Word on the street in Macon is that the Taylor Campaign is planning a "death drop" of literature over the weekend that contains misinformation about Cathy Cox. I sure hope this tipster is wrong, but if activity yesterday and today is any measure, it would not surprise me. It appears that a part of the strategy is for Taylor to simply "declare victory" hoping to deflate Cox supporters. Think again. We see right through these desperate tactics.
Yesterday, a Taylorite on this blog was trying to spread a rumor that Cathy is not pro-choice. What a bunch of hooey. Today, it appears that perhaps the two groups who hope and pray that Cathy is not the nominee (Perdue supporters and Taylor supporters) have again joined forces to spread misinformation.
The Big Guys are teaming up: Big Surprise. A "tip"(can't imagine where that came from) appeared on Peach Pundit that Cathy was contacting key supporters and telling them that she was conceding. I laughed and laughed. Believe Republican Blogs and Republican polls if you want. In fact, I hope Taylor supporters do just that: spend their time gloating and pushing misinformation on the blogs. Cathy's Team is busy working. Here's a bulletin:
She's going to win this primary Tuesday and go on to become Georgia's Governor.
The other part of the misinformation that Peach Pundit passed off as a "tip" was that she "just canceled the WXIA debate." Again, roars of laughter. Let's remember, Mark Taylor is the candidate in this race who has gone to great lengths to avoid debates with Cathy Cox. He blew off the Georgia Press Association, the Georgia Chamber, and the Georgia Municipal Association. Then at GABEO, his plane was conveniently late. So, if not appearing for interviews together means a candidate is conceding, then Mark threw in the towel a long time ago.
Besides, why on earth would Cathy pass up an opportunity to take Mark on face to face? At the debate in Albany she did an excellent job as I am sure she will on Saturday and Sunday. Cathy was clearly offering the plan to move Georgia forward. Taylor? I was sure that Rick Dent was behind him pulling a string making him spout out one of about four canned responses.
My understanding is that the thing at WXIA was (1) not a debate, but instead was billed as a "conversation" with no opportunity for "back and forth" and (2) she did not cancel, but instead had never accepted because of scheduling conflicts. A reason, by the way that seemed to work just fine for Taylorites when he blew off a real debate with the Georgia Press Association.
The Taylor Team and The Perdue Team can wish what they want, Cathy is not just in this race: Cathy Cox is going to WIN this race.
Friday, July 14, 2006
More Misinformation, Lies and Distortions
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Yeah I have to wonder about that "tip." As we've seen around the blogosphere, there are plenty of Taylorites that like to spread disinformation (lie, distract, distort, etc.). And Republican have told us all along that they want Mark to win, not Cathy. The only reason is that they know she's far more dangerous as an opponent in a general election. They just don't fear Mark. And conventional wisdom says they shouldn't.
Mark Taylor marginalizes people. In turn, he's marginalized himself. He'll have no broad appeal in Nov. when he has to win over more than just hardcore Democrats just to have a chance. He will struggle to break 42% in a general election. Only Cathy gives us a chance.
So take your pick as to who the "tipster" might be.
Lyman, you know that Cathy left plenty of arrows in the quiver while Mark hit her with everything he had (not much). Sonny will rip Mark Taylor to shreds by using his 8 million plus to attack the character issues Cathy has not touched. And, no, I won't go into it here.
Care to explain this comment by Rick Dent when Cathy announced she was running for governor?
"Now we will see if Mark Taylor's experience, his record on schools, jobs and protecting families, and his moderate views on the issues can beat a liberal like Cox in a Democratic primary," said Mark Taylor campaign spokesman Rick Dent. "We think the answer is a clear yes."
"Dent said Cox was courting financial support from EMILY's List, a Washington group that seeks to elect Democratic women who favor abortion rights. Dent called it "a very liberal special interest group."
Tactic #4: If you don't like the message, attack the messenger.
You're such a gentleman, Ed. I know that Mark is proud to have you as a supporter.
Oh, and in response to your comment elsewhere. You've found me out. I really am a republican operative. That's why, I use my real name and make no effort to conceal my identity. That's why I've spent countless hours and thousands of dollars trying to help Democrats get elected -and not just CC. Yep, you've found me out. Darn.
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