Kerry/Edwards to Launch "Truth Squad" to respond to Bush's attack machine

[flpoljunkie]

http://www.boston.com/news/nation/articles/2004/08/02/kerry_edwards_defend_their_agenda?pg=2

The Kerry-Edwards campaign also said it would launch a ''truth squad," which would include former senator Max Cleland of Georgia, to respond to the Bush administration's criticism of the Democrats' records. The Democratic National Committee, which has launched a $6 million ad campaign supporting Kerry, also has said it plans to be more aggressive in countering Bush and Vice President Dick Cheney, who have publicly questioned Kerry's achievements over 19 years in the Senate.

The first sign of the retaliatory campaign, which most likely will include ads by the committee and speeches by Kerry-Edwards supporters, was an e-mail recapping Cheney's record while serving in Congress. It indicated 31 bills sponsored, with two minor ones enacted, including legislation to declare a floodway for the Colorado River.

''We're happy to have a debate on our record," said Stephanie Cutter, Kerry's communications director. Bush ''is talking about what we've done for the past 20 years. Let's take a look at what he's done for the last 20 years, including the last four years as president."

[mom cat]

1. Great news and about time. Just because those who are able to be

well informed can see through the spin doesn't mean that people working two jobs just to feed the kids have time. We have to start unspinning before the lies can stick.

[wurzel]

2. Truth "Squad"?? Kerry will need an "Army"!

n/t

[Racenut20]

3. What a novel idea.... Scheeze...Damn, Carville where are you???

This Gore 2 campaign is making me crazy.

[Kahuna]

4. What's taking them so long? I know It's a daunting effort keeping up

with the lies of bushco. But still.....

[emulatorloo]

5. Relax, it is only AUGUST - people are still on vacation.

Now DNC has the money and they are going after Bush.