Joe Wilson's opponent lying low

[Mike (Premo)]

For a high-profile campaign, Democrat Rob Miller is taking a surprisingly low-profile approach.

In the month since his opponent, Rep. Joe Wilson (R-S.C.), shouted, “You lie!” at President Barack Obama during a nationally televised joint session of Congress — thus attracting national attention to what was otherwise expected to be a sleepy race — Miller hasn’t done much to capitalize on his newfound fame.

While close to $2 million in contributions from outraged Democrats has poured into his campaign coffers, Miller has yet to hold a town hall, rally or public event of any kind. He hasn’t even been in touch with local party officials in one of the two most populous counties in the district.

In fact, he has studiously avoided the spotlight, instead spending his time fundraising and highlighting his military record in what his campaign describes as a series of small, private meet-and-greet events with business and community leaders throughout South Carolina’s 2nd District. On Monday, Miller huddled with Democratic leaders in his home base of Beaufort County.
In an interview with POLITICO, Miller, an Iraq war vet who suffered an 8-percentage-point loss to Wilson in 2008, said he had been “appalled” and “embarrassed” by Wilson’s behavior.

But he didn’t miss a beat when asked if the outburst would become a centerpiece of his campaign.

“This campaign is about South Carolina,” Miller said. “The debate will be about what is happening in South Carolina.”

Asked if he planned to run TV ads hitting Wilson for the outburst, Miller was even more direct.

“I can’t see that happening,” he replied.

Joe Wilson's opponent lying low - Alex Isenstadt - POLITICO.com

I imagine Miller is deathly afraid of bringing up the "You Lie" incident for fear of making Joe Wilson's campaign coffers a little richer. Last I heard, donation's to Wilson's campaign fund were $2.7 to 3 million. I just hope the Left keeps attacking him on the moment he made zerO hear some truth.

[ImnoMensa]

Maybe Miller is thinking of doing the smart thing and voting for Wilson.

[Sonsie]

There is also this:

Republicans Line Up to Unseat ‘Die Quickly’ Congressman Grayson

6 republicans lined up to run against him.

[BOP]

Originally Posted by Mike

Joe Wilson's opponent lying low - Alex Isenstadt - POLITICO.com

I imagine Miller is deathly afraid of bringing up the "You Lie" incident for fear of making Joe Wilson's campaign coffers a little richer. Last I heard, donation's to Wilson's campaign fund were $2.7 to 3 million. I just hope the Left keeps attacking him on the moment he made zerO hear some truth.

Maybe Miller is counting on ACORN to "carry" the election for him. If they manage to pull off the fix, it'll mean the federal funding faucet will be turned on for them once again.

[ImnoMensa]

Originally Posted by BOP

Maybe Miller is counting on ACORN to "carry" the election for him. If they manage to pull off the fix, it'll mean the federal funding faucet will be turned on for them once again.

Their funding by the feds starts again in November anyway

Exposing Liberal Lies: ACORN to Resume Funding in November