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Published Monday, Oct. 11, 2010 | 4:02 p.m.
Updated Monday, Oct. 11, 2010 | 6:02 p.m.
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Patriot Majority, the pro-Harry Reid independent expenditure group, is out with a new ad on conservative radio in Reno designed, in part, to push voters toward Tea Party of Nevada candidate Scott Ashjian.
The ad ostensibly attacks Republican Sharron Angle for attempting to make a “backroom deal” to get Ashjian out of the race. It labels her as “just another politician,” while casting Ashjian as a reasonable alternative for voters fed up with politics as usual.
The ad mentions Ashjian by name four times, calling him the “tea party guy.”
“Scott Ashjian is still running against Angle and Harry Reid,” one of the characters in the ad says.
“I thought Sharron Angle was going to be different,” one of the characters in the ad says.
“Nope, just another politician out for herself,” the second character answers.
The ad makes a point to say: “Scott Ashjian is still running against Angle and Harry Reid.”
Craig Varoga, who runs Patriot Majority, cast the ad as anti-Angle, not pro-Ashjian.
“We have an anti-Angle radio spot that criticizes her for four things: One, getting caught on tape trying to do a backroom deal; two, saying rape victims should make a lemon situation into lemonade; three, being a typical politician out for herself; and four, for having a lot of crazy dangerous ideas that could hurt people,” he said in an email statement.
Angle met with Ashjian late last month in an attempt to get him to drop out of the race and back her. During the meeting, she says she would share her influence as a U.S. Senator with Ashjian and brags about the “juice” she has with conservative members of the Senate.
The Reid camp pulling a dirty political trick? Say it ain't so!
Harry Reid, the best friend an illegal immigrant or Scott Ashjian could have.
Desperate and dirty Harry. Another reason he is too experienced as a dirty politician to re-elect him.
Educating voters as to Angle's extreme agenda and her shady backroom arm-twisting is a political trick?
Voters deserve to be informed about all candidates before they make their choice in November.
Gee, you guys seem upset with Reid but as the article says "a pro-Harry Reid independent expenditure group". You know, they support Reid.
I don't hear you complaining about Karl Rove's American Crossroads attacking Reid and Titus. You remember American Crossroads, right?
tbvegas said "Another reason he is too experienced as a dirty politician to re-elect him."
An independent group runs an ad and you blame Reid. You've got no proof he's involved.
Wasn't it last week when we heard Sharron Angle promise Ashjian access to DeMint if Ashjian would drop out of the race so SHE COULD WIN? Sounds to me like it's Angle who is quite experienced in the dirty political games. Oh, and we have witnesses and audio of her doing it.
Come on bg......asking Angle supporters to think is asking a buit much.
If they actually thought, they wouln't support Angle.
Ummm, this is NOT from the Reid campaign. Remember what "INDEPENDENT EXPENDITURE" means? It means the Reid campaign has no control over what Patriot Majority does.
And while the ad did make Ashjian sound good, it still sounded more anti-Angle. And it's not like they lied about any of the facts on Angle's "Tea Tapes".
Comment removed by moderator. Name-calling.
Comment removed by moderator. Name-calling.
"This is exactly what we need more of. Way to go folks!" - TonyCrago
That has to be one of the most disgusting statements I have read lately. That is exactly why we have such hatred in our politics today. Instead of trying to fix our badly broken campaign procedures this person wants to continue with even more obnoxious and detestable tactics.
Is it any wonder we have nothing but crap to choose from on the ballot when this is what supporters endorse?
SgtRock, your analysis is up to its usual standards. Pond Scum? Are you anti-Mets too?
All of my sources say Varoga was communications director not chief of staff. And since he runs his own company, and has for several years, what's that got to do with Reid? Varoga obviously supports Reid and he's doing just that. And doing the same for other Democrats.
