House Democrats Stand with Representative Scott Holcomb
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 19, 2012
Contact: Emily Oh
House Democratic Caucus
(770) 362-0123
GEORGIA HOUSE DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS STANDS WITH STATE REPRESENTATIVE AND ARMY VETERAN SCOTT HOLCOMB
Atlanta, Ga. – October 19, 2012 – The Georgia House Democratic Caucus stands with State Representative and Army veteran Scott Holcomb after Representative Holcomb was the target of a reprehensible attack ad by his Republican opponent, Chris Boedeker. Boedeker maliciously questioned the integrity of Rep. Holcomb’s military service by falsely suggesting Rep. Holcomb used illegal drugs while serving our country.
Rep. Holcomb proudly served twelve years in our military including tours in Bosnia and Iraq. Veterans in the Georgia House Democratic Caucus are alarmed to see the irresponsible and misleading ad.
“One of our fundamental values as a nation is to honor those who serve our families and neighbors,” said Caucus Chairman Brian Thomas, a retired Army Major. “It is inconceivable that anyone would dishonor a veteran who put his life on the line to protect our country and freedom. We are calling on our State’s Republican leadership to denounce Mr. Boedeker’s false statements against fellow U.S. veteran, Rep. Holcomb.”
“Rep. Holcomb went to the well that day to defend another group of Americans –women and children who have fallen on hard times,” said House Minority Leader Stacey Abrams. “I am saddened by any potential public servant who would falsify Scott’s record of service to score political points.”
More information about the Georgia House Democratic Caucus can be found at www.gahousedems.com.
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Ashford
9:05 pm on Sunday, October 21, 2012
I guess the Patch just puts out press releases from political parties without doing any research on the topic. Anyone reading this press release can see that it is full of half truths and out right falsehoods. In fact this an attack on Holcombs opponent.
The truth about Scott Holcomb is that when he is at the Capitol he makes a joke about the entire process. Check out his voting record http://votesmart.org/candidate/key-votes/122840/scott-holcomb
Voting against our kids
Opposing Charter Schools
Voting against a basic law that would put drivers tests in English only
I list goes on...
We need to elect someone serious that will work hard on the tough issues of our times.
Grieg Ericsson
9:25 pm on Sunday, October 21, 2012
Ashford,
Please leave and font come back.
Thanks,
Management.
Ps. If anyone here is a potential city vendor, I hear J Max Davis is taking donations in exchange for preferential treatment.
Kiri Walton
9:51 pm on Sunday, October 21, 2012
Ashford, this is an announcement. Anyone can post announcements on the site by going to brookhaven.patch.com/announcements/new. Thanks!
On the weekends, I usually highlight a recent blog post, announcement or event that has been uploaded by a user.
Ashford
10:32 pm on Sunday, October 21, 2012
Thanks for being here for us Patch but this is a smear not an annoucement. Ericsson comments seem like a smear against Davis as well...its sad we can have real conversations on here about real issues.
CrowBurger
2:33 am on Monday, October 22, 2012
What alleged "illegal drugs?" Tripe definition there.