CA GOP Candidate Mails Scratch-and-Sniff Attack Ad That Smells Like Trash
- Posted on October 27, 2010 at 6:46am by
Scott Baker
- Print »
- Email »
SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) — Something stinks in Orange County. It’s an attack ad mailed by Republican Congressional candidate Van Tran that paints a picture of incumbent Democratic lawmaker Loretta Sanchez as an insider politician. Tran’s campaign manager George Andrews told the Orange County Register the mailer looks like a perfume ad and features a scratch-and-sniff patch that is supposed to smell like trash.
The ad says: “It’s the stench of Washington.”
Sanchez’s campaign manager Caroline Hogan said the mailer is a gimmick in poor taste and the congresswoman has been campaigning on issues of importance to local families.
Sanchez is facing the first serious challenge to her seat since she was elected in 1996.
___
Information from: The Orange County Register, http://www.ocregister.com
Popular Stories
MSNBC Host Snaps in Heated Segment: ‘What in the World Is Riskier Than Being a Poor Person in America?’ 697 Comments
Does Misstated Marathon Claim Prove Paul Ryan Is Dishonest? (POLL) 667 Comments
‘Jumah at the DNC’ Speaker: ‘Muslims Visited America Prior to Columbus’ & ‘It Was a Muslim’ Who Guided Him to the ‘New World’ 525 Comments
Paper Details Obama Admin’s Alleged Secret Note Sent to Iran: If Israel Attacks, We Won’t Get Involved 370 Comments
Obama: RNC Like Watching ‘Black-and-White TV’ Because Romney ‘Did Not Offer a Single New Idea’ 364 Comments
Faith
This Is the Creationists‘ Response to Scientist Bill Nye’s Viral Pro-Evolution Video Claiming They Harm Children 246 Comments- Pakistani Muslim Cleric Accused of Framing Disabled Christian Girl in Koran-Burning Case Read More
- ‘Made Up Religion’: TV Historian Enrages Muslims, Receives Threats After Producing UK Documentary Questioning Islam’s Beginnings 254 Comments
Meet the Controversial German Imam Accused of Brutally Beating His Wife & Pushing Sharia Law Read More
‘Self-Proclaimed Messiah’ & Unification Church Leader the Rev. Sun Myung Moon Has Died — Here’s His Life Story Read More
Business
- President Obama Issues Major ‘Green Energy’ Executive Order Read More
- Germany’s Upcoming Court Ruling Will be Huge for the EU Read More
Ford Looks to Beat Toyota for Best-Selling Car in 2012 With This Model 147 Comments
Bernanke & QE3: Here’s What You Need to Know Read More- ‘Extortion’: Why Did the Labor Department ‘Drop the Hammer’ on Oregon Farmers? 300 Comments
Technology
- This Is the Creationists‘ Response to Scientist Bill Nye’s Viral Pro-Evolution Video Claiming They Harm Children 246 Comments
‘TaserDrone’: Hackers Weaponize Quadcopter With Actual ‘Shocking’ Technology Read More
Ever Heard of the Wild ‘Burning Man’ Festival in the Middle of the Nev. Desert? Here’s Your Primer Read More
Stanford Develops Technology ‘Better Than Steroids’ for Athlete Recovery Read More
Have You Pretended to Know What ‘the Cloud’ Is? You’re Not Alone Read More
Submitting your tip... please wait!
Comments (37)
Duckhunter
Posted on October 27, 2010 at 10:51pmSomeone needs to send one to DICTATORBARRY SOETORO(BARRY HUSSEIN OBABA,stage name). His agenda stinks and smells like BIG GOVERNMENT TAKE OVER!
Report Post »Stewie
Posted on October 27, 2010 at 9:05pmShould instead smell like rotting tuna.
Report Post »Billsocal
Posted on October 27, 2010 at 7:22pmRep Sanchez does smell like crap. She won her seat by registering illegals to vote for her. The she just does like some one who is going to challenge her and hold her accountable.
Report Post »RightUnite
Posted on October 27, 2010 at 5:14pmWaaaa Waaaa!
Report Post »HippoNips
Posted on October 27, 2010 at 3:37pmAnd now for the lefts’ reaction….
Report Post »“What smell?”
GadsdenGurl
Posted on October 27, 2010 at 2:37pmOH I LOVE IT!!!! For years we have had to endure the STUNTS of the leftwing wackjobs and now, creatively we are fighting back… LOVE IT!!! :-)
IN NH we mailed tea bags to CS Porter and she called HAZMAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LOL
She is dumb as a rock!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Report Post »Country
Posted on October 27, 2010 at 1:13pmShe is the “ranking” woman on all military issues with congress. LOL.
Report Post »Gray_Lensman
Posted on October 27, 2010 at 12:54pmThough the concept is amusing, I can’t see this tactic as actually being an effective tool. It could be counterproductive as most people hate SPAM and a political mailing that also “stinks” just amplifies this distaste back towards the sender.
Report Post »TheMarine
Posted on October 27, 2010 at 11:22amThis is hilarious.
Kevin Webb
Report Post »http://www.KevinWebb22.com
OBAMAWORSHIOER
Posted on October 27, 2010 at 10:46amNOT dirty politics at all. Very clever in fact. I’m glad our idea was adopted by this GOP candidate. Helps make all politics smell. People are sick of it. They will come to us for clean smells.
