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Subscribe to RSSPer National Journal's Hotline: "House Majority PAC is launching a quartet of new television ads Tuesday, expanding the Democratic super PAC's reach to two more districts in Arizona and returning to one each in Illinois and Virginia with follow-ups to previous ads. Each spot is tailored to specifics of the districts. Three (Arizona's 1st District, Illinois's 17th District, and Virginia's 2nd District) are Republican-held, while the fourth (Arizona's 9th District) is a new seat created in redistricting. The ad for GOP Rep. Bobby Schilling's sprawling Illinois district is being broadcast in two media markets (Peoria and Rockford) by House Majority PAC while SEIU, the super PAC's frequent TV advertising partner, is paying for an identical ad in the Quad Cities market."
MASSACHUSETTS: "As Sen. Scott Brown (R-Mass.) and challenger Elizabeth Warren (D) enter the final phase of their exceedingly tight race, each is seeking to undermine the other on the very traits that had been considered their greatest political strengths: his independence and her character. Brown is suggesting that the woman who made a national reputation as a fierce advocate for the middle class and consumers is a phony. Warren, meanwhile, is urging Massachusetts voters to look beyond their affection for Brown to consider the votes he has cast and the national consequences of an election that could help return the Senate to Republican control," The Washington Post writes. "Brown on Monday launched the most brutal salvo yet in a campaign that until recently was notable for its civility. His new television ad highlights the controversy over Warren’s unproved claim that she is of Native American heritage. It also raises the possibility — also unproved, and denied by those involved in hiring her — that she claimed minority status for professional advancement."
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Maine's senatorial race is important too!
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is running ads filled with lies, (what other kind of Republican ad is there?), trying to knock down support for popular former governor, Independent Angus King.
The twist is, King has threatened a lawsuit against TV stations running those ads - they are that inaccurate. You folks in the media ought to pay attention, because if King does sue, and succeeds in cracking down on libelous political ads - well, there goes your bread and butter!
Amy, why do you think they keep publishing stories on how much the campaigns are spending? The media are in hog heaven with all this advertising, but if they're truly running dishonest ads, I'd watch to see the network's disclaimers following each one.
I watched the Brown/Warren debates and one thing I learned about Scott Brown is that according to him, if you don't look ethnic, you cannot be ethic.
It's the one of the most ridiculous things I have ever heard. I guess Scott Brown is getting desperate just like Romney.
Speaking of Romney, even Scott brown will not touch Romney with a 10 foot pole. In his infomericals, Scott Brown associates himself with President Obama but never with Romney.
Aren't these two BFFs?
The lazy media lives on lies, they get their material from Fox (Romney campaign head quarters). The lazy media is just looking for a quick buck.
Bayllie - I agree with you, my Dad's mom was 1/2 Cherokee, she looked every bit of it as did my Dad, sometimes when we traveled out west in the early 60's my Mom (very pale brunette - yep, Irish to the core) was often the victim of insuling remarks when our family went to restaurants or parks. I look pretty white in the winter and by spring and summer you can see my ancestory in my skin tone. Brown is desperate if he thinks attacking someone's heritage/ancestory is a winning strategy - it is not, it is insulting to say the least. I have friends who's parents are not the same color, one daughter has dark hair, eyes, and skin, the other daughter looks almost like Marilyn Monroe - blond hair, blue eyes, and very, very pale skin. I don't think the voters in MA are shallow enough to buy what Scott is selling anymore than they are buying what Mitt is selling! Get used to it republicans - we are no longer just white or black - we have come together to create a beautiful and distinguishing population - good for us!
Union Baby, Tennessee
I don't even understand why this is even an issue...I don't understand why in 2012 we still base our opinions on what someone looks like (or don't look like in Warren's case).
Even though I don't agree with Scott Brown on most issues, for short while I thought he was one of the more reasonable Senators. But after he got elected he became one of them: say one thing but do another.
For someone intelligent and educated like Scott Brown, he is showing his ignorance. Universities, especially ones like Harvard, don't hire based on a checked off box. It's idiotic to even imply that. Hiring of professors is a lengthy process that does not include a paper application.
