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Fudged Bio Defended as “True in Spirit”
Semi-News/Semi-Satire ^ | 24 Jan 2014 | John Semmens

Posted on 01/24/2014 3:48:31 PM PST by John Semmens

Recent revelations that the campaign biography touting the gubernatorial candidacy of Texas State Senator Wendy Davis (D-Fort Worth) contains multiple inaccuracies were declared a “smear” by Davis.

“Whether any specific item is precisely factual is not as important as whether the essential message is true,” the Senator said. “Unlike my opponent, I am a working mother who has overcome significant handicaps to rise as a spokesperson for women's rights. If we allow this essential truth to be submerged in a cacophony of nick-picking, fact-checking 'gotchas' we allow the good old boy network to win.”

Unlike most working mothers, Davis ceded custody of her two children (including one fathered by another man in a previous marriage) to her most recent former husband, whom she divorced after he finished paying off the costs of her Harvard Law School education.

Similarly, Davis' contention that she has suffered hardships “unknown” to her opponent also raised a discordant note. Her opponent, Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott (R), age 56, has been confined to a wheel chair since age 26 when his spine was broken by a falling tree. “Well, Mr. Abbott may be paralyzed, but he has never known the pains of child birth,” Davis asserted. “So, I'd have to say that he is unable to identify with the half of the population that has to face this affliction solely because of their sex.”

Davis' campaign remains confident that “our 'stand with Wendy' slogan's imagery absolutely trumps anything Abbott can do. He's in a wheelchair. How can anyone stand with him?"

if you missed any of this week's other semi-news/semi-satire posts you can find them at...

http://www.freedomsphoenix.com/Opinion/149245-2014-01-24-semi-news-a-satire-of-recent-news-january-26-2014.htm


TOPICS: Humor
KEYWORDS: democrats; hypocrisy; lies; satire
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1 posted on 01/24/2014 3:48:31 PM PST by John Semmens
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2 posted on 01/24/2014 3:49:15 PM PST by John Semmens
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To: John Semmens

Seems like I have heard the “fake but accurate” story before.


3 posted on 01/24/2014 3:50:54 PM PST by yarddog (Romans 8: verses 38 and 39. "For I am persuaded".)
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To: John Semmens

She’s a real piece of work.

My only hope is that she is still viable enough to draw in $10s of millions from progressives nationwide to her losing effort.

$$ that otherwise might go to contested races.


4 posted on 01/24/2014 3:52:39 PM PST by nascarnation (I'm hiring Jack Palladino to investigate Baraq's golf scores.)
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To: John Semmens

The straight news on this is its own satire.


5 posted on 01/24/2014 3:53:06 PM PST by USFRIENDINVICTORIA
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To: John Semmens

Look at Sen. Elizabeth Warren’s phony Indian heritage which she likely used for minority hiring preference. The press ignored her and will do the same for Davis.


6 posted on 01/24/2014 3:53:44 PM PST by The Great RJ
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To: yarddog

It’s the seriesness of the optics of the composite of the narrative we should be focused on.


7 posted on 01/24/2014 3:53:56 PM PST by IllumiNaughtyByNature ($1.84 - The price of a gallon of gas on Jan. 20th, 2009.)
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To: John Semmens

Well done, sir.


8 posted on 01/24/2014 3:56:28 PM PST by WayneS (Respect the 2nd Amendment; Repeal the 16th (and 17th))
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To: The Great RJ

>> The press ignored [Fauxahontas] and will do the same for Davis.

Likely they will.

But Abortion Barbie is running in TEXAS. We’re different than your typical stoned-on-Marxism Masshole.


9 posted on 01/24/2014 4:00:54 PM PST by Nervous Tick (Without GOD, men get what they deserve.)
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To: John Semmens
“Unlike my opponent, I am a working mother who has overcome significant handicaps..."

A reference to her opponent being in a wheelchair? If it was anyone but her I would say probably not.

10 posted on 01/24/2014 4:02:18 PM PST by South40 (Liberalism is a Disease)
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To: John Semmens

” “Well, Mr. Abbott may be paralyzed, but he has never known the pains of child birth,” Davis asserted. “So, I’d have to say that he is unable to identify with the half of the population that has to face this affliction solely because of their sex.” “


This lady must be truly insane comparing childbirth to permanent paralysis-——and I’m a woman who had 5 kids.

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11 posted on 01/24/2014 4:06:38 PM PST by Mears
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To: John Semmens

The cost of a Harvard law degree paid for by a rich spouse of convenience fits the definition of nit-picking


12 posted on 01/24/2014 4:16:44 PM PST by Insigne123 (It is the soldier, not the community organizer, who gives us freedom of the press)
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To: nascarnation

Yes, I was thinking that also. I wonder if the Texas Democratic Party is looking for another candidate.
She is finished if her large donors pull out.


13 posted on 01/24/2014 4:45:58 PM PST by Maine Mariner
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To: John Semmens

Watching Fox’s Special Report, the can-be-had lib dim, Kristin Powers said ole Wendy can lie all she wants but will still be a viable candidate because these are “understandable” lies...sheesh


14 posted on 01/24/2014 4:53:17 PM PST by matginzac
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To: John Semmens

Women vote with their gonads.


15 posted on 01/24/2014 5:20:50 PM PST by Mike Darancette (Do The Math)
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To: John Semmens
The President also reaffirmed his “steadfast commitment to ensure that this right not be abridged by lack of funding. No baby should be forced to be born just because her mother cannot afford to pay for an abortion.

Especially clever sarcastic illumination of Obama sophistry.

Another fine column, John.

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16 posted on 01/24/2014 5:56:40 PM PST by Seaplaner (Never give in. Never give in. Never...except to convictions of honour and good sense. W. Churchill)
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To: John Semmens

She’s a horrible woman. You’re satire may be closer to the truth, regarding her opinion about Greg Abbott, than you realize.


17 posted on 01/24/2014 7:44:49 PM PST by Tolerance Sucks Rocks (...)
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To: Mears

Fortunately, this is satire. She did not actually say that.

I think.


18 posted on 01/24/2014 7:46:40 PM PST by Tolerance Sucks Rocks (...)
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To: Tolerance Sucks Rocks

“Fortunately, this is satire. She did not actually say that”


Guess I’m tad slow today-——thanks. :-)

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19 posted on 01/24/2014 7:52:01 PM PST by Mears
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To: John Semmens

I hate to nit-pick, but what is “nick-picking?”


20 posted on 01/25/2014 8:16:16 AM PST by Rocky (The further a society drifts from the truth, the more it will hate those who speak it. George Orwell)
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