“Dewhurst’s Allies Are Throwing The Kitchen Sink At Cruz” (TX Senate runoff)

Legal Insurrection ^ | 7/24/2012 | William A. Jacobson

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I understand, from a far distance, that the anti-Ted Cruz ads have been pretty brutal. This report by National Journal, Four Signs of Cruz-mentum, indicates the last few days will be the worst yet:

The spot ties Cruz to the suicide of a teenager (the boy’s mother is featured in the ad) who served time in a juvenile detention center. But to say the connection is a stretch would be an understatement. Cruz defended a Pennsylvania developer in a judicial corruption scandal, but not on a criminal matter.

The super PAC’s decision to double down on the weak connection the last couple of weeks — and to release an ad with a lot of shock value one week from Election Day — looks like one based on a desire to shake up the race, not to solidify a lead for a sturdy frontrunner.

[smokingfrog]

Dewhurst won’t be forgotten because even if he loses, he will still be the Lt. Governor.

I certainly won’t forget his campaign full of damn lies and dirty tricks.