“Sign our petition demanding Darrell Issa condemn Trump’s Ignorant Remarks”
I just received two emails from the Applegate campaign: a press release and a message to all supporters.
First, the press release:
As Trump Doubles Down on Offensive Comments, Issa Remains Silent
Donald J. Trump continues to stir up a maelstrom of controversy in the wake of his statements about Ghazala and Khizr Khan, parents of United States Army Captain Humayun Khan, who sacrificed his life in service to our country. California Congressman Darrell Issa has remained silent and not denounced these declarations, in tacit approval of Trump’s comments. Today, Retired Marine Colonel Doug Applegate, who is challenging Issa to represent the 49th District, issued the following statement:
“Donald Trump’s comments regarding a Gold Star military family have left me outraged. What he said was an insult to US Army Captain Humayun Khan’s service and memory. Trump once again proved his ignorance and why he is unfit to lead.
By remaining silent on Trump's remarks, Darrell Issa is displaying his willingness to do and say - or not say - whatever it takes to score political favors. After all, he was ousted from his committee chairmanship by party leaders after one too many wild goose chases. This is just another instance of Darrell being tone-deaf. We deserve better.
Today, my campaign is launching a petition calling on Darrell Issa to publicly denounce the comments made by Donald Trump and demonstrate the leadership we expect of our elected officials.”
Colonel Doug Applegate served in the United States Marine Corps for 32 years both on active and reserve duty. He retired in 2006 after completing a combat tour in Ramadi, Baghdad, and Fallujah. Doug has advised Marine commanders, defended and prosecuted war crimes, and conducted complex civil and criminal trials. Doug has lived and worked in California’s 49th Congressional District since being stationed at Camp Pendleton in 1981.
And the e-mail to supporters asking us to sign the petition:
Friends,
Donald Trump’s comments regarding a Gold Star military family have left me outraged. What he said was an insult to US Army Captain Humayun Khan’s service and memory. Trump claims that Khizr Khan, the father of Capt. Humayun Khan, had no right to speak against him. Khan, as you may remember, said to Trump on stage at the DNC, “You have sacrificed nothing and no one.” In an ABC News interview, Trump responded to Khan’s remarks.
“I think I’ve made a lot of sacrifices,” he said, unable to think of a single one.
He didn’t stop there, though. Later in the interview, Trump once again proved how ignorant he is and questioned whether Khan’s wife, Ghazala Khan, was prevented from speaking at the convention because of her religion.
Trump really out did himself, simultaneously criticizing a military family and proving he knows nothing about Islam.
Many Republicans, including Senator John McCain have condemned Trump’s insulting comments – but not our opponent Darrell Issa, he’s still standing by Trump. This is unacceptable behavior from a “congressional leader.” Even Paul Ryan and Mitch McConnell have denounced his remarks. We can’t let Issa be re-elected if he is willing to stand with Trump over military families.
Sign our petition demanding Darrell Issa condemn Trump’s ignorant remarks.
Darrell Issa has proved time and time again he’s not a leader. He’s willing to do and say whatever it takes to score political favors – he has to after all, he was ousted from his committee by his own party.
With a Marine base in the 49th district and over 80,000 veterans residing here, it’s time for Issa to put his people before his party and tell Donald Trump that his comments are shameful.
Gold Star families deserve nothing but our respect and gratitude – no matter their religion. And the patriotic service of the men and women who volunteer to defend us in the armed services should be appreciated by every American.
What is Darrell Issa waiting for? Sign our petition demanding he denounce Trump’s appalling comments.
Criticizing the parents of a fallen soldier is about as low as it gets. The only thing worse would be staying passively silent, which is exactly what Darrell Issa has done. It’s time for new leadership. I hope you’ll join our campaign by signing our petition today. Thank you, Colonel Doug Applegate
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Earlier today I published a diary on this topic, which also discussed the other veterans running for office as Democrats.