Tiahrt claims Moran is a communist

This charge sets a new low for Rep. Todd Tiahrt. He actually claims that Rep. Jerry Moran, his opponent in this upcoming bid for re-election, is backed by the Communist Party, USA. That party said on its website that it does not endorse candidates.

From The Wichita Eagle:

The Jerry Moran campaign is seeing red over an e-mail from Senate rival Todd Tiahrt's campaign that implies Moran is a fellow traveler of the Communist Party.
The e-mail subject line asserts — falsely — that Moran has been endorsed by the Communist Party USA.
"The assertion that Jerry Moran would be affiliated with communists is so outlandish, only a desperate campaign like Todd Tiahrt's would make such an assertion," said Moran campaign spokesman Aaron Trost. "It's a desperate public statement by a campaign that's still trying to find a message."
Tiahrt spokeswoman Michelle Schroeder said the e-mail was sent to select supporters to remind them of "the good conservatives who support Todd and Todd's campaign."
Moran, who represents Kansas' 1st District in Congress, and Tiahrt, who represents the 4th District, are locked in a struggle for their party's nomination for the Senate seat being vacated by Republican Sam Brownback, who is running for governor.