DCCC Targets Anti-Stimulus GOPers
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee is once again targeting Republicans who voted against the economic stimulus package. The committee began running radio ads this morning that will continue for a week, and it's also unleashing robo calls and e-mails to paint the GOP as the "party of no."
Of course, every single House Republican voted against the bill -- twice, even -- but the DCCC is focusing on the districts of six Members: Brian Bilbray (CA-50), Charlie Dent (PA-15), Peter King (NY-03), Thaddeus McCotter (MI-11), Tom Rooney (FL-16) and Don Young (AK-AL).
"We are once again going district by district to hold 'just say no' House Republicans accountable for voting against thousands of jobs for their constituents and against middle class tax cuts that would immediately help ease the economic crisis for families struggling to make ends meet," DCCC Executive Director Jon Vogel said in a released statement. "In these tough times, middle class families who are worried about keeping their jobs want action in the form of middle class tax cuts and economic recovery, not the House Republicans' 'just say no' obstruction."
Here is text of a radio ad: "Did you know Congressman King voted against the Economic Recovery Plan? He opposed an $800 tax cut and opposed creating or saving 215,000 New York jobs. Tell King to put New York first." [followed by disclaimer]
And here is text from the robo calls: "I'm calling from the DCCC to tell you how disappointed I am in Congressman Thad McCotter. He keeps voting "no" on everything. Congressman McCotter even voted against the economic recovery plan, which is at work now to create or save over 109,000 Michigan jobs. He voted "no" on transportation projects that mean good jobs right here - like widening Canton Center road. He even voted against an $800 tax credit for Michigan couples. I hope you'll join me in calling Congressman McCotter to tell him to stop voting "no," to stop standing in the way of getting the economy moving again."



