(Ocoee) – State Rep. Sally Love (D – Polk County) Monday challenged her opponent, Eric Watson, to return $12,000 in campaign contributions he received from Political Action Committees (PACs) with ties to John and Joseph Gregory and King Pharmaceuticals.
“This raises serious questions about Eric’s loyalty. How can he fight for lower prescription drug costs and more affordable health care when he is clearly bought and paid for by the drug companies,” said Rep. Love. “I challenge Eric to return these contributions immediately.”
According to the most recent campaign disclosure filings, Mr. Watson received contributions from Tennessee Conservative PAC, Volunteer PAC, and Target PAC. In 2005, these PACs along with the State Republican Party have received approximately $895,000 in contributions from John and Joseph Gregory.
“My opponent has chosen raw ambition over what is right and truthful,” said Rep. Love. “I am the only candidate in this race who will fight for our seniors and our families. Clearly, Eric cannot be trusted.”
King Pharmaceuticals was the subject of an SEC investigation for over-inflating its stock value and was recently assessed $1.25 million in fines for Medicaid fraud, said Rep. Love officials.