Claim: A new fundraising plea from the Democratic National Committee highlights the link between a new conservative group's health care ads and the Swift Boat Veterans for Truth — but it goes too far in its claim of a connection. An e-mail message from David Plouffe, Obama's campaign manager, says: Plouffe, DNC pitch: We knew healthcare reform would face fierce opposition — and it's begun. As we speak, the same people behind the notorious "swiftboat" ads of 2004 are already pumping millions of dollars into deceptive television ads.
Fact-check: Not So Swift - FactCheck.org
Verdict: a new fundraising plea from the democratic national committee highlights the link between a new conservative group's health care ads and the swift boat veterans for truth — but it goes too far in its claim of a connection. an e-mail message from david plouffe, obama's campaign manager, says: plouffe, dnc pitch: we knew healthcare reform would face fierce opposition — and it's begun. as we speak, the same people behind the notorious "swiftboat" ads of 2004 are already pumping millions of dollars into deceptive television ads.
Organisation: FactCheck.org
Author: Lori Robertson
Date published: 2009-05-18T19:10:54