Report Post »Lion420
Posted on October 27, 2010 at 10:25amI get political mailings all the time. I don’t get anything fun like this.
Report Post »AquaBuddha
Posted on October 27, 2010 at 10:15amThis could be my favorite!! This is an instant classic!
Report Post »Windsong
Posted on October 27, 2010 at 9:48amI’m an Independent Conservative. Mr. Tran needs to drop out of the race because there isn’t room for him in the Republican party. Except for a few, the Republican party actually stands for something.
You are no better than Mr. Grayson in Florida, Mr. Tran. You both need to stay away from public office. America doesn’t need individuals full of hatred and devious actions. Our country is worth much more than that.
Report Post »Sinista Mace
Posted on October 27, 2010 at 9:35amStupid. Just stupid.
Report Post »sWampy
Posted on October 27, 2010 at 8:51amThe left are experts at calling everything that stands up to them names and ignorant. There is nothing dirty about listing positions your opponent supports, things they have voted for, and showing why they are evil and vile.
Report Post »JohnnyJT
Posted on October 27, 2010 at 8:45amThe next best thing to being there.
Report Post »clhathaway
Posted on October 27, 2010 at 8:39amWhy do some people think this is a good idea? It’s beyond stupid. The only people who will respond favorably to this are those who already agree with the central thrust. The rest are as likely to associate the bad smell with the one who sent it to them as they are to associate it with the democrat opponent.
Basic psychology.
Report Post »whitaker
Posted on October 27, 2010 at 8:09amWasent it Loretta Sanchez that said Vietnamese and republicans hate latinos and want to take there seat to univision?
Report Post »LadyIzShy
Posted on October 27, 2010 at 7:45ama smarmy tactic .. we should be above this..
Report Post »Buzz Cat
Posted on October 27, 2010 at 7:37amNew York state gubernatorial candidate Carl Paladino did the same thing. His mailings smelled like garbage.
Report Post »http://saintpetersblog.com/2010/09/17/new-yorks-tea-party-gubernatorial-candidate-carl-paladino-sends-out-direct-mail-piece-that-smells-like-garbage-literally/
felina g
Posted on October 27, 2010 at 7:20amBreitbart video on voter fraud…….going viral.
http://www.breitbart.tv/okeefe-top-union-official-caught-on-tape-discussing-voter-fraud/
Report Post »takingonissues.com
Posted on October 27, 2010 at 7:14amIt’s about time Republicans start getting some moxy…..
Report Post »thebitter1
Posted on October 28, 2010 at 4:44pmExactly. We need to get these liberal bums out of power ASAP!
Report Post »thebitter1
Posted on October 28, 2010 at 4:44pmWhat would you say if a Democrat did the same thing?
Report Post »thebitter1
Posted on October 28, 2010 at 5:34pmI don’t think they could be this innovative
Report Post »EP46
Posted on October 27, 2010 at 7:11amGreat…someone made some money producing a product ! Unique idea in CA
Report Post »Maybe the GEESE Know More than the BEES Know
Posted on October 27, 2010 at 7:04amhmmm, part of the 1 mill donated by soros perhaps?
Report Post »Maybe the GEESE Know More than the BEES Know
Posted on October 27, 2010 at 7:25ami need more coffee, b/c i read this as the left sending smelly ads to target GOP….WISH THERE WAS AN EDIT BUTTON ON THIS SITE!
Report Post »snowleopard3200
Posted on October 27, 2010 at 7:41amDont feel bad, I double checked to make sure as well. Got to admit though, this one advertising may just be something fairly original. Probably not, yet you never know.
Report Post »Maybe the GEESE Know More than the BEES Know
Posted on October 27, 2010 at 7:50amthanks Snow! :-) i’m with ya on that ….have a great day
Report Post »Inmyopinion
Posted on October 27, 2010 at 7:03amI’m sure the left will call this dirty politics.
Report Post »snowleopard3200
Posted on October 27, 2010 at 7:40amIn this case they probably will, assuming they can distinguish it apart from any other tactics most political figures would use. So what is next, the mailing of real garbage?
How about a political canidate using this add line “This smell is for you…”
Report Post »Soquel by the Creek
Posted on October 27, 2010 at 11:52amNo, the real dirty politics is the kind practiced behind closed doors.
Example? Here is Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez explaining how California’s 2001gerrymandering system worked (and why some California politicians want that system back by supporting Proposition 27):
“Twenty thousand [dollars] is nothing to keep your seat. I spend $2 million [campaigning] every year. If my colleagues are smart, they’ll pay their $20,000, and Michael will draw the district they can win in. Those who have refused to pay? God help them.”
Who is this “Michael”? His name is Michael Berman of Berman and D’Agostino Campaigns, who drew California’s political boundaries, making them safe for incumbent politicians. And who is Michael Berman’s brother? Congressman Howard Berman, who faces little competition in his nice, safe, protected gerrymandered district.
Just look at the well-connected, big-money donors to one political party and their attempt to institutionalize one-party rule in California. The list even includes Spooky Dude, George Soros, himself! If passed, Proposition 27 would return redistricting decisions to the California Legislature, currently dominated by one party with a nearly 2-to-1 majority. Does any sane person really believe that this Legislature will draw fair boundaries?
Proposition 27 Revealed!
http://soquelbythecreek.blogspot.com/2010/09/proposition-27-revealed.html
Californians: VOTE NO ON PROPOSITION 27!
Report Post »