Red-Ink Rehberg's Duplicity Will Catch Him in the End

by: Montana Cowgirl

Fri Apr 23, 2010 at 17:24:02 PM MST

As a multi-millionaire with a penchant for spending money like a drunken sailor in his personal and political life, Rehberg has always tried to find his pretend "conservativeness" by appealing to the outer limits of the political stratosphere.  Since he can't claim to be a fiscal conservative,  the fight is now on between Denny Rehberg and his primary opponent as to who is more of a right-wing nut job.

The fight started when a Paultard pretending to be Democrat (Dane Clark) was spotted distributing literature in support of Mark French, the Republican candidate for Congress challenging incumbent Rep. Denny Rehberg.

The Flathead Beacon picked up the story. What they didn't write, is that last year he ran as a Repub in the primary against Bruce Tutvedt
and has served as a contact on the Paultard forum DailyPaul.com.   As to why he is out to dupe voters by running as Democrat, Clark is silent.  But the fact that a Paultard was campaigning against Rehberg caused Rehberg to get defensive.

All of a sudden I look like the moderate and that never happens," Rehberg said. "I feel a little uncomfortable."

Rehberg got so nervous someone wouldn't think he was a nut-job that he sought the endorsement of Doctor Paul himself. Rehberg tweeted they are "working together."

Only a complete dimwit like Dennis Rehberg would think it was a good idea to pander to these extremes, and far as I am concerned, abject lunatics to try to cover for his reckless spending in Congress.  

Even if they don't find out about his duplicity now, Rehberg will pay a price for it in the general election and when he runs for Governor in 2012--when he'll have to answer to the great center of the state.

Really?! Rehberg Campaign Email Extolls Montanans on 'Virtue'

by: Montana Cowgirl

Thu Mar 25, 2010 at 20:24:25 PM MST

"Being a responsible citizen" and "caring for your family."

Dennis Rehberg talking about 'virtue' is like Tiger Woods talking about fidelity.

Excuse us if we have some trouble taking Rehberg's new-found focus on 'virtue' seriously in light of his long record of sucking cash from disgraced and convicted con men like Abramoff and Davison and VECO execs, using his influence to slip unjustified contracts to members of team Abramoff, and packing his staff with low-lifes.

Rehberg has also been spotted at Bobcat games with the man at the center of the Bozeman prostitution scandal that the national news program Nightline said had political links. (Rehberg donor Bill Martel.) It is unknown on what other outings Rehberg has accompanied Martel.

For these reasons, and so many others, it's unlikely that anyone's going to be asking Dennis Rehberg for a lesson on "virtue."

Vogel Should Take a Lie Detector Test

by: Montana Cowgirl

Mon Mar 22, 2010 at 11:13:51 AM MST

Now, the character of yet another of Rehberg's inner circle has been called into question by the law.  Vogel, is trotting out the tired framed by political enemies conspiracy theory.  I guess it's everyone else who is lying, not him.  Vogel, a former cop, should know there is a simple way to prove whether or not he's lying.

It's called a lie detector test.

Since Dennis Rehberg appears to lack the moral fortitude to do so himself, let's call on Randy Vogel to voluntarily submit to questions about his recent activities with the assistance of a lie detecter test.
 
Rehberg has a real problem here.  Again and again, the character judgements of this public servant are proved to be unworthy of the office to which the people had elected him. In each of these cases, it was about more than the specific wrong-doing of Rehberg's close advisors and backers, his associates and staff. It was about a clear violation of the public's trust.

Those who seek to be public figures, elected or appointed staff, have a moral obligation to the communities from which they come and which they (are supposed to) take pride in representing. This obligation is simple: If you seek to be a role model, act like one.

Be transparent and honest. And, most of all, demand integrity of yourself and your advisors out of respect for those who look to you as an example.

Rehberg's Dirty Dozen: Orange hunting vests? So last week. The suit to have is the orange jumpsuit

by: Montana Cowgirl

Sat Mar 20, 2010 at 14:29:57 PM MST

Check out the Rehberg Dirty Dozen below the fold.

Is character still important to Montana voters? Is it still important to elect leaders that value character? Even George W. Bush said "A leader must surround himself with honorable people."

When you see who Rehberg chooses as his associates, staff, and advisors, what does it tell you about his judgment? What does it say when he selects people like this to advise him on matters that are so important?

This is a story that definitely speaks for itself.  

Top Rehberg Staffer's Crimes Revealed Including Poaching, Obstructing Police and More

by: Montana Cowgirl

Wed Mar 10, 2010 at 06:59:56 AM MST

Randy Vogel, hired by Rehberg last month as Rehberg's top staffer (replacing former state director Dustin Frost who suffered severe head injuries following the boating accident involving Rehberg, a GOP legislator, and lots of alcohol and is leaving to "become a private consultant"), must appear in court next Tuesday where he will face allegations of poaching and obstructing a police officer, among other charges.

This is the third Republican busted for poaching in recent memory, others include Republican legislator Scott Boggio and Legislative Fiscal "analyst" Terry Johnson.

It is not yet known what effect this most recent poaching scandal will have on Rehberg's and other Republican's electoral chances this fall, but it can't be good.

It's also interesting that Rehberg didn't fire this individual, but instead allowed him to "place himself on voluntary leave."  

UPDATE: Pogie at Intelligent Discontent has a great analysis of Vogel's pathetic "defense" here.