Dirty Tricks In California
We've heard some scattered stories today. As dkirk notes in comments on the last thread, Yes on 8 is apparently using Barack Obama's voice in a robocall:
Male Voice: Here are Barack Obama's own words on Gay Marriage. --Then play recording of Obama response to question during debates--.
Male Voice:(Paraphrased) - Proposition 8 defines marriage as between one man and one woman, as you heard Barack Obama state. Remember to vote Yes on Prop 8.
Obama has repeatedly announced his opposition to Prop. 8. I don't really like his splitting of the baby, that he personally opposes same-sex marriage but opposes divisive and discriminatory initiatives like Prop. 8, but let it be known that it's the furthest any Presidential candidate has been willing to go in American history, particularly the fact that he has lent his image to ads.
The other dirty trick is reported by TPM Muckraker:
This is a message for (um) all people (um) in Pasadena. The (um) place for (uh) people in Pasadena is for you to vote at Jackie Robinson on Wednesday the 5th, November 5th. The (uh) ballot can be delivered on November 5th at Jackie Robinson.
Today is November 4th.
There's audio at the link. I'm bet you dollars to donuts that this comes from Yes on 8. Just a hunch. Pasadena is a pretty liberal city, and huge turnout obviously could be the difference in a lot of these races.
Labels: Barack Obama, California, Pasadena, Prop. 8, robocalls