Today's mail brings a surprising mailing from congressman Jim Himes, the Democrat in the fourth district of Connecticut who is seeking re-election in a close race against Republican Dan Debicella. Most of Himes' campaign has consisted of spreading lies about Debicella. For example, as a state senator Debicella voted against a bill that required Catholic hospitals to provide abortion services in certain instances. Himes' campaign materials call that Cebicella's vote against allowing abortions for women who have been raped. Himes' description of the substance of the vote has essentially no relationship to reality. Today, however, the subject was Himes' record on US relations with Israel.
Himes has not been very supportive of Israel in its fight against Arab terrorism. He is one of the so-called Gaza - 54, fifty four members of Congress who signed a letter stating that Israel was violating humanitarian principles in enforcing the blockade against Hamas in the Gaza Strip. That blockade allows food and humanitarian supplies into Gaza but blocks the entry of weapons and materials that could be used for military purposes. Hamas has done its best to portray the people in Gaza as suffering deprivation at the hands of the Israelis, and Himes has gone along with that. Indeed, even after the recent opening in Gaza of a new luxury mall, Himes still stands by his letter that the Israelis are depriving the people of Gaza of basic human necessities. It is simply not true, but Jim Himes either doesn't know or doesn't care.
Debicella has sent out campaign literature that makes clear his support for Israel and highlights Himes poor record in that regard. Debicella points out also the endorsement by Himes of J-Street, the George Soros funded anti-Israel political action committee that masquerades as a "friend" of Israel.
Himes' mailing now claims that Debicella is falsely attacking Himes' record. Himes' claims that he is a friend of Israel because he has visited Israel more than once. The mailer even has pictures to prove that he has been there.
The problem for Himes is that as recently as October 21, 2010, he repeated in a debate his support for the letter condemning the Gaza weapons blockade as violating humanitarian principles. If Jim Himes cannot tell the difference between the truth and a lie put forward by Hamas, he cannot be a friend of Israel. On the other hand, if Himes is aware of the truth about the blockade, then he is just taking a dishonest position in order to satisfy some of his far left supporters, and he is not a friend of Israel. Either way, Debicella is right.
From the day he took office, Himes has done one thing and said another. We hear from him repeatedly that he is independent, but he voted consistently to pass the Obama agenda. The truth is that Himes is just plain dishonest and does not deserve to be re-elected. Those who care about the integrity of their congressman and those who care about the future of the country should vote for Debicella.
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Building a new majority in the House of Representatives is the most direct route to bringing balance to a government that is spinning out of control on spending, taxes, and regulation. Jim Himes is part of the problem who consistently votes with Nancy Pelosi whenever she needs him. Dan Debicella is part of the solution because he is challenging a vulnerable freshman in a pivotal district in one of the most competitive election battles in the country. Whether or not you live and vote in Fairfield County, the vote in this district could have a big impact upon your family and your country.
Dan has a different set of values – in his own words, he is running for Congress "to restore the values of free enterprise and individual liberty to Washington. Fairfield County families want practical solutions on the economy, healthcare, and transportation. I will use my background as a businessman and a State Senator to implement new ideas to get our economy growing again and create jobs for our families".
Over vocal opposition from voters, the current Congress has pushed measures that are making our country poorer, more vulnerable, and less free. It is time to push back. If you are interested in learning more about Dan, check out his website:
http://www.debicella.com
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