Dirty Money Once Again Linked to Republican Candidates
State Represenative Sally Love, candiate for House District 22 released the following statement today asking for her challenger, Eric Watson, to return dirty money, showing opponent cannot be trusted to fight for our families.
(Ocoee) - State Representative Sally Love (D - Polk County) today challenged her opponent, Eric Watson, to return $12,000 in campaign contributions he received from Political Action Committees (PACs) with ties to John and Joseph Gregory and King Pharmaceuticals.
“This raises serious questions about Eric’s loyalty. How can he fight for lower prescription drug costs and more affordable health care when he is clearly bought and paid for by the drug companies,” said Representative Love. “I challenge Eric to return these contributions immediately.”
According to the most recent campaign disclosure filings, Watson received contributions from Tennessee Conservative PAC, Volunteer PAC, and Target PAC. In 2005, these PACs along with the State Republican Party have received approximately $895,000 in contributions from John and Joseph Gregory.
“My opponent has chosen raw ambition over what is right and truthful,” said Love. “I am the only candidate in this race who will fight for our seniors and our families. Clearly, Eric cannot be trusted.”
King Pharmaceuticals was the subject of an SEC investigation for over-inflating its stock value and was recently assessed $1.25 million in fines for Medicaid fraud.
This entry was posted on Monday, January 9th, 2006 at 6:14 pm and is filed under Press Releases. This communication is not authorized by any candidate or candidate's committee.