I guess desperate people do and say despearte things. Too bad for Scott Brown.
For many decades I've been telling people that I am a 100% Polish "purebred" since both of my parents come from a long line of Poles...or so I thought. Recently I found out that my mom's grandfather may have came from Ukraine but have no details whether he was of Ukrainian parents or got "stuck" there when borders shifted. She doesn't know for sure - it's one of those things he heard from someone else. So I guess - according to Scott Brown - I might have been lying, for many decades, about who I am .
This whole Scott Brown thing is just sad, and desperate.
the general consensus here in Mass is that the residents don't like Romney, and they did not like him when he was the governor. People of Mass feel used by him and that's why his numbers are so low. I love when people claim this is an Obama state because we are liberal. This liberal state gave Mitt a job. This liberal state picked 4 out 5 governors as Republicans. This liberal state gave Scott Brown a job. It's silly to imply that people of Mass are incapable of voting for a Republican. Mass residents - as liberal as they are - gave jobs to Republican men over ever electing a woman. If that doesn't speak volumes, I don't know what does.
I like the fact that my credit card statement tells me that if I pay the minimum, my balance will be paid off in 13 years. Elizabeth Warren did a lot for consumers and if all Scott Brown has is heritage questions, I think he'll lose huge. He could take a cue from the Romney campaign that's been running on an "anti-record" and see how far that's got them?
That means you are too lazy to do math, like most liberals.
How could you do the math Chef when your interest rate and credit card fees kept changing (going up)? That's what Elizabeth Warren did for you, she made your credit card bills constant, not ever changing.
That means you buy into the lies like most republicans.
Mo, I was a math major. That's how.
Me personally? I save up and buy things in cash, ergo no credit card bills, so Liz did nothing for me.
I don't need the government swooping in and saving me, I'm a grown-up.
And from what you post Chef, a poor one.
It's not about you Chef, it's about America.
then why are you acting like a child?
The reason MA Voters will not vote for Warren is she lies and she is a democratic hack who will always side with the dems. We already have John Kerry for that. MA voters like Brown he's one of us not a carpetbagger Obama Minion.
Elizabeth Warren, FACT versus FICTION:
FICTION: Warren rails against mortgage lenders who forclose on the homes of the
struggling, working class families she claims to care so deeply about.
FACT: She buys up a number of forclosed homes in Oklahoma for dimes on the
dollar and turns a tidy profit flipping them.
FICTION: Like all liberals, Warren claims to care about minorities (unlike
those evil, racist Republicans).
FACT: Warren parlays a dubious claim to having a few drops of Native American
blood into a lucrative Ivy League teaching career by identifying herself as a
"woman of color", no doubt taking a coveted spot that would otherwise
have gone to an ACTUAL woman of color.
FICTION: In her campaign ads, Warren gazes sadly into the camera, lamenting the
plight of college students and graduates who are burdened down with huge
student loans. Looking as if she is on the verge of tears, she assures these
students that she feels their pain is there to help them.
FACT: Warren is paid $350,000/year by Harvard to teach one (1) class that meets
twice a week, apparently blissfully unaware of the connection between out of
control professor salaries and skyrocketing tuition for those poor students she
cares so deeply for.
FICTION: Warren cares deeply about the concerns of blue collar working folk.
FACT: She represented Travellers Insurance in their case against construction
workers seeking compensation for asbestos related illness and injuries.
But you people go ahead. Go vote for Elisabeth Warren. She feels your pain and
she cares so much about the little people. LOL
Latest reason not to Vote for Warren - She practiced law in MA without a license. Another lib who thinks the law doesn't apply to her.
Any sort of backup for that?
I notice you didn't say that's what Elizabeth did for America. You may want to choose your words more carefully.
So I am "acting like a child" because I don't agree with your point of view? Interesting.
Scott Brown really diminishes himself and his campaign when he attacks Elizabeth Warren on the issue of her ethnic origins. It showed during the debate, it was his lead off attack and it troubled many people. If this is all he has to attack her with, instead of focusing on how better to continue to make his state and the country.
