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TexasTowelie

(112,217 posts)
Wed Jun 5, 2013, 06:13 PM Jun 2013

The Anonymous Pink Flyer Attacking Ron Nirenberg in San Antonio District 8 Runoff



Given the interest in yesterday's report on the anti-gay activities of San Antonio runoff candidate Rolando Briones, this post serves as a follow up. Below is the anonymous pink flyer that was mailed to some voters in San Antonio District 8 (with no disclaimer or reply-address).

If this did come from Briones camp, it certainly would fit a pattern of behavior. It's hard to look at this and not see gay-baiting at work. Of course, that's just one of a multitude of over-the-top associations (Bill Ayers!) and accusations. But those really play a supporting role- all intended to make you wonder if Ron Nirenberg might just be too good looking, you know, because we all know what *that* means... to older voters in northwest San Antonio likely to vote in a June runoff.

More at http://www.burntorangereport.com/diary/13610/the-anonymous-pink-flyer-attacking-ron-nirenberg-in-district-8-runoff .

Related thread: http://www.democraticunderground.com/10789161

[font color=D53BA5]OMG, he is a self proclaimed progressive! [/font]
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The Anonymous Pink Flyer Attacking Ron Nirenberg in San Antonio District 8 Runoff (Original Post) TexasTowelie Jun 2013 OP
The gish gallop looks even more stupid in print than it does on stage Scootaloo Jun 2013 #1
I've seen Briones in TV ads. He's extremely arrogant. LeftInTX Jun 2013 #2
This smacks of desperation to me. Laelth Jun 2013 #3

LeftInTX

(25,363 posts)
2. I've seen Briones in TV ads. He's extremely arrogant.
Thu Jun 6, 2013, 03:42 AM
Jun 2013

He gave me the creeps.
It's very unusual for a City Council race to turn ugly.
Nirenberg/Briones barely made the run off with Nirenberg almost pulling off a victory.
Briones will be the Ted Cruz of San Antonio City Council if he wins.

Laelth

(32,017 posts)
3. This smacks of desperation to me.
Thu Jun 6, 2013, 10:04 AM
Jun 2013

Were I Mr. Nirenberg, I'd take this flyer as evidence that I was likely to win the election. I would mock it, publicly, for the desperation it clearly demonstrates.

-Laelth

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