RPOF aims abortion gun at Sink

When you think Chief Financial Officer, abortion probably isn't the first thing that comes to mind. But that isn't stopping the Republican Party of Florida from sending out a mailer that says Democrat CFO candidate Alex Sink has strong ties to an organization that supports "tax-payer funded abortion on demand." 

The organization in question is Emily's List, a political group that supports pro-choice Democratic women who run for public office. Sink has long been a financial supporter of the group, which also recruits women to run for office.

The mailer is round 2 of RPOF's effort to cast doubt on Sink's claims to be nonpartisan at heart. Round 1 is an television ad that portrays Sink as a tax-lover.

Comments

Sink is a liberal. Way to go RPOF.

Yes, she would like you to think the position of CFO doesn't encompass issues like this but WE ALL KNOW THE TRUTH. She will push her liberal agenda on us all.

Shame on you Alex Sink. Shame on you for trying to lie to us all.

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Charlie Crist will be our next Governor. Most dont understand that this debate was not for the decided Ds and Rs partisans, that post on this blog, it was for the undecided I's and crossovers that saw a clear and friendly leader and communicator in Crist and saw a complainer and as one respondent put it "whiner without his own ideas" in Davis who kept following charlie's lead and started ever statement with "and Charlie Crist". The independent feedback from the non political partisans was that they liked Crist. Now those people dont post on blogs and are not usaully contacted by the media so you dont get their feedback. For those that track these post debate responses that talk to a cross section as I do it was very surprising that those that fall into the undecided or Independent block so strongly favored Crist post the debate. Many i'm sure will spin away, and many of these folks are likely responding purely on partisan emotion, but from my analyses, Crist will maintain or open his lead and will win.

How many children have the proud memebers of RPOF adopted this year? last year? in the past five years? ever?

and snow flake babies don't count.

Well, 6:11 I can think of two of my friends who have each adopted 4 babies and my cousin has adopted one - all good republicans.

Sink is a liberal. She tries to say she is non-partisan becaus eshe knows no one trusts a liberal with their money and she's running for CFO. Sorry Alex, you're a liberal - you've given money to liberal cuases for years and you support more taxes.

Sink is a liberal trying to hide as a conservative. Claiming she "can't remember" about pushing for tax increases, Sink has contributed thousands to liberal causes and candidates.

Talk about a "typical politician"...

6:11-

what the hell are you talking about? I can name many, many, many republicans who have adopted children. What the hell does that have to do with anything? Stick to the facts- you're girl is a LIBERAL!!!

Most Floridians are pro-choice, you right wing morons!Alex will do a great job as CFO. Can't wait to see the miserable Tom Lee- surely the lousiest Senate President in history-go back home to build inferior, overpriced homes.
Go Alex!

I also hear she is to the left of her husband when it comes to gun control. Can you imagine how mad all those good conservative panhandle folks are going to be when they find that out after she was up there pretending to be one of them? Man...

Tom Lee isn't qualified, and so he's pulling out the old Republican Party stand-by: abortion. How weak.

620- grow up. You don't know a damn thing. Tom Lee has accomplished more as a Senate President than almost any in modern times. Don't trash people because you're immature and naive. And I'm sure you know a lot about homebuilding, too.

Seems to me like the character assassinations always come out when someone's losing...

622- at least the Republican party stands for something. And at least Tom Lee can remember what he stands for.

That's something we can't really say for Adelaide now, is it??

This is one of the sadest threads in a long time. Operatives throwing the old liberal label around, and then the answer that Lee was a bad S.pres. This is sickening - grow up people!
Lee was one of the best Senate Presidents ever! Sink has an impeccable record as a bank president. Do you even know what that Office does? Do you care - I go with the experience in Finance, but Lee would be a good one, too.

Big story on Davis coming

I got that mailpiece, and was amazed to learn that the supposedly nonpartisan Alex Sink had given 160,000 dollars to Emily's List.
That isnt just supporting a belief, that is being a backer.
They are for partial birth abortions.
She is more liberal than her husband, if that is true. And it looks like it is.

big story about what? His girlfriend in DC?

6:28 Do tell. Where will we read it?

