Two Iraq War Supporters And Campaign Cash
Smith brings in fellow Iraq War supporter to raise money for his campaign
Voting to continue funding the Iraq War last month was not enough of a slap in the face to Oregonians for U.S. Senator Gordon Smith (R-OR).
Now he’s bringing in a fellow Bush loyalist and ardent Iraq War supporter to bolster his campaign coffers.
United States Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) will raise campaign funds for Smith on a cruise tomorrow evening on the Willamette River.
"Rather than using their seats of power to resolve Iraq and end this war, senators Smith and McConnell continue to support President Bush and continue to fund the Iraq War," DPO Chair Meredith Wood Smith said. "Before they board that boat on Saturday, Smith and McConnell should apologize for continuing to fund this war and pledge to stop funding this conflict."
McConnell’s blind support for President Bush and the Iraq War mirror Smith’s record.
Both Smith and McConnell vote with President Bush at least 90 percent of the time, according to Congressional Quarterly.
And McConnell – unlike Smith - is honest about it.
While Smith publicly claims to oppose the war, but then votes for it, McConnell votes for the war and is open about his unrelenting commitment to staying in Iraq.
McConnell’s Iraq War Record:
McConnell Called Himself Bush’s “Strongest Supporter” On Iraq.
In a January interview discussing Iraq and the President’s proposed troop escalation, Sen. McConnell described himself as “the strongest supporter of the president you could find in the Senate on this effort.” [CBS, "Face the Nation," 1/28/07]
Washington Times headline from March 1, 2007
"McConnell fighting Bush's battles in Senate"
McConnell: We’ll Be In Iraq "For As Long As It Takes."
In August 2003, McConnell said of Iraq, “The United States is prepared to stay there for as long as it takes to complete the mission.” In another 2003 interview, McConnell said, "We're there for the long haul." [CNN, "Larry King Live," 8/19/03; CNN, "Live From the Headlines," 7/1/03]
Posted June 15, 2007 Iraq, Who Loves Gordon? 1 comments
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came across this site by accident and i continue to be amused by the anti-war folks that have nothing better to do with their time. if you all spent more time winning this war than undermining it, we may very well be on our way home. typical left-wing undermining at its best. what a cheesy site
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