Returning The Money Back?

It appears the NRCC talking points have permeated at least one campaign. Chris Hackett was the first candidate to respond to the NRCC campaign by launching his own attack.

Hackett issued a press release today reiterating most of yesterday's substance, but uniquely invoked Carney's own words against him.

The release states:

In 2006, Carney said, “It is unfortunate that money and trappings of extreme partisan politics have blinded Don Sherwood to the real concerns and needs of the 10th District and of America.” (Carney Press Release, 9/28/06) Chris Carney called on Don Sherwood to return the $14,800 he received from Tom DeLay’s PAC.

Yet, Carney has received far more money from Rangel both directly and indirectly.

From a Carney for Congress post over at his Daily KO's Dairy (just one of several):

"Tom DeLay's dirty money is still filling the pockets of politicians all over the country. Now that we have the Sept. 30th FEC numbers, we know that the money is still festering.

With an arrest warrant on the table, isn't it time to make every single politician give the money back!

If the money isn't given back or donated to a good cause, everyone who keeps the money is just asking for it come election time.

Don Sherwood (R-PA) has not given the almost $15,000 he has received from DeLay back. Tell him to give it back!"

It seems Carney was making quite a bit of hay with the issue in his previous election so we'll see how he responds when faced with a similar situation.