Posted on 09/12/2009 5:06:04 AM PDT by kingattax
This is part of a broader defense strategy that Wilson is undertaking after facing strong criticism despite apologizing to President Barack Obama for interrupting his speech.
Democrats on Friday announced that they would bring forward a “resolution of disapproval” if Wilson does not apologize to his colleagues on the House floor.
The South Carolina Republican’s defense is focused on social media, including a taped YouTube video message to supporters, a flurry of Twitter messages, numerous interviews with bloggers and an ad on the Drudge Report.
In the ad, Wilson said that he is defending himself against liberals who are seeking to capitalize on his misstep. Already, his Democratic opponent has raised more than half a million dollars in the hours since his speech went viral.
Enter All, a former communications director for Rep. Jack Kingston (R-Ga.) and a self-described fan of the late Lee Atwater, the famed strategist who ran President George H.W. Bush’s campaign.
“I got the call at 2 o’clock yesterday,” All said in an interview with The Hill. “He already knew he wanted to respond, it’s just a matter of having someone help quarterback and toss the ball when needed.”
Two hours later, Wilson’s Twitter feed went into overdrive. Over the next five hours, Wilson posted 15 Tweets, four shy of his total count for the entire month of August.
Among the Tweets, Wilson describes granting interviews to Erick Erickson of RedState.com, Jillian Bandes of Townhall.com and John Hawkins of RightWingNews. He also made a plea for conservative assistance.
“Stand with me against liberal attacks: Today I need your help more than ever before,” he Tweeted.
All acknowledged that Wilson is not personally writing each of his Tweets. “He is certainly aware of all of the Tweets and understands the substance of all of the Tweets and what’s happening,” All said. “He is not exactly pressing send.”
Wilson is also directing traffic to his website through his ad featured on the Drudge Report.
"Joe Wilson is under attack," the teaser of the ad reads. "You can help."
Visitors who click on the link are shown the following printed statement:
"Today, I need your help more than ever before. I've been under attack by the liberals for months and they’ve done everything they can to quiet my very vocal opposition to more government interference in Americans' lives. Now it's gotten even worse, but I will not stop fighting against their policies that will only lead to more government interference, more spending and higher deficits.
“I should not have disrespected the president during his speech. But I am not sorry for fighting back against the dangerous policies of liberal Democrats. I will not back down.
“Will you stand with me today and help me fight back against liberal attacks by making a donation to my campaign?"
Below the statement on Wilson’s website is a video that Wilson recorded for YouTube on Thursday afternoon, soliciting campaign donations to defend himself.
Repeated calls to Wilson's congressional office were met with busy signals.
He should accept the resolution proudly!
I would like to see crowds in DC chanting “LIAR!” outside of the White House this September 12th and everywhere obama (intentionally not capitalized) goes.
If the liberals do one thing against him it's their loss, not his!
Well Obama has a whole city full of web people at his disposal paid by our tax dollars. It would seem prudent that Wilson do something sinv ehe now has a big target on his back.
Somehow I doubt Wilson has been moved to the top of Obama Christmas celebration dinner list. (Oh wait, Obama probably won’t hold a Christmas dinner).
Professional Tweeter?
Is this one of those new “green jobs”?
This is fantastic. 0 makes a much touted-speech and the only thing anyone takes from it is the name of a Congressman from South Carolina, and the nagging suspicion that 0 wants to give free health care to illegal aliens.
There is a job description of ‘professional twitterer’ or ‘professional tweeter’ or whatever????
I heard his name was Hy Piezo.
“During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act.”
— George Orwell
I'm sure it's the same with most political folks.
You are not really reading stuff written by whomever it is you are idolizing.
“Professional Tweeter?
Is this one of those new “green jobs”?”~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
It can’t be, the czar/tsar resigned. Without the czar/tsar there can be no green jobs. Without the czars/tsars, nothing will happen. Without the czars/tsars the country will collapse...ad infinauseum
The libs are going to find that like Sarah, the more they attack Joe the stronger he will become.
The libs are going to find that like Sarah, the more they attack Joe the stronger he will become.
Shut UP!
Next thing you are going to tell me is that President's don't write their own speech's.
And I suppose you’re next going to tell me that congresscritters don’t read the legislation they vote on. I would never believe that one! Why, that would be subversive to democracy.
That's the rumor!
Heck, I don't even write all of my posts.
There are three of us, we work in shifts being snarky smartasses.
Better to hire snarky smartasses, than snarky dumbasses.
I was beginning to wonder if you ever sleep.
Rumor has it lawyers and judges have these teams of people who research case law to use in their arguments and decision. Who knew???
That’s perfect for one of Joe’s ads or his website!
I hope you pay Mrs. HG and HG Jr. a good salary.
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