[Licensed-to-Kill] L2K Endorses U.S. Senator George Allen (VA) for Reelection

[Licensed to Kill, Inc]

LICENSED TO KILL ENDORSES REPUBLICAN GEORGE ALLEN (VA) FOR U.S. SENATE

A little while ago, Licensed to Kill, Inc received a letter in the mail
from Senator George Allen
(http://www.licensedtokill.biz/photos/allen.jpg) praising our "past
leadership in our great Commonwealth [of Virginia]" and "commitment to
the Republican Party."

Well said, we thought.  But he didn't stop there.  He then asked us to
participate in a survey project that was so expensive to produce and
tabulate that he could only send it to "a select few Virginia leaders."
We were flattered.

As George Allen correctly attested, he has always put "our needs as top
priorities."  Perhaps that's why our industry has a special place in our
heart -- er, bottomline -- for George, and have paid him off accordingly.

In fact, in this election cycle, he is the #1 recipient of tobacco money
in all of the U.S. House and Senate, to the tune $91,950
(www.opensecrets.org).  No wonder George thought we might be a good
source of more funds!

In his letter to us, George said that he wants to "continue to stand up
for our shared common sense Jeffersonian conservative values." Hmmm,
Thomas Jefferson's warning about the "excesses of the monied interests"
doesn't quite square with corporate conservatism these days, but maybe
that bit of history is best left covered up by the dusts of time and
cigarette ashes.

"We need to make sure the people of Virginia continue to have their
voices and concerns addressed in the U.S. Senate," concluded George, "As
your Senator, I want to continue to represent you and all the great
people of our Commonwealth." Our company, a legal person, is sure glad
that the Senator is looking out for us in our nation's capitol!

Yes, it is with no qualms that we heartily endorse our industry's best
friend in the U.S. Congress for reelection.  George Allen simply is the
best tobacco-chewin' politician that money can buy!

SUGGEST A NEW CAMPAIGN SLOGAN FOR TOBACCO-FRIENDLY GEORGE!

Now we understand that our friend got in a little trouble recently after
blurting out a racial slur.  Hopefully our endorsement will get him back
on the right track.  May we suggest some new campaign slogans:

* George Allen, Never Met a Tobacco Company I Didn't Like
* Smoke, Spit, er, Vote for George Allen!
* Allen: More Smoke, Less Health

Feel free to suggest others! We'll post the best on our website. Send
to: tobacco@licensedtokill.biz

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EXCERPTS FROM SEN. GEORGE ALLEN'S FUNDRAISING LETTER TO LICENSED TO KILL

Full letter available at: http://www.licensedtokill.biz/allen.pdf
Accompanying survey: http://www.licensedtokill.biz/allensurvey.pdf

Dear Friend,

I need your help.

My name is George Allen and I am running for re-election to the United
States Senate in 2006.

Your thoughts, concerns and opinions are very important to me as I begin
my re-election campaign.

That's why I've enclosed your Official VIRGINIA LEADERSHIP SURVEY
document which has been assigned and prepared especially for you as a
representative of all Virginia voters living in your area.

You have been chosen to participate in this survey because of your past
leadership in our great Commonwealth and your commitment to the
Republican Party.

This survey project is expensive to produce and tabulate so I could only
send it to a select few Virginia leaders.

....

Starting off as a member of the Virginia House of Delegates, then
Congress, and then as Governor, I have always put you and our great
Commonwealth's needs as my top priorities.

I have been a steady and unwavering voice for Virginia families and
small businesses -- fighting for lower taxes, less government
regulation, energy that's economically feasible and greater job creation
in our state.

I want to continue to stand up for our shared common sense Jeffersonian
conservative values.

....

I know it seams early, but the national Democrat party and Democrats in
Richmond are already plotting to defeat me.  And I need your financial
support to build up a war chest to counter the Democrats who can count
on liberal supporters with deep pockets to fund their campaign against me.

Because, as my dad used to say, winning is the science of being totally
prepared."

And my campaign needs to be prepared to stop Democrats from trying to
fool the voters.

That's why I need your help.

We must be ready to stand up to the liberal Democrats and fight for the
values you and I both cherish.

We need to make sure the people of Virginia continue to have their
voices and concerns addressed in the U.S. Senate.

That's why I am turning to you today.

As your Senator, I want to continue to represent you and all the great
people of our Commonwealth.