President Abraham Lincoln once said “character is like a tree and reputation like its shadow. The shadow is what we think of it; the tree is the real thing.”

Get to know your representative before you believe the mountain of lies being promoted by his opponent and the Nevada State Democratic Party about State Senator Bob Beers.

Visit Beers' website at www.beers4nevada.org to learn about Bob Beers.

Democratic party member and Review Journal columnist Geoff Schumacher, in writing about the mountain of lies being promoted by Beers' opponent and the Nevada State Democratic Party, said it's fair to take Beers on as the taxpayer's best friend (and taxnut's greatest enemy) but not with "misleading and blatantly false campaign charges."

Now, the lies:

Billboard Spin, Lie #1:"Reckless Disregard For The Truth" - Nevada Ethics Commission
The Truth: Bob Beers led a bipartisan fight for the First Amendment - and won! Read the full story.

Billboard Spin, Lie #2: "In Bed with the Southern Nevada Porn King" - LV Mercury
The Truth: The Bob Beers campaign team accepted a contribution from a man who owns a topless bar, which was granted a license by government officials of both parties. Read the full story.

Billboard Half-truth, Lie #3: "The disdain, flippancy and disrespect are shocking" - Episcopal Diocese of Nevada
The Truth: The Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Nevada has asked the Nevada State Democratic Party to stop falsely attributing this quote to the church, but the Party continues to include it on signs and mailers. Read the full story.

Billboard Spin, Lie #4: "A blend of fiction, diversions, and out-and-out lies" - LV Sun
The Truth: The quote was not about Bob Beers, but about politics in general. However, Beers and the editors of the Las Vegas Sun frequently disagree on issues, especially whether or not to raise taxes in Nevada. Bob Beers is the taxpayers' best friend. Read the full story.

Mail and Web Lie, Lie #5: “Bob Beers Attacks the Children of Gaming Employees.” — Nevada Democratic Party
The Truth: Bob Beers never attacked the children of gaming employees or their families. Read the full story.

Mail, Bold Faced Lie , Lie #6: Bob Beers "is quite proud to have cut our state to the bone. He even brags about it." – Allison Copening
The Truth: Bob Beers is the taxpayers' best friend because he believes in fiscal responsibility and fair limits to government! Read the full story.

Web site, Political Spin , Lie #7: “The quotes don't match the votes.“ — Robert Uithoven
The Truth: Robert Uithoven, who was then the campaign manager for the opposition during a heated statewide primary, retracted his statement after State Sen. Bob Beers produced evidence that demonstrated a consistent record. Read the full story.

Mailer Bold Lie, Lie #8: "Bob Beers has not done everything he could to keep your families safe." — Allison Copening mailer
The Truth: As a citizen, State Sen. Bob Beers voted with residents to employ and equip additional police officers. However, by the time the bill was presented in the State Senate, it was not representative of what the people voted for. Read the full story.

Bold Face Lie, Lie #9: "My opponent, the incumbent, has voted against virtually every attempt to improve our health care system..." — Allison Copening mailer
The Truth: Nevada doctors support State Sen. Bob Beers because he has championed some of the best health care reform in Nevada. Read the full story.

Desperate Lie, Lie #10: "Bob Beers hates children." — political mailer
The Truth: Bob Beers not only likes children and has raised two outstanding children of his own with his wife Sarah, but he also serves on the foundation board of directors at Opportunity Village. Read the full story.

Website Lie, Lie #11: "Police and firefighters have only endorsed Allison Copening." - Allison Copening.
The Truth: Bob Beers has been endorsed by the Peace Officers Research Association of Nevada (PORAN). Read the full story.

Political Mailer Spin, Lie #12: "Bob Beers tried to raise his Senate pay." - Nevada Democratic Party
The Truth: State legislators, who only make $2,000 a month for four months, did not receive any compensation when legislative sessions ran over, creating a economic hardship for some. Read the full story.

Press Release, Blatant Lie #13: "Eighteen months ago, Bob Beers tried to broker a backroom deal." - Democratic State Senators, three weeks before the election
The Truth: Bob Beers did not broker a back room deal. Read the full story.

Copening Mailer, Desperate Last-minute Lie #13: "Bob Beers voted against federal benefits for Veterans in the State Legislature." - Allison Copening
The Truth: It's Allison's silliest lie yet. Read the full story.

With a rumored million-dollar budget to assassinate Sen. Beers character between now and the election, Allison Copening and the Nevada State Democrat Party are not done. Check back on this Web site for the truth about their lies as they tell them.

Then, if you would like to discuss the real issues or if there are new accusations, call State Sen. Bob Beers direct at 592-8822.

Why would Allison Copening and her promoters lie like this?