DCCC hits seven GOPers with stimulus calls

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DCCC hits seven GOPers with stimulus calls
By Reid Wilson
Posted: 02/09/09 12:03 PM


The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee will launch a second round of automated phone calls targeting Republicans who opposed the stimulus package and could be at risk in 2010.

The calls attack seven freshmen, several of whom narrowly won their seats in 2008, for joining every other House Republican in voting against the package last week. The DCCC plans to highlight polls that suggest support is increasing for the economic stimulus legislation.

"Did you know Congressman Tom Rooney voted against economic recovery that would immediately create and save nearly 330,000 Florida jobs?" asks a call targeting the freshman Florida Republican.

"Times are tough. Tell Congressman Rooney to put families before politics," the caller intones.

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http://thehill.com/leading-the-news/dccc-hits-seven-gopers-with-stimulus-calls-2009-02-09.html

[Javaman]

1. you mean the DCCC is actually doing something instead of trying to get money out of me? nt

[GinaMaria]

2. It does feel like that doesn't it but

damn, they are playing hardball. Color me impressed.

[vaberella]

3. I * high-five* that!! n/t