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Seventh District race gets dirty [Carson, IN-07]
WHTR-13 ^ | 11/3/06 | David MacAnally

Posted on 11/03/2006 9:41:53 AM PST by Coop

Indianapolis - For the first time in a decade, Congresswoman Julia Carson is in a tough race for re-election. Her campaign started running a batch of positive image ads on the same day National Democrats go after her Republican opponent with the gloves off.

Her yard signs sell love, but there is no love in fliers hitting some 7th District mail boxes attacking Congresswoman Julia Carson's opponent.

"I'm absolutely shocked and appalled," says Republic Eric Dickerson.

The ads were done by the National Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee in Washington and not by Congresswoman Carson. Carson told Eyewitness News "I'm outraged by it."

One mailer we were given reads: "What's worse? A candidate for congress who beats his wife, bites his kid, and goes to jail or a candidate who lies about it? Eric Dickerson was accused of doing both."

(Excerpt) Read more at wthr.com ...


TOPICS: News/Current Events; Politics/Elections; US: Indiana
KEYWORDS: carson; dickerson; notthenflguy
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Dickerson was in the Marine Corps. I'm thinking he's up for this fight. :-) And for those who don't know it, two recent polls show a statistical dead heat (Dickerson leads in one, Carson in the other).

http://www.ericdickersonforcongress.com/


1 posted on 11/03/2006 9:41:54 AM PST by Coop
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To: Coop

This cant be true because only rats are running vets for congress and no rats are in a tough fight


2 posted on 11/03/2006 9:44:53 AM PST by italianquaker (Democrats and media can't win elections at least they can win their phony polls.)
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To: italianquaker

If they're covering it, she's in trouble. Carson, Barrow, Marshall, and Bean are four Dem seats we will pick up. There are others starting to fall. Stay tuned.


3 posted on 11/03/2006 9:49:19 AM PST by LS
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To: Miss Marple; hoosiermama; tcrlaf; southernindymom; jordi-b; musikman; Pukin Dog; EQAndyBuzz; ...

The Dems are starting to take notice.


4 posted on 11/03/2006 9:51:08 AM PST by Coop (FR = a lotta talk, but little action)
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To: LS

Sounds good to me


5 posted on 11/03/2006 9:51:17 AM PST by italianquaker (Democrats and media can't win elections at least they can win their phony polls.)
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""I didn't authorize it," said Carson. "I told them no negatives in this campaign and they dropped that piece anyway. I feel very, very bad about that."

Well now I have this bridge in CA, anyone wanna buy it?

6 posted on 11/03/2006 9:55:20 AM PST by DaiHuy (I have never seen a situation so dismal that a policeman couldn't make it worse)
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To: Coop

How to interpret headlines by the MSM...

If the headline claims a fight is getting dirty... that means the Republican is pulling ahead.

If the headline claims the campaign is going strong..that means the Democrat is ahead.

When Pres Bush or Laura campaign for a candidate, they are "showing desperation"

When Clinton campaigns for a candidate, they are "showing support"


7 posted on 11/03/2006 9:55:28 AM PST by Paloma_55 (I may be a hateful bigot, but I still love you)
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To: Coop

You know what a Marine calls a situation where you have 500 in your company and you're surrounded by 5000 enemy troops? "A Fair Fight".

Eric will be on WTHR-13 at 7:30 AM Sunday.

HOOAH!


8 posted on 11/03/2006 9:56:23 AM PST by Sir Hailstone (My blog: http://digitalfarmers.blogspot.com)
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To: LS; italianquaker
And Diana Irey has raised around $100K in the past few weeks, plus had a nice appearance on Kirby Wilbur's radio show this morning. He gave her a contribution, and urged his listeners to do the same. That will help keep her new TV and radio ads on the air. Combine that with a highly charged volunteer base and an arrogant incumbent who can't even be bothered to campaign in his own district, and PA-12 could well flip.

Yes, I would still rate Irey as an underdog. But not by much.

9 posted on 11/03/2006 9:56:56 AM PST by Coop (FR = a lotta talk, but little action)
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Being an Indy residents I know that an even contest isn't enough. Eric will have to win the real vote by 8-10% to overcome Miss Julia's voter fraud.


10 posted on 11/03/2006 9:58:28 AM PST by redangus
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Hopefully your new voter ID requirement cuts down significantly on said fraud. Keep the faith!


11 posted on 11/03/2006 10:02:19 AM PST by Coop (FR = a lotta talk, but little action)
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To: Sir Hailstone
I wish I could vote for the guy. I hear him on Garrison and I am so impressed with him. He is a smart articulate man and I think finally there is someone that may be be able to beat Julia.

Semper Fi
12 posted on 11/03/2006 10:12:19 AM PST by Kimmers (As a former fetus, I am against abortion.)
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Semper Fi bump!


13 posted on 11/03/2006 10:28:45 AM PST by Coop (FR = a lotta talk, but little action)
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To: Coop

Yup.....sure love those Marines!!!!!


14 posted on 11/03/2006 10:29:59 AM PST by Kimmers (As a former fetus, I am against abortion.)
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To: Coop

Absolutely fabulous news!!!!!! We don't get any news from the rest of the state down here. All we hear is how WONDERFUL Brad Ellsworth is from the newspapers and TV. I sooooooooooo want Hostettler to win, just to see them all sulk, pout and cry that somehow it was stolen.


15 posted on 11/03/2006 10:33:06 AM PST by southernindymom
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To: Paloma_55

'nother bump


16 posted on 11/03/2006 10:33:15 AM PST by Coop (FR = a lotta talk, but little action)
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To: southernindymom

Yeah, I'm worried about Hostettler. His numbers pretty much stink given that his district went 61% for Dubya two years ago. But he's still fighting!


17 posted on 11/03/2006 10:34:42 AM PST by Coop (FR = a lotta talk, but little action)
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To: Coop

I"ve donated to her campaign also. I told the RNC that I'd only donate to specific candidates this year, they kept calling and calling for money. I told the caller that when the RNC grew a pair and found their spine, I'd contribute to the party, otherwise, I'd support individuals. They haven't called me back :)


18 posted on 11/03/2006 10:35:12 AM PST by southernindymom
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Good for you! Thanks for supporting Diana and Eric - two scrappy underdogs that just might pull the upsets. I'm gonna ping you to some pictures you might enjoy. :-)


19 posted on 11/03/2006 10:36:55 AM PST by Coop (FR = a lotta talk, but little action)
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To: Sir Hailstone

Just got off the phone with my cousin. We don't usually talk politics. She brought it up this time She' been talking to the neighbors....Many had voted for JC in the past. They won't be this time...Her comment. "Julia is old and sick....Why is she even running?.....She should just come home to die!"

I smiled.


20 posted on 11/03/2006 12:51:01 PM PST by hoosiermama (Eric Dickerson= Indiana's November Surprise!)
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