Congressman Heath Shuler has a secret admirer . . .

and it's none other than Republican Carl Mumpower.

They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. But really, Carl, did you have to steal the stars and bar design right from your congressman’s website?

Congressman Shuler’s website has been up since 2006: http://www.heathshuler.com/

Here’s Carl’s freshly-minted website: http://www.mumpower08.com/

It’s going to take more than a design ploy to trick voters into thinking there’s no difference between Congressman Shuler and Carl.

But the choice is clear: Congressman Shuler stands for restored accountability in Washington, cutting subsidies to Big Oil, and making medication affordable for seniors.