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Democratic candidate Jack Conway looked like he was gaining ground on Republican Rand Paul in the Kentucky senate race, but then he launched a controversial ad attacking Paul for being disrespectful of Christianity by invoking the name of Aqua Buddha — a reference to a bizarre college prank involving Paul, though the exact details are in dispute. The ad drew widespread criticism, even among liberal commentators. Our own Jim Antle wrote about the issue here.
Today, a pair of polls suggest that Conway’s infamous Aqua Buddha ad has backfired, with Paul now opening up a lead of 7 points in one and 13 points in another.
If we learn one thing from the 2010 elections, it’s don’t mess with Aqua Buddha.
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Booger | 10.26.10 @ 2:34PM
From the League of Multi-Hued Pagan Deities:
Dear Kentucky Voters,
We find this constant harping against our fellow idol, Aqua Buddha, to be a cause of unceasing bad vibes to our cosmic auras. Rainbow bright Shiva is getting all antsy, let's face it, nobody likes a multi-hued goddess of destruction going off with a metaphysical case of PMS. Likewise, Euchre Baal is getting a bit peeved with this whole nonsense. Please bear in mind he is not known for his good temper either.
Having discussed the matter with Scarlet Odin, Tan Zeus and Black-Velvet Elvis ( a recent addition to our club) we are demanding that you immediately cease this prattle of invoking our names in your pitiful elections. Our unanimous decision has been that if you continue we will open the gates to Muave Hades and unleash Lime Cthulu upon you.
Thank you for your consideration in this matter,
The League of Multi-Hued Pagan Deities
jomo2009| 10.26.10 @ 3:14PM
There's something about an Aqua Buddha man!
Tim*| 10.26.10 @ 7:15PM
We Tea Party Rebels Support Dr.Rand Paul.
The tea party Rebellion Escalates.
Rise Up In Rebellion!
Gran Torino| 10.26.10 @ 9:37PM
Did you all see Chris Matthews tear Conway a new asshole? Is Chris bi-polar? Most of the time he talks like one of the stupidest people on the planet, and the next he sounds like Bill O'Reilly. Look up the video. You'll be impressed. Maybe there's hope for Chris afterall...