Alan Grayson Shows That Support For Our Vets Means Something More Than Hot Air
By Nicole Belle Friday Oct 10, 2008 7:40pmAlan Grayson, the progressive Democrat running against a desperate Bush rubber stamp in Orlando, Ric Keller, has had some of the best press of anyone running for Congress this year. The Vanity Fair feature about his work fighting for taxpayers against Iraq war profiteers is powerful and the article Harper's did on Keller's hypocrisy and corruption probably has had a great deal to do with why Grayson is ahead of Keller in all the polling-- ahead and widening the gap.
But as much as I want to believe that Orlando voters are responding to the two feature stories-- and there is even some plausibility to the effectiveness of the racy Harper's piece since yesterday's Orlando Sentinel covered it prominently-- TV spots seem to have a much greater impact. I look at congressional candidates' TV spots all day and Grayson's have been among the best and most effective. I have a feeling that's why he's ahead. So ahead that the RNC actually sent out an e-mail calling him the "perhaps the most liberal candidate in America." Alan wears that badge proudly and tomorrow he'll start running a new TV ad that will probably elicit more desperate e-mails from the RNC. It's an ad about what really supporting our troops and vets is all about-- not about wearing ribbons or flag pins or making puffed-up jingoistic speeches but about being there when our fighting men and women need you, no matter how boneheaded you think the Commander-in-chief's decisions are. Keller's voting record on assisting military vets is nothing short of abysmal and disgraceful. When I asked Alan about it he didn't hold back: "Keller is one of those fake patriots who loves to send our troops to war, but won't lift a finger to help them when they get back. He says that he's 'pro-life,' too, but he couldn't care less about you after you're born." You can read all the bills he opposed at the link or you can watch this 30 second TV spot that will start running in Orlando tomorrow:
If you'd like to help make sure lots of people see that ad, you can donate to Alan Gayson's campaign on his Blue America ActBlue page.
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I spend my days clearing brush
I clear my head of all the fuss
Oh, like the fuss you made over Harriet and Brownie
Down the lane, I look out
Here comes Scooter
Finally free of the prosecutor
It’s good to touch the brown, brown grass of home.
I awake and look around me
At the oval walls that surround me
And I realize I was only dreaming
There’s Condi and Dick, my old compadre
Talking to me about some oil-rich Saudi
But soon, I’ll touch the brown, brown grass of home
Yes you’re all gonna miss me
The way you used to quiz me
But soon I’ll touch the brown, brown grass of home
[inaudible] Dick Cheney strolling with documents he’s been withholding
It’s good to touch the brown, brown grass of home
Yes you’re all gonna miss me
The way you used to diss me
But soon I’ll touch the brown, brown grass of home.
Here is a prime example of the flatt out obvious truth being presented in a compelling, honest manner. But will they listen.
The problem is the hard core republicans wont listen beyond 5 seconds to this commercial. Here is to hoping some of them do.
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"Keller is one of those fake patriots who loves to send our troops to war, but won't lift a finger to help them when they get back. He says that he's 'pro-life,' too, but he couldn't care less about you after you're born."
Burn! :D
Now *this* is the way to attack a politician's "strength". Not with Rove-style bogus smearing, but with hard-hitting, principled truth. I like this Grayson fellow. I wish he represented me.
"Keller is one of those fake patriots who loves to send our troops to war, but won't lift a finger to help them when they get back. He says that he's 'pro-life,' too, but he couldn't care less about you after you're born."
Pretty much describes the majority of Repukes. The hypocrites that are "pro-life" are for the most part for the death penalty. Go figure.
The same bunch also don't give a damn after the kid is born either because it would impact on their taxes.
Hey Palin!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YwqGPMf5aAI
Keller's ads are everywhere, though. They repeat, ad naseum, how LIBERAL Grayson is.
It's a thug district. Would help if Grayson ran more ads exposing Kellar, who comes across as sincere with his puppy-dog eyes.
This won't be easy for Grayson. It will be a hard seat to turn blue. Please help us down in central Floriduh.
Donate if you're not tapped out. Help!
Hooray for a politician not ashamed to be called liberal.
Stop letting these weasels turn the word into an insult. They've gotten away with that subterfuge long enough.
I'm somewhat familiar with Alan, and I can't tell you he's the real thing. He would be a great asset and is worth whatever donations we can give him.
and I can't tell you he's the real thing
Don't you mean "can", otherwise you are contradicting the rest of your post.
woops... CAN tell you, yes :-)
not to tell us?
Ric Keller is a liar and only knows smear tactics. I am voting for Alan Grayson. Ric remember when you told everyone that you would serve only one term. You are pure garbage and disgrace. Go back to your gutter.
I have this sudden interest in moving to Orlando and being represented by this Grayson character. Of course, my rep is Barbara Lee (D-CA), so I'm okay, but still, that's a great TV spot, and he's such a 60s TV dad in appearance.
I'm lucky to be in FL-8, and I know Grayson. He is a true progressive. He is brilliant, analytical, and most importantly, KIND. He filters information not by what is profitable or even prudent, but by what is the right thing to do as a fellow human, and the wisest thing to do given the facts. Alan isn't running to gain power and influence. As a leading expect on war profiteering, he has those things. He told me once, "I don't need a gig, I HAVE a gig. It's time for me to give back."
I sincerely hope FL-8 can topple Keller and put a new school Democrat in DC.
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