July 31, 2010 11:43 AM UTC

The Paper of Record Does Its Job: Romanoff Is Lying About Bennet

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• by: glasscup

Let me just say that I get the gripe about the DP. What they’re doing is beyond stupid. That aside, our electoral system MUST have referees to function, and to put a kibosh on some of the disgustingly dishonest tactics being used by the Romanoff campaign.

Tonight, the Post stepped up and did just that. Got home a little while ago, hopped on line, and after 9 months of basically ignoring the race they’ve finally decided to push back on Romanoff’s lies. Some key clips from the editorial:

“Romanoff’s ad is over the top

The Senate candidate’s unfair ad, which accuses Michael Bennet of “looting” a fortune, says more about himself than his opponent.”

The Post also calls it “a shameful example of cynical politics at its worst.”

The ad goes on to explain the work Bennet did:

In reality, the business emerged from bankruptcy stronger and now employs more people than before.

…

In fact, Anschutz’s role in creating the new Regal entity is exactly a redemptive story. Unlike a Hollywood version of a corporate raider, Anschutz created a successful business that now employs nearly 26,000 employees – about 2,000 more employees than when he took over the debt.

The bottom line?

“Colorado’s next senator should have experience and expertise in finances to deal with the nation’s fundamentally flawed budget.

What we don’t need is another politician willing to grossly distort reality.”

Too bad is being silly about this blog, as I’d love to link to them.