Washington Senate Republicans show how low you can go in a homophobic attack ad on Sen. Rodney Tom
Talk about dirty low down. The Washington Senate Republicans have no legitimate grounds to criticize Senator Rodney Tom (D-48, Bellevue), so they dropped a lie-infested mailer into the district too late for the traditional press to have time to react. The ad equates Tom's support of LGBT equality with being anti-woman. This is laughable. Sen. Tom has been a solid supporter of women's rights and reproductive freedom.
Sen. Tom was a member of the republican party until about 4 years ago, but crossed the aisle because of the GOP's unrelenting gay bashing. Take a look as the tripe the Senate Republicans have spewed out. I'm thinking it's so over the top that it'll backfire. The voters of the 48th legislative district aren't stupid.
End No-foult divorce.
You Can't Count on RODNEY TOM
Rodney Tom, stop lashing out.I spoke with Senator Tom this morning and his response was strong and unequivocal: It is a sad new low in Washington politics when you equate marriage equality for gay and lesbian couples with heterosexual couples losing the right to no-fault divorce and community property rights - it's a complete lie.Update: Statement from Joshua Friedes, Executive Director of Equal Rights Washington is below. Other press releases will be added as they arrive. According to Publicola, the mailer falsely quotes an interview they did with Sen. Tom. In spooky bold font, the Republican ad blares: "End no-fault divorce. Repeal custody rights. No more community property. Rodney Tom has an agenda. He recently revealed he wants to abolish women's legal protections for child custody, community property, and support."Publicola goes on to relay this spot-on comment Chris Gregorich of the Senate Democratic Campaign Committee: "This is the most nonsensical political ad of the entire election cycle and it's very telling that the Republican leadership would release it a day before election day. If such a blatantly homophobic and embarrassing ad were sent out any earlier, there would be a media firestorm in response. They are so desperate for a majority, they are willing to use hate, intolerance, and misinformation to mislead Washington voters."Planned Parenthood and NARAL Pro-Choice Washington have also strongly decried the ad, summarize his excellent legislative record and reiterate their solid support for Sen. Tom. Planned Parenthood press release November 2, 2010 Dana Laurent, Political DirectorNARAL Pro-Choice Washington Outrageous 11th Hour Attack Against Pro-Choice State Senator Rodney TomStatement from Joshua Friedes, Executive Director of Equal Rights Washington Rodney Tom has championed basic civil rights for Washington's gay and lesbian families. Nothing should anger fair minded voters more than when people attack a legislator by telling voters that a legislators support for gay rights will hurt women. It's the most absurd claim out there and it is a blatant lie. But this is exactly the attack being levied against State Senator Rodney Tom in the 48th district. And of course Tom's opponents know that their mailer is false, that's why they waited until the last minute so that the pro-choice community and gay rights community, which overlap considerably, would not have time to respond. But voters in the 48th can respond by reminding each other of the importance for voting for Rodney Tom. The content of the mailer itself ironically demonstrates the support that exists in the 48th for LGBT civil rights. Years ago hatemongers could argue with some degree of success that one should not support a candidate because they support gay rights. Times have changed and today the majority of voters in Washington State support gay rights. As a result, the arguments used by the right are changing. The right today is trying to make ridiculous claims that supporting gay rights will hurt women or other historically discriminated against groups. What the right doesn't want the people of the 48th district to know is that last year it was the prochoice community, and over 30 organizations representing communities of color who helped propel referendum 71 to victory. Referendum 71 upheld the states domestic partnership law. A law Rodney Tom supported, a law supported by the people of the 48th. -- Joshua A. Friedes Executive Director Equal Rights WashingtonCross-posted at Pam's House Blend.
Washington Senate Republicans show how low you can go in a homophobic attack ad on Sen. Rodney Tom | 7 comments (7 topical)
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