Heck vs Titus — Race heats up
The race for the 3rd congressional district heats up this morning, as this spin (below) from the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee indicates. Both Republicans and Democrats see this race as winnable, especially as incumbent Dina Titus has become handcuffed to the Obama Administration agenda.
In this particular shot, the Dems try to make hay by saying former state Sen. Dr. Joe Heck has turned too conservative.
Do you think being too conservative hurts a Republican in Nevada this year?
And, conversely, does being too tied to the Obama health care "reform" agenda hurt a Democrat?
NV03 could be a perfect district from which to answer those questions.
From the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee:
What the Heck!? Joe Heck Pledges Support for Privatizing Social Security and Medicare
As Joe Heck makes his election year transition from a “…formerly moderate Republican” to “a hit man for some conservative mafia family” he’s taking some pretty extreme policy positions.
The latest? Joe Heck’s pledge of support for privatizing Social Security and Medicare in exchange for receiving $5,000 from the House Conservatives Fund.
“With Joe Heck’s pledge to support privatizing Social Security and Medicare, it’s clear Heck would fit in well among Washington Republicans,” said Andy Stone, Western Regional Press Secretary for the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee. “The last thing Nevadans can afford is for Joe Heck to turn back the clock to the failed Bush agenda that eliminates the safety net for seniors, subjects their benefits to the whim of the stock market and greedy Wall Street traders, and cuts benefits for those under 55.”
Background
• In 2010, the House Conservatives Fund announced it was endorsing Heck. Said honorary chairman Rep. Patrick McHenry, “These people are hardcore conservatives that can win both the primary and the general election.” [CQ-Roll Call, 3/10/10]
• In order to be considered for a contribution from the House Conservatives Fund, candidates must fill out a questionnaire and support values consistent with those espoused by the conservative Republican Study Committee, which includes privatizing Social Security and Medicare. [CQ-Roll Call, 3/10/10]
• Republican Study Committee Supports Social Security Privatization. The Republican Study Committee supports the privatization of Social Security and has been praised by right-wing for their pro-privatization stance. [Freedom Works Release, 3/1/06]
• Republican Study Committee Supports Medicare Privatization. The Republican Study Committee favors an approach similar to Rep. Paul Ryan’s controversial plan to privatize Medicare by replacing it with private vouchers. [New York Observer, 2/6/10]
• Las Vegas Review-Journal columnist John L. Smith commented, “Good heavens, even formerly moderate Republican Dr. Joe Heck is talking like a hit man for some conservative mafia family. After speaking in measured tones as a state legislator, the congressional candidate now barks like a born-again zealot.” [Las Vegas Review-Journal, 11/10/09]
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For Immediate Release, March 16, 2010
CONTACT: Jennifer Crider & Andy Stone (202) 485-3440
