Kansas Republican congressional candidate Kris Kobach's campaign

[atommom]

has been making calls impersonating The Mainstream Coalition, a progressive organization in KC. The calls slam Dennis Moore (the Dem incumbent), and claim that The Mainstream Coalition endorses Kobach. If you live in the area, and receive one of these calls, the Moore campaign would love to have a recording of the call!

More info about Mainstream Coalition:
http://www.mainstreamcoalition.org/

[Mabus]

1. Can you post this in the Kansas section too?

I know people who check it and need to know this.

[atommom]

2. I did that one first. ;) Everyone needs to know! nt

[Neecy]

3. Kobach is a total RW scumbag

...fortunately, Moore is way ahead in the polls. Kobach hasn't gone much beyond his fundie base - the same mistake Bunnypants has made.

[atommom]

4. The name "Mainstream Coalition" has been appropriated by a RW nut...

However ...

Because the organization has been established for 10 years, McIntyre said, the coalition could file suit against Golba or others if they use the Mainstream name with the intent to misinform voters.

Here's the story of the name grab.

http://www.zwire.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=10681314&BRD=1459&PAG=461&dept_id=155725&rfi=6

[atommom]

5. Statement from the "original" Mainstream Coalition

Statement from the "original" Mainstream Coalition:

Monday, November 1, the day before election day ...

What is the MAINstream staff doing? We're fielding calls from many in north Johnson County concerned about automated calls they received last evening from Dwight Sutherland, representing himself as a MAINstream spokesperson, and disparaging Dennis Moore.

Of course, Sutherland can in no way speak for us, or MAIN*PAC, which is the only MAINstream entity that endorses candidates. He is the deep-pockets of the underhanded ultra-conservative campaign machine. Sutherland is known for his last minute "dirty tricks" and this is just another one. It's really a shame that he can't direct his considerable energy and intellect in a more positive way.

MAIN*PAC is unwavering in its support for Dennis Moore.

The media will probably not pick up this story, despite our attempts to expose Sutherland. Sadly there are plenty of last minute "dirty tricks" to go around, and the media have rules about avoiding negative campaign news within 24 hours of an election.

The best we can do to counter this blatant attack on our integrity is to spread the news to as many as we can. Use your email list today to forward this message and ask others to do the same.

Oh, and it wouldn't hurt to call Sutherland (we hate to call him Mr.) at his home and office to register your disappointment. Home: 913-384-1418 and Office: 913-782-2350.