Sunday, September 14, 2008

Tim Probst Challenged for Not Being Accurate

I was trolling around the blogs and found this interesting commentary recently posted on clarkblog http://www.clarkblog.org/vBulletin/showthread.php?t=2988 disputing many of candidate Tim Probst's claims. It gives an interesting perspective on the differences between the two candidates, Tim Probst and Joseph James.

The claims that are below can be seen on a CVTV interview found here: James and Probst CVTV Interview

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The truth about Tim Probst

Claim 1: He is his own man.
Fact: Probst’s campaign is bought and paid for by the Indian Tribes, Unions and Trial Attorneys. When questioned he indicated he didn’t know who was donating to his campaign. The special interest groups, are betting he votes their way.
Claim 2: He is about jobs.
Fact: Clark Counties unemployment rate is above the national average. Tim Probst has been CEO of Washington Workforce and his results are umemployment rates above the national average.
Claim 3: He is a Successful CEO
Fact: From 2003 to 2006, Probst’s company revenue dropped over 50%, but that didn’t stop him from accepting a 13.7% raise .
Claim 4: He is a moderate
Fact: Tim Probst is being funded by all the liberal groups in the state and is utilizing some of the most liberal consultants. He has indicated he will support imposing tolls and the Columbia River Crossing. He told his convention he will fight for democratic principles.
Claim 5: He agrees with Joseph James
Fact: He has refused to take the no new taxes pledge. He will raise your taxes. He will support the out of control spending in Olympia. He is bought by special interest groups. He will not be a reliable vote for Dino Rossi. He does not agree with Joseph Jame’s convservative beliefs.
Claim 6: He will get things done
Fact: While he was filing the forms for a $400,000 Federal government handout, he was not able to help secure for our teacher’s a $13 million dollar private grant from the Gate’s foundation. The welfare reform in Illinois he claims to have helped designed increased the number of uninsured at risk parents.
Claim 7: He does his homework
Fact: He stated that Natural gas prices were higher than gasoline prices. He had to ask Joseph James what the impact would be on cutting the State’s portion of the property tax.
Claim 8: He Doesn’t Work for Government
Fact: The majority of the money received by Washington Workforce is from governmental agencies and provides a quasi governmental function. Each of his “results” are all government related.
Claim 9: He is the only experienced one
Fact: Tim’s experience is only partnering with government. He has not had to deal with the Gorge commission or the cities trying to open new business locations. He has never built a house and doesn’t understand the impact of regulations. Meeting with roofers doesn’t mean you know how to roof.

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posted by Truth Justice and Integrity @ 3:07 AM