FEC Complaint Filed Against Congressman Carnahan

IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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Carnahan tries to distract voters from real issues with smear campaign

(ST. LOUIS, MO.) Oct. 29, 2010 – Ed Martin has filed an FEC complaint against Congressman Russ Carnahan’s campaign in regards to its recent Anti-Catholic smear tactic.The overwhelming evidence is presented in the complaint and subsequent attachments. Congressman Carnahan’s attempt to deceive potential voters and evade proper federal disclosures is a major violation of federal election laws. These are laws Carnahan is acutely aware of given his 2004 campaign against Jeff Smith.

While Congressman Carnahan’s actions are shameful and disheartening, to say the least, the most egregious act he may have committed is trying to rob constituents the chance to focus on the real issues. Ed Martin has worked tirelessly to meet with the people of Missouri’s 3^rddistrict, to hear their concerns in this economically trying time, and to pledge to them actions he plans to take to lessen their burdens and get them back to work.

Congressman Carnahan may choose not to talk about his record voting on a failed stimulus, a government takeover of health care, and bailouts, to name a few, but to covertly try to distract voters by conjuring up a hatchet job on Ed Martin is unacceptable. And the bottom line is – it’s a federal violation.

“People are really hurting in our district. It’s a shame Congressman Carnahan isn’t paying attention to them but instead feels the need to lash out with such a blatantly false personal accusation. And to reopen the wounds of a victim, like he has, purely as a political power play – is heartless. I will not simply stand by and allow it to happen. I am taking a stand for the people of this district. I have proven I will fight for their concerns. I will take a stand and not allow our jobs to be shipped overseas. I will fight to bring shovel ready jobs to the people. I will fight to repeal the government takeover of health care and I will stand with them when they say ‘No’ to more out-of-control government spending. There are real issues troubling the people of our district and I am addressing them. I’ll let our legal system address Congressman Carnahan,” said Ed Martin.

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Theresa Petry
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