Ind. Democrat Donnelly blasts Pelosi in new ad
TOM COYNE | Associated Press Writer
Aug 20, 2010
Indiana Rep. Joe Donnelly is taking an unusual jab at his partys leadership in a campaign ad that refers to climate change legislation as “Nancy Pelosis energy tax.”
The two-term Democrat is pulling a page from Republican strategists in trying to distance himself from policies that have some voters wary.
In one ad, Donnelly says he voted against Pelosis “energy tax on Hoosier families.” Another ad touts his votes to crack down on illegal immigration. Donnelly says he doesnt work for the “Washington crowd” as a photograph of President Barack Obama, Pelosi and House Minority Leader John Boehner flashes by.”
Joe Donnelly has consistently been rated one of the most independent members of Congress,” said Mike Schmuhl, Donnellys campaign manager, in a statement Friday. “These ads reflect Joes work to put the people of north-central Indiana before any political party or leader.”
The campaign wouldnt comment on how much the ads cost or how often they will run.
