This race just keeps getting weirder. So, Sarah Palin Loving PAC withe the most astroturf-y sounding name ever, the "Our Country Deserves Better" PAC, has committed $175,000 to attack Scott Murphy.
In the ad, PAC chair Lew Uhler says, "Democrat Scott Murphy's support of the pork-laden federal stimulus package shows a complete lack of fiscal responsibility."
The ad endorses Assembly Minority Leader Jim Tedisco, the Republican candidate for the seat.
OK, let's try to unpack this. The Palinites don't like the stimulus. Check. Scott Murphy has said that he supports the stimulus efforts. Check. Palinites spend big bucks on radio* attacking Murphy for this. Check.
This is making at least some sense so far. But, why, given that Tedisco has steadfastly refused to take a stand one way or the other on the stimulus package, would they endorse Tedisco if their big issue is, ya know, the "pork laden" stimulus package?
Do they know something we do not? Has Tedisco made his position known to the Palinites but kept it hidden from folks who actually live and work in the district? Have they read his mind on the issue?
It just seems rather odd to attack one candidate for his position on a particular piece of legislation and then endorse the opponent who refuses to take any position whatsoever.
The again, these are people who worship Sarah Palin. Perhaps I'm looking for reason where none exists.
*The Palinites say some of this money will be used for radio buys in NYC which, the last time I checked, was nowhere near the 20th CD. (Don't tell the Palin people!) |
