Is Peter Teahen more like Walter Mitty than Indiana Jones?
Nathan Greene
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I was going to get an early start to the Holiday weekend, but after reading Krusty’s article on the 2nd District Republican Primary, I thought I would add my two cents as well.
I’ve written before that I believe Miller-Meeks gives Republicans the best shot at winning in November. Our friend Krusty points out that Teahen’s campaign is falling apart, he isn’t raising any money, his TV ads are not very good, and yesterday he had a FEC Complaint filed against him. I don’t care how he wants to spin it; no campaign would every want that series of events to unfold less than two weeks before a primary.
Krusty went on to say, “if it couldn’t get any worse” when writing about Teahen’s disaster of a week, but I have to tell my colorful friend that yes, it seems that it can get even worse for Peter Teahen.
This past week I received an unsolicited email from David Tredrea. I’m a little hesitant to post all of the contents of the email as I think that someone in the media should reach out to Mr. Tredrea who provides his address and phone number. Basically Tredrea claims that Peter Teahen has exaggerated his record. This is a serious claim that I do not take lightly.
I think Teahen deserves credit for his work with the American Red Cross; however the voters must also know is Mr. Teahen is shooting straight with them. Voters want to know that the candidates they are supporting and end up representing them are genuine in how they behave and live their lives.
Below is the email which I received and other received on Tuesday.
From: David Tredrea
To: Peter TeahenSent: Tuesday, May 20, 2008 3:11 PM
Subject: Problems concerning your Darfur mission 2007
Peter: Attached are two documents that I trust you will read in due course. I regret having to write the first and further regret their distribution but as you will no longer discuss serious matters of your integrity, there seems to be little other choice. As you know, I have tried frequently to get clear answers from you but you have been extremely evasive. These papers are circulated now because I feel your claims to be a quality Iowan Republican candidate are somewhat erratic and this poses a substantial risk for Americans who may support your candidacy. Of course, anyone can make up his or her mind about voting but in doing so might benefit from accurate data. The first document is why I think you are a disaster waiting to happen. The second is your current 8 page résumé upon which you rely heavily to impress others. As you know, some of your claims are “over-egged” and have been for quite some time and others are simply untrue.
To be fair and because this email is quite widely circulated and may be published or investigated further by local authorities in the US, I have spent considerable time carefully and quietly investigating your background. All the allegations I make about your credentials have been fully verified such as status letters from your Universities.
You also know some of your recent claims about Darfur are complete fantasy - like looking into machine guns and being physically close to the Janjaweed bandits. I sense you have known for some time that your exaggerations would be uncovered and that is why your political campaign has been relatively low-key. Well done for that control.
If you were not standing for Congress, I probably would let these embarrassing matters rest; however I sense your desire for applause and recognition will over-ride any ability to keep your ambitions in check. The time has now come to stop. Of course I expect you to lash out when you have thought about some of this information. However, I am sure you know I will have been extremely careful about limiting assertions and have carefully filtered the selection to reflect merely the spectrum. The choices and word style has been influenced by others including the UK Government who, regrettably, have expressed astonishment at some of your claims.
Please do not get yourself into further difficulties by responding wildly to this note. You will need some time for its seriousness to sink in and to be studied. I will, of course, be happy to reply to appropriate comments and answer, if able, any questions you or others may have. As ever: David
David Tredrea
12 Harley Street,
London W1G 9PG
Mobile: 070 107 56789
Maybe I’ll delve into the word document next week if it doesn’t turn up in the main stream media. While I have not contacted Mr. Tredrea, I have done a Google search and he does exist.
Reader Comments (7)
Wow! These are some major accusations here...If true, if this guy wins, the GOP would be setting itself up for another embarassment representing the party.
Its stuff like this that is exactly why the GOP has an approval rating in the low 20's.. Far too many of our supposed "leaders" actions aren't living up to their words...
As a result..the voters brand all Republicans as "evil", "corrupt" and so on...and the end result is that candidates like this do a major diservice to the party..
Mike - which is why you should look at Miller-Meeks.
She's the only authentic candidate in the race.
Mike - which is why you should look at Miller-Meeks.
She's the only authentic candidate in the race.
To borrow your word, Mike...WOW! Perhaps THIS is why I just never buy into what Mr. Teahen is saying.
Listening to him leaves me feeling I just don't trust him. I have yet to hear an "answer" to a question about the issues. I walk away wondering what he would in fact do in Washington.
Miller-Meeks on the other hand makes it very clear what she will be working on for the good of Iowa folks.
I walk away with a trust that she is going to follow through on what she says.
Now I'll borrow your phrase, IowaFan....the only authentic candidate in the race...my sentiments exactly when it comes to Dr. Miller-Meeks.
On the heels of Memorial Day, what a contrast. On one hand, we look back and remember those who have given the ultimate sacrifice to keep us safe and free. On the other hand, we have a guy who trots across the globe thinking he's Clint Eastwood in the Bridges of Darfur County or something.
I have heard Teahen speak about "staring down the barrel of a .50 machine gun" two or three times, and twice I heard the crowd snicker and in one case openly mock him.
We all know great men, and women, who have valiantly served their country. Almost all of them share a similar trait: they don't talk about the details of what they did, just that they served. We should always be suspect of someone who brags about being constantly in the shadow of Death. Because odds are he never was.
This just piles on to the list of reasons i'm casting my ballot for Miller-Meeks
Thanks for posting this. Try proofreading your own writing, though. It would help your credibility.