Independent Groups Dole Out Lumps of Coal

[sniffa]

f you thought the Christmas spirit had overtaken the independent expenditure groups that have been paying for millions of dollars worth of radio and television ads in Iowa, think again. Thus far the ads have been aimed at promoting candidates, not tearing them down.

But that's about to change.

The American Federation of State County & Municipal Employees yesterday filed papers with the Federal Election Commission reporting that it will spend $40,755 on a mailing that opposes Sen. Barack Obama. Most of the union's money in Iowa has been directed to promoting the candidacy of Sen. Hillary Clinton. Also yesterday, the group Democratic Courage, which is run by a supporter of Democrat John Edwards, reported it will spend about $20,000 on a television ad opposing Clinton. And this morning a political action committee affiliated with Republican Alan L. Keyes reported it will spend $39,000 on telephone and mailing efforts to oppose Clinton.

Other papers filed with the FEC over the weekend were for positive mailings that promote Democrat Bill Richardson. Whether they help Richardson's campaign, though, will depend on what the Democrats who receive the mailers think about the group that footed the $9,000 bill: the National Rifle Association.

http://blog.washingtonpost.com/the-trail/2007/12/24/independent_groups_dole_out_lu_1.html?hpid=topnews

the comments are awesome so far too. :eyes:

[proud2BlibKansan]

1. I think this guy needs to lay down his crack pipe:

LOL!

Did'nt this Country experience enough outrage when Colored guys were assaulting White Women?

Hillary going against Edwards? Ann Coulture would probably agree-that's a Cat-Fight! Mreeoooowwww! Hisss!

Seriously though, It is very bad for the Moderates in the Democrat Party. What is constantly not being addressed, is the role of those little Greens that snuck in. OR, the significance of their supporters and tactics.
It is not JUST Obama. It is going to be the combination of the Socialistic World Labor Party Loving supporters of Edwards(VP) and Richardson(Cabinet-or Secretary of State-God forbid!), that is going to obliterate Bill and Hill's Hopes! Biden's as well!

The Soon-to-Be Dimocrat Socialist Party, will leave the Moderates either in the Dark, or behind!

Know Moderates, the GOP is a Big Tent, and many of us are supporters mostly because of our distrust, and dislike, of the Socialists!

Socialism does not work, and neither do the People!