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Democratic Closing Argument: Personal Attacks
Democrats Attack Over Personal Issues, Republicans Over Policy
Vote 2010 Elections: Democratic Closing Argument: Personal Attacks - ABC News
Speeding tickets, a fake ID in college and colleges shenanigans from three decades ago? Does this shit work to convince people not to vote for someone?
Democrats Attack Over Personal Issues, Republicans Over Policy
It's not just the Aqua Buddha and David Vitter's prostitute, Democratic candidates across the country are closing out the campaign with personal attacks on Republican candidates, sometimes digging up decades-old legal problems.
In one typical example, Democratic ads have transformed Kentucky Republican House candidate Andy Barr into "a convicted criminal" -- complete with images yellow police tape and fuzzy video of crime scenes. Not mentioned is his crime: As a college student 19 years ago, he was caught using a fake ID during spring break.
As you watch this year's ads -- and I've been watching all too many lately -- you'll notice a striking difference between Democratic and Republican attack ads: Democrats are attacking over personal issues, Republicans are attacking over policy.
There are, of course, many exceptions, but the overall trend is clear. Democrats are hitting their Republican opponents over past legal transgressions, shady business deals and even speeding tickets. Republicans are hammering Democrats over "Obamacare," Nancy Pelosi and the economy.
Vote 2010 Elections: Democratic Closing Argument: Personal Attacks - ABC News
Speeding tickets, a fake ID in college and colleges shenanigans from three decades ago? Does this shit work to convince people not to vote for someone?