If Rep. Bob Ney doesn't IMMEDIATELY resign, Dem candidates nationally

[Mayberry Machiavelli]

need to run ads touting the GOP as the party with actual bribery convicts sitting in office.

If they don't, they're foolish and weak.

The effective, simple, ad campaigns possibilities are endless. You could have humorous ones, or vicious nasty biting ones, or "high ground" 'we can do better as a nation' kind of ads, or all of the above.

[BootinUp]

1. I approve of this message. n/t

[Mayberry Machiavelli]

3. This shit writes itself. You could have the dude in his jailbird outfit,

with stripes and shackle/ball sitting in Congress, with a wide shot which then zeroes him out of the crowd.

"Q: Which political party, currently in the majority, has a member convicted of bribery still actively in office?

A: Hint: It's not the Democratic Party.

Absolute power corrupts absolutely. One Party Rule has been a miserable failure for America.

Vote Democratic in November.

It's time for a change."



That's just from sitting here for a minute, right off the top of my head. How hard could it be?

[No DUplicitous DUpe]

9. Wow, thet does seem easy. But you are really good...

"Absolute power corrupts absolutely. One Party Rule has been a miserable failure for America.

Vote Democratic in November."

That's perfect!

Rec #5, off the the GP!

[Sydnie]

2. "Convicted Conspirator" works for me.

Yep, that would be a helluva ad!

[Mist]

4. I hope they do use that--makes me want to grind my teeth when the

Dems insist on taking the "high ground." In-your-face sound bites get attention.

[Monkeyman]

5. I Agree Last night they hit Duckworth with lies We need to bring the

TRUTH

[BootinUp]

6. Bring It On.

always liked that phrase/movie. Sorry, back to your regulary scheduled broadcast.

[Cooley Hurd]

7. K&R - how DARE they ALLOW a FELON to sully OUR halls of Congress!

:grr:

On edit: I'm aware of the irony in my statement - as a child I used to get a THRILL walking thru the US Capitol. Now, I'd probably feel the need to fumigate myself...:(

[Mayberry Machiavelli]

11. Your avatar looks like TinTin's dog Snowy!

[Cooley Hurd]

12. That's my Chuckiemutt...

...he's an Airedale, and a Democrat. ;)

[Mayberry Machiavelli]

13. Aha. Tintin's dog apparently is a Wire Fox Terrier, smaller dog.

:hi:

[Rhiannon12866]

8. K&R. These dishonest Republicans have no cover,

this time around. I agree with all of your suggestions. It's happening in my district in Northern NY, to unseat Congressman John Sweeney, who went to Florida in 2000, in support of Bush*, and finally has a viable and well qualified Democratic challenger, this time. :-)

[TheCowsCameHome]

10. Good idea. Don't let it rest for a minute.

[BentleyJD]

14. from whsat I read in the Orlando Sentinel

they want him to quit as soon as possible.

[Mayberry Machiavelli]

15. They are saying, if he doesn't resign, they'll force him out AFTER

ELECTIONS.

If he doesn't step down, Democrats can make hay on this BEFORE ELECTIONS.

[TahitiNut]

16. "Republicans in Congress Call Convicted Criminal 'Colleague'"

:rofl:

[TahitiNut]

17. "Republicans in Congress Call Convicted Criminal 'Honorable'"

:rofl:

[TahitiNut]

18. "Republicans in Congress Caucus with Convicted Criminal"

:party:

[Disturbed]

20. Why hasn't Robert Ney been sent to prison?

I read here that he will get $13K until he resigns. He could've recieved a 10 yr. Prison Sentence had he not plead guilty to two of the many charges. Now his sentence is 1 yr. 3 months. He pleade guilty a month ago. Why hasn't he been sent to prison?

[TahitiNut]

23. Wearing a wire?

It wouldn't be the first time.

He plead guilty on Friday. Sentencing is in January. If he doesn't resign on Monday, he's a convict in Congress.

Sentencing is set for Jan. 19, by which time Ney, who is not seeking reelection, would no longer be serving in Congress. Some on Capitol Hill speculated that Ney, who has mounting legal bills, might try to stay in office a few more weeks to maintain a salary. Members of Congress earn at least $165,000 a year.

Ney's lawyer told the judge that the congressman would resign his seat in the next few weeks.

But House Speaker J. Dennis Hastert (R-Ill.), already feeling political heat over the page scandal involving former Rep. Mark Foley of Florida, could be pressured to push Ney from his committee seats when Congress reconvenes for a special session after the Nov. 7 election.

And House Judiciary Committee Chairman F. James Sensenbrenner Jr. (R-Wis.) announced that he would introduce a resolution expelling Ney from the House as soon as Congress returns.

http://www.latimes.com/news/printedition/asection/la-na-ney14oct14,1,1929579.story?coll=la-news-a_section

[Mayberry Machiavelli]

19. I hereby release these ad campaign ideas to any Democratic campaign

who wishes to use them or make such ads, with my blessing.

If anyone knows any creative people involved with campaigns or the national party, please feel free to forward the ideas.

[Beetwasher]

21. "Republican Rep. Bob Ney Just Plead Guilty To Bribery and Corruption

and the GOP STILL allows him in Congress. Is THIS the Congress you want Representing YOU?! Vote for change."

Shit writes itself.

[Mayberry Machiavelli]

22. Excellent! See how easy it is? Now, you, in the back! You try one!

[BigBearJohn]

24. Headline: Felons can't vote. What makes Rep. Ney (a felon) so special?

[BigBearJohn]

25. SOP for the GOP: demands Foley leave immediately, but allows Ney to stay.

GOP MOTTO:
CONVICTED FELONS ARE NOW WELCOME RESIDENTS OF THE
HALLOWED HALLS OF THE U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
"YOU'RE NOT A CRIMINAL -- YOU'RE ONE OF US."

[Mayberry Machiavelli]

26. Well I wouldn't give the GOP credit for forcing Foley to leave. He did

that his own self, posthaste.

[BigBearJohn]

27. Oh? I read that he was "persuaded" to resign

[Mayberry Machiavelli]

28. They are claiming that now, with no Foley to talk to.

ABC/Brian Ross's story was that he got access to the salacious instant messages after posting about the emails on his blog. He approached Foley about it. Foley knew his goose was cooked, told ABC he was resigning but would grant them an "exclusive interview" if they agreed not to broadcast the gory IM details. ABC/Ross said no dice, and Foley resigned immediately.

[senseandsensibility]

29. kick

I have to admit, I though Ney had already resigned.:blush: Silly me...after this, to think I still thought that anyone associated with the repugs had any class whatsoever...what was I thinking?

[tomreedtoon]

30. Right the second time. They're foolish and weak.

Do you honestly think THIS bunch wants to fight for a better America?


"Why would we want to insult the friends of Daddy Dubya?"

[eppur_se_muova]

31. Don't forget OH gov'nor Taft was convicted, still sits in office! nt

[Mayberry Machiavelli]

32. Great, there can be TWO jailbird outfits in the commercial.