Earlier this week the two candidates for Congress from North Carolina's fifth district debated each other. Here's what their respective campaigns sent out via email afterwards.
First, from incumbent Virginia Foxx:
Foxx Wins Congressional Debate
But the debate also exposed how out of step her opponent, Billy Kennedy, is with North Carolina voters. He supports big government programs like the trillion dollar health care bill, a job-killing energy tax and the failed stimulus program.
The choice this election is between strong conservative values or Washington’s failed liberal policies. Unfortunately Virginia’s liberal opponent would be a rubber stamp for big-government policies that mean more government, more debt and less freedom. In fact, Kennedy can't stop talking about all the new spending he supports. North Carolina simply cannot afford to send big spenders like Kennedy to Washington.
Virginia is working to keep America the land of the free and a country of opportunity for everyone. And she isn’t afraid to take on the liberals who run Washington. As today’s debate made clear, Virginia Foxx is a conservative voice that North Carolina families and small businesses can depend on.
I think it's cool that all one needs to do to win a debate is to declare yourself the winner. I need to remember that in the future.
Now from Foxx's challenger Billy Kennedy:
The Good Lord Gave Us Brains Too
October 13, 2010
Dear Friends,
Do you want to know how badly Billy Kennedy beat Virginia Foxx in last night's debate?
Click here to see one outstanding exchange.
Last night Billy showed voters he is up to the task of representing us in Congress, and he very clearly demonstrated why we are so proud to stand beside him.
The stakes couldn't be any higher. Want you join us with a contribution of $10, $20, or $30 dollars?
Our grassroots campaign is gaining traction everyday. With an enthusiastic endorsement from the Winston-Salem Journal and a resounding win in last night's debate, we have the momentum to surprise all those Washington insiders who say it can't be done.
Early voting starts tomorrow and we are only 20 days away from the election. Your contribution will help us share this message with voters from Watauga to Winston-Salem.
Billy came out swinging at last night's debate. The standing-room-only crowd agreed that Kennedy had won the night.
The incumbent seemed genuinely shocked that the audience was not with her. The greatest shock, no doubt, was that she found herself completely undone by a farmer from Bethel.
Join with us now. We need you.
All best,
Jaret Glazer
Billy Kennedy for Congress
Finance Director
Once again I like the self declaration of victory, but I have to award style points for the headline, which referenced a line of his during the debate. Anytime the "liberal" candidate can preempt the "ultra-conservative" candidate with a reference to God you have to give him props.
Who knew that winning or losing was subjective? Oh wait, it's politics; everything's subjective.
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