This one hits close to home. Parker Griffith, my representative in Congress (a Blue Cross Democrat) was accused of “cutting a deal” on health care reform. Except that he isn’t even on the committee they’re screaming about.
Talk radio shows and news reports used a release from Americans for Tax Reform that instructed voters to ask Griffith why he voted for a deal that will raise taxes.Griffith spokesman Sean Magers said the news release is wrong and Griffith does not even serve on the House Energy and Commerce Committee, which was considering the bill.
Griffith is in fact a Blue Cross Democrat and has spoken out against the reform bill with wingnut talking points. This isn’t just misplaced, it’s friendly fire.
Here’s the Wiki page for that committee; I defy anyone to find his name on it.
Wingnuts are smart! With the internet!
