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DEL.ICIO.USThe robo-calls begin
And the first round indicates a split in among Christian conservatives
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
The two Republican candidates for lieutenant governor swamped Cobb County with robo-calls on Wednesday.
And the first one to brandish a Christian Coalition endorsement was…..Casey Cagle?
It was a rough one, too. The recording was made by Dave Johnston, chairman of the Middle Georgia Christian Coalition — not the statewide organization run by Sadie Fields, an ally of Ralph Reed.
Said Johnston: “I believe that character does matter. More than ever, we need a leader like Casey Cagle, who lives his values every day, even when no one is looking.”
Both men appear to be trying to expand their reach into the other’s camp. Reed’s message was aimed more at the Republican mainstream:
“This is Ralph Reed, conservative candidate for lieutenant governor, and I’m calling Cobb County Republicans today to tell them I’m a balanced-budget, tax-cutting, pro-family conservative.
“I’m for securing the border, property rights, and the right to keep and bear arms. I’m against wasteful spending, illegal immigration, and higher taxes. I’ve helped build the Republican party for 30 years and I’d appreciate your vote….”
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Comments
By Rawena
June 15, 2006 07:06 AM | Link to this
Sercure our border? Who is invading? Florida or Alabama….
By Mark
June 15, 2006 08:12 AM | Link to this
If Ralph has been building the Republican Party for the last 30 years. He’s done a terrible job. It’s folks like Ralph and his extreme views that have irreparably harmed the GOP. We are looking at the GOP probably losing the House this fall maybe the Senate too, along with the White House in 2 years. If Ralph is the future of the GOP…no thanks. I’ll vote Dem for the first time in my life.
By Bubba
June 19, 2006 09:08 AM | Link to this
Ralph doesn’t really hold any extreme views. Heck his views are subject to change without notice. His views depend on the audience and the $$$ ticket price.
Seriously, Ralph’s rhetoric is interesting. He pledges to cut government and reduce taxes in one breath, but in the other proposes massive spending. Who does he expect to pay for it, the tooth fairy?
By Franklin
June 19, 2006 09:22 AM | Link to this
To Sadie Fields—-How can the head of the statewide Christian Coalition endorse such a hypocrite as Ralph Reed—who campaigned against the state lottery in Alabama on moral grounds and supports the lottery here. I would not at all be surprised if Reed becomes pro-choice someday.
By Van
June 19, 2006 11:47 AM | Link to this
Bubba,
Sounds like he is more like a Democrat then.
Swayed by polls or payoffs.