Bombshell: Dem Senate Candidate Blumenthal Lied about serving in Vietnam? (voting, patriot)

[FinkieMcGee]

Originally Posted by padcrasher

Well lets see now.

He most assuredly lied about his service, but is most likely to vote in the interests of middle class voters in his State.

The other guy hasn't lied apparently, but will vote more in the interests of corporate lobbyists and the ultra wealthy.

Yep...still need to go with the Democrat here. Not even close.

It's Conn, if you think whoever gets voted in won't be a corporate shill you're crazy.

Also I'm gonna have a good laugh if Linda McMahon actually wins.

Might as well bring in Democratic Representative Undertaker to go against her in a cage match at this stage.

[Arjay51]

Originally Posted by padcrasher

Well lets see now.

He most assuredly lied about his service, but is most likely to vote in the interests of middle class voters in his State.

The other guy hasn't lied apparently, but will vote more in the interests of corporate lobbyists and the ultra wealthy.

Yep...still need to go with the Democrat here. Not even close.

So you would rather have a proven liar representing you than someone who you assume (not having any proof) would vote in a manner that you don't like.

Typical of the democrats and the current democrat administration. Lie and cheat to get what you want and ignore any voice you don't agree with.

[Arjay51]

Originally Posted by padcrasher

Now he's toast?

Contrary to most Red States, North Easterners are sophisticated to know voting has to do with issues not the personal failings of who's in office.

Why would they vote for someone who will vote against their own self interest when the other guy who lied will likely vote in their own self interest?

To use your own logic(?) perhaps he is lying about voting in your self interest. That being the case, you are scre*ed.

[Dockside]

Originally Posted by padcrasher

Now he's toast?

Yup. Even HufPo is bashing him (though they made sure to throw two Republicans in the story to even things out).

John R. Bohrer: Will Blumenthal Join Paterson, Vitter and Ensign in Profiles in Shamelessness?

Give him a day or two and he's a goner.

[TigerLily24]

Well, not surprising I guess considering this little detail from the OP's link:

"...and ultimately take a job in the Nixon White House."

Idiot.

[nmnita]

Originally Posted by Dockside

Yup. Even HufPo is bashing him (though they made sure to throw two Republicans in the story to even things out).

John R. Bohrer: Will Blumenthal Join Paterson, Vitter and Ensign in Profiles in Shamelessness?

Give him a day or two and he's a goner.

Now when the Huffinton Post goes after a Democrat it is big news, of course the NYT as well..I guess this guy can say to himself "what was I thinkin?"

[carterstamp]

Originally Posted by sanrene

Blumenthal’s Words Differ From His History - NYTimes.com



Uh-oh. Looks like he lied about serving.

This is the man that WAS a veritable shoe-in for Dodd's seat.



Why would this guy make comments, statements that leave the impression he served in Vietnam?

What a freaking moron. It's an insult to everyone who served in Vietnam.

[ovcatto]

He needs to be horse whipped.

[ovcatto]

Originally Posted by ovcatto

He needs to be horse whipped.

Well, I guess I've been on these boards too long. Shot off mouth before looking into the story. This don't appear to be as clear cut as they seem.

Richard Blumenthal Claimed Vietnam Service But Never Went; Calls NYT Report 'Outrageous Distortion'

[sanrene]

Originally Posted by ovcatto

Well, I guess I've been on these boards too long. Shot off mouth before looking into the story. This don't appear to be as clear cut as they seem.

Richard Blumenthal Claimed Vietnam Service But Never Went; Calls NYT Report 'Outrageous Distortion'

Even after hearing the words from his own mouth, in numerous comments and statements in the last few years....you will deny the truth?

Blumenthal told the Times he had misspoken at the 2008 event in Norfolk in which he said he served in Vietnam.

How does one "misspeak" about serving?

And this isn't the only comments he has made.