Posted on 09/03/2011 1:14:06 PM PDT by george76
Democratic congressional candidate David Weprin isn't denying accusations that his campaign volunteers tried to spy on his rival's headquarters to send back intel.
In an interview with NBC New York, Weprin tried to change the subject, saying the story is a "distraction" and that he can't be responsible for all the actions of his campaign workers.
"I don't know," Weprin said. "I'm the candidate. I can't control who goes to everything."
The New York Post reported Friday that Weprin has sent people into Bob Turner territory pretending to be volunteers or college reporters.
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Weprin and Turner are facing off Sept. 13 in a special election to replace disgraced Rep. Anthony Weiner, who resigned amid a sexting scandal.
The district includes parts of Brooklyn and Queens.
(Excerpt) Read more at nbcnewyork.com ...
Well, shades of Watergate!!
It sure looks that the Dems want to replace Weiner with a Dick...
Democratic congressional candidate David Weprin isn't denying accusations that his campaign volunteers tried to spy on his rival's headquarters... Weprin tried to change the subject, saying the story is a "distraction" and that he can't be responsible for all the actions of his campaign workers.It's above his pay grade. This despicable Democrat -- but I repeat myself -- doesn't belong in elected office.
Didn't a sitting Republican President get forced out of office for similar actions by his staff?
The mistake here is that they pretended to be something they are not. If they had waltzed in as curious citizens, no problem, they don’t have to announce that they are rival campaign staffers. They should admit that if asked, though.
This sort of “intel gathering” goes on all the time. If the door is open you can walk in, pick up literature, ask questions, look at posted schedules, anything out in the open is fair game and legal.
That’s great, Civ! You got to post the Wienermobile again. I know how much you miss all the Weiner stories.
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