TARRYL CLARK vs Sarah Palin & Michele Bachmann

[Omaha Steve]

This Michele video wasn't in the mailer, but I threw it in : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Cquou9DEdo&feature=player_embedded



http://www.tarrylclark.com/

Dear Friend,

It's 3/25. It's time.

Last month we learned that Sarah Palin would be coming to Minnesota to campaign for Michele Bachmann, flooding the district with extreme rhetoric and special interest money.

So we decided to fight back, our way, by hosting a grassroots-funded 'moneybomb' to send them a message. The response has been impressive--since then over 2,100 people have pledged to give over $86,000!

But now our time has come to act.

Please donate as soon as possible. Your early contributions set the pace and inspire others to donate during the day. Success breeds success!

Today is the day we send a message that will resonate throughout the district and the rest of the state - and that will be heard loud and clear in Wasilla, Alaska and Washington, DC - that Democrats are fired up and ready to win in 2010. Together, our voice will be heard!

Join us by honoring your pledge, and by giving as much as you can: https://secure.tarrylclark.com/page/contribute/wexler

Thank you.



Tarryl

PS: Be sure to check back during the day to keep track of our progress!


PAID FOR BY FRIENDS OF TARRYL CLARK.



http://www.tarrylclark.com/node/381

Not in the mailer, this was on her page and in reference to the video above:

The Minnesota Independent reports:

The campaign of Tarryl Clark released a web ad Monday that criticizes Rep. Michele Bachmann for her past stance on Social Security privatization and her February comments about wanting to "wean" future generations off the program.

Bachmann's campaign has disputed the characterization that she supports privatization of Social Security. In an interview with Politifact, for example, Bachmann spokesman David Dziok said, "She's never once used the word ‘privatize.'"

But Clark's team backed up its claims with references to Bachmann advocating Social Security privatization in 2005.

Here's Dziok's full statement from Politifact:

Via e-mail, Bachmann's spokesman Dave Dziok told us that he has "no clue where they got the voucher comment from and she's never once used the word privatize - not in her initial comments in St. Louis, and not in subsequent interviews or statements. Furthermore, she never stated that she wants to eliminate these programs all together, but that younger generations should have other options in the way these programs are administered. While her critics are certainly doing their best to put words in her mouth, I don't see how they can factually back it up."

And here's Clark's supporting evidence on Bachmann's 2005 Social Security stance:

Bachmann Advocated Privatizing Social Security. In February 2005, the Pioneer Press wrote, "During her announcement Monday, Bachmann also mentioned national security and a Social Security overhaul, which she later said should include privatization, as key priorities should she win a seat in Congress."

To read the article, click here.

[Raschel]

1. That White militant is coming to Minnesota? Ugh.

[geardaddy]

2. Tarryl Clark is great.

I only wish I could vote for her.

[MineralMan]

3. Contact her campaign website and volunteer to do precinct walking

during the campaign. That will help a lot. I'm not in her district, either, but in District 4. I'll be walking her precincts after the primary.

[geardaddy]

4. That's a great idea, thanks!

I've done precinct walking before for state House candidates in other districts.

[MineralMan]

5. That's what she needs to win.

This campaign is going to be won by whomever gets the voters out. There are many moderate Republicans in her district who don't like Bachmann's radicalism. If we can convince them to go to the polls and elect Tarryl, we'll win.

In that district, what will sell Tarryl will not be a discussion of her liberalism. It will be a discussion of her sanity and reasonableness. Tarryl's a likable, friendly woman, and that will provide a sharp contrast with the witchy Bachmann.

In the end, if we get the Democrats to the polls, along with a portion of the moderate Republicans, we'll send Bachmann packing. And that's a goal worth working for. I'm lucky. In the 4th District Betty McCollum has a lock on her seat. People in this district love her. Plus, it's a serious race for Governor, which will bring a good turnout in November. I think we're going to win this one.

[geardaddy]

6. I'm lucky too

I'm in the 5th with Ellison. I think his seat is safe despite having three crazy pukes running against him.

[MineralMan]

7. I'm sure you're right. I can't picture Ellison losing in 2010.

Let's do it in District 6. Woodbury and Oakdale both need workers. I'm near both, and you're just down the road, too. Or, you could run up to St. Cloud. Either way, if you have even a few hours to offer, it'd be great.

[geardaddy]

8. I'll be able to sometime in May.

I'm swamped before then.

[LeftWingPunk]

9. a thing i wonder is

how in the hell did this Bachmann chick get elected in Minnesota of all places? Minnesota hasn't voted for a republican since 1972 for president and the MSP area, where she represents, is even more liberal.

[geardaddy]

10. She doesn't represent either M or SP

Her district is a marvel of gerrymandering.

[Omaha Steve]

11. KICK