An assignment for Obama’s new “truth squad”

By Michelle Malkin  •  September 22, 2008 01:42 PM

A reader sends word that the Obama campaign is launching a new “truth squad” in Pennsylvania:

From: Stephanie Gidigbi SGidigbi@PAforChange.com
Date: September 22, 2008 10:07:16 AM EDT
Subject: EMBARGOED UNTIL NOON: Obama-Biden Campaign Rolls Out Pennsylvania Truth Squad

***MEDIA ADVISORY***

For Planning Purposes Embargoed until Noon
Monday, September 22, 2008

Obama-Biden Campaign Rolls Out Pennsylvania Truth Squad
Collection of leaders from around the state will give the facts in the face of McCain’s lies

Today the Obama-Biden campaign is putting the McCain campaign on notice by rolling out the Pennsylvania Truth Squad — a group of 19 elected and community leaders from around the state who will be proactive in letting Pennsylvanians know the truth in the face of the distortions by the McCain campaign.

In Philadelphia, Gov. Ed Rendell, Mayor Michael Nutter and other members of the Truth Squad will kick off their efforts today with a press conference on Independence Mall.

In Harrisburg, AFL-CIO President Bill George, SEIU Executive Director Eileen Connolly and Secretary of the Department of Environmental Protection Kate McGinty will hold a press conference on the steps of the Capitol building.

The mission of the Truth Squad will be to respond quickly, forcefully, and aggressively when John McCain or his allies launch inaccurate claims about Barack Obama, or when they distort John McCain’s record or plans.

Judging by how much the McCain campaign has lied and distorted over the past 2 months, the Truth Squad is expecting to be deployed regularly over these final 6 weeks. The full list of “Pennsylvania Truth Squad” members will be released today.

Event Details:
WHAT: Press Conference
WHO: Gov. Rendell and Mayor Nutter
WHEN: 2 p.m., Monday, September 22, 2008
WHERE: Free Speech Zone
5th and Market, Philadelphia, PA 19106

WHAT: Press Conference
WHO: AFL-CIO President Bill George, SEIU President and Eileen Connolly, Exec. Director of SEIU
WHEN: 1 p.m., Monday, September 22, 2008
WHERE: In front of the Capitol, Harrisburg

###
For Immediate Release
Monday, September 22, 2008
Contact Pennsylvania Press Office, (215) 563-2440

Hey, Truth Squad: How about getting to the bottom of the Palin smear squad desperately trying to cover its tracks on YouTube?

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  1. #101
    On September 22nd, 2008 at 5:50 pm, CO2 Producer said:

    …and so on…

  2. #102
    On September 22nd, 2008 at 6:01 pm, rambler said:

    Yeah, BO values the truth
    Commentary on BO’s site change after Biden added
    Obama’s truth squad will implement his version of the truth.

  3. #103
    On September 22nd, 2008 at 6:15 pm, T-Bone said:

    Obama: The truth is, I’m a liar but thats ok because this is politics and you are allowed to lie, cheat, and steal in politics and thats the truth!

    Oh, and John Edwards did have a love child even if he lies about it. Lie after lie after lie after lie!

  4. #104
    On September 22nd, 2008 at 6:16 pm, zorro said:

    It just doesn’t sound right, the word “truth” used in the same sentence as “Obama”.

  5. #105
    On September 22nd, 2008 at 6:25 pm, rlwo2008 said:

    Obama is a thug. He makes me want to vomit.

  6. #106
    On September 22nd, 2008 at 6:49 pm, T-Bone said:

    On September 22nd, 2008 at 6:25 pm, rlwo2008 said:
    Obama is a thug. He makes me want to vomit.

    I hope one of Obama’s thugs are “in your face” when you do.

  7. #107
    On September 22nd, 2008 at 7:00 pm, joannmandolin said:

    RACE CARDS from the TARDS!

  8. #108
    On September 22nd, 2008 at 7:18 pm, travlinman said:

    Here again, if you have to have websites to show your patriotism, and ‘truth squads’ to back your positions, you are most likely the one doing the lying and have the most to hide.
    Also, don’t they have terms like ‘death squads’ in places like Colombia? A litle too closely named for this ol’ boy.

  9. #109
    On September 22nd, 2008 at 7:40 pm, psCargile said:

    It’s nice to see the Democrats excerting energy on defending themselves.

    Keep ‘em busy!

  10. #110
    On September 22nd, 2008 at 7:53 pm, Tennessee Dave said:

    On September 22nd, 2008 at 7:40 pm, psCargile said:
    It’s nice to see the Democrats excerting excreting energy on defending themselves.

    Keep ‘em busy!

    Fixed that one for you.

  11. #111
    On September 22nd, 2008 at 8:22 pm, curiozities said:

    One-liners:

    -Joe Biden is going to start his own version of the “truth” squad. It’s going to be called the “Plagiarism Platoon.”

    -Obama names two co-chairs to his “Truth” Squad: Scott Thomas Beauchamp and Jayson Blair

    -Anytime a lib uses the word “truth,” you can bet that everything that follows is anything BUT the truth.

  12. #112
    On September 22nd, 2008 at 8:37 pm, chep said:

    All these squads and grassroots in your face efforts has got me really wondering if the Obama Presidency is also going to send squads of “do gooders” into my home to try and take away my freedoms or otherwise oppress me. I’m voting McCain of course.

  13. #113
    On September 22nd, 2008 at 8:52 pm, skysoljr82 said:

    On September 22nd, 2008 at 3:20 pm, granite said:

    Hoffentlich hat er sich verloren.

    Sprechen sie bitte langsam. (I don’t read it so fast either! :)

  14. #114
    On September 22nd, 2008 at 10:41 pm, tiredofit08 said:

    the obamination youth will be armed in more ways than one…

  15. #115
    On September 22nd, 2008 at 11:27 pm, WarEagle82 said:

    Here’s a great idea. We could have the Obama Truth Squad investigate Mr. Winner! Let’s see what they learn!

    “You want the truth? You can’t handle the truth!”

  16. #116
    On September 23rd, 2008 at 3:34 am, RetFireman said:

    The mission of the Truth Squad will be to respond quickly, forcefully, and aggressively when John McCain or his allies launch inaccurate claims about Barack Obama, or when they distort John McCain’s record or plans.

    Looks like they are perfectly suited for this job. After all, what better people than these to sit around on their butts with a fancy title yet have absolutely nothing to do.

    They have already been proven to be over-qualified with excessive amounts of experience for this position.

    One of them is even dortunate enough to have his last name describe the lot of them, for they truly are Nutters

  17. #117
    On September 23rd, 2008 at 10:46 am, Cosmo said:

    It just doesn’t sound right, the word “truth” used in the same sentence as “Obama”.

    “Barack Obama isn’t as acquainted with the truth as his supporters think he is.”

    Obama has a serious truth deficiency.”

    See zorro? The two words can peacefully coexist in the same sentence.

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