Adding to the mendacity
This is the major part of a news release posted by the Thompson campaign on the PennLive Harrisburg Forum at 7:20 a.m., again falsely claiming she has been endorsed by the Patriot-News:
"Today the opinion page of the PN has an article in which the editorial Board of the paper endorsed Linda Thompson for Mayor. The Board shared how they had processed the decision and although thinking both candidates were imperfect, they decided that Linda Thompson has the best match of skills and experience to move Harrisburg forward at this time.
"Linda Thompson has never claimed to be a perfect servant. What the PN editorial Board ultimately concluded however was that she has been a committed and competent public servant. Linda Thompson thanks the PN for their endorsement for Mayor. The time has come for those of us who seriously love this city and can recognize the important issues we are facing to put aside differences of style and unite with Linda Thompson as the person with the best knowledge and experience of city government to meet these challenges.
"You do not turn over your brand new car to your child who has a learner's permit. Not because you do not love that child, but because they haven't driven cars enough to be able to handle everything they will experience on the road. Don't be unfair to Mr. Mindlin, we all know that he does not yet have the requisite experience in city government to be given the wheel of the city of Harrisburg. Allow him to continue to grow as a leader in the city. Join with the PN, Gov. Rendell, Sen. Arlen Specter, and other like minded individuals in putting the leadership of Harrisburg in the capable and experienced hands of Linda Thompson."
Capable. Yessssss. That's the word.
Waiting for the retraction from the Thompson campaign. But not holding my breath.