Posted on 08/22/2006 6:31:40 AM PDT by Gopher Broke
Dear Friend,
Send George Allen a message. Contribute today!
We know that all Senator George F. Allen wanted to do this week was run away and hide after calling our campaign's volunteer, Sidarth, "macaca."
That's what happens, Senator Allen, when you hurl the epithet "macaca" at another person. That's what happens when you derisively "Welcome to America" a 20-year old Indian-American who was born and raised in Virginia -- especially when you were born and raised in California. And that's what happens when you don't have the guts to apologize to a young person of color you demeaned amongst an otherwise all-white audience.
Unfortunately for Senator Allen, he can't run away from the Virginia voters. Virginians are starting to see Senator George F. Allen for what he really is, and they don't like what they see: In the latest Rasmussen poll released just today, Senator George F. Allen only leads Jim Webb by a 47%-42% margin. Yes, in just one month - before even hitting the airwaves with our TV ads -- our campaign has cut Senator Allen's lead in half, from 10 points to just 5 points! And the senator is under 50%, a danger zone for any incumbent.
Help us keep the heat on Senator George Allen. Send a message that Virginians deserve better. Contribute to Jim Webb's campaign today!
http://webbforsenate.com/contribute
At the beginning of the week, Senator George F. Allen tried to hide behind his handlers and consultants, allowing them to offer their pathetic excuses for his despicable comments (memo to Allen's campaign manager Dick Wadhams: "mohawk" and "macaca" don't sound alike). When Allen finally spoke, he tried to use the old "non-apology apology" trick, saying, "I apologize if my comments offended this young man," effectively blaming his victim for his very own actions. And still, the senator has yet to reach out to Sidarth and personally apologize.
Sorry Senator, that's not good enough.
We've got a chance to get rid of Senator Allen once and for all. This latest Rasmussen poll shows that Senator Allen is in trouble. Even after more than 20 years of incumbency, Virginia voters are leaving him in droves. But with his $6 million war chest, Senator George F. Allen is going to try to bury Jim Webb under the weight of his media propaganda. We can't let him do that.
We can beat Senator Allen, but we need you to turn up the heat on him. Please contribute $100, $50, or whatever you can afford to Jim Webb's campaign today!
http://webbforsenate.com/contribute
Let me tell you what a real leader looks like. This week, Jim Webb laid out a National Security Plan, outlining a strategy for Iraq as well as a broader strategic approach to dealing with the chaos currently enveloping the Middle East.
And what did Senator Allen do this week? He hid behind his handlers and attacked Jim Webb.
Senator Allen should answer the question -- what's his plan for Iraq? "Progress is being made," "stay the course," and "adapt to win" are slogans, not solutions. Our troops, the people of Iraq, and all Americans deserve a real discussion of the issue. Why doesn't Senator Allen have a plan?
Maybe Senator Allen doesn't realize that rubberstamping a President who has no plan, is not a plan of action. Jim Webb laid out a comprehensive and extensive plan for national security in this country. Senator Allen refuses to do so. Senator Allen has no plan for Iraq. He has no plan for the Middle East. Heck, he doesn't even have a plan to keep his own foot out of his mouth.
And like his refusal to apologize to Sidarth, Senator Allen doesn't have the guts to confront Jim Webb directly and debate him on national security, Iraq, or any other issue.
Virginians deserve better. And based on the latest polls, Virginians know it too. Will you make a contribution today to help us rid Virginia of George Allen once and for all?
http://webbforsenate.com/contribute
With just three months to go, you've got Senator George F. Allen shaking in his dude-ranch issue cowboy boots. But we can't get complacent.
Now is the time to seize the upper hand. With the voters of Virginia coming our way, we have to keep the heat on Senator George F. Allen, every second of every day. If you and I along with thousands of Virginians do this, then on the evening of November 7th, we'll be celebrating the election of Senator Jim Webb, from the state of Virginia.
Sincerely,
Jessica Vanden Berg Campaign Manager Webb for Senate
P.S. Help us spread the great news about today's latest poll numbers. Forward this email to everyone you know!
( No more Olmert! No more Kadima! No more Oslo!)
James Webb has lost his everloving mind.
Kristian Denny Todd
Webb Communications Director
August 14, 2006
Source
This will all blow over. In fact, it will backfire in Webbs face, IMHO.
Webb is a sure loser this November.
Glad to see however that despite that he is running a good, clean race focused only on the big issues.
"Macaca" sounds like an Irish name.
