I got this interesting press release in my inbox this morning from Team McCain. It appears they are taking preemptive measures to snuff out the impending barrage of false negative attacks that is about to come their way in South Carolina — especially if they win tonight in New Hampshire.
COLUMBIA, SC — U.S. Senator John McCain’s presidential campaign today announced the formation of the Truth Squad in South Carolina to counter any negative or misleading attacks targeted at John McCain.
“We saw what happened in Iowa with the negative attacks. We see what’s happening in New Hampshire, and I can tell you for certain, we won’t stand for it here in South Carolina,” said Adjutant General Stan Spears. “Some candidates are spending more of their campaign war chests on telling voters why John McCain shouldn’t be president rather than telling voters why they should. Voters in South Carolina need to be on the lookout for these kinds of negative attacks.”
“Our goal is to set the record straight,” said Attorney General Henry McMaster. “As soon as one of these negative attack ads goes up on the air or hits the mailboxes, we’ll let the voters know the truth. Hopefully candidates will have learned, given what happened in Iowa, that negative campaigning just doesn’t work. But, just in case, we’ll be ready.”
In the event of a negative attack on John McCain, the South Carolina Truth Squad will issue statements to voters and to members of the media that set the record straight. Additionally, members of the Truth Squad will be available to respond quickly to inquiries from the media regarding negative attacks.
SOUTH CAROLINA TRUTH SQUAD
Seventh Circuit Solicitor Trey Gowdy
SC Speaker of the House Bobby Harrell
Attorney General Henry McMaster
Adjutant General Stan Spears
Not a bad way to brace yourself for the desperate tactics of this guy.
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I believe this group is also referenced as “The Kickin’ A Team.”
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