Alinsky Patriots

In stereotypical Alinsky fashion, Senator Harry Reid’s attempt to muster enough votes to keep his death grip on his Senate seat has stooped to co-opting the symbolism of the conservative movement.  In order to trash his campaign opponent, the conservative Sharron Angle, they are happily helping themselves to the services of the “Patriot Majority”.  But unlike the varied and robust believers in the United States Constitution that make up the Tea Party, these so-called “patriots” are nothing more than progressive liberal wolves dressed in Minuteman clothing:

Patriot Majority believes it is our patriotic duty as Americans to pursue policies that strengthen our national security, boost the economy, achieve energy independence, make health care affordable, provide quality education and protect public safety.

 The group was was formed by a former spokesman for Harry Reid and is funded by organized labor.  Here’s some of their IRS-reported activities.  Notice how much money they collect for so-called “services”:

A bit more insight into Mr. Varoga:

“We are asking all Americans to join us and oppose the extreme tactics of the tea party and the dangerous ideas behind them,” says oppo research specialist Craig Varoga, who “has formed a group — known as Patriot Majority PAC — with the specific goal of keeping tea party candidates out of office,” writes Chris Cillizza of the WaPo’s “The Fix.” The original name was The Tea Party Is Over, but that was uncomfortably close to the organization’s true mission, a “pathetic [effort] to wrest the ‘patriot’ mantle from conservatives.” Hence the shamelessly disingenuous Patriot Majority PAC:

The idea behind Patriot Majority PAC is to pick 12 to 15 races where tea party-affiliated candidates are running, then launch a barrage of television and radio ads (as well as online targeting) to keep them from winning. The funding, according to Varoga, will come entirely from individuals, and thanks to a ruling in U.S. District Court last week the group will be able to expressly advocate for the defeat of candidates.

 Obama BFFL Andrew Stern’s SEIU contributed $770,000 to Varoga’s Patriot Majority last year.

They are currently advertising and sending out mass mailings with the goal of dividing the conservative vote by tricking the average American into thinking real conservatives and Tea Party types don’t think Sharron Angle is a good enough candidate, thereby fragmenting that conservative vote enough that old Harry Boy can squeak out yet another win. 

Truth is that no one is perfect but I’ll tell you this much:  Sharron Angle is head and shoulders and then some a far, far better choice for a Nevada Senator than Harry Ried.  Heck, even unrecognizable roadkill or British comfort food is a better choice than Harry Reid.

Bottom line:  beware of those organizations who would portray any conservative candidate negatively.  Particularly if they are based out of Washington, D.C.