Georgianna Oliver attacks Sullivan mailer

[RecycleMichael]

Here is the story from her website...

http://georgiannaoliver.org/campaign-news.html

Sullivan Campaigning at Taxpayer Expense, Oliver Charges

 Recent Mass Mailing Called "Outrageous"

Tulsa, OK – First District Congressman John Sullivan is campaigning at public expense and should reimburse taxpayers, challenger Georgianna Oliver said Monday.

"Incumbent members of Congress have a long history of abusing their free mailing and free travel privledges, but John Sullivan is pushing that abuse to new heights. Since he's been in Congress, according to official U.S. House of Representatives records, Sullivan has billed taxpayers more than $600,000 to send out mail, " Oliver said.

The Democratic nominee cited two recent examples of Sullivan campaigning at public expense. She sharply criticized Sullavan for a recent mass mailing, and a flight to Washington.

"The mass mailing was outrageous," Oliver said. "It's a slick campaign piece written, designed, printed, and mailed at taxpayer expense. It also hit mail boxes 82 days before the general election, violating at the very least the spirit of regulations prohibiting taxpayer-funded mail within 90 days of an election."

Oliver called on Sullivan to immediately disclose the cost to taxpayers and to reimburse the U.S. Treasury."I suspect this big, full-color mail piece was sent to at least 200,000 households. That would cost my campaign $100,000. It would cost the same for Sullivan's campaign, but he just gave the bill to taxpayers," Oliver said.

"Adding insult to injury, the mailer brags about how Sullivan is working for lower gas prices and comprehensive energy solutions while his record in Congress shows exactly the opposite," Oliver said. "In fact, Sullivan voted against renewable energy programs, tax incentives, and against legislation to impose stiff penalties on gasoline gouging. He's spending taxpayer money on a mailing and in it, he doesn't tell the truth," Oliver said.

Oliver continued, "We do need a comprehensive national energy policy including offshore drilling, but Sullivan's interest in this issue is 'Johnny come lately.' He's been in Congress for nearly seven years and has taken more than $400,000 in contributions from the oil and gas industry."

"Why this sudden interest in energy policy?" Oliver asked. "Obviously, this is a taxpayer-funded campaign ploy."

Oliver also hit Sullivan for what she called a "partisan protest trip" to Washington last week.

Sullivan flew to Washington and back to take part in a Republican protest on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives during the August recess.

"What did that cost taxpayers?" Oliver asked. "He got publicity and taxpayers got the bill." Oliver continued, "We need a comprehensive, national energy policy not. In order to achieve one, we have to set partisan politics aside. Sullivan's publicity stunt does just the opposite."

Oliver said, if elected, she would push for strict limitations on taxpayer-funded mailings and a national energy policy to maximize domestic oil production, alternative energy sources, higher fuel economy standards, and regulation of oil market speculators.

The piece was little over the top. It was such an odd size that it probably cost three times more to mail than a standard letter.

When you are spending taxpayer dollars, it would be wise to be a little more prudent.

[Nik]

Interesting.......

[Double A]

Yawn.

[Hometown]

Glad that someone else noticed that Sullivan wastes a lot of our money printing very elaborate full color glossy mailers with bogus surveys like:  Do you support John Sullivan's efforts to cut wasteful spending?  Yes.  No.

His mailers are obvious self promotion pieces aimed at keeping him in office.

How do you spell hypocrite?  S U L L I V A N.

Vote for Oliver.

[peladac]

What is Georgianna Oliver like?  What are her positions on the issues?  I am a true conservative and will NOT be voting for Sullivan.  He turned his back on us when he voted for the bailout!!  I need to know more about her before I could vote for her, a democrat.

[tim huntzinger]

quote:Originally posted by peladac

What is Georgianna Oliver like?  What are her positions on the issues?  I am a true conservative and will NOT be voting for Sullivan.  He turned his back on us when he voted for the bailout!!  I need to know more about her before I could vote for her, a democrat.

Are you serious? He voted against the bill after voting for it.  Does he win your vote now or will he have to have Ms. Oliver morph into Satan himself by distorting her views and refusing to debate her?

[Conan71]

Sullivan left DC this afternoon with a ghostly, hanging sound-bite.  "25% unemployment".  Joe Kelley was asking what he meant by that.  No one could find him to clarify.

