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The local CBS affiliate in Orlando, WKMG, has reported that my opponent, Todd Long, was very abusive to his ex-wife.
Given Longs history of severe alcoholism, this should surprise no one. Long passed out drunk outside a schoolyard, 200 miles from home. He was convicted of driving under the influence. He is barred for life from the Mall at Millenia in Orlando, for being drunk and disorderly.
And he is the Republican nominee against me. Wow, the Republicans sure know how to pick them, dont they?
The local news report on Longs abusive misconduct comes out of sworn testimony. In open court, Longs wife, Ninette, said it directly to Longs face: You were very abusive and manipulative. Long testified right after Ninette, and he didnt even endeavor to contradict her testimony.
Todd Long has taken the Republicans war on women to its logical conclusion. With Long, its not a metaphor. Its the real thing.
I could give you a hundred reasons why Long must be beaten. He wants to prohibit the teaching of evolution in the schools (possibly because he himself shares so much with the apes). He wants to ban abortion even the case of rape and incest, and when the mothers life is in danger. He wants to drill and spill and frack offshore, on the beaches, in the Grand Canyon, in Mt. Rushmore, and in your backyard abusing Mother Nature.
Let me tell you this: We have to defeat this miscreant. Whatever it takes. We have to win.
Courage,
Alan Grayson
JRLeft
(7,010 posts)Lochloosa
(16,073 posts)You can PM me with the amount.
enough
(13,264 posts)Lochloosa
(16,073 posts)I did!
LiberalEsto
(22,845 posts)as usual
rhett o rick
(55,981 posts)musiclawyer
(2,335 posts)Tie your opponent to the whole GOP--zombies working for the 1% and only the 1%
grantcart
(53,061 posts)That's like adding kerosene to a fire.
We aren't going to need a bigger boat we are going to need an aircraft carrier.
We love Grayson's macro so, Mr. Grayson more Macro!!!
GentryDixon
(2,963 posts)Go Alan!
Loudestlib
(980 posts)Kick.
TahitiNut
(71,611 posts)How else, in (insert your preferred diety's name here)'s name, do the GOPhers find such 4F's to run for office?
vlyons
(10,252 posts)Comparing your opponent to an ape. The truth is that we homo sapiens all share much in common with our primate cousins. Some biologists even want to reclassify chimpanzees and bonobo chimpanzees as homo sapiens, because we share 98+% DNA. Just because your opponent is an abusive asshat is no reason to insult our primate cousins.
If I lived in FL, I'd vote for you.
But lets take it one step further and stop insulting the Apes!
beachgirl2365
(111 posts)Dear Alan Grayson, While I have ALWAYS been a fan, and while I was disappointed to see you lose in the last election and THRILLED that you were not going to give up serving this country in Congress, and I am not a fan of ANY kind of abuse.......... I will say that I am a little disappointed that you have stooped to the level of the rethuglicans. Pls don't go there!!!!!!You don't need to. Let the local news-rag affiliates jump on this band wagon. You would do better to just comment if asked,......."Obviously this is something private and personal with regards to my opponent,.........I will let the voters decide this for themselves, ya da, ya da, ya da,...............And pls don't be foolish enough to create a commercial about this. Tell your campaign advisers to remove any links to this from your site........... Take the high road sir........You always did before..............
madaboutharry
(40,234 posts)Alan Grayson is completely correct in focusing on this a-hole's character.
mindwalker_i
(4,407 posts)While normally it's best to allow people to handle their own lives separately from their political lives (regardless of whether that happens), the Republicans are at a stage where their character has a direct impact on their policies. The war on women is a very clear example of that, and getting politicians that are abusive to their wives out is becoming more and more important. The separation between public and private lives is no longer there.
Mr. Grayson, sir, America needs your ass back in congress!
VWolf
(3,944 posts)This.
hue
(4,949 posts)Berlum
(7,044 posts)It needs to be outed.
dixiegrrrrl
(60,010 posts)and would have set an example for those who still think the disease is something to laugh at.
Alan's opponent should be encouraged to seek help.
In truth, the practicing alcoholic is not capable of good judgment, and certainly not able to handle much stress, which is a disqualifier for any office.
tclambert
(11,087 posts)It's especially relevant if the candidate runs on a responsibility and family values agenda. "It goes to credibility, Your Honor."
PCIntern
(25,601 posts)I'm certain that all will take it into account.
Oh yes, and welcome to DU!
Doctor_J
(36,392 posts)The guy is an alcoholic and a felon. You don't think this is pertinent to the campaign?
tavalon
(27,985 posts)We need Alan in the Congress. He should never have lost his seat. When your opponent is a shit, fling poo.
Caretha
(2,737 posts)When campaigning, the objective is to tell the voters why you would be a the better choice. This information is very pertinent to the voters, and needs mega attention drawn to it. Who better than the candidate running against this low life? You'd prefer that this type of person got elected? They shouldn't let creeps like this even run for office, and if they are brazen enough to run, then you better believe their opponents have every right, reason and duty to inform the voters.
I also find it quite interesting that when I looked at your transparency page, that even though you have been a member since March of this year, you have recommended no threads and rarely post, but found it very important to "chime in" with your verbal recommendation/advise on this one.
JNelson6563
(28,151 posts)Do you think a drunken abuser should be allowed to keep that secret during a race for a national position?
Wow. Look up "enabler".
Julie
mimi85
(1,805 posts)Let's not stoop to their level. I've also been a huge fan of yours, but this may not be the best way to handle this.
Hutzpa
(11,461 posts)in Florida I will be voting for this guy, I like him as a person and he is without a doubt someone that will fight
for the middle class.
Go Grayson!!
AzDar
(14,023 posts)trumad
(41,692 posts)and lost is way into the Millineia Mall.
pa28
(6,145 posts)Scary, scary combination.
rgbecker
(4,834 posts)We need you and your no holds barred attitude back in the House, now overrun with the Republicans and not getting anything done for America.
Rhiannon12866
(206,285 posts)He was defeated in 2006 by Kirsten Gillibrand and it's been downhill for him, ever since. Can't wait until this guy goes down in Florida! Kicking for exposure!
Cooley Hurd
(26,877 posts)Always the wife calling them...
Rhiannon12866
(206,285 posts)I remember when the Post Star said he could have the job for life, if he wanted it...
cpwm17
(3,829 posts)He had the much better answer on Iran, but his wife beating comment was way out of line. There's no evidence of that.
It's common in divorces for the wife to accuse the husband of abuse, even when it didn't happen. Not everyone's objective in divorces, and that's what lawyers frequently advise. Divorces can get messy that way.
I worked with someone that was accused of beating his kids in his divorce proceedings. He had no kids. He frequently mentioned that to us. His wife's lawyer was at fault.
lesgensvontgagner
(65 posts)perfect
WCGreen
(45,558 posts)Stray strong and do us proud in the Capital...
tavalon
(27,985 posts)liberal from boston
(856 posts)Wonderful News!!! We desperately need Alan Grayson's voice in Congress!!!