To: Karl Rove
Karl Rove: Take Down Deceptive Crossroads GPS Ad
ProgressNow Colorado
A new television ad from Karl Rove's Crossroads GPS group is airing in Colorado, featuring a Castle Rock woman who claims she had to go back to work because her family “couldn’t afford our plan.” But when asked for details by local reporter Eli Stokols of FOX 31 in Denver, the subject of the ad admitted that the reason for her going back to work in 2010 ”wasn’t the Affordable Care Act.” In fact, the Affordable Care Act had not yet taken effect.
Moreover, Stokols reports the subject of the ad works for a large energy corporation that has donated tens of thousands of dollars to incumbent Sen. Mark Udall’s opponent Cory Gardner.
The truth is, Colorado’s rate of uninsured has plummeted from 17% to only 11% since Obamacare has been fully implemented. It’s time for the right wing to stop lying about reform that is helping millions of Americans live better lives. We call on Karl Rove to take this grossly deceptive ad off the air immediately.
Why is this important?
The right wing has spent millions of dollars spreading false information about the Affordable Care Act. Cory Gardner has made Obamacare scare tactics the central theme of his campaign. Their willingness to mislead voters for political gain on this critical issue has done a terrible disservice to the entire nation.