I realize that when you can't attack the message, you attack the messenger. You don't claim the ad is incorrect. Nope, you attack the reporter for not reporting inconsequential information. The sky was blue today too but the article doesn't mention that either. It's the same way you went on and on about the copyright lawyers who handle the LV Sun's copyrights. The same way you put words in my mouth and then called me a liar. And then when challenged, you couldn't back up your claims. So you tried to change the subject.
Please, Sarge, keep up your strong analysis and let all of us see what you're about.
"She failed to mention a very very important fact. The "independent" group is ran by Harry's ex-chief of staff."
I guess the "Pro-Harry Reid group" misnomer in the title wasn't good enough for Sgt James F Nance Jr Rock?
Or, "a pro-Harry Reid independent expenditure group" disclaimer in the first sentence of the story?
Did Sgt James F Nance Jr Rock read ANYTHING in this story before he ruthlessly attacked a journalist?
That sgtrock; such a nice man!
Let's face it...
Every trick in the book will be utilized by both sides between now and Nov. 2nd.
Why?
Because this is the system we have wrought in America.
All these MEGABUCKS being spent by "special interest" groups, the PAC dough, the CORPORATIONS that now have FREE REIGN to sway the electorate with their funny money...
"The People" are inundated with meaningless, mindless, unadulterated B.S.... in a close race like Reid/AngLe, MILLIONS will be spent to buy a few votes, based on lies, deceit, and misinformation in these final weeks.
I think the system sucks.
I DO like that SCOTT ASHJIAN fella...he's a real-live Tea Party Maverick!
I hope he has a nice showing in the election.
Backroom arm twisting....No one does this better than reid....Angle is just a beginner....So Assjian
what did reid promise you? A cushy job with the government or a million dollars to screw up the election? I was right you have no integrity, neither does reid....two peas in a pod...Enough is enough!!
Vote reid out of office!!!
Well duh! Who didn't see this premeditated ploy coming?
I don't see or understand how Reid, that political parasite, can wake up and look at himself.
This you got to see folks.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u42wzteBF...
I am glad to see that my lib koolaid friends are no longer throwing out "it was an independent group" and even some are agruing that it is low ball dirty tricks.
If you think that this "independent group" is independent then I got sound beach front houses to sell you and they are right on Trop and Maryland.
sgib: "All of my sources say Varoga was communications director not chief of staff"
You really got me there........whoppie whoppie do. The reporter failed to mention it is ran by his former communications director.
Big independence there.......
notforangle who is bookofdoubt....it never was nor ever has been me.....nor am i lovestohike.....so grow up and stop playing your stupid games....
Nice shade of rose on those eyeglass lenses, Angle supporters.
Direct quote from NotForAngle: Blah, blah, blah.
Makes absolutely no sense whatever.
I am sure that independents are just jumping up and down when they see the dirty tricks being played out by the Reid camp.
I thorougly endorse the idea that ALL political contributions must first be spent to pay down the deficit.
If these contributions were used to pay for taxes and not political favors, we wouldn't have a deficit.
A sitting Senator Majority Leader's extended campaign of money spends political dollars to promote a "sham" candidate, whom everyone knows has no prayer of winning but who acknowledges himself as a "spoiler candidate" designed to alter the will of a Nevada plurality.
Next Senator Reid will ask Mr. Obama to order up the air force to seed the clouds to impact the weather on election day.
Has anyone checked lately to see how many pro-Reid trucks are driving people to vote for Scott Ashjian -- these are, of course, voters who would never cast a ballot for Reid himself. So Reid and his paid supporters now resort to a different kind of gerrymandering to impact the outcome.
America watches as Nevada's political process resembles a visit to the Chicken Ranch -- who is for sale at what price. A ride in a van and a trip to Burger King and we get your vote, please, just the way we like it.
Mrs. Angle is far from perfect, but she believes in small government. Harry Reid has exercised profound arrogance in his voting record in the U.S. Senate denying the will of the constituency he represents in so many areas. His addiction to "big government" as the solution for America's problems is so far removed from the typical Nevadan it's hard to imagine he ever really came from the Silver State.