He needs to answer to this, nothing like creating a whole lot of economic hysteria with a sound bite then jumping on your flight for home.

He might have just lost my vote.  If you want to create a recession or depression, keep talking about it and it will happen.  This was terribly irresponsible.

[Hoss]

quote:Originally posted by Conan71

Sullivan left DC this afternoon with a ghostly, hanging sound-bite.  "25% unemployment".  Joe Kelley was asking what he meant by that.  No one could find him to clarify.

He needs to answer to this, nothing like creating a whole lot of economic hysteria with a sound bite then jumping on your flight for home.

He might have just lost my vote.  If you want to create a recession or depression, keep talking about it and it will happen.  This was terribly irresponsible.

I think the republicans in DC are a little besides themselves these days.

There was a time when I was MUCH younger that I might have registerered republican.  The party is a shell of what it used to be now.  Reminds me of the Democratic party during the Reagan administration and even more recent.

Maybe it's good for the party.  They need to detach themselves from the neo-conservatism that has obviously brought this on.

[tim huntzinger]

quote:Originally posted by Conan71

Sullivan left DC this afternoon with a ghostly, hanging sound-bite.  "25% unemployment".  Joe Kelley was asking what he meant by that.  No one could find him to clarify.

He needs to answer to this, nothing like creating a whole lot of economic hysteria with a sound bite then jumping on your flight for home.

He might have just lost my vote.  If you want to create a recession or depression, keep talking about it and it will happen.  This was terribly irresponsible.

So he had no idea why he voted the way he did or even what he voted on and he deserves to stay?  What will it take for Ms. Oliver to win your vote, or is it just a matter - as it is for me - of 'Sully' losing your confidence?  Lead, follow, or get out of the way, 'Sully.'

[Hoss]

quote:Originally posted by tim huntzinger

quote:Originally posted by Conan71

Sullivan left DC this afternoon with a ghostly, hanging sound-bite.  "25% unemployment".  Joe Kelley was asking what he meant by that.  No one could find him to clarify.

He needs to answer to this, nothing like creating a whole lot of economic hysteria with a sound bite then jumping on your flight for home.

He might have just lost my vote.  If you want to create a recession or depression, keep talking about it and it will happen.  This was terribly irresponsible.

So he had no idea why he voted the way he did or even what he voted on and he deserves to stay?  What will it take for Ms. Oliver to win your vote, or is it just a matter - as it is for me - of 'Sully' losing your confidence?  Lead, follow, or get out of the way, 'Sully.'

From what I've heard, Oliver labels herself as a 'conservative democrat'.  Take from that what you will.

[RecycleMichael]

I know Georgianna Oliver. She is very, very conservative for a democrat.

I am voting for her, even gave her a little money and gave an endorsement on her website.

I think she could make a fine congresswoman.

[guido911]

quote:Originally posted by RecycleMichael

I know Georgianna Oliver. She is very, very conservative for a democrat.

I am voting for her, even gave her a little money and gave an endorsement on her website.

I think she could make a fine congresswoman.

I'm SHOCKED that you are voting for a democrat.

[tim huntzinger]

quote:Originally posted by guido911

quote:Originally posted by RecycleMichael

I know Georgianna Oliver. She is very, very conservative for a democrat.

I am voting for her, even gave her a little money and gave an endorsement on her website.

I think she could make a fine congresswoman.

I'm SHOCKED that you are voting for a democrat.

Are YOU proud of your congressmouse or just SCARED of a conservative democrat?

[RecycleMichael]

quote:Originally posted by guido911

quote:Originally posted by RecycleMichael

I know Georgianna Oliver. She is very, very conservative for a democrat.

I am voting for her....

I'm SHOCKED that you are voting for a democrat.

I know...me too!

It is a good time to be a democrat. Come join us...

[tim huntzinger]

quote:Originally posted by RecycleMichael

quote:Originally posted by guido911

quote:Originally posted by RecycleMichael

I know Georgianna Oliver. She is very, very conservative for a democrat.

I am voting for her....

I'm SHOCKED that you are voting for a democrat.

I know...me too!

It is a good time to be a democrat. Come join us...

Do not get me wrong: the Democrats are a disaster.  If I were a Dem I would be embarassed.