If You Can't Beat 'Em, Attack Freedom of Speech
Politico reports on the latest Dem tactic to throw off a heavy whiff of desperation:
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee’s attorneys sent Simon & Schuster a letter Thursday, hinting that the publisher may have violated several campaign finance laws that prohibit in-kind contributions by corporations by posting on its website a promotional video for a book penned by three top House Republicans.
At issue: the publishing house’s promotion of “Young Guns: A New Generation of Conservative Leaders” by Reps. Eric Cantor of Virginia, Kevin McCarthy of California and Paul Ryan of Wisconsin. The DCCC’s attorneys at Perkins Coie sent the New York-based publisher a letter saying it’s improper for a corporation to host a video on its website that directs viewers to a website that solicits contributions for Republican candidates for Congress.
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Jul '10
Re: If You Can't Beat 'Em, Attack Freedom of Speech
This single action should cut Democratic losses by a third. And that "whiff" you mention? I wonder if it's flop sweat.
Jul '10
Re: If You Can't Beat 'Em, Attack Freedom of Speech
"That's a nice little First Amendment you've got there."
"Be a shame if somethin' was to happen to it..."
May '10
Re: If You Can't Beat 'Em, Attack Freedom of Speech
Everyone knows political campaigns are too important to be left open to free speech from just anybody!
Jul '10
Re: If You Can't Beat 'Em, Attack Freedom of Speech
Who paid you to say that?
May '10
Re: If You Can't Beat 'Em, Attack Freedom of Speech
Don't think that this is just a DCCC initiative. Perkins Coie, the Paulie Walnuts of this little shakedown, is not some random law firm. White House Counsel Bob Bauer was a Perkins Coie partner before he went to the West Wing, and served as primary outside counsel to the Obama campaign. (He is also the husband of former administration flack Anita Dunn, who embarrassed herself and others by publicly professing her admiration for Mao at a high school commencement.)