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Election 2006
The McCaskill campaign responded with a detailed memo outlining what it claims are a series of falsehoods contained in the ad. For example, on gun control, it reads: “McCaskill Supported Right to Own Guns. In September 2004, McCaskill affirmed her commitment to the Second Amendment. ‘I think everyone has a right to own guns. My father had a lot of them, and I grew up around them,’ McCaskill said. [Associated Press 9/10/04]”
— D.M.D.
CONNECTICUT
Giuliani Helps Simmons Fight Off His Challenger
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani (R) continues his tour of the country on behalf of GOP Congressional candidates.
On Wednesday, the potential 2008 presidential candidate will be at a $250-a-person fundraiser for Rep. Rob Simmons (R) at the Marriott in Mystic.
Simmons aims to raise $2.5 million for the cycle, a goal he has yet to achieve, according to the Giuliani fundraising announcement.
Simmons is locked in a tight race with former state Rep. Joe Courtney (D).
— Nicole Duran
Lamont Continues to Self-Fund Campaign
Millionaire businessman Ned Lamont (D) has funneled another $500,000 into his campaign account.
Lamont has contributed $6.75 million of his own money into his effort to unseat Sen. Joe Lieberman (D).
On Tuesday Lamont and union supporters announced the formation of “Labor for Lamont” at the New Britain American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees headquarters.
In a news release, Lamont’s campaign said the unions supporting him represent 140,000 Connecticut workers.
— N.D.
Kennedy, Farrell Talk Affordable Health Care
Sen. Edward Kennedy (D-Mass.) was in Bridgeport on Wednesday to bolster the candidacy of Westport First Selectwoman Diane Farrell (D), who is trying for the second time to unseat Rep. Christopher Shays (R) in the Constitution State’s 4th district.
Kennedy attended a forum on the need for affordable health care with Farrell.
— N.D.
VERMONT
Sanders Touts Support From VFW in New Ad
The Senate campaign of Rep. Bernie Sanders (I) on Wednesday picked up the endorsement of the Veterans of Foreign Wars political action committee. Sanders also took the occasion to launch a statewide television advertising campaign touting the VFW nod in spots that included Korean and Vietnam war veterans.
The endorsement comes after a bit of controversy swirled this summer around a report called the “VFW Briefing” that criticized Sanders on his veterans affairs voting record in Congress. The VFW said at the time that the report didn’t come from its group and VFW officials defended Sanders in news reports. The VFW’s PAC did not return a phone call Wednesday seeking comment.
Tim Lennon, campaign manager for Sanders’ opponent, businessman Richard Tarrant (R), said in news reports this summer that the document actually was an internal Tarrant campaign memo. Lennon did not return two messages from Roll Call Wednesday.
Paul Hortenstine, Sanders’ campaign spokesman, said his boss has a “strong record for helping Vermont veterans.” He added that the VFW endorsement is “important because our veterans today face an unfortunate situation where President Bush
has repeatedly underfunded our veterans’ programs.”
The ad spot, which will air for at least two weeks on network and cable stations, begins with Sanders saying, “People put their lives on the line to defend our country. We should make sure they get all of the benefits they were promised.”
Hortenstine declined to reveal the cost of the ad buy.
— Kate Ackley
IDAHO
RNC Chairman Rallying Support for Sali’s Bid
Republican National Committee Chairman Ken Mehlman is scheduled today to be in Boise to rally support for state Rep. Bill Sali, the GOP nominee, for what should be an easy Republican win in the 1st district.
Mehlman is set to be joined by Gov. Jim Risch (R) and Rep. Butch Otter (R), who is vacating the 1st district seat to run for governor. Sali should have no trouble dispatching of his Democratic opponent, attorney Larry Grant, but some polls have showed him with less support than other Republicans running in Idaho.
Some analysts have attributed this to the poor relations Sali has with many of the state’s GOP powerbrokers. While Mehlman’s appearance could signify the need to unify support behind Sali, most Republicans familiar with this race don’t believe ill feelings toward the state Representative puts him in any jeopardy.
— D.M.D.
Schumer Advocates for Many on Panel
Nov. 16, 12 a.m.
As Senate Majority Leader, Lyndon Johnson once said of the Joint Economic Committee, “It’s as useless as tits on a bull.” But as that panel’s chairman during the 110th Congress, Sen. Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) seized the opportunity to elevate the traditionally low-profile post to the forefront of shaping policy. Read Full Article
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