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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsSmears on Dennis go to a New Low
http://kucinich.us/media/smears-dennis-go-new-low#.T004KnAtYbY.facebookWe got some disturbing news this morning that Dennis Kucinich's opponent, Congresswoman Kaptur, has gone to a new low in attacking Dennis. Her latest misleading ad tries to tie Dennis to Jimmy Dimora's corruption trial -- a false smear attack that's straight out of the Republican, Karl Rove playbook. It is character assassination and pure GOP Swift-boating.
Anyone who knows Dennis or his record knows he has the absolutely highest level of honesty and integrity. This is an attack not just on Dennis but on our entire movement and what we stand for -- a politics that boldly attacks the issues we face, not each other.
We will respond honestly and forcefully set the record straight. We urgently need to raise $50,000 to get an ad up and push back.
Click here to donate , https://donate.kucinich.us/page/contribute/120228 and let's defend our campaign and movement, and help keep Dennis' voice in Congress.
For decades the Republicans and special interests have tried to get Dennis out of Congress -- to silence his leadership in forging peace, supporting unions and industry, protecting our most in need, and defending our liberties and Constitution. It's disgraceful that our opponent, a fellow Democrat, would use thousands in defense industry campaign money trying the same smears and false attacks the Republicans have used.
On the issues, Dennis wins hands down -- we know that. Dennis has fought against the Patriot Act, the Keystone Pipeline, the expansion of nuclear power, and funding for the Iraq War -- every single time. He's led on the Dream Act, marriage equality, and a woman's right to choose. Congresswoman Kaptur was on the wrong side of every one of these issues.
It's a shame she's trying to distract from her record by sinking to the Republican playbook and smearing Dennis -- one of the most bold, honest, and thoughtful leaders we have. Please join me and let's not let her get away with this.
One week to go! Let's win this race, and let's keep Dennis voice in Congress.
With respect,
Dave Kelley
Re-elect Congressman Kucinich Committee
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Smears on Dennis go to a New Low (Original Post)
G_j
Feb 2012
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Scuba
(53,475 posts)1. Interesting post, since the smears of Ms Kaptur are also pretty damn low...
G_j
(40,366 posts)2. OK, I read the entire article, I don't know if it's factual or not, but
Kucinich did not write it, nor was he quoted in it. What was your point?
Scuba
(53,475 posts)4. Seems strange that two candidates with strong liberal credentials are both getting smeared...
... and I wonder who's behind it. I'm having trouble buying that they're smearing each other.
freshwest
(53,661 posts)3. I'm disappointed in Kaptur. Thought she was a worthy Democrat. I was wrong.