Dean whines re an attack ad against him others Dems (all together, now: awwwwww)

deanforamerica.com ^ | 12/17/03

[Wolfstar]

An Open Letter to All Democratic Presidential Campaign Managers
Dec. 16, 2003

Last week, a group called "Americans for Jobs, Health Care and Progressive Values" began airing a television ad in New Hampshire and South Carolina attacking Howard Dean's commitment to defending America. The group is headed by a Democratic contributor, and the press secretary is a former aide to one of Dr. Dean’s rivals. Using the image of Osama bin Laden, it is the kind of fear-mongering attack we’ve come to expect from Republicans and panders to the worst in voters. I'm writing to call on each one of you to condemn this despicable ad and demand it be pulled from the airwaves.

Democrats are better than this. This type of ad represents everything that is wrong with our political process today—polluting our airwaves with smears on other candidates that have nothing to do with legitimate policy differences. Ads like this are the reason that less than half of the voting population in America bothers to go to the polls.

We Democrats should be committing ourselves to bringing more people into the process instead of resorting to tactics that cause more people to lose faith in politics altogether. Our campaign is committed to inspiring people to believe in their democracy again—challenging 2 million people to donate $100 each to take back their country.

Our party must be about more than just changing presidents—it must be dedicated to changing our country's politics. I hope you'll join me in denouncing this ad and demanding it be pulled from the airwaves immediately.

Sincerely,

Joe Trippi
Campaign Manager
Dean for America

[Wolfstar]

Now, now, FReepers. Far be it from us to — ahem — make fun of poor Howie. What was it Bill Clinton said?! Put some ice on it, sweetie.

[thoughtomator]

Candidates like Dean are why less than half the electorate goes to the polls.

[KentTrappedInLiberalSeattle]

Democrats are better than this.

No. Not really, no. :)

[anonymous_user]

Yeah, I wish I could squash my competitors by silencing them too. </sarcasm>

[Wolfstar]

The title of this thread should read, "Dean whines re an attack ad against him BY others Dems (all together, now: awwwwww)." I was interrupted while posting and did not catch this typo. If it's not too much trouble, can you correct it. Thanks.

[eureka!]

I love it. It will only harden Dean's supporters vs. the 'Rat establishment (i.e McAuliffe/'Toons)....

[Viking2002]

Quit whining and act like you're got a pair, you wussy.

Oh, I forgot. You're a liberal. Party affiliation requires neutering. My bad.

[WinOne4TheGipper]

it is the kind of fear-mongering attack we’ve come to expect from Republicans and panders to the worst in voters.
It's no worse than calling the sitting president a murdering, treasonous swine, you lowsy SOB.

[randog]

So, I can assume that MoveOn.org will pull their Bush smear ads off TV?

I won't hold my breath.

[tkathy]

I can hardly wait for the first "dragging death commercial" from these pious phonies.

[WinOne4TheGipper]

Read:
For Gaea's sake, don't challenge Dean. He might have to come out with reasoned, well- articulated views. You don't want him to even try that.

[walden]

"This type of ad represents everything that is wrong with our political process today—polluting our airwaves with smears on other candidates that have nothing to do with legitimate policy differences."

Uh, would that be like Dean speculating on the air that Bush knew beforehand about 9/11? Ugly smears like that?

What a hypocrite.

[Prime Choice]

I'm writing to call on each one of you to condemn this despicable ad and demand it be pulled from the airwaves.

Gee, and here I thought the Leftists were champions of free speech and haters of censorship. HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!

[WinOne4TheGipper]

Facts don't matter. You should know that.

[Wolfstar]

Hypocrite is too mild a description for Dean, but I supposed we have to keep it clean.

[Mat_Helm]

"Now I know why tigers eat their young!"

[arasina]

He's just telling them not to spend money on smearing Bush. Just let ol' Deano do it while he pretends to be a major statesman with legitimate policy issues. Humorous.

[.cnI redruM]

http://www.deanpeoplesuck.com/

Please forward this to Mr. Trippi.

My Regards,

redruM

[TigersEye]

Our party must be about more than just changing presidents—it must be dedicated to changing our country's politics.

Joe Trippi

Uh, Joe. ... (How do I say this?) ... Dean's a Democrat.