Salina Candidate Responds To Opponent’s Attack
KSAL Staff - Sat 08:37 AM 09/29/2012
J.R. Claeys calls it a "recycled, politically-motivated attack".
A Salina Republican candidate responds to an attack by the Democrat who is running against him.
On Friday, Democrat Gary Swartzendruber at a media conference brought fraud allegations against a Washington DC business that Republican J.R. Claeys owned in 2009 and 2010.
Claeys sent a response to KSAL News, saying that it is inappropriate discourse on a day in which a police officer was shot.
"To play political games on a day a Salina Police Officer was shot in the line of duty shows where my opponent's priorities are. I pray for the officer, his family, and all our first responders who stand between us and the bad guys every day. We should be spending our time today honoring our brave police officers who put themselves in harms way to keep us safe."
Claeys also says "this is nothing more than a recycled, politically-motivated attack by a guy desperate to steer the conversation away from his support for Obamacare and taxpayer funded abortions. Sell that door-to-door in my district and see where it gets you."
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dmid-west
Saturday 29 September 2012 08:58 Report this comment
I wouldn't believe anything a Democrat said.
dmore
Saturday 29 September 2012 09:07 Report this comment
Although I do not live in Mr. Claeys’ district (thank God), he is the type of candidate that really has me wondering about the Republican Party, the conservative wing in particular. Bernie Madoff could win in the 69th District as long as he says he is against Obamacare and abortions.
leo
Saturday 29 September 2012 09:40 Report this comment
The one bringing charges should be investigated. He's always looking for a fight on anything. Quality candidate there d's
ShadowCipher
Saturday 29 September 2012 13:13 Report this comment
This article stinks of politics on both sides; one is accusing the other of fraud; the other uses a police officer's injury as a shield to distract... Why would anyone want to be a politician? Ugh.
troy
Saturday 29 September 2012 16:16 Report this comment
Shame on Mr. Claeys for acting like a Democrat. Shame on him for using the shooting of a SPD Officer in this manner. Man up Mr Claeys! Do not act like this! Get everything out in the open right now! I expect a Democrat to use these tactics but not a Republican. Every minute we have to wait for the WHOLE story is a minute too long. Once the ENTIRE story is out, then you can move ahead and discuss the issues. If you allow the story to linger, it will sink your ship.
Victory2012
Saturday 29 September 2012 16:34 Report this comment
I am surprised that I find myself in agreement with troy on this issue. How inappropriate to use the shooting of our police officer for political purposes. I think Claeys has already sunk his own ship, but hsi only hope is to come forward with the TRUTH, WHOLE TRUTH, AND NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH SO HELP HIM GOD. Quit running from your past, or, if you did defraud others, then quit the race and don't drag the Republican party through the mud.
IamMe
Saturday 29 September 2012 19:08 Report this comment
FTC Settlement Ends "Tested Green" Certifications That Were Neither Tested Nor Green Company Allegedly Charged Up To $549.95 for Worthless Environmental Labels The Federal Trade Commission reached an agreement that will put an end to the deceptive tactics of a company that allegedly sold worthless environmental certifications for hundreds of dollars, and falsely told more than 100 customers that its certifications were endorsed by two independent firms – which it actually owned. The FTC settlement bars Tested Green and its owner Jeremy Ryan Claeys from making misrepresentations when selling any product.
troy
Saturday 29 September 2012 19:35 Report this comment
If this is true, then this is a despicable act on the part of Mr. Claeys. He does not in any way, shape or form, have any reason to expect us to afford him the opportunity to represent us in government.
IamMe
Saturday 29 September 2012 19:45 Report this comment
He is selling a product now, himself. My money is on registered republicans will buy it. Simple google search to find the truth.
ConservativeR
Saturday 29 September 2012 19:50 Report this comment
It is unfortunate that dishonest people are attracted to politics. I wonder why the Republican party is not more interested in fielding a better candidate for this fairly vulnerable seat.
troy
Saturday 29 September 2012 19:51 Report this comment
A product? Can't say what product?
IamMe
Saturday 29 September 2012 20:29 Report this comment
He is selling himself as a conservative republican. A product which republican voters will buy.
tgsalina
Sunday 30 September 2012 07:24 Report this comment
I read about the charge that came down from the FTC several months ago (you can google it for more info) and it was a case of out-and-fraud. The company was selling worthless pieces of paper. Mr. Clays sure didn't address this in his response - just diverted attention. I, for one, decided he wouldn't get my vote back when this first came out.
GETALIFE674
Sunday 30 September 2012 10:14 Report this comment
What about Tom Arpke another one that got caught with his hand in the cookie jar. Do we no longer have values that candidates need to meet?
GETALIFE674
Sunday 30 September 2012 10:18 Report this comment
the republican party is deep in the mud with the likes of these guys and the democrat that brought this up. What we need is the immergence of some honest parties with god fearing people.
grnthums
Sunday 30 September 2012 15:34 Report this comment
Huelskamp did the same thing in response to using taxpayer funds for his glossy political mailer to his constituents. He even directed our attention to a Kansas budget link that does not exist. Hypocrites.