally worked with the Tea Party Express to get her elected.
California: Carly Fiorina is hoping that by attacking Barbara Boxer, Californians will forget about her failed leadership of HP. Fiorina laid off 30,000 workers and was the outsourcing queen, saying: "perhaps the work needs to be done somewhere else." Fiorina tripled her salary and bought a $1 million yacht and five corporate jets. Fiorina has yet to explain how an HP subsidiary sidestepped the law to sell printers to Iran during her tenure. Tea Party mega-donor Koch Industries must have been impressed, because its leaders just hosted a Washington fundraiser for Fiorina. Charles Lewis of the Center for Public Integrity said the Koch brothers "have a pattern of lawbreaking, political manipulation and obfuscation," and that "they are the Standard Oil of our times." Koch Industries was named among the nation's top 10 polluters and is funding Proposition 23, which would suspend California's air pollution control laws. Boxer has been leading slightly in the polls, but Fiorina's sure to dip into her cushy $42 million golden parachute as the election nears.
Colorado: Here's a clear example of how grassroots donations to the DSCC makes a difference: DSCC is running ads about Tea Party King Ken Buck, and his numbers in the polls have slipped. Buck has opposed the 17th Amendment - which (irony alert!) lets people elect their own senators. He also is rabidly anti-choice - he opposes abortion even in cases of rape and incest, and supported an initiative to make common forms of birth control and even in-vitro fertilization illegal. On Don't Ask Don't Tell, Buck said it's best that our military be "as homogeneous as possible." So Ken, do you oppose women in the military? How about African Americans or Latinos?
Wisconsin: Polls remain tight in Wisconsin, where Tea Partier Ron Johnson has been digging into his out-sized bank account to attack fiercely independent Democrat Russ Feingold. Johnson's not backing away from his assertion that Social Security is a "Ponzi scheme." In fact, he boasts about that position in his most recent ad. Social Security isn't the only government program Johnson hates. He's also declared war on business assistance and federal stimulus funding. Unfortunately for Johnson, he's been exposed as a hypocrite on both accounts. Johnson's company has used government loans for expansion projects, and last March, Johnson inquired about using stimulus money to renovate a building he was tied to as a board member.
Connecticut: The GOP's Linda McMahon is trying to avoid discussing issues as she attempts to buy herself a Senate seat. She's long claimed to have gone bankrupt at one time - but some accuse her of lying about her life for political gain. Then there's that ever-growing list of former WWE wrestlers dying far too young…
Florida: Republican Marco Rubio this week was the subject of a brutal story on how he's lived high on the hog for years - racking up enormous amounts of debt and living far outside his means - then using his political connections to receive special treatment. That doesn't sound conservative to us. Then there's independent candidate Charlie Crist, who spent thousands to jet-set around the country, then charged it to the Republican Party of Florida's card. So much for claiming to be fiscally responsible.
Illinois: The DSCC is running an ad that attacks Republican Mark Kirk for his inability to tell the truth and his claim that unemployment is no big deal. Kirk also voted against extending unemployment benefits SIX TIMES and increasing the minimum wage FIVE TIMES while voting for HIS OWN PAY RAISES six times.
Kentucky: This is embarrassing: Republican Rand Paul claimed that two sheriffs had endorsed him, but had to back away from the claim when the sheriffs said: "Uh, no we haven't." The National Republicans have realized that Paul is a ticking time bomb and are running ads against Democrat Jack Conway to push him down in the polls. Rand Paul had a less-than-pleasant interview on Rachel Maddow months ago and as a result changed his website about his personal AND political beliefs claims.
Missouri: Republican Roy Blunt is the Very Worst of Washington, and Democrat Robin Carnahan is making sure voters know it. Karl Rove's American Crossroads is coming after Carnahan based on new polling, but the DSCC is making sure that voters know the truth about Blunt, one of the most corrupt members of Congress.
New Hampshire: Palin-endorsed "Mama Grizzly" Kelly Ayotte was chosen the Republican nominee last week, and shady right-wing groups are already coming to her aid. Karl Rove's billionaire-funded American Crossroads is busy attacking Democrat Paul Hodes on the air.
Pennsylvania: All of Democrat Joe Sestak's hard work is paying off. Polls show a close race, and the DSCC is helping by introducing voters to Republican Pat Toomey, who wants to bring back all of the same Bush policies that nearly destroyed our economy.
Washington: Republican Dino Rossi has been busy attacking Democrat Patty Murray on the airwaves, but Murray's continued focus on Washington jobs, jobs, jobs has her rising in the polls. Meanwhile, Rossi is also focused on jobs - European ones. He's being slammed in the media for opposing a level playing field for Boeing - a huge employer in the state.
Fight back!
There are only 39 days until Election Day. There are 15 races within 5 points, and Republicans only need to win 10 to take back the majority. Races are changing by the day
Make sure you get out and vote!!
