Bill Ritter will not be Swift-boated

by: 300spartansgym

09/02/06 @ 10:19:23 AM MDT

Democratic gubernatorial nominee Bill Ritter isn't making the same mistake. Twice the Republicans have lied about his position on illegal immigration. And twice he has blasted back within hours. (Here and here.)

As I wrote yesterday, the Trailhead Gorup is launching a TV ad that distorts Ritter's record as Denver's district attorney. Again, Ritter hasn't hesitated to call the lies for what they are. Last night, he launched a new video, currently living on the frontpage of his website, that says, in part:

They're twisting numbers, distorting the truth, and using Washington-style politics to attack my record here in Colorado... We protected the public and we served the taxpayers well. Rest assured, we will not let these attacks go unchallenged. But more importantly, we will continue to frame this race the way we want to frame it. This race is about fulfilling the Colorado promise.

You can watch the rest at ritterforgovernor.com.

Much more after the jump.

Quote: "Bill Ritter brags about his record fighting crime, but let's take a closer look at Ritter's record."

Truth: This is true. The former Denver District Attorney has a Power Point presentation on his campaign website dedicated to detailing his efforts in office from 1993-2004.

Beauprez first went after Ritter's record as district attorney in late June. I first recieved a press release about the Power Point presentation in July. It's been used as a way for Ritter to defend his stellar record as district attorney, not as an excuse to "brag."

Sigh. Just 67 days to go.