I wonder when Webb is going to apologize for his close friendship with John Kerry, and his efforts during Viet Nam to encourage our military personnel to desert from the military, and for those drafted to refuse to serve their country.
Thanks for the post, Gopher Broke!
Allen and Webb agree to TV debate
Senator and opponent will square off Oct. 9 in hour-long event
...They are scheduled to appear together on NBC's "Meet the Press" on Sept. 17. A day later the two will debate before the Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce at a luncheon meeting.Dick Wadhams, Allen's campaign manager, did not rule out further debates. Webb, who is not as well-known as Allen, has been pushing for more debates.
As for the apology...
Statement from Senator Allen on Comments at Breaks Interstate Park
“I never want to embarrass or demean anyone and I apologize if my comments offended this young man. Even though he has signed onto my opponent’s campaign, I look forward to seeing him on the trail ahead.”
Is she twelve? What a childish, crappy rant.
I notice Mr. Webb ceased his name calling (using Felix incessantly) in this particular appeal. I'm quite certain it's just a coincidence. ;-)
Webb may have discovered something that I learned while working a phone bank for Jerry Kilgore: many of the people that I talked to were absolutely irate about negative campaigning. The media was able to convince them that Kilgore started it all, and many people who didn't know any better bought that hook, line and sinker. Results: Governor Kaine (yecch!). If people perceive that Webb is running a negative campaign, he will be soundly thrashed. I think he'll be soundly thrashed whether he runs a negative campaign or not. The negative campaigning would just exacerbate the level of his thrashing.
Sounds like Macaca to me.
Letting a girl do your fighting for you there Jimbo? You're such a macaca-head!
PRobably stopped using felix because everyone would realize how childish webb is. TO this point nobody's probably been paying attention to those press releases.
Bingo
I think the allen people ought to bring back up webb's silly press releases, including his cowboy one. Talk about bigoted and mean.
I'm sure they're in someone's back pocket, when and if they need 'em. :-)
Webbs more recent 8/22 email:
Dear Friend,
See the truth about George
Allen's devotion to Bush:
watch our new web video!
Virginians are taking notice of the real Senator George Allen and his bullying tactics, as a new SurveyUSA poll released yesterday shows that Jim Webb has closed the gap to 48%-45%, well within the poll's margin of error.
While Senator Allen has clearly gone to great lengths to hide the side of his personality that would lead him to shout "Welcome to America" to an Indian-American Virginia native, there's another aspect of his behavior that lies in clear view for all to see: his undying devotion to the agenda of President Bush.
George Allen has voted to support George W. Bush's agenda 97% of the time, from supporting the misguided War in Iraq to backing the President's stem-cell veto. George Allen even said he wished the president would support him 100% of the time! I wonder if the president supports Senator Allen's bullying tactics as unequivocally as Allen does Bush's agenda.
Tomorrow, George W. Bush will reward Senator Allen's devotion, headlining a fundraiser for Allen at the home of former RNC Chair Ed Gillespie in Alexandria. So to underscore George Allen's love affair with George Bush's agenda, we've prepared an online video -- the first in a series of web videos that will continue weekly until the election -- that highlights a few of this duo's "greatest hits." Click here to see why Jim Webb is the clear choice for any Virginia voter who is tired of the direction the President is leading us.
A poll last week from SurveyUSA showed President Bush with only a 41% approval rating in Virginia, so we know that the voters of the Commonwealth are ready for a Senator who will push back against the President's misguided agenda. Quite clearly, George Allen is not that Senator.
Tomorrow afternoon, the two Georges will be enjoying a reception with the deep pocketed special interests. The truth is we'll never be able to overcome George Allen's entrenched financial advantages, so we have to run an innovative, non-traditional campaign that relies on our supporters to help us spread our message to the voters. Our grassroots support propelled us through the primary, and I have no doubt that you will help us now.
Help us educate Virginia voters about George Allen's lockstep support of President Bush -- watch the video today.
Then forward this message to your friends, family, or anyone else you'd like know the full facts about George Allen's record!
George Allen has raised millions of dollars from lobbyists and other big-money supporters, but we can overcome his money because we have a candidate who is fighting for all of us who are rallying behind him for change. By using the Internet to spread Jim Webb's message, you can help us beat George Allen.
You've turned this into a tight race thanks to your support. Now let's push Jim Webb over the top!
Sincerely,
Jessica Vanden Berg
Campaign Manager
Webb for Senate
P.S. Remember, by working to spread the word about the real George Allen, you are helping us overcome his big money advantage -- forward this message to your friends today so they can learn more about Allen's 97% support of President Bush's agenda!
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