Talk about going off message. In an interview with PolitickerPA.com, GOP Rep. Phil English called the fact that the NRCC is polling his race against Democratic businesswoman Kathy Dahlkemper an “ominous” portent for his re-election:
“Ominously, we saw also they had polled,” noted English. “I think they’re testing.”
Not exactly ringing words of self-confidence, wouldn’t you say? But don’t worry, Philly quickly shifted gears to full spin mode:
But the results of the survey, he speculated, had been favorable.
“I think it’s also significant that we noticed from a distance that after they polled they did not go forward and launch early ads. I think that’s a strong indication of how strong our campaign has been.”
In that case, every Republican incumbent must be in incredibly strong shape, because the NRCC hasn’t spent a dime on attack ads anywhere. Or it could be that the NRCC has a 4-to-1 cash disadvantage against the DCCC, and can’t afford to use up their resources this early. But what do I know.
SSP currently rates this race as Lean Republican, but the beads of sweat forming on Philly’s upper lip are quite telling.
we make fun of him for being a lame-ass Republican, instead of criticizing him for being fat
The face of the Modern Republican Party
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