Nevadans will vote for change. It isn't perfect - but it's change. More Reid will get you what when your 99th week of unemployment support runs out? One of those nice pictures with his faux signature telling you he cares?
I am not flagging your comments.
I don't flag people when they act childish. I find that funny.
I usually flag comments if they use cuss words against others (even libs) or they use words that indicate violence.
So, again, you clearly are clueless what you are typing.
Ashjain is a fraud. Reid is a fraud.
Dump Reid! Vote for Angle!
In the order of importance:
The Devil
terrorists
Pond Scum
STD"s
AIDS
Cholesterol
Trans Fat
Barak Hussain Obama
Patriot Majority starring Craig Varoga from Houston
Everyone named Reid
Cancer
Polio
Bacteria
Union Members AFL/CIO, SEIU, Teamsters, all others
Dina Titus
Reid, Pelosi, Husain, and anyone else named Reid
End of the world
Latest Poll issued 10/11/2010 indicates Sharron Angle will be our next U.S. Senator. Her lead has increased to 52% to 46% per Fox News Shawn Hannity Show.
BCDave...
You, sir, are an ass.
And representative of the hateful NutJob.
Seek help, sir.
These events simply point to the awkward truth that a mob rule Democracy is not sustainable, and will in time destroy itself. Our founding fathers knew this, and they attempted to form a Republic. Today, during each election cycle we endure negative campaign messages, lies and worse. In the end we all simply hold our nose and if the stench is not too strong we vote for the least offensive person on the ballet. I do think the Chinese did get it right as when they were asked what they thought of our Democracy. Their answer, in part, was that we had not yet faced the test of time. How much time does our Mob rule Democracy have left?
And the US Chamber of Commerce is taking Chinese Communist Money and using it to promote Sharon Angle's candidacy!!!
Your nose is getting awfully long notacon.
I bet you are having trouble getting in your car or riding the bus.
I call your bluff.
Can you list one single peice of evidence? (And please don't list some blog site where some dude is in his mother's basement posting to.)
I'm voting for Harry Reid, but Scott Ashjian sure has a lot more to offer than Sharrrron Angle. Just about anybody does.
No mention of all the dirty tricks Karl Rove is pulling to get rid of his sworn enemy, Harry Reid? Does anyone really want Karl Rove running the federal government again?
NotForAngle,
I have voiced my disdain for the severe divide in politics today several times in the past. I find comments such as the one I quoted to do nothing but increase that divide and hatred between people who otherwise are probably good hearted.
The attitude of "they did it so we can do it, too" is NOT justification for the actions I see, no matter who tries to use it. I have called out Republicans on this as well as Democrats. There is simply no excuse for that sentiment. It's not that two wrongs don't make a right, it's that it is just plain wrong.
Just for the record, I held my nose when I voted for Kerry in 2004 because I detested Bush. I happily voted for Gore in 2000. To this day I and my family believe I suffered a heart attack 2 weeks after the 2004 election because I was so upset over Bush being declared the winner.
I have stated my reasons for not wanting Reid to be re-elected and why I can not in good conscience vote "None of these candidates" even though I have stated that I detest (using that word) a number of Angle's views. You are free to accept that or not.
By the way, I have called repeatedly for campaign finance reform, advocating that only those who are eligible to vote for the office in question should be allowed to contribute to a candidate for that office. That would automatically deny all participation to corporations and organizations. I have never seen you respond to any of those comments.
Direct Quote from NotForAngle: blah, blah, blah.
I am not sure if you are 10 years old or just plain nutty.
Unbelievable... The Reid camp will resort to anything because they SURELY can't tout what Reid has done for Nevada. Ever notice Reid's strategy in his ads...how they always attack the OTHER opponent instead of touting all the good he has done for our state as the senate majority leader all these years? hmmmmmm Bad Reid... Bad Senator... http://aBadReid.com