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Cross posted at Calitics

Jeff Denham's first tv ad is up and running, and it's striking a familiar "how dare you" tone, but mixing in a new bit of "you want me on that wall, you NEED me on that wall." Via Capitol Alert, is the transcript as delivered by former Secretary of State Bill Jones:

The recall was launched against Sen. Jeff Denham for one reason only.

He refused to vote for a budget billions out of balance. But then the non-partisan Legislative Analyst proved him right, forecasting an additional $10 billion in red ink.

Local newspapers label this recall an "Abuse of the ballot box." (The Monterey County Herald 2/17/2008)

-- a "sham." (The Madera Tribune, 3/21/2008)

"Petty politics" (Hollister Freelance 2/19/2008)

And "Unjustified" (Fresno Bee 3/20/2008)

Saying this recall is "Just plain wrong." (Merced Sun-Star 2/11/2008)

I agree. Vote No on the Recall.


At some point between last fall and now, Denham and Republicans forcing their budgetary priorities on the Democratic majority has turned into Republicans standing strong in the face of fiscal irresponsibility. At least in Jeff Denham's head. If Denham really wants to hold himself up as a paragon of budgetary virtue, he might need to answer a few questions. Like why he keeps accepting pay raises even though he proudly/loudly opposes them. He also better start coming up with an actual defense for why he stood in lockstep with his GOP brethren in sacrifice of his (supposed) legislative priorities:   Read More »
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