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Well, they know what their base is reading

August 10, 2009 5:26 pm ET by Matt Gertz

Politico reports that Philadelphia Inquirer columnist and former Republican Senator Rick Santorum has written a fundraising email for the RNC – which was sent to the Washington Times’ subscriber list. In the email – addressed “Dear Fellow Conservative” – Santorum waxes sentimental about how “a great tide of conservative Republicans swept to victory in races all across America,” and claims that “we are facing a very similar opportunity today.”

This follows fundraising emails sent to the Times’ list on behalf of House Republican Leader John Boehner and the right-wing Judicial Confirmation Network. Perhaps John Solomon's promise that the Washington Times would maintain a "neutral, civil voice" kicks in next month?

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    • Author by IRONY 101 (August 10, 2009 5:40 pm ET)
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      Conservatives in Pennsylvania are howling to get Rick Santorum back in Washington. Man/Dog marriages have skyrocketed since Rick lost his seat. ;>)
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    • Author by mk3872 (August 10, 2009 6:38 pm ET)
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      This isn't the first time that the WT has been caught red-handed as nothing more than a right-wing media megaphone. Of course, Fox News also shows no shame when they publish GOP talking points, spelling errors & all ...
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    • Author by Pinhead (August 10, 2009 9:30 pm ET)
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      Their base also reads Newt's "Tweets":

      "Me no like Sotomayor. She bad racist lady."
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