From The Mudflats - "Liar, Liar, Pants on Fire! Murkowski Makes False Claims About Endorsements"

[Blue_In_AK]

http://www.themudflats.net/2010/10/22/lisa-liar-pants-on-fire-murkowski-makes-false-claims-about-endorsements/

Lisa Murkowski has been the first to complain about the other candidates lying. She says Joe Miller distorted her voting record (which he did), and she says that Scott McAdams lied about her voting record (which he didn’t). But Lisa Murkowski sent out a nice glossy colored mailer that went out to Alaska households and arrived in mailboxes across Anchorage this morning, and it was full of lies. Under a banner that said “Alaskan Democrats Who Are Voting for Lisa Murkowski – and not Scott McAdams” was a list of people who supposedly fit that category.

This one was absolutely stunning. It claimed that Democratic candidate for Governor, Ethan Berkowitz was voting for Lisa Murkowski. It also claimed Don Mitchell, Democrat and Huffington Post contributor was voting for Lisa Murkowski. But before you pick up your phones to flame these two, or throw shoes at them if you see them in Costco, keep reading.

This particular act of desperation was refuted by both Ethan Berkowitz and Don Mitchell. Berkowitz cleared the record immediately after being made aware of the situation. “I am voting for Scott McAdams. I unequivocally deny what Lisa claims and call on her to correct this blatant lie.”

Don Mitchell also stated today, “I have NOT said I am voting for Lisa Murkowski, and I was not contacted by her campaign before she sent this.”

Even Democratic U.S. Senator Patty Murray was featured in the mailer leading readers to believe that she supported Lisa Murkowski. In response to inquiries from the McAdams campaign, Murray’s campaign manager Jeff Bjornstad issued the following statement:

“Neither Sen. Murray nor her campaign authorized the use of these comments. It’s unfortunate her comments about bipartisanship were used in a partisan manner against an excellent candidate like Scott McAdams. Scott McAdams shares the values Sen. Murray fights for every day. She’ll be proud to work with him as Alaska’s next senator.”

So, not only is Lisa Murkowski confusing Alaskans with her voting record, but now she is falsely claiming support that she does not have, in an attempt to gin up Democratic votes. It’s a “win at all cost” strategy that only serves to show Alaskans how far the Murkowski campaign will sink to put forth the story they want to sell.

“Lisa has lied about a very crucial issue: how people are voting. This most recent blatant deception shows once again that Lisa cannot be trusted. Alaska needs a Senator who will tell the truth, and the only one who is telling the truth is Scott McAdams,” Chair of the Alaska Democratic Party Patti Higgins said. “Lisa has lied about
fellow Alaskans in order to win. This is truly outrageous.”

Outrageous, yes. Surprising? No. Murkowski has been confusing Alaskans with her voting record for years. The Alaska Democratic Party put together some information on that at “Lisa Says, Lisa Does.”

McAdams spokeswoman Heather Handyside stated, “I know that passions run high during campaign season, but we are doing our best to run a straightforward, positive campaign. And we expect the same from Senator Murkowski’s campaign.”

Good luck with that. As Scott McAdams continues to gain support and momentum, Murkowski just seems to be getting more desperate.

Handyside also pointed out several other instances of behavior and tactics from the Murkowski campaign which are being used to influence potential voters and are less than honest.

Exaggerating the impact of her seniority
Hiding her recent voting record that cost Alaska $400M in 2010
Downplaying her failing grade from Planned Parenthood and NARAL
Taking credit for Alaska projects she voted against
Using an ad campaign with fake poll results that indicate her popularity is increasing

There’s an old quote that I like very much that all Alaska voters should remember in any campaign, and with every vote they place – “When people show you who they are, believe them.”

This is outrageous. The upside is that I'm seeing comments at the Daily News from Lisa supporters who are switching their support to Scott because of this incident. She may have just given us the election.

[scarletwoman]

1. Repugs just can't help themselves, it seems. They just GOTTA lie.

They really hate truth *that* much.

[Blue_In_AK]

2. I know.

There's really no honor with these people. Scott McAdams just HAS to win this race. If Lisa hadn't gotten back into it, he would have walked away with it. In a way, I kind of like it that she's getting so desperate here at the end. I saw her and Scott debate last week, and she seemed so angry and almost manic. It was just crazy to watch her. I know she's been under a lot of stress, but this is ridiculous.

Scott is so clearly the best candidate in this contest. I don't usually get too excited about politicians, but I feel real confident about him.

[lise]

3. hehe

I guess there's a lesson to all in this:

If someone loses their Primary and then won't bow out gracefully, they're capable of just about anything.

It's win at all costs for someone like Murkowski.

[Blue_In_AK]

4. Oh, she's a princess all right.

She's not used to being denied. If she keeps on doing this kind of stuff, she's going to look as bad as Crazy Joe. I've never seen such a contrast in ethics before. The Republicans don't have any. The Democrat is brimming.

[Blue_In_AK]

5. I'm going to kick this for the day people

just because I think it's so despicable.