Dem Representative Spratt Gives Credibility To GOP's "Outrage"

[Robbien]

The Republicans have done it. They have gotten at least one House Dem to take the bait regarding their "outrage" over the DCCC fundraising video (see previous On Call post). Rep. John Spratt (D-SC) one of the few remaining Southern Democrats who doesn't represent a minority-majority district has called on DCCC Chair Rahm Emanuel to pull the ad in question because of the depiction of flag-draped coffins. This is exactly what the GOP hoped would happen. They just needed one credible Dem to join them in this. BTW, Spratt is facing his most serious challenge in years via Republican Ralph Norman.


http://hotlineblog.nationaljournal.com/archives/2006/07/politicizing_ir.html

[EMAN51]

1. Spratt is one of my favorite CSPAN budget analysts

He and Kent Conrad are brilliant. Who cares about the ad? It's overkill and unnecessary. He is great!!

[villager]

2. clearly, Spratt is gutless and should just shut up

He doesn't need to take RNC bait so willingly and greedily...

[SensibleAmerican]

3. Kent Conrad ... Joe Manchin ... John Spratt

These are people that can win the presidency if they were to win the nomination.

[villager]

4. will they get up off their knees in the face of GOP manipulation?

n/t

[neverforget]

5. Sure wouldn't want to show the result of Bush's policies,now would

we? Too inconvenient for ya Spratt? Do you feel uncomfortable? Tell that to the families of the 2545 dead soldiers. In my opinion, we need to see these coffins everyday to be reminded of the price of war.