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I keep hearing the policies of the last 8 years. What policies are we talking about? Lowing taxes did not cause this, but it can be traced back to Dems in the House and Senate. It is also interesting to hear Dems from Mich. talk about economic policies. From a state that has been run and controlled by Dems for 30 years how are those policies working out for you?

Is he not strong enough to run on his OWN name???????

Yes, because Obama's just done so much. Look at the stock market, or maybe Hamas enjoying the gift John "medals" Kerry gave them, or the economy that our children's children will be paying off. Sure, we oughta get as many people in there helping Obama to destroy this country as quickly as possible.

@Inat: And what exactly are the ideas of the Republicans? I am still waiting for the figures on their Economic Recovery Blueprint coloring book they released last week. Give me a break!

@ Ranjit: President Obama's administration so-called 'problems' are minute in comparison to what the Bush's corrupt administration did (ie, SHOWING FALSE INTELLIGENCE TO THE U.N IN ORDER TO WAGE WAR IN A DIFFERENT COUNTRY- IRAQ to name a few.)

jim-really palin/limbaugh 2012-lol lol dumb and big mouth dumb!!!we dont need anymore farright crazies destroying america..we are finally getting better with all the godd obama is doing and given the next 8 years he is in office we willbe great again.

March 30th, 2009 4:55 pm ET

In the other side, don't you think conservatives will be motivated in big numbers for Rush and palin? Also, with all those things happening with Obama's administration, there will be huge turn out of conservatives.
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This is a targeted mailing for party loyalists, not all voters. Plus, the Rush Limbaugh conservatives are already motivated. They do whatever Rush says. If he says vote, they'll vote. If he says don't, they won't. Before they voted, they would have to call the show and ask if it was ok.

Limbaugh and Palin appeal only to a shrinking segment of conservatives, but a segment that's fighting desperately to control the Republican party.

Scott Murphy's ad is right on!

A good point was made on this is it went to Party loyalists. In special elections you do it by rallying the base ie the excellent job Sarah did in Georgia (remember how that close election turned out). Special elections are about rallying the base not what works in General Elections.

In the other side, don't you think conservatives will be motivated in big numbers for Rush and palin? Also, with all those things happening with Obama's administration, there will be huge turn out of conservatives.

Palin/Limbaugh – 2012

Well, he is smart its not that there is no truth in what he is saying. This is politics its like playing poker with the devil and your life is the chips. Whatever makes you win use it. Kudos to him if he wins.

This is a new day. We need new blood and the republicans are still in the dark ages. Let's help change things so our children can have better opportunities for their future. If we don't take risk in this country we will remain stagnant. Go Murphy!!

Maybe Murphy should be truthful and state he will be working for Pelosi and Obama, not the voters.

Dems are now using scare tactics in using Palin and Limbaugh to motivate people to get out and vote. Bush dosn't scare anyone any more though, thank God.
It will work of course, no matter who the Democratic candidate may be. They didn't even have to bother with the guy's name and picture.
Turn out should break any past special election records.

If people of New York don't make sure the Democrate candidate is elected then they deserve what ever comes to them ! They just need to listen to the Minnesota Republican Congress Woman so what more evidence do people need!!

Well, one thing you have to admit about Palin and Limbaugh are that they are more appealing and entertaining than anything the Left has to offer. The Left is simply boring.

Republicans wanting to stop Obama can very well be their "Yes, We Can" for 2010.

Obama's spending and directives are the loss of OUR FUTURE FREEDOM

Note to Mr Murphy, Obama is now the problem NOT the ones you mention in your adds. winx

Will any liberal admit the absurdity of a Democrat in upstate New York running for a seat in the House of Representatives running against a former President, a radio personality, and the Governor of Alaska?

How about running on your own merits? Or running against your actual opponent? Why not showcase Nixon while he's at it? Label Mr. Potter from It's a Wonderful Life a Republican and run against him. Or the old geezers that sit in the balcony on the Muppet Show and complain. I hope this guy fails miserably.

Anything with Palin is scary! What was McCain thinking? He's gonna win now.

By the way, what does a Republican stand for nowadays? The answer is NO

I really hope that Scott Murphy wins!!!

Palin and Limbaugh are BAD news for the country.

The Republicans began all of this and their stay in power for eight years was a travesty!!!! They just seem to act childish and say things that do not make any sense whatsoever.

Good Luck Scott !!

Well he got it part right. Republicans do want to stop Obama's reckless and irresponsible spending. What he got wrong is that somehow this is related to Limbaugh, Palin and Bush. Bush is not saying anything about Obama out of respect for the office. And even if all 3 of these people dropped of the face of the earth, Republicans would still want to stop Obama's crazy spending that will destroy our Nation. I you want to call it obstruction to save our Nation, then so be it.

Wouldn't it be great if the Republicans to stop Mr. Obama? Unfortunately, it is far too late for that. Now we will all suffer from our government gone wild.

So the man from Missouri is a better choice to represent upstate NY?

Hey Scott, can't you run on your own beliefs instead of using scare tactics for people to vote for you. I would not like you to represent me if you are using childhood games to get elected. Shame on you. With this kind of action, you deserve to lose and the people deserve better.

Best of luck, Mr. Murphy!

Quite an extraordinary comeback for Scott Murphy. This morning, we got a new poll to find him in the lead – only the second of the campaign.

Well I guess it is good to know that he is running a serious issue oriented campaign and not trying to use distractions like the economy, jobs, crime, taxes, etc. to get votes.

If Tadesco has repudiated the Palin-Limbaugh wing of the [R] party, then shame on Murphy for smearing Tadesco with the slimiest of inuendos. On the hand, I've not heard of any such repudiation from Tadesco. And if he indeed hasn't turned away from the old [R] slime and failure, then I congratulate Murphy on calling a fat, smelly pig a 'pig', even if it does have a little bit of lipstick on it.

