April 23, 2008 - 1:51pm
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Anti-war group endorses Lautenberg; slams Andrews
By Alex Isenstadt, Politicker.com ReporterU.S. Senator Frank Lautenberg, a Democrat, has won the endorsement of the Council for a Livable World, an anti-war group.
In a statement announcing the endorsement, John H. Johns, a member of the Council's board of directors, slammed Lautenberg primary opponent Rob Andrews on the issue of the war in Iraq.
"From the early days of the Iraq War, Senator Lautenberg stood strong as a vocal critic of the President's actions," said Johns. "Unfortunately, the same cannot be said of Congressman Andrews, who not only helped President Bush pass the Iraq War Resolution, but joined with Republicans to block efforts to hold the Administration accountable and bring our troops home."
Lautenberg, who won his seat in 2002, has been vocal in his opposition to the war, though he initially supported it during his campaign. Andrews, at first a strong supporter of the war, has since said he supports a quick withdrawal.
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Frank won the endorsement of ... what is that?
"Senator Lautenberg stood strong", while dreaming about ... Iraq War. I am so strong for Iraq War. I am so strong against Iraq War. I am so strong with Iraq War. I am so strong ...
Lying sounds like fun
Too bad we know better
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fKKX6EUWsG0
Hey, "Truth4all", I Bet You're Not On Andrews' Payroll
You should take responsibility for who and what you're representing. You might have more credibility if you came out of hiding.
On the other hand, I can understand your not wanting to put your name on that amateurish, clumsy, misleading and downright dumb hit piece.
It might have worked in the 50's; but that was a long time ago..
From Frederick Douglass