Tom McClintock For Congress

The Charlie Brown for Congress Campaign stole two photographs and illegally used them in a deceptive mail piece and sent to Fourth District voters. Neither photo was credited in the misleading mail piece. One photo was taken by the Associated Press in 2003 during the recall of Governor Gray Davis. A call from the McClintock for Congress campaign to the Associated Press confirmed that the Brown campaign had not paid for, asked for or received permission to use the photo. The Associated Press policy does not allow use of its copyrighted material by political campaigns. To confirm this reporters may call the Associated Press photo desk in New York at 212-621-1930. Here is the link to the photo:

http://www.cnn.com/2003/ALLPOLITICS/08/27/schwarzenegger.views/index.htm
 
The Charlie Brown for Congress campaign also illegally used a photo from the Sacramento Bee. The photo was taken by Bee photographer Brian Baer Tuesday June 3 at the McClintock primary election gathering in Roseville. The Sacramento Bee said “The Bee does not permit use of our photographs for political purposes.” Reporters may confirm the Bee policy by calling 321-1000 and asking for the director of photography. Here is the link to the photo:

http://www.sacbee.com/111/story/987567.html

“Hypocritical Charlie Brown is fond of reciting the Air Force Code and lecturing others to follow its admonition that ‘I will not lie, cheat or steal nor tolerate those who do.’ In the past two days the Brown campaign has been called upon by Cal-Tax to immediately cease using its name in a ‘deceptive attack ad.’ In the space of one day Charlie has violated the three major precepts of the Air Force Code; we expect him to investigate his campaign’s illegal activity and not tolerate those who lied, cheated and stole,” said Bill George, McClintock for Congress Communications Director.