As usual the dem won't tell us exactly what he is for, but instead he tries to run against the "evil republicans".

I hope it backfires because it may shake the "Blue Dog" house Dems up enough to come back to reality.

Mr. Murphy stop with the Bush blame game. You should inspire people too vote for you because they think you can make a difference by what YOU bring to the table. Quit blaming the Bush administration, or someone else just to get elected. It may have worked to get the Messiah Obama elected, but that song and dance is old!!!

I thought Murphy was running against Tedisco, not Limbaugh, Palin and certainly not Bush. All the Dems have ever had to offer is NOTHING.
The last thing that NY and this country needs is another Obama yes man.

He's obviously going for the ultra-right wing of the party. I think the constituents will not stand for that.

Those two are really dividers, not uniters!

That is so lame of course, but typically liberal. Blame game. Libs are great at that. In 3.5 years the repubs will use Obama/Biden picture to rally their supporters. If Obama allows elections 4 years from now. He does seem to act like Hugo Chavez.

1. Sarah Palin and Bush not the same. Thank God for that.
2. Its a conservative district; Palin liked in these parts going after her may work in NYC but not in Upstate.
3. Obama is not the most liked guy right now in rural America. I mean it seems that ever time you turn on the TV you see him give out billions to people who not responsible with their so the good tax payer bails them out its just sicking.
4. In this district people cling to God and Guns.
5. People in this district like the ROTC.

Its a good idea. National Dems should take note: Republicans have no new ideas, they only want to stop Obama.

Go get 'em Murphy. We won't let the Republicans rewrite history and pretend NOW that they have the solutions to the problems that they created! The American people want progress not obstruction!!!

I am hopeful that many democrats can use these outrageous people to their benefit. It seems impossible for them to understand that the MAJORITY of the people in this country do not agree with their failed policies. They offer no real answers, just criticism and lies.

I wish Mr. Murphy all the best in stopping these politicians nonsense.

This scumbag is doing exactly what the DNC is hoping.... that their contrived images of Republican eveil get out in front of the voter. Ya know, Bush, Palin, and Limbaugh are actually decent human beings, they just happen to offer a different point of view, which is a protected freedom in America..... and I thought the liberals were those who had a "heart". Guess not.

Murphy is the ultimate empty suit.

Hopefully, New York's 20th District won't be foolish enough to get sandbagged by attack politics from the far left fringe.

Looks as if Obama is using the same tricks and tactics with Rahm
Emmanuel that Bush used with Karl Rove: smear and attack those
you can't defeat on the issues. Poor Barrack...not only abandoning
change, but morphing into George Bush. Meanwhile...Limbaugh's
ratings upspike.

I love this tactic and I hope he wins by a HUGE margin so the Republicans have no doubt who is steering them in the wrong direction.

It's time for the Dem's to pick up as many seat's as possible,it's time
to unseat the Republicans in all forms of Government.

I like Mr. Muprhy's political style already. He knows who the leaders of the republican party are, and he's going after them. I love it! mention LimBLAH and Palin in any campaign and you're sure to win.

That's all well and good.
But we still know nothing about Scott Murphy
Who is he, what does he stand for?

You can't raise yourself up while bring others down, speaks volumes to his lack of character.

The best political advice from someone who ain't doin it professionally.

murphy should stick to the issues and talk about what he is going to do to help the people that are going to elect him. This is the best way for him to win under the current political conditions. This is what people are focusing on and this is the reason why Obama won.
Stick to the issues!
Tell the people what you want to do for them
Stay positive AND YOU WILL WIN!!!

I think the add is fair. They try to use Ted Kennedy in the south to get Republican rebels fired up, so I don't see why a Democrat can't use Palin to "scare" up a few votes.

Once again the GOP are stuck with Palin & Limbaugh, nothing new. Murphy is appealing to the 15% of who far-right-extremists!

The facts are that the GOP is out of touch with regular, everyday, moderate Americans.

If all dems have to worry about is Palin and Limbaugh, we won't have any problems in 2012.

If Murphy is like Obama he is not Moderate Enough for any place in N.Y. except Buffalo and N.Y. City. where the Welfare Cities are.

Ordinarily I would decry this sort of campaigning, but after Tedisco put up his 9/11 fearmongering web ad, I think Murphy is right on. Essentially, Tedisco's ad opened the door for the Limbaugh/Palin attack line. It makes sense, as if Palin runs in 2012 (please God let it happen), Tedisco will support her candidacy. Furthermore, since not a single Republican elected official has stood up to a thing Limbaugh has said, it makes logical sense that Tedisco wouldn't either. Go get 'em Murphy.

So glad to see Democrats are still using distortion in their campaigns.

Perhaps Republicans should send fliers asking if they want representatives beholden to: (arrow pointing) Al Sharpton, Rev Wright, or Louis Farrakhan... like democrats appear to be.

AT least this one makes sense...the GOP keeps resorting to 9/11 crap, which is pretty much disgusting and self-serving.

Hope this works. With the actions of the republicans these last few months our country certainly does not need another one elected
in office.
Hey, CNN, why hav e you not headlined Cornyn"s , republican of
TX, vowing there will be WWIII if Franken gets in office? Are you
embarressed by his actions? I certainly am and disgusted to
boot.

to me, if someone needs to use Palin, Rush, etc to win, they certainly have no ideas of their own. Decision should be clear. Just being a democrat does not entitle you to win

Even upstate New York is dominated by hateful libs now. There used to be decent people up there, not anymore.

New Yorkers, this guy Scott Murphy is a divider, not a decider. This is evident in this article. Why would you vote for him?

More you see the face of Limba & Palin, the more realistic it gets to the American people. Dummies for America.