The Post Oppo Research Machine Chugs Along

After revealing yesterday that Yvette Clarke sort of overlooked not actually receiving her degree, the Post Oppo Research machine makes Chris Owens prove he didn’t put up fliers calling David Yassky a rat:

A black Brooklyn congressional candidate denied having anything to do with putting up fliers calling his Jewish opponent a rat.

During a debate last night, Chris Owens — the son of Rep. Major Owens, who is vacating the seat in the 11th District — was asked if he was connected to fliers addressed to “Nasty Yassky.”

The posters refer to City Councilman David Yassky, who has been accused of moving into the district to run among a crowded field of blacks and take advantage of a split vote. “We don’t need any more rats or roaches in the neighborhood,” they read.

The fliers were next to campaign posters for Owens, who said he hadn’t seen them. Councilwoman Yvette Clarke called Yassky an opportunist, while State Sen. Carl Andrews said he “has the right to run.”

Just two and-a-half weeks to go until the September 12 primary . . .