Democratic Closing Argument: Personal Attacks

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Democratic Closing Argument: Personal Attacks

Democrats Attack Over Personal Issues, Republicans Over Policy

By JONATHAN KARL

Oct. 28, 2010

It's not just the Aqua Buddha and David Vitter's prostitute, Democratic candidates across the country are closing out the campaign with personal attacks on Republican candidates, sometimes digging up decades-old legal problems.

In one typical example, Democratic ads have transformed Kentucky Republican House candidate Andy Barr into "a convicted criminal" -- complete with images yellow police tape and fuzzy video of crime scenes. Not mentioned is his crime: As a college student 19 years ago, he was caught using a fake ID during spring break.

As you watch this year's ads -- and I've been watching all too many lately -- you'll notice a striking difference between Democratic and Republican attack ads: Democrats are attacking over personal issues, Republicans are attacking over policy.

There are, of course, many exceptions, but the overall trend is clear. Democrats are hitting their Republican opponents over past legal transgressions, shady business deals and even speeding tickets. Republicans are hammering Democrats over "Obamacare," Nancy Pelosi and the economy.

A recent study by the Wesleyan Media Project actually quantifies this. They looked at 900,000 airing of political ads this year and concluded: "Democrats are using personal attacks at much higher rates than Republicans and a much higher rate than Democrats in 2008."

CLICK HERE for the study summary.

Here are some -- and there are many more -- of the personal attack ads being run by the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee.

DCCC NY-23: Matt Doheny: Millionaire Foreign Banker at Our Expense

DCCC FL-25: What Else Is David Rivera Hiding?

http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/vote-2010-elections-democratic-closing-argument-personal-attacks/story?id=11996410

[Ban Hammer 13,334]

bringing this to light will probably draw a few personal attacks in your direction.

[ready4ONE 5,400]

####### for tat...

[Mr. Big Dog 10,747]

The Republicans talk about policy? When did that start? And why don't they speak up a little, I still haven't heard any policy proposals other than the "we will square the circle" claim which anyone with at least half a brain knows is impossible.

[Pooky 3,784]

The Republicans talk about policy? When did that start? And why don't they speak up a little, I still haven't heard any policy proposals other than the "we will square the circle" claim which anyone with at least half a brain knows is impossible.

So you don't deny that 99% of the Democrat ads are personal attack pieces?

From where I'm sitting, they're all complete carp.

Give me the British set-up, where the parties get Party Political Broadcasts, for set lengths, at set times on set days, and you can change channels and watch something interesting while they're on instead.

[Mr. Big Dog 10,747]

So you don't deny that 99% of the Democrat all ads are personal attack pieces?

From where I'm sitting, they're all complete carp.

Fixxed.

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

Dems will lose. You gotta love their tactics.

The Republicans talk about policy? When did that start? And why don't they speak up a little, I still haven't heard any policy proposals other than the "we will square the circle" claim which anyone with at least half a brain knows is impossible.

whatever it is the Dems do...they will lose. We hope they will continue to deny they do it. Whatever IT is. Congratulations. We gave you a gun and you shot yourself in the mouth with it.

[Mr. Big Dog 10,747]

Dems will lose.

Not to get personal but you do sound like a broken record lately.

Edited October 31, 2010 by Mr. Big Dog

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

####### for tat...

Dems will lose.

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

Not to get personal but you do sound like a broken record lately.

So do Dems. But they will lose.

When will any of you get the hint...

It doesn't matter what you say, what they do, what you deny, what you claim, attack ads, persoanl attacks on me, slander, whatever. WHATEVER!...

Dems will lose.

[MJ&RJ 7]

Wow IQ level of this thread has went so south it circled around again. 

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

Wow IQ level of this thread has went so south it circled around again. 

IQ not required.

Dems will lose.

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

Not to get personal but you do sound like a broken record lately.

I am just being thoughtful. The most you have to look forward to is that after Tuesday I will no longer be posting...

Dems will lose!

Cheer up! It is almost over. Happy now?

Oh, and they won't "just lose", it will be the biggest mid-term loss in history. Dems lose big time!

[Pinocchio Liberal 268]

The Republicans talk about policy? When did that start? And why don't they speak up a little, I still haven't heard any policy proposals other than the "we will square the circle" claim which anyone with at least half a brain knows is impossible.

Have you checked out the latest and greatest HEARING AIDS?

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

Have you checked out the latest and greatest HEARING AIDS?

why would you give your opponent good advice? Allow them to beleieve that which is not true. It helps them lose. I mean, really, would YOU take advice from a Dem?