(Republican) Candidates duplicate in AARP survey

[deadparrot]

WASHINGTON - The answers were so good, Republican candidates wanted to use them as their own. The embarrassment was at least seven did.

Republicans in House races copied their party's talking points and included parts of the answers as their own for an AARP survey. The answers related to Medicare, Social Security, insurance plans and retirement.

Candidates in Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, South Carolina and Texas all submitted the sometimes word-for-word responses, which originated with the National Republican Congressional Committee.

"We provided recommended answers and are glad they're using them," said Carl Forti, the group's communications director.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/republicans_survey

[hvn_nbr_2]

1. It's the Stepford Pukes! nt

[tanyev]

2. Heck, how do you think they got through college?

Thinkin' for yerself is hard werk!

[rodeodance]

3. example of true herd mentality!

[samsingh]

4. taking personal responsibility again?

:sarcasm:

[truthisfreedom]

5. pre-packaged rethugs, all with the same voice...made men in a little mafia

with cue cards.

[w4rma]

6. Rubberstamp Republicans. (nt)

[AlCzervik]

7. BaaaaaaBaaaaaa. here sheepy, sheepy.

i think the story is hilarious.

[jamesinca]

8. I hope the people realize this....

That it is a talking point and not the actual thoughts of the person. So when they go to cast a vote are they voting for a talking point, which changes with wind direction, or an actual idea.

I hope the AARP plays this up as talking points & suggested answers and not the actual sentiments of the person.