Elizabeth Warren, is a very able women, who has come to be recognized as being a champion of the middle class and for the fairness factor in how people are treated in their financial dealings.
I don't have a dog in this fight as I now longer live in MA. but I do still have a part of my heart there and I do wholeheartedly support Elizabeth Warren in her efforts as I believe she is a voice much needed in the Senate.
Yeah, diminishing his campaign by pointing out the outright and blatant lies of his opponent.
Yes Chef you being a republican know a lot about outright and blatant lies, seeing as how that's all you republicans know how to do.
Chef - neither you nor Scott Brown has yet to disprove Elizabeth Warren's ancestory or heritage. Perhaps you should focus on the fact. Until you or Mr. Brown prove it -you look like you have bitten into a sour apple.
Mo,
I'm an independent. Did you know I voted for Obama in 2008? I'm not getting fooled this go around. But nice try with the label.
Union, the onus is on her to prove her ancestry (ask the Cherokee nation how they feel about her claims). Simply saying it does not make it so.
Claiming to be an independent and saying you voted for President Obama doesn't make it so Chef. Your hate for President Obama proves you're a republican. Oh that's right you tea people think you're independent.
I never once said I have hate for the president. I'm not beholden to any political party and thus don't drink the kool aid.
If you want to convince me to vote for your guy, I'm all ears. The problem is, for me, I don't see any reason to give the president a second term. He has failed to live up to the promises which caused me to vote for him in the first place.
Is Romney the answer? Perhaps, perhaps not.
But in my mind when the incumbent cannot even run on his own record it is very telling. When the incumbent needs someone who was president over 12 years ago to talk to his own accomplishments as if somehow it is relevant today, it is very telling. And when the incumbent lumps in that same former president ("...these problems have been building for decades"), it is very telling.
At the end of the day the question should be who will be the senator who votes with the best interests of their constituents in mind. Scott Brown has shown that he'll toe the line of the tea-party dominated Repubs when push comes to shove. All this nonsense about Native American heritage and the like is an attempt to delfect from the fact that Scott Brown is beholden to his party masters when the rubber hits the road.
Correct RTFS - at the end of the day most of us are not that interested in someone elses heritage/ancestory. I hope all voters are interested in electing a Senate and House that will actually work for the people instead of the corporations and 1%.
Union, true statement. Though people do have a problem with using alleged heritage for personal gain or preferential treatment.
Republican xenophobia is just out of control. Does anyone actually buy this fictional narrative that it's minorities in America that have it best? It's long been vogue to label minorities as lazy, even when they are more likely to actually labor physically, and get paid far less for it. But no, in the Republican mind it's all those wealthy, white Christians who just have it so hard and are so persecuted by the big, mean, government and the nasty, mainstream media. I can see how this line of attack would work in South Carolina or Oklahoma, but does it fly in Massachusetts?
Brown is looking like a bully. He is not coming off to be a nice person anymore. When you fall to the level of becoming a jackass, you start to turn off the same voters who regarded you in high regard before.
Even the democratics in MA aren't backing the carpetbagger fake native american
The poll found that Brown is backed by one in five Democrats and Democratic-leaning independents and a similar share (22 percent) of the 60 percent of likely voters who say they support re-electing President Barack Obama. Brown also has the support of 58 percent of all independent voters surveyed, up from 53 percent in December 2011. The new poll found Warren has the support of 35 percent of independent voters, compared to 37 percent in the December poll.
Brown has also made gains among voters asked who would better represent the middle class, an area that has been a hallmark of Warren’s campaign. Asked which candidate would do a better job of looking out for middle-class families’ economic interests, 46 percent of registered voters polled said Warren and 44 percent said Brown. Warren had a 10-point advantage in this area in December’s poll.
The new UMass Lowell-Boston Herald poll found that Brown has opened a large lead among men, 20 points among registered voters (56 percent for Brown and 36 percent for Warren) and 18 points among likely voters. In December’s poll, Warren and Brown were almost exactly even among men and Brown has eroded Warren’s advantage among women voters since December from an 18-point lead among registered voters for Warren to seven points now. Warren received 51 percent among women registered voters in both polls, while Brown has improved from 35 percent support to 44 percent