| Submit your comments on this article |
| Home Front: Politix |
| Musgrave alleges dirty tricks |
| 2006-06-08 |
| Rep. Marilyn Musgrave, R-Colo., is alleging that a supporter of a political rival delivered dog feces to her office. Democrat Angie Pacchione's spokesman, James Thompson, denied the woman is associated with their campaign. Both candidates' offices identify the suspect as Kathleen Ensz, a professor emeritus, who taught French for 30 years at the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley. She has been cited for criminal use of a noxious substance. Ensz is accused of putting the excrement in a mailer, and stuffing the envelope into Musgrave's office door on June 2. Musgrave's office said they turned the investigation over to Greeley Police. Ensz is also an official with the Weld County Democrats. She could not be reached for comment. According to Musgrave's office, Ensz supports Pacchione with a campaign sign displayed at her home. Musgrave's campaign is calling for Ensz to be removed from her party position and to apologize. Pacchione's office issued a statement criticizing the vandalism. "If it's true, this is a deplorable act. This woman isn't associated with the campaign, and we don't condone this type of extremism, no matter what party or organization they're affiliated with," said Pacchione spokesman, James Thompson, in the statement. |
| Posted by:Fred |