When your campaign radio ad produces fits of laughter has effectiveness been achieved? I suppose the answer depends on if the message was supposed to be humorous. Dane County Sheriff Gary Hamblin and long time critic of Dane County Administrator Kathleen Falk is resigning, thus guaranteeing a new law enforcement leader for the second largest county in Wisconsin.
For some reason, the Dave Mahoney campaign purchases air time on Vicki McKenna's show for an ad in which Tammy Baldwin and Russ Feingold sing the praises of Falk’s endorsed candidate because he opposes the gay marriage ban. Especially priceless was the section in Spanish. Vicki must not have previewed the spot because the idea of a candidate for Sheriff spending limited campaign funds promoting himself on the basis of his gay marriage stand was so ludicrous it leaves her in hysterics.
Mahoney’s webpage promises to post all media spots, but this particular gem is not yet on the site. His endorsement section is subdivided into various categories including citizens but strangely missing is non-citizen support. There are 31 days until the election and if the Kathleen Falk – Jim Doyle arm of the Democratic Party take effective control of the Dane County Sheriff’s department, then Falk’s vision of Dane County being a no questions asked world refuge and government service center will be in place.
Republican candidate Mike Hanson is running on safety and law enforcement issues and not about advancing a social engineering agenda. Just like the Attorney General race, the voters have a meaningful and distinct choice on the direction of law enforcement this November 7th.
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UPDATE: 10/4 Radio Ad - Mahoney’s ad featuring Baldwin and Feingold has been posted. Mahoney, Mahoney – Feel Good Liberal Baloney.
