DCCC uses ‘death panel’ claim to fundraise

The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) is using Sarah Palin’s claim about healthcare “death panels” in a new fundraising pitch.

DCCC Executive Director Jon Vogel sent an email today blasting Palin’s remarks and asking supporters to fight back with a contribution.

The Republican strategy to defeat health insurance reform is simple: poison the debate with lies and then drown us out by yelling and screaming as loud as they can.

Now, Sarah Palin is outrageously claiming that Americans “would have to stand in front of Obama’s ‘death panel’ ” to receive care. While Palin’s attack is a complete fabrication, the GOP is closing ranks to defend these outright lies. Over the weekend, former Speaker Newt Gingrich stood by Palin’s bizarre “death panel” accusation on national TV

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P.S. Don’t let Republicans like Sarah Palin get away with making outrageous accusations about “death panels.” Please consider helping us with a financial contribution as well. If you contribute $5 or more, it could go a long way in helping us set the record straight with our ongoing ads!

Greg Sargent points out that MoveOn raised $100,000 in one day by blasting Palin’s climate change claims. And her remarks on healthcare can only enraged the Democratic base more.