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IRAQ AND AFGHANISTAN VETERANS OUTRAGED OVER OZINGA TACTICS IN ILLINOIS RACE AFTER OPPONENT'S SON INJURED IN COMBAT
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| Last Edited | RP Aug 13, 2008 05:36pm |
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| News Date | Wednesday, August 13, 2008 11:35:00 PM UTC0:0 |
| Description | Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans expressed outrage that Marty Ozinga, a candidate for Illinois' 11th Congressional Seat, would begin running attack robocalls against his opponent, Debbie Halvorson, just as she was visiting her stepson who was evacuated from Afghanistan after a serious injury.
"This is one of the most tactless moves I've ever seen in politics," said Jon Soltz, Iraq War Veteran and Chairman of VoteVets.org. "The pain and anxiousness that family members feel when their loved one is injured, wounded, or lost in combat cannot be overstated. At times like these, military families deserve some time and space, even if they are candidates for office. It wouldn't kill Ozinga to show some class by wishing Ms. Halvorson and her stepson well, and laying off the attacks for a couple of days. It's just a simple sign of respect to do so when your opponent is going through a time like this." |
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