Stan Wise Voodoo Doll

Kevin Cherry – Libertarian Candidate

Public Service Commission (5)

www.CherryforPSC.com

Contact: James Bell 404-452-4668

PSC Campaign Resorts to Stan Wise Voodoo Doll

Cherry’s Team Debuts “Stick it to Stan” Campaign

Atlanta GA: October 2 2006 – Libertarian Public Service Commission (PSC) candidate Kevin Cherry’s campaign staff is resorting to unconventional tactics in his bid for the PSC seat. The staff has debut the “Stan Wise Voodoo Doll”!

A Voodoo Doll? That’s right a Voodoo doll!

James Bell, Cherry’s campaign director said his communications director, Brad Forschner conceived the idea in an attempt to generate interest in the Cherry for PSC campaign.

“I was amazed and frustrated at how hard it is to get media attention”, said Forschner. “After 20 news releases on the issues it was time to lighten up and do something that would catch the eyes of voters and the media.”

Kevin Cherry said the PSC race has been virtually ignored by the media, yet it’s one of the most important races on the ticket. “The PSC effect everyone’s pocketbook,” said Cherry

Forschner said the “Stick it to Stan” voodoo doll is being offered to campaign donors who donated $100 or more. Kevin Cherry said he was not surprised his staff has added a bit of humor to the campaign.

“My staff has been working hard running my website, writing press releases, and producing commercials”, said Cherry. “The Stan Wise Voodoo Doll was their way of venting their frustration during the campaign. They’re just poking fun at Stan Wise (with the Voo Doo Doll).”

The political voodoo dolls go back to the Nixon days when protestors used the doll to show their discontent for the status quo. Cherry said it seems everyone is discontented with Stan Wise and the doll seemed appropriate.

You can view the Stan Wise Voodoo Doll at www.cherryforpsc.com

Stan Wise: The Big Lie! $1 Billion Claim Discredited

Kevin Cherry – Libertarian Candidate
Public Service Commission (5)
www.CherryforPSC.com
Contact: James Bell 404-452-4668
info@cherryforpsc.com  
For Immediate Release

October 23, 2006: Public Service Commission Chairman Stan Wise (R) claims he helped to reduce Georgia’s electric rates by $1 billion, yet staff reports show Wise voted for more than $1.6 billion in rate increases over and above his staff’s recommendations, in just two rate requests. It’s time Stan Wise tells the whole truth!

“Stan Wise has never meet a rate increase he didn’t like”, said Kevin Cherry, Libertarian challenger for the PSC seat. “Stan is boasting that he helped to reduce electric rates by $1 billion, what he fails to mention is any savings that may have occurred, happened in spite of his voting record.”

Cherry points out that Stan Wise failed to say that he has voted in favor of rate increases virtually 100% of the time and that records show that his votes have cost ratepayers billions during Wise’s terms. The true cost to ratepayers, over the past 12 years, may never be known.

James Bell, Cherry’s campaign director, said Stan Wise is desperate to show anything positive he has done while serving the people of Georgia.

“In an attempt to put a positive spin on his voting record, Stan Wise simply made up the numbers,” Bell said. “He knows that there is no easy way for the public to review the voting records and he feels he can just pull the wool over our eyes by making these false claims.”

Wise’s billion dollar claim is achieved not by rate reductions, but by approving rate increases that are less than requested by the utility companies.  In contrast, PSC staff members reach consensus on rate increases and make recommendations to PSC commissioners.  Stan Wise has voted in favor of rate increases over and above these staff recommendations, costing Georgia ratepayers billions.

Kevin Cherry asks ratepayers, “Have you seen any reduction in your utility rates lately?”

Kevin Cherry believes Georgia needs a consumer advocate serving on the PSC board and that Stan Wise is being controlled by utility lobbyists and the money they are dumping into his campaign. “It’s time the voters boot him out”, Cherry said. “Twelve years of Stan Wise is enough!”

If elected, Kevin Cherry has pledged to never accept campaign contributions or gifts from utility lobbyists or executives. He feels this money is a conflict of interest and does a disservice to the public and ratepayers.

For more information visit: www.CherryforPSC.com

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