I was dismayed to hear Sarah Palin’s comments about the economy and people of Northern Virginia. That is why my campaign put out a press release today calling for Delegate LeMunyon to join me in refuting Palin’s remarks.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Eric Clingan, Democratic candidate for Virginia’s House of Delegates (67th District) is criticizing former Alaskan Governor Sarah Palin for her recent comments regarding the economy and people of Northern Virginia. Clingan is also calling on his opponent, Delegate Jim LeMunyon, to join him in refuting Palin’s statements.
“Contrary to what former Governor Palin seems to think, residents of Northern Virginia have not been unaffected by the recession. Job losses, tumbling housing prices and budget cuts have caused hardship for many families here in Northern Virginia. Our historically strong public schools are being asked to do more with less as our Delegate, Jim LeMunyon, votes to cut education funding. Meanwhile, those who are retired or entering retirement are increasingly uncertain about their nest eggs. We all have been affected by the economy.” Clingan Said.
He continued, “Governor Palin’s comments are completely out of touch with reality in Northern Virginia. They are also a typical example of the TEA Party and the far right wing trying to divide our country as opposed to coming together during these uncertain times. Instead of coming together and working to solve our problems, elected officials and political pundits seem more interested in who can win the race to the bottom. This is the reason I left the Republican Party back in 2004 and I call on Delegate Jim LeMunyon to refute Palin’s statements. Together, we can send a strong unified message to Sarah Palin and the TEA Party that those of us from Northern Virginia are just as affected by today’s economy as residents in Wasilla, Alaska. We just sit in a lot more traffic than most Alaskans”
When asked for comment, Campaign Manager, Phil Olafsen stated, “Jim LeMunyon has a history of being more in touch with right wing Tea Party allies than the voters of his own district. Failing to refute Palin’s statements would just be one more example of Jim LeMunyon putting the desires of the Tea Party and right wing ideologues above the people he is supposed to be representing. ”
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