Democratic congressional hopeful Kathy Hochul released a new ad this morning (perhaps channeling her inner Lady Gaga by titling it “The Right Way”) that attacks Republican opponent Jane Corwin for her stated support for the controversial 2012 GOP budget plan.

From the ad:

“… the plan Jane Corwin supports would cut taxes for the wealthiest Americans.The budget would overwhelmingly benefit the rich. Kathy Hochul says cut the deficit but do it the right way. Protect Medicare. And no more tax breaks for multi-millionaires.

Framing the debate and — the race for the 26th CD in a special election — in this way offers a test case for Democrats across the country. Is the budget plan, which seeks deep cuts in federal spending over the next several years, that was approved by the Republican House so overwhelming to Americans they would oppose candidates who support it? Or do voters consider it a good starting point in the debate over federal spending?

Update: Below is the response from Corwin spokesman Matthew Harakal, saying the Democratic claims that the bill would end Medicare garner a “pants on fire” rating from Politifact.

“This commercial and personal attack is a bold faced lie. Politifact has given claims in this ad a “Pants on Fire!” rating. These types of baseless scare tactics are exactly what you’d expect from a career politician like Kathy Hochul, but Western New Yorkers deserve better.”

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