What is the point of this ad? Most people support abortion Rep and Dem. And more over, abortion is legal.....unlike many of the things Tom particpates in. Oh wait, I forgot, fully nude strip clubs are legal in New York. Silly me.

.... panting sound ....
He, would you believe, actually stayed married to his wife for over 20 years!!! What a coward. Picture of empty bed.
.... more panting ....

So, Alex Sink has given over $160,000 to Emily's list, an unregulated 527 - the bane of our political existence. She is the George Soros of Florida!

Tom Lee mananged to lose total control of his Republican senators last year. He didn't accomplish much at all! He lost control and lost Jeb's "legacy" issues (thank god!).He is a failure, he supported the Schiavo fiasco and people will not forget what an extremist he is, philosophically. He is in the Florida minority, as are you anti-choice, pro -gov't- interference wingnuts! You are all a bunch of Katherine Harrises.

It is about time that Sink's LIBERAL PAT IS EXPOSED!!! It does not matter that this is a CFO race...this position still has a great role in shaping public policy for the state and have such extremist liberal views on things such as abortion IS AN IMPORTANT ISSUE!!! Many women DO CARE about having a pro life candidate in office and alex sink is the right choice!!!!

ALEX SINK is as LIBERAL AS THEY COME!!! She should be ashamed of herself...I didnt realize she had given that large of a sum to Emily's List either...WOW, PATHETIC!!! She cannot hide any longer.

Lose control: you actually mean that not all of the senators are puppets that just need to be wound up by their respective party? Why can't you just leave it with his support of the Schiavo legislation and whatever points you want to make without calling people names.

Sorry Alex, you are a liberal in every sense of the word!!! How dare you try to wrap yourself in the consevative flag!!

"She should be ashamed of herself": what a sad commentary of the (lack of) depth of this discussion.

Yes 6:21, you are right regarding gun control...the NRA gave Sink a rating of F-...the same rating they gave to Hillary Clinton...her and Hillary are two peas in a pod.

I wouldnt call it character assassination at all...it is nothing more than exposing the TRUTH!! Sink has tried to conceal her liberal ways from the beginning...but the good citizens of Florida refuse to be fooled!

I'm glad that the Republican Party is trying to get the word out on Sink. I've seen her commercial and she never mentions the fact that she is a Democrat, in fact, she acts like she's a Republican. She's trying to be deceptive. Good for the RPOF.

"A liberal in every sense of the word": what the heck does that mean. Can't you argue with maybe a fact or two, or is this the typical R answer to everything, especially when you're losing.

7:02
Part of leading is keeping your members together for important issues. Period. Think Nancy Pelosi!
Alex Villalobos is a friend of mine and I support him , Nancy A. et al,completely for their independence. But then I am a Democrat...
Tom failed in his leadership position.Period. He is not qualified to be a CFO. Period. And these phobic wingnuts who post about "liberals" as if it's a bad word, deserve descriptive names much worse than what I am handing out...

Its about time, I talked with someone the other day and she was not aware of the liberal beliefs of Ms. Sink and planned on voting for her until I enlightened her to the fact the she is PRO CHOICE all the way and for partial birth abortion, lets just say that is not less vote she will get and one more for Tom Lee. This is an issue that people DO care about very much and I could not be happier she is finally getting exposed for who she really is.

Disgusted, the reason I'm so vocal in my support of Crist here is this blog is read by thousands every day who don't post here. Those thousands have friends, family, neighbors, co-workers. So information can spread exponentially from right here. I guess you missed Bill O'Reilly's show last week where he said the 2006 election and all future elections will be decided on the blogs, not on the ground or over the telephone. That's why I'm getting $1,500 a week from the Crist campaign to post here.

Emily's list is radical, and ALEX SINK has funded them to the tune of HUNDEREDS OF THOUSANDS of dollars. She is an ideologue and a partisan- and I quote from her, "It is not a job for someone with a partisan political agenda,’ said Sink.” Palm Beach Post, Wednesday, October 25, 2006.

She's right. It is not a job for an ideologue. That's why it's not a job for SINK.

She's a banker - a liberal banker.

