June 24, 2008

Obama's Coattails?

Sen. Gordon Smith, R-OR, has a new ad touting his work with Barack Obama to pass laws to increase gas mileage for automobiles. Smith pitches his "bipartisan leadership" on the matter -- and he doesn't mention a word about his party's presumptive nom, John McCain.

Obama spokesman Bill Burton quickly responded with a statement noting that Obama is backing the Dem in OR's Senate race:

“Barack Obama has a long record of bipartisan accomplishment and we appreciate that it is respected by his Democratic and Republican colleagues in the Senate. But in this race, Oregonians should know that Barack Obama supports Jeff Merkley for Senate. Merkley will help Obama bring about the fundamental change we need in Washington."

Posted at 06:54 PM

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