Embattled Sen. McSally Tells Backers Not To Eat — And Give Her The Money They Save
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Sen. Martha McSally (R-Ariz) has cooked up an unusual fundraising pitch: She wants supporters to “fast” for a meal — then give her the money that they save for her campaign.
Stunned critics pointed out that this is the same senator who voted for tax cuts for corporations and billionaires.
“We’re doing our best to catch up, you know, to get our message out,” she told backers in an audio recording of a recent meeting in northern Arizona obtained by CBS affiliate KPHO-TV . “But it takes resources ... if you can give $5, $10. If you can, fast a meal and give what that would be.”
McSally is struggling against her Democratic rival, former astronaut Mark Kelly — the husband of shooting survivor and former Rep. Gabby Giffords — who is polling at least five points ahead of the Republican. He also reportedly had more than twice the campaign cash on hand as McSally did in mid-July.
“This is a dumb non-story about a candidate making a joke on the stump ,” campaign spokesperson Caroline Anderegg told the Arizona Republic. She said McSally would “literally give the shirt off her back for anyone.”
Twitter wits weren’t buying it.
Qu'ils mangent de la brioche!
Money won't help her. Her Christian followers should tell her that instead of money they are sending her their prayers. I wonder if she will say "thank you".
She would ask how much those prayers are worth.
This R cow has no shame.
This should surprise no one. She was given her seat because she couldn't win it. She learned nothing from her earlier loss.
She should tell Trump to give up his Big Macs and send her the money. His fat ass could live off its on reserves for years.
Her problem isn't getting her message out. It's her message.
Sure seeing that trend of late......
her supporters could give up taking their meds for a month and send her the money saved,.................... oh wait, nevermind.
With a nearly thirty percent obesity rate in Arizona it sounds like a good idea.
Not a good message for 80% of my state if you want votes.
Officials with her campaign insisted that McSally was joking
Every time a Republican politician says something despicable, they either double down on it or claim it was a joke. Their shtick is getting old.
It's their way of seeing what the can get away with.......
Right. It would be interesting to see a count of how many times "he was joking" has been used as an excuse for Trump. It's like he's Joan Rivers.
True statement..... What make it worse, Trump has no measurable sense of humor...
Somewhere along the line, I remember that it takes a solid IQ for humor. Trump can't qualify.
Trump’s hilarious.
Of all the things to attack him for...
If it wasn't that, it would be something else to bash Trump for.
It is like they can't control it, it just slips out!
If backpedaling were an Olympic event, she would come home with the gold.
Strong contender for the "asshole of the year" award.