In the 9th District, Baron Hill is apparently the first candidate out of the gate to use a television commercial featuring pedophile Congressman Mark Foley against his Republican opponent.
Former Rep. Baron Hill, D-Indiana, criticizes Rep. Mike Sodrel, R-Indiana, for refusing to return $77,000 in campaign contributions “from the House leadership who knew about but did nothing to stop sexual predator Congressman Foley.
“Millionaire Mike, he says nothing and refuses to return the money,” an announcer says in the ad that is scheduled to run at least through the weekend, a Hill campaign spokeswoman tells CNN.
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The ad also features images of former Rep. Randy “Duke” Cunningham, R-California, who is now serving time in jail for accepting bribes as well as former House Majority Leader Tom DeLay, R-Texas, who is fighting charges that he broke Texas campaign laws. The ad notes that Cunningham had donated $2,000 to Sodrel, while DeLay, who resigned earlier this year, had given the congressman $20,000.Melanie Morris, Hill’s spokeswoman, said Sodrel “should return the money from those in the House leadership who kept this under wraps.
“Basically, our point is there is a crisis in leadership and Mike Sodrel isn’t doing anything about it,” she said. “He is part of the problem.”
Gotta hate that Foley taint.
Baron Hill wants his seat back, so THIS is what he does? Come on, Baron, if you want back in the House, remind us of your record and tell us how much better you are than Sodrel. Don’t stoop to silly tricks.