Another Demsaster. False claims of serving in Vietnam.

[Danno 1,228]

What is up with these people who embellish their past..... on points which are so easily exposed?

This guy clearly was playing the "Vietnam vet card" when he actually spent his time in service organizing TOYS FOR TOTS programs.

To me this is most meaningful in that it gives people a window into what his character is really like.

As someone who has served in the USMC, I find it impossible that someone could "misspeak" and claim they served someplace they have never been... am I wrong?

Vietnam allegations threaten frontrunning Blumenthal in CT-Senate

Updated, 10:43 pm

The New York Times' story detailing Connecticut Attorney General ####### Blumenthal's (D) misstatements about his service in Vietnam -- he received five deferments and never served in the country, according to the paper -- has the potential to fundamentally reshape the Nutmeg State Senate race.

Writes Raymond Hernandez:

"What is striking about Mr. Blumenthal's record is the contrast between the many steps he took that allowed him to avoid Vietnam, and the misleading way he often speaks about that period of his life now, especially when he is speaking at veterans' ceremonies or other patriotic events."

Oomph.

Blumenthal campaign manager Mindy Myers released a statement late Monday night describing the Times story as "an outrageous distortion" although she did not deny the fact that the candidate had misled people about the nature of his service. Myers noted that Blumenthal will appear at a press conference tomorrow with Connecticut veterans.

Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee communications director Eric Schultz put the blame for the story on Republicans and, in particular, former World Wrestling Entertainment executive Linda McMahon who is running for the GOP nod.

"Its no surprise Republicans would want to smear ####### Blumenthal, considering all of the debauchery at [WWE] under Linda McMahon's watch," said Schultz.

Ed Patru, spokesman for McMahon, responded that "it's become increasingly clear to us over the past weeks and months as we've researched Mr. Blumenthal that there are some very troubling discrepancies between what he's been saying and the truth."

Former Rep. Rob Simmons, who served in Vietnam and is also seeking the GOP nod, released a statement saying he was "deeply troubled" by the allegations against Blumenthal, adding: "Too many have sacrificed too much to have their valor stolen in this way."

Blumenthal, who has served as the state's top cop since 1988, has held a commanding lead in the open seat Senate race since he entered it. National Democrats spent months ensuring that the popular politician was ready to run if and when embattled Sen. Chris Dodd (D) decided not to seek re-election.

When Blumenthal entered the race, his poll numbers were stratospheric -- he held massive leads over McMahon and Simmons -- and Democrats insisted that they had saved a seat and, in so doing, squashed any talk of Republicans picking up the majority this fall.

Even amidst that celebration, however, there were some Democrats who warned that Blumenthal had not been tested in a serious campaign in more than two decades and that once punched -- as he inevitably would be in a high-profile race like this one -- he would collapse.

The Times story would seem to affirm the fears from those Democrats that Blumenthal was not the candidate he was cracked up to be.

"He's popular, but for no particular reason," said one senior Democratic strategist. "No one really knows him, and this fills in the blanks in a pretty devastating way." The strategist added that Connecticut remains strongly Democratic, which works in Blumenthal's favor but acknowledged: "It's a race now."

McMahon is regarded by most national Republicans as their preferred candidate due to her consider personal wealth and outsider profile. Simmons, however, does have an electoral base in his old eastern Connecticut district. The two will face off in an Aug. 10 primary that also includes investor Peter Schiff.

It remains to be seen how badly these revelations will damage Blumenthal's front-running candidacy. He faces only nominal primary opposition at the moment although the state's filing deadline isn't for another week. That week is going to be the toughest of Blumenthal's career.

http://voices.washingtonpost.com/thefix/senate/vietnam-allegations-threaten-f.html?hpid=topnews

[rsn 135]

You're surprised? He's a politician. Generally, politicians are people whose entire lives are nothing but lies.

[spookyturtle 9,465]

You're surprised? He's a politician. Generally, politicians are people whose entire lives are nothing but lies.

How true.

[one...two...tree 2,762]

You're surprised? He's a politician. Generally, politicians are people whose entire lives are nothing but lies.

Nuh-uh! Only Repugnicants tell the truth!

[Hilarious Clinton 452]

Only liars misspeak about military service.

-former Navy Nuke

[The_Dude 1,142]

I actually was surprised when I read about this in the NY Times yesterday. How can you in this day and age not think that something like that will be discovered? You must have a fundamental misunderstanding of both what your service is and what media is. At any rate, the man is despicable and stupid.

[natty bumppo 289]

I actually was surprised when I read about this in the NY Times yesterday. How can you in this day and age not think that something like that will be discovered? You must have a fundamental misunderstanding of both what your service is and what media is. At any rate, the man is despicable and stupid.

arrogance ... he has been in office since '88

[Danno 1,228]

I actually was surprised when I read about this in the NY Times yesterday. How can you in this day and age not think that something like that will be discovered? You must have a fundamental misunderstanding of both what your service is and what media is. At any rate, the man is despicable and stupid.

My thoughts exactly, to BS your buds at work about what you did in the military is one thing... to walk on the national stage and do it is, well crazy.

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At any rate, the man is despicable and stupid.

He's from Connecticut, he can't help it. It's in the DNA.

[Danno 1,228]

You're surprised? He's a politician. Generally, politicians are people whose entire lives are nothing but lies.

First of all I don't except ALL politicians spend their whole life lying but you missed the point any way.

Most normal people don't needlessly practice deceit before an audience where someone is bound to be that....... knows the truth and can prove it.

[rsn 135]

First of all I don't except ALL politicians spend their whole life lying but you missed the point any way.

Most normal people don't needlessly practice deceit before an audience where someone is bound to be that....... knows the truth and can prove it.

Sounds like you missed my point.

1. I didn't say ALL politicians spend their whole life lying.
2. You think politicians are normal people? Dream on.