Wednesday, September 17, 2008

More Barnyard politics



After a week of non stop coverage of porcine cosmetics in the Presidential race the local Elephants in the PA-10th CD are back on the farm. A Chris Hackett supporter dressed up in a chicken suit and few other people, including prolific letter writer and blog commenter David Kveragas, came out to voice their disapproval over what they said was U.S. Rep Chris Carney’s (D-Dimock Township) refusal to debate Hackett.
This stunt is right out of a West Wing episode and is even older than that. What next, an empty chair debate or one with a cardboard cutout of Carney?



In the 2006 Pennsylvania Senate race we had "Bobby the Duck"
(left) and in the 117th State House Republican primary this year the Boback Duck (right).







The good news for Hackett is that Laura Bush will be in Moosic for a fundraiser on September 18th.
The fine print of of the invitation sounds like the disclaimers in the drug ads. If you swallow this pill you might grow a third ear or your spleen will develop arms and strangle the rest of your internal organs.
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Hackett Pennsylvania Republican Victory Committee Disclaimer
The first $2,300 of any contribution from an individual or non-qualified political action committee and the first $5,000 of any contribution from a qualified political action committee will be allocated to Chris Hackett for Congress-General Election; the next $10,000 of any contribution from an individual or non-qualified political action committee and the next $5,000 of any contribution from a qualified political action committee will be allocated to the Republican Federal Committee of Pennsylvania, subject to the limitations and prohibitions of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971, as amended. Notwithstanding this formula, contributors may designate their contributions to any participant(s), subject to the Act. Any contributor may make his contribution payable directly to any participant, subject to the Act. Contributions are not tax-deductible as charitable contributions. Contributions by foreign nationals and corporations are prohibited. Federal law requires us to use our best efforts to collect and report the full name, mailing address, occupation and name of employer of individuals whose contributions exceed $200 in a calendar year.




Hackett has a new ad up that closes with the picture of Chris Carney next to Barrack Obama alleging that Carney is more liberal than Obama. I think that it is their best spot so far even though it is a stretch. If it was available on the campaign website or YouTube I would post it. Since it is not I will give you the latest Carney spot.

America's Best




9 comments:

Anonymous said...

Too stupid to use to and too properly.

Check out the sign...two(too) funny.

They better hope that Carney doesn't challenge them to a "spelling bee".


kevin

Coal Region Voice said...

I found this in my local paper:

To the editor: His bride still calls him sweetheart.

His children call him Dad.

I call him my congressman;

the best we ever had.

His mother calls him Christopher.

His father calls him son.

He’s doing a terrific job,

but there’s much more to be done.

His sister calls him her best friend.

And she calls him “cool.”

His brothers call him a good sport,

cause he plays by the golden rule.

He’s called commander in the Navy;

in the classroom, Mr.C.

Constituents call him every day;

he’s busy as can be.

When it comes time to cast your vote,

please consider this:

Don’t confuse Congressman Carney

with anyone else named Chris.

Thank you,

Catherine Dewald

Turbotville

Barry O'Connell said...

I AGREE WITH KAR!
I can't believe it, finally we agree!
I also agree with Catherine Dewald, what a nice poem - Wow!~
Best wishes,
Barry O'Connell

Anonymous said...

Is Dan Quayle in charge of signage for Hackett?

Anonymous said...

The fine print matches that of the Obama fundraiser with all of the Hollywood elite.

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Big Dan said...

Does that sign say "Carney 'TO' chicken to vote"??? What an asshole!

Big Dan said...

It figures he's a Hackett supporter!

Big Dan said...

Mr. Chicken: get out your costume for McCain! He just chickened out of debating Obama!