(Feb. 16, 2007) -- We received the email below from Robert Garcia, co-publisher of the recently launched internet venture about which we editorialized on Feb. 15. [Bracketed material below is by LBReport.com as indicated.]

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First, I have to disagree with your characterization of Shaun [Lumachi] and me as conspicuous former political operatives. Yes, we both worked for Frank [Colonna], Shaun as a volunteer. However, Shaun and I have been friends long before I even knew who Frank Colonna was.

Shaun is one of my best friends and we would have launched the [internet venture] regardless of whether or not we ever worked on Frank's campaign. Frank is one voice of many representing the [website] I am not sure how we are "re-packaging him."

Secondly, Shaun and I have been involved in this community in a number of different positions and through the years have communicated and connected with thousands of people. We also happened to have saved all the emails we received from people over the years. We have built a strong network of addresses, emails and contacts.

LBReport.com thanks Mr. Garcia for his reply, emailed from a far-away place...which we appreciate,