As noted before, Queen Anne's States Attorney (and Democrat Congressional candidate) Frank Kratovil claims to be running as a moderate / conservative Democrat. Kratovil also loves to whine about where his opponent, Maryland Sen. Andy Harris (R-7), is raising his money.
Of course politics loves hypocrisy, particularly when coming from Democrats. Perhaps this explains why Kratovil is raising money at a fundraiser hosted by local lefty Mike Pretl.
Pretl, in addition to being a nice guy, possesses impeccable lefty credentials. In addition to his work with WET (our own local radical tree-huggers), Pretl is also affiliated with the "Maryland Health Care for All! Coalition" (a group whose ultimate goal is to socialize our healthcare system). While I never asked him, I wouldn't be shocked to find out that Mike is a '60's veteran of the SDS, the Rap Brown era SNCC, and / or even the Weatherman.
I will give Mike credit. He's a true believer.
Now there's certainly nothing wrong with Kratovil having a fundraiser in Wicomico County, or at Mike Pretl's home. The problem lies with Kratovil's rank hypocrisy.
He whines like a baby that Andy Harris is raising too much money from out of state. He also is trying to sell the voters of Maryland's First District that he is a "different kind of Democrat".
It is true that Harris is raising money from out of state. That money primarily comes from two sources:
That leads us to the little house on the Nanticoke on June 9th. Kratovil wants First District voters to believe that he is a died in wool, Eastern Shore conservative Democrat. Forget the fact that he's from PG County.
Why would a prominent arch-liberal like Pretl be raising money for Kratovil if his expected performance in Congress is more closely allied with my point of view than Pretl's? The answer is simple, Pretl and his liberal Democrat friends know that Kratovil would be more allied with "Little Tommy" Pelosi and the radical left wing of the Democrat party than Kratovil is willing to let on.
cross posted at Delmarva Dealings
Of course politics loves hypocrisy, particularly when coming from Democrats. Perhaps this explains why Kratovil is raising money at a fundraiser hosted by local lefty Mike Pretl.
Pretl, in addition to being a nice guy, possesses impeccable lefty credentials. In addition to his work with WET (our own local radical tree-huggers), Pretl is also affiliated with the "Maryland Health Care for All! Coalition" (a group whose ultimate goal is to socialize our healthcare system). While I never asked him, I wouldn't be shocked to find out that Mike is a '60's veteran of the SDS, the Rap Brown era SNCC, and / or even the Weatherman.
I will give Mike credit. He's a true believer.
Now there's certainly nothing wrong with Kratovil having a fundraiser in Wicomico County, or at Mike Pretl's home. The problem lies with Kratovil's rank hypocrisy.
He whines like a baby that Andy Harris is raising too much money from out of state. He also is trying to sell the voters of Maryland's First District that he is a "different kind of Democrat".
It is true that Harris is raising money from out of state. That money primarily comes from two sources:
- Doctors - who are more likely to support one of their own for elected office (that's why Kratovil's contributor list is chock-a-block full of lawyers).
- Individuals who believe in personal liberty, low taxes, and a strong economy. Many of theses relatively small contributions are being bundled through the Club for Growth.
That leads us to the little house on the Nanticoke on June 9th. Kratovil wants First District voters to believe that he is a died in wool, Eastern Shore conservative Democrat. Forget the fact that he's from PG County.
Why would a prominent arch-liberal like Pretl be raising money for Kratovil if his expected performance in Congress is more closely allied with my point of view than Pretl's? The answer is simple, Pretl and his liberal Democrat friends know that Kratovil would be more allied with "Little Tommy" Pelosi and the radical left wing of the Democrat party than Kratovil is willing to let on.
cross posted at Delmarva Dealings
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When I first heard about Gilchrest asking his supporters to work for Kratovil, I thought that he would keep them at a distance, but now it's clear he is embracing them. Does he not know about Pretl's local stunts and political background. That's hard to believe.
ReplyDeleteAfter this, Mr. Kratovil would be best to avoid appearing at the Hebron Carnival this summer. He might wind up in the Nanticoke River, face down.
ReplyDeleteFrankie Boy:
ReplyDeleteDon't stop with Moonbat Mike's backing. Get Barrie Tilghman and Bubba Comegys to hold a bash for you where they live in Salisbury, and ask Shanie and Cathcart to do block parties there, too. Don't forget to ask Mike Dunn to do a fund raiser - he lives in Tony Tank now I'm told.
PS - don't quit your day job!
Cathcart can't support Krat. since he doesn't live here.
ReplyDeleteGA:
ReplyDeleteYou said "the little house on the Nanticoke", but doesn't Pretl live in the Fox Chase subdivision?
Pretl decided that Fox Chase was not his kind of neighborhood (after running for County Council in its district in 2006) and now lives on the Nanticoke River. What a hypocrit -- both of these homes are the kind of development that he is trying to stop.
ReplyDeleteIf Kratovil accepts his support, I'm voting for Harris.
Joe...I love ya...but this post is crap...and you know it!
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ReplyDeleteYour comment is crap . . . and you know it!
Wasn't Pretl one of the major people who was anti-Walmart in 2006...and against the airport...what a great guy to be a supporter!
ReplyDeleteIf Kratovil ever had any hope here, it's gone with the wind.
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