Crossroads GPS launches campaign against Rep. Boswell 

DES MOINES – Karl Rove’s shadowy special interest group, Crossroads GPS, has launched an attack on Congressman Leonard Boswell that distorts the facts and continues to show Republican reliance on special interests. The ad, which is part of a $20 million dollar campaign, is paid for by donors who are not disclosed and who can give unlimited amounts of money to the 501(c)4 organization.

“Iowans don’t have to be told that an ad funded by anonymous special interests and masterminded by Karl Rove ignores the facts,” said Iowa Democratic Party Chairwoman Sue Dvorsky. “Congressman Boswell has a strong record of fiscal responsibility and leadership on behalf of Iowa.”

“If Tom Latham is counting on friends like Karl Rove and the American Future Fund to hide his record in 2012, he’s in for a shock. Iowans want a representative with a proven record of leadership and action, like Congressman Boswell. They are tired of Republicans like Tom Latham, who push to end to Medicare as we know it, while fighting to protect tax breaks for big oil.”

Both Steve King and Tom Latham were also endorsed by the American Future Fund, another 501(c)4 that does not have to disclose donors.

“Republicans like Tom Latham and Steve King should reject the support of shady special interests and have an honest conversation with Iowans,” added Dvorsky.