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Subscribe to RSSRep. Alan Grayson, D-Fla., is standing by a controversial ad in which he labels his GOP opponent ‘Taliban Dan’ for his stances on women’s issues.
The ad includes a video clip of Republican House candidate Daniel Webster saying the phrase “Wives, submit yourself to your own husband ...She should submit to me, that’s in the Bible.” But in a longer version of the video, Webster actually appears to be making the argument that members of the Christian group he was addressing should seek more positive messages about spousal relationships in the Bible.
In an interview with msnbc, Grayson said the clip reflects Webster’s record.
“We could argue endlessly about whether it’s in context, out of context, whatever,” Grayson said. “What is not out of context, by any stretch of the imagination, is that he has a terrible record on women’s rights.”
Here’s Grayson’s exchange with msnbc’s Contessa Brewer:
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Alan Grayson is an embarrassment to the Democratic Party and a sad excuse for a Congressman. By his own admission the ad is a lie.
So basically Grayson admits he edited the ad, but thinks it is okay because he doesn't like the other candidates.position Thank God he got caught on this one. I hope the voters in his district aren't stupid enough to vote for him
Hey Kirby,
Are you in Moscow? Wondering if you're the Kirby I know - although it might be surprising if you were . . .
This is not nearly as bad as the commercial Bob Corkscrew had going when he ran against Harold Ford for US Senate, there you go again repugnants, you guys just can't take it when whatever is good for the goose is good for the gandar, now can ya?
From FactCheck.org:
"We thought Democratic Rep. Alan Grayson of Florida reached a new low point when he falsely accused his opponent of being a draft dodger during the Vietnam War, and of not loving his country. But now Grayson has lowered the bar..."
Oh Mr. Grayson,
I stood behind you when you appeared to be the only one standing up to the lies of the right. However, it has become increasingly apparent that you have adapted their tactics - misquotes, dishonesty and fact twisting. That makes you one of them. It's inappropriate to become "evil" to fight evil. Everyone loses.
I think one of the worst things this country faces is a Republican (corporate) takeover - but I would have to vote against the taint you bring to the Democrats, if I had the chance. We try to be better than that.
Couldn't have said it better myself.
Sorry that you lost your seat in Congress Mr Grayson. Please do not stop speaking out on the issues, in my opinion you were the only one telling it like it is.