Where do I sign up? I can call everyone a "liberal" and "tax raiser"; I'd be careful with the abortion question, as too many women actually think they or their daughters or someone they know may want to have that choice. Not bad pay.

What I do not understand is why she does not let people know she is PRO CHOICE if that is how she believes then stand by it, the mail piece I received on Tom Lee said he is PRO LIFE and that is how he believes, why is Alex Sink hiding behind a mask pretending to be someone she is not. Come out with it Alex, well I guess its too late now, it has been done for you and you look like a fool.

Have you all forgetting something? She is a Democrat. So isn't she allowed to support abortion openly? Unlike many Republicans, including Tom Lee and Charlie Crist, who support it but hide behind the stance that it is a personal issue and should not be something that should be left up to politicians.

Come on guys....you can't have it both ways.

7:07,
Liberal by being a radical pro-abortion activist, liberal by being pro-tax, liberal by donating thousands of dollars to ultra-liberal candidates such as Hillary Clinton, Cynthia McKinney, John Kerry, etc....do you need a few more examples????

Abortion will not be an issue when voters vote for CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER. They don't even know what the job is...does..or will do. But they do think it is about only money and for that reason alone, Alex wins hands down. She has the experience in thier eyes.

So calm down Alex supporters....stick to the issues. We are close to a win so no need to come down to Tom's level. This abortion mailer is a none issue. The Republicans are desperate.

And, it is nice to know that Sink will not send any mailers attacking Tom's stances on adultery and failure to pay child support. She is a class act and will win on the issues, not on the smut.

http://www.strategicvision.biz/political/florida_poll_110206.htm

Davis is starting to gin up his base, but Crist support has not waned at all. Closer race, but still a major uphill climb for Davis. The other 2 cabinet races are very close.

Crist 50%
Davis 44%
Linn 1%

Lee 44%
Sink 41%

McCollum 46%
Campbell 40%

Bronson is up about 10%

Nelson 59%
Harris 33%
(RCP average, Nelson 58%, Harris 32%)
VERY ACCURATE POLLING

Good news for Crist is he is holding his support. Good news for Davis is that he has finally shored up his base. 6% deficit in 5 days, I doubt he can climb that with the superior GOTV that the republicans have in Florida.

Gene, I know you think they are extremely biased, but you know their last poll was right in the middle of all the other polls average, including Rasmussen. Actually Rasmussen had Crist leading more than strategic vision last week.

I trust their polling in this state, as I do Rasmussen on their 3 polling average. Rasmussen does such small samples that their polls vary 3-4% in just a few days.

6:20
Calm down I sense some anger, Alex Sink would make a terrible CFO, but I guess it does not matter becuase she will not even get near that seat it is reserved for TOM LEE.
And I for one am so glad she is being exposed she is such a FAKE!!!!!

7:21

You are dead wrong, if it is such a non issue then tell me why she does not put it in her mailer thats he is PRO CHOICE if that is her stand she should be proud of it.

717: why would she (or for that matter he) campaign on the issue of abortion? That is for the legislative side and the Governor. Maybe you need to rewrite your directives from the RPOF. Let's throw out Hillary, because she is, what, liberal - you're either kidding or clueless.
She is campaigning on her knowledge of being a boring banking exec, which is exactly what the CFO is.

go to: newtimesbpb.com for juicy details about Charlie Crist and Bruce Carlton Jordon's alledged affair.

Two people have given sworn statements.

The author Bob Norman exposed disgraced former Congressman Mark Foley two years ago.

Many Floridians are single-issue voters. Guess what that issue is? Yep, Abortion. We should know what our candidates stand for.

Alex is trying to hide behind the title "fiscal conservative" (note the strategic placement of the word conservative) and it is high time someone exposed the fact that she is "misrepresenting" herself.

The job is managing a large state agency (agencies, to some extent). What managing has Tom Lee done? What knowledge about investing short term monies does he have?
What are his qualifications: that he's anti-women's right to choose? Wow.

Floridians don't like fakes, of either Party. Sink should have run as a proud Democrat - probably could have won - too bad she has spent all of her time and money on an extreme eleciton makeover.