"Liar." "Cheater." Credit: photo courtesy of CNN

But who is committing the tricks?

We just received a press release from Clinton Campaign Texas State Director Ace Smith claiming, “Unfortunately, we have received numerous reports that the Obama campaign is violating Texas Democratic Party rules by circulating precinct convention sign in sheets in advance and are having them filled in now. These underhanded tactics undermine the process that all parties agreed to.”

Also “unfortunate” is that the release does not cite any specific incidents. So we’re left to wonder – are Obamites really committing such acts, or are the Clintonites smearing the other side for a few last-minute votes?

The knives are coming out.

This article appears in February 29 • 2008.

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