Boehner Whacked For Golf Addiction By Group Supporting His Challenger (VIDEO)

[KoKo]

Boehner Whacked For Golf Addiction By Group Supporting His Challenger (VIDEO)

VIDEO HERE! YOU GOTTA SEE IT! ONE OF THE BEST DEM VIDEOS EVER!

http://crooksandliars.com/john-amato/blue-americas-john-boehner-tv-ads-going

Sam Stein Sam Stein – Mon Aug 9, 11:40 am ET

Politicians tend to be forgiven for any number of vices -- playing a lot of golf is not one of them.

After months of watching Republicans hammer President Obama for hitting the links on a weekly basis, Democrats are turning the tables. In an ad launched Monday morning, a duo of progressive groups go after House Minority Leader John Boehner (R-Ohio) for a golf addiction rivaled by few others.

The spot, paid for by Blue America and Americans for America and drawing heavily from the MasterCard commercial theme, is airing in Boehner's home district on behalf of his Democratic challenger: attorney and West Point graduate Justin Coussoule.

"Rounds of golf: 100 plus. Golf expenses: $83,000. Membership at all male club: $75,000. Special interest travel including golf junkets: $159,000. Raising the retirement age to 70 and voting to end unemployment benefits: priceless. For those who want an out-of-touch pro golfer for a Congressman, there's John Boehner. For everyone else, there's Justin Coussoule." (AD PAID FOR BY ACT BLUE)
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The White House, when pressed on Obama's frequency on the links, has argued that it's a productive way for him to find some relief from the wear and tear of the job. Boehner isn't known as a particularly hard worker. And when asked about the more indulgent expenditures he has made through his political action committee, the response has traditionally been that it's for the benefit of positioning the party for 2010. Golf, while a hobby, is also way to entertain donors and raise money.

Coussoule's hope is that voters find the contrast between the lavish fundraising and the policy positions (raising the retirement age and opposing unemployment insurance) too objectionable -- though considering the conservative makeup of the Ohio district, he has an uphill task.
The ad is not some cheeky effort for additional media recognition. It will be airing in Butler County on CNN, MSNBC, Fox (though not the Glenn Beck program) and Comedy Central and will be bolstered by a fundraising drive to keep it on air

http://news.yahoo.com/s/huffpost/20100809/cm_huffpost/675399_201008091040

[gateley]

1. They did an excellent job. This grabs so much more attention

than the usual boring political spots.

[KoKo]

3. What surprised me is that there was not a peep about this on DU!

Yet this ad is so good and "Act Blue" used to be posted about frequently on DU.

Is there some kind of weird TRIANGULATION going on?

Ed Shultz says if you "E-Mail Him" he will run this ad every night! He did a great job with Howard Dean on his MSNBC show tonight.

I would give to Justin's Campaign and I urge other DU'ers who have a few coins left in their pockets to donate AGAINST Boehner! Get this guy OUTTA THERE!

Most of us don't have extra coins but those who do might also want to do a nice contribution to "ACT BLUE" for this...the best of their ADS EVER!

[brewens]

2. Golf can be like crack. I used to play way too much! I'd be so

broke that I'd hock my golf clubs, then go bail them out of the pawn shop on Saturday to play a round. I needed help. Eventually I went back into fishing. I enjoy it more and don't slice nearly as bad:)

[KoKo]

6. So...it's good that Boehner is "addicted to golf" and wants to close down after Mid-Terms?

:shrug:

[brewens]

8. I was kind of pointing out how too much golf can be irresponsible. n/t

[KoKo]

9. Quite So....He's been called out...and who could have known!

:D

[hughee99]

4. Which all-male course is he a member of?

I've been trying to find the name of the course, but haven't had any luck yet.

[Blue Owl]

5. I think it's one of those oranges-only clubs

n/t

[KoKo]

7. LOL's. Schultz said..."We thought he got it from Tanning Machine" but "turns out it's Golf!"

Ed should know...his son is on the Professional Golf Circuit and probably keeps up with all this stuff.

:D