Claptrap from the NH Republican chair, followed by a Dem response:
Henderson issues "Dean Decency Challenge"
CONCORD, NH - New Hampshire Republican State Committee Chairman Warren
Henderson invited Democrat National Committee Chairman Howard Dean to accept
a "Dean Decency Challenge" during his visit to New Hampshire tomorrow.
"It's this simple," Henderson stated. "For one day, just for his visit to
New Hampshire, I challenge Chairman Dean not to insult, not to attack, not
to demean, anybody or anything. Don't malign conservatives, people of
faith, our peace missions overseas, Southerners, Christians, our President,
pro-life Americans or anyone else. For one day just address those specific,
positive proposals that Democrats have put forward on critical issues.
Treat the people of New Hampshire with decency by leaving the vitriol
behind. It shouldn't be that hard."
The whole thing is at
http://www.politicsnh.com/press_releases/2005/August/8_9nhgop.htm...and now for a different view:
Rep. Peter Sullivan's response to Warren Henderson's comments on Gov.Howard Dean
"Since Warren Henderson is a Republican, it is perhaps understandable that he has never heard the wise words one of our greatest presidents, Harry Truman: if you can't stand the heat, get out of the kitchen.
"Mr. Henderson's assertion that Gov. Dean demeans Christians and Southerners is bizarre. I am a practicing Catholic who is married to a Southerner, and I have never heard Gov. Dean say anything that lends credibility to Warren's weird assertion.
"If Warren Henderson believes that Democrats don't have a message, he isn't listening. While Republicans like Jeb Bradley and Warren Henderson offer only apologies for the politics of complacency and corruption, Democrats have been pushing for strong action. Democrats have supported an expansion of national and community services; Democrats have fought to fully fund the veteran's health care system; Democrats have vigorously pursued legislation to clean up the corruption on Capitol Hill; and Democrats are striving to reform our tax system to make it simpler, fairer, and more conducive to economic growth.
"It's time for Warren Henderson to grow up. His silly bouts of name-calling and innuendo won't solve anyone's problems. A tough, honest and progressive agenda will."
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