Westport Selectman Gavin Anderson expressed outrage over the National League of Conservation Voters’ endorsement of Richard Blumenthal earlier this month. His email to the Connecticut League of Conservation Voters (CTLCV), which is reprinted below, reflects his view that Mr. Blumenthal is a “self confessed, admitted public liar” because of statements about military service. Mr. Blumenthal’s opponent, Ms. McMahon, has barraged Connecticut residents with endless ”attack ads” harping on this single issue. What is absent from the debate, however, as articulated by Ms. McMahon and Westport’s Mr. Anderson, is any meaningful discussion of Ms. McMahon’s environmental agenda or her vision of Connecticut environmental future. Admittedly, Mr. Blumenthal made a serious misstep when he misrepresented his military service. The issue, however, is who will is the better candidate for the office. In that respect, Linda McMahon falls far short of the mark in any serious discussion about environmental issues that matter!
Thu, Oct 14, 2010 at 1:43 PM, William A. Ruskin <WRuskin@ebglaw.com> wrote:
Mr. Anderson, Thank you for your impassioned response to LCV’s endorsement of Mr. Blumenthal. Would you have any objection to CTLCV posting your email comments on our blog and my posting them on my Connecticut Post blog? If you pressed “send” in haste (or a momentary fit of passion), we wouldn’t want to take unfair advantage. Please let Kelly Kennedy and me know whether your comments are blog-worthy or should remain private. Thanks. Bill Ruskin (CTLCV Ed Fund Board Member)
From: gavin anderson <gavin.anderson@me.com>Date: October 13, 2010 6:40:47 PM EDT
To: ctlcv@ctlcv.org
Subject: Re: National LCV Action Fund Backs Blumenthal for US SenateTHis is a disgrace – to endorse a man who is a self confessed, admitted public liar – who has earned the disrespect of everyone who is insulted by the shame of his claims to military presence in a hostile theater where Americans were dying in great numbers.
You should be conserving DECENCY, INTEGRITY AND GOOD VALUES, Not the kind of shame and disgrace this individual is trying to excuse !
SHAME ON YOU.
Gavin Anderson.
Selectman, Westport.
