Gordon Smith (R) Runs Ad Pretending He's a Dem

Joe1991 · #1 (**permalink**) 06-25-2008, 05:16 PM

the GOP is in such bad shape, even they are running as Democrats:

http://blog.washingtonpost.com/chann..._smiths_n.html

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Gordon Smith Ad Suggests Obama Supports Him

Oregon Democrats have no fear: Barack Obama supports your candidate for U.S. Senate, even if incumbent Sen. Gordon Smith's latest ad leads viewers to think otherwise:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZGDJijGCeO4

"Who says Gordon Smith helped lead the fight for better gas mileage and a cleaner environment? Barack Obama!" the ad's announcer declares. "Truth" is a 30-second spot that also cites Oregon Democratic Gov. Ted Kulongoski's support of Smith's bipartisan efforts on energy legislation.

But Obama does not support Smith's reelection bid.

"Barack Obama has a long record of bipartisan accomplishment and we appreciate that it is respected by his Democratic and Republican colleagues in the Senate," says Obama campaign spokesman Bill Burton. "In this race, Oregonians should know that Barack Obama supports Jeff Merkley for Senate. Merkley will help Obama bring about the fundamental change we need in Washington."

This is the first example we've seen of a Republican airing an ad that casts Obama positively, in the hopes of winning voter support. Considering how anti-Obama ads backfired in recent special congressional elections -- and the record crowds Obama attracted to an Oregon campaign rally -- Smith might be helped by admitting his political "crush on Obama."

But his most recent ad is one of several that stresses his bipartisan appeal.

"Guts and Independence" stars former congresswoman Elizabeth Furse and State Sen. Avel Gordly, both of whom are Democratic supporters of Smith:

"He listens, has an open mind, and follows his conscious," Gordly says.

"Like being one of the first to stand up to George Bush and other Republicans to end this war," adds Furse.

"Middle Ground" also portrays Smith as a centrist and emphasizes his bipartisan work on popular issues:

Some highlights:

"Moderate. Independent. Bipartisan," the ad's announcer says.

"Working with Republicans and Democrats for stem cell research, health care for working families, renewable energy and a cleaner environment."

"The National Journal ranks Smith at the center of the Senate."

superdude17* · #2 (**permalink**) 06-25-2008, 05:17 PM

in oregon, the most blue state in the country, yes he has to pander to moderate democrats.

this is a dumb thread.

lets go through all the moderate democrats that are against obama. i would be more than willing to list the list.

starting w/ former president bill clinton.

Joe1991 · #3 (**permalink**) 06-25-2008, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by superdude17*

oregon, the most blue state in the country

really? care to bet?

DuH2 · #4 (**permalink**) 06-25-2008, 05:50 PM

Oregon....

superdude17* · #5 (**permalink**) 06-25-2008, 05:53 PM

its so liberal they had to create jobs by not allowing you to fill your own gas tank, rather be serviced by someone else. talk about nanny care.

MasTequila · #6 (**permalink**) 06-25-2008, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by superdude17*

its so liberal they had to create jobs by not allowing you to fill your own gas tank, rather be serviced by someone else. talk about nanny care.

Being serviced by someone else doesn't sound bad to me.

Young Republican · #7 (**permalink**) 06-25-2008, 07:18 PM

Yeah, that actually is kind of old-school and republican if you ask me.

superdude17* · #8 (**permalink**) 06-25-2008, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by MasTequila

Being serviced by someone else doesn't sound bad to me.

when you have to pay extra for the gas.....well, that isn't republican and i would rather take the 5 steps required to fill the car. plus on my experiences w/ my family from washington down to sun river or some other nice area in oregon, it takes a long time as well to get gas. its not the i'm going to do it at my pace, rather when the person who is working wants to do it. sometimes they are doing 5 or 6 cars at a time.

White Fox · #9 (**permalink**) 06-25-2008, 08:56 PM

Throw him from the party!!!

glitch · #10 (**permalink**) 06-25-2008, 09:50 PM

I thought Obama was all into reaching across the aisle? Gordon Smith holds the same positions as Obama on a host of issues including the war. Why doesn't Obama throw him an endorsement?

Last I heard Gordon Smith is holding a solid lead over his Dem opponent.

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