Chris Carney is running for Congress in the 10th District of Pennsylvania against millionaire "family values" conservative Don Sherwood.
We just sent out this release in response to today's news.
DELAY INDICTMENT RAISES SERIOUS QUESTIONS ABOUT SHERWOOD'S JUDGMENT
Dimock, Pa.-Today's indictment of Republican Majority Leader Tom DeLay on conspiracy charges raises serious ethical questions for Congressman DeLay and for Don Sherwood.
Chris Carney said, "Don Sherwood has not represented the interests and values of the 10th District in Washington." "It is unfortunate that the money and trappings of extreme partisan politics have blinded Don Sherwood to the real concerns and needs of the 10th District and of America."
- Don Sherwood has accepted over $14,800 dollars from Tom DeLay's PAC (tray.com).
- During the past year, Sherwood has voted over 95% of the time with the majority leader (cq.com).
- Earlier this year, Sherwood voted to weaken House Ethics rules in an effort to protect DeLay's position as majority leader. (H Res 5, Roll Call #6, 1/4/05)
There is more below.
"As a dependable rubber stamp for Tom DeLay, Don Sherwood has failed to show independent judgement and effective leadership for the 10th District," campaign spokesperson Andrew Eldredge-Martin said.
"Chris Carney will bring expertise, good moral judgment, and true leadership to Washington where it is so badly needed," Eldredge-Martin said.
UPDATE: This was cross-posted at MyDD. Care to recommend over there? Thanks!