NRCC Begins Ads Targeting Five Blue Dogs Over Stimulus Vote

May 7, 2009

The National Republican Congressional Committee Wednesday began a radio ad campaign targeting five members of the Blue Dog Coalition on their votes for the $787 billion stimulus bill.

The ads take aim at Reps. Marion Berry of Arkansas, Charlie Melancon of Louisiana, Earl Pomeroy of North Dakota, Zack Space of Ohio and John Tanner of Tennessee.

“The Blue Dog Democrats love preaching that they’re fiscal watchdogs when they’re at home, but they have done nothing but relent to [House Speaker] Nancy Pelosi and give a blank check to reckless spending in Washington,” said NRCC communications director Ken Spain.
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