Team Obama settles score with Lipinski

[DonViejo]

Democratic congressman who voted against Obamacare gets some Chicago-style payback.

By NATASHA KORECKI 03/15/2018 04:57 PM EDT Updated 03/15/2018 05:28 PM EDT

CHICAGO — Congressman Dan Lipinski was no friend to President Barack Obama when his fellow Chicago Democrat occupied the White House. On Thursday, Lipinski got his comeuppance.

A collection of former Obama aides and supporters banded together to deliver some Chicago-style payback, just days before the embattled congressman faces a tough Democratic primary challenge that could end his career.

A campaign mailer from a super PAC backing Lipinski gave the group the opportunity to pile on Lipinski at the worst possible moment. The mail piece featured a photo of the former president on one side, and the words “Known for Leading.” The flip side offered a picture of Democratic opponent Marie Newman under the headline, “Known for Misleading.”

The idea that Lipinski — who voted against the Affordable Care Act, Obama’s signature achievement, and declined to endorse Obama’s re-election in 2012 — would try to use the former president’s image resurrected such deep feelings of betrayal that the group of former staffers and supporters quickly assembled for a news conference to call out the congressman for what they called hypocrisy.

“It’s time to reveal the truth, Congressman Lipinski,” said Obama’s 2008 national field organizer Jon Carson. “You are no Barack Obama.”

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[greatauntoftriplets]

1. I live in the district next to Lipinski's.

I hope that Marie Newman beats him by a lot.

[IllinoisBirdWatcher]

2. President Obama and VP Biden robo calls???

I wish someone would pay for weekend robo calls for Marie Newman. Poetic justice.

[Tarheel_Dem]

3. Who is Lipinski's primary opponent, and where can I send money? nt

[Cha]

5. Hey Tarheel!

Marie Newman!

https://www.marienewmanforcongress.com/

[Tarheel_Dem]

7. Thanks Cha!

[Stallion]

8. I Like Her Issue Oriented Campaign Ad at Link

that's the way Democratic divisions should be solved-issue by issue. Haven't been following too closely-and I realize national party is pushing for Lipiniski-but I think he has some 'splaining to do. First impressions is that she would make a formidable opponent especially in the "Year of the Women"

[Cha]

4. Thank you Team Obama! I hate when pols

try to co-op something or someone that they were against but hypocritically barge in to boost themselves. The fucking lowest.

How you like President Obama now, Lipinski? Didn't want to endorse him for 2012 What was the problem, dude?

Wasn't there someone who thought it was a good idea to primary President Obama?

[dsc]

6. Now that was an unforced error

Hope it sinks him he richly deserves it.