It seems that every time Peter King opens his mouth he says something unbelievable, something that clearly puts him at odds with the constituents he's supposed to serve. Among his more memorable quotes:
"My campaign is that I'm George Bush's guy in Congress." (New York Times)
"I thank God every night that he is our president."
"I would say the fact that probably 90 to 95 percent of [Iraq] is stable."
"As we go through the city of Baghdad, it was like being in Manhattan"
Just when you think King can't get any more ridiculous, he gives an interview to Newsday where he says (I'm not making this up):
"I'm the smartest guy around. Why should I pay someone else? Would Thomas Jefferson hire a consultant?"
That's right - Peter King puts himself in the same class as Thomas Jefferson. Well, I've got news for Peter King.
Congressman, you are no Thomas Jefferson. Thomas Jefferson was capable of independent thought. You're a rubber stamp.
Help send a message to Peter King that he's no Thomas Jefferson. Make a contribution today and help me tell the people of the 3rd District that Peter King is George Bush's rubber stamp in Congress!
In other campaign news:
I am proud to receive the endorsement of the New York Times. This is the first time (we believe) that the New York Times has made an endorsement in this district since 1994, and a testament to how tight this race has become.
WNBC recently aired an excellent piece on the race.
You can catch the first hour of my only public debate with Peter King here.
Majority Watch has this race as a statistical deal heat! My message that NY-03 needs a change is resonating!
As we come into the final two weeks, it comes down to one thing: turnout. We're building an army of volunteers to hit the streets for GOTV, and we need your help. Please sign up to volunteer by visiting our website, or by calling the campaign headquarters at 516-756-3011. If you're coming in from out of town, we'll find lodging for you.
I want to thank you for your overwhelming support, positive feedback, and encouraging comments. We have the momentum and the message to win, and on November 7 we're going to take back America!
Dave Mejias
www.daveforamerica.com
Make a contribution - help take back America!