Woman's Claim: GOP House Candidate Paid For My Abortion

[RedEarth]

Okay, we've got some more news for you on the bizarre House race for the open Dem-held seat in Oregon, where GOP nominee Mike Erickson is facing allegations that he pressured a woman into getting an abortion back in 2000 and early 2001.

The latest: In a development that boosts Dem chances of holding the seat, The Oregonian has published a detailed story based on claims from the woman herself, whose damning accusations against Erickson are a must-read.

Perhaps most damaging is the woman's recollection of Erickson's 2006 campaign, which he lost 54%-43% against the incumbent Democrat:

Tawnya, a registered Republican, said she received a campaign flier with a photo of Erickson next to a baby, touting his endorsement by the anti-abortion group Oregon Right to Life.
The mailer made him out to be "some sort of safe haven for babies, and honestly, it made me sick," she said.


This district voted narrowly for President Bush in 2004, and would have been a prime target for a Republican takeover with an open-seat race. But this story has really damaged the overall Republican mood -- Erickson's primary opponent has refused to endorse him, and the leadership of Oregon Right To Life openly say they believe the story to be true and are not supporting him.

For his part, Erickson has said he dated her briefly and gave her cash for a doctor's appointment -- but claims he didn't know it was for an abortion.

http://tpmelectioncentral.talkingpointsmemo.com/2008/06/womans_claim_gop_house_candida.php

[SoCalDem]

1. "Honey, I need $1,500 for a doctors appointment"

:rofl:

[orleans]

2. everytime i get on that fucker's website my computer freezes up

and i get kicked offline.

fucking republicons.