(Spoiler Alert: May see Democratic Congressional Candidate on offense)
One of our favorite Orange to Blue candidates, Charlie Brown (Retired USAF Lt. Col.), sent out an email yesterday to supporters taking to task Republican opponent (and perennial candidate here in California), Tom McClintock.
It seems McClintock can't decide which side of the fence he's on -- on the critical issue of whether to campaign on the coat tails of current incumbent John Doolittle, retiring at the end of this term following some troubles with the FBI (such as raiding his home in connection with the Abramoff corruption investigation).
From the Charlie Brown Campaign:
The next Congress will face important choices on the war in Iraq, the economy, energy independence and so many other issues. But in the end, the choice confronting voters is clear---change versus more of the same.
You'd think the easiest choice facing candidates in the 4th CD race would be whether or not to campaign with disgraced Congressman John Doolittle. Think again.
In the span of one week, the McClintock campaign has flip-flopped three times (that's six different answers to you and me) to this simple question. But then again, that's what career politicians do.
And the choice quotes follow:
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"We're talking about doing a couple of events and we're putting them together," said Doolittle spokesman Dan Blankeburg.... Stan Devereux, a spokesman for McClintock, confirmed that the campaign had set up a meeting to discuss Doolittle's support for McClintock. June 16, 2008, PolitickerCA.
2.
"If you're running as an outsider why would you want anyone's endorsement?" asked John Feliz, a McClintock consultant, when asked if the campaign would be receiving Doolittle's stamp of approval. June 17, 2008, PolitickerCA.
3.
McClintock spokesman Stan Devereux told Election Central that the ongoing investigations against Doolittle would not render him a political liability: "Doolittle is still the congressman for the area, has served the district well." June 18, 2008 Talking Points Memo.
4.
"I don't have any plans to meet with Doolittle next week and I don't have any plans to campaign with Doolittle," McClintock said by phone from Sacramento. June 20, 2008, Roll Call (Subscription Required).
5.
Fourth Congressional District Republican nominee Tom McClintock will meet with Rep. John Doolittle, R-Rocklin, next week to discuss his campaign, a Doolittle spokesman said Wednesday...he (McClintock) said ... "I certainly do welcome the intimate knowledge Doolittle has with the district..." ...The meeting is planned for June 27. June 22nd 2008, El Dorado Mt. Democrat.
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State Sen. Tom McClintock (R), running for the 4th district seat being vacated by Rep. John Doolittle (R), said Tuesday that he personally killed a meeting between him and the Congressman. June 25, 2008, Roll Call (Subscription Required).
As the Count says: one-two-three-four-five-six answers to one question ... all in the span of one week.
For more info, check out Charlie's website here.
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