Senate Democratic leader Harry Reid has been using campaign donations instead of his personal money to pay Christmas bonuses for the support staff at the Ritz-Carlton where he lives in an upscale condominium. Federal election law bars candidates from converting political donations for personal use.
On the Ritz-Carlton holiday donations, Reid gave $600 in 2002, then $1,200 in 2004 and $1,500 in 2005 from his re-election campaign to an entity listed as the REC Employee Holiday Fund. His campaign listed the expenses as campaign "salary" for two of the years and as a "contribution" one year.
Reid's office said the listing as salary was a "clerical error."
I thought only Sen. Allen made these type of errors. And what about that great land deal?
Posted by peter at October 16, 2006 05:23 PMCock err Peter:
Abramoff.
Now shut the fuck up and get back to your cave and roomie Osama.
Posted by God Of War at October 16, 2006 05:26 PMAccording to the Post, the adviser said Team Clinton thought McCain was doing the White House's dirty work by criticizing the Clintons and ended up "looking similar to the way he did on those captive tapes from Hanoi, where he recited the names of his crewmates."
I thought only W's campaign resoted to this type of slur.
Clinton spokesman Howard Wolfson said, "These comments are reprehensible and they in no way reflect Senator Clinton's feelings."
Posted by peter at October 16, 2006 05:32 PMDidn't Harry once say...“Republicans may believe in cover-ups. I believe in ensuring all facts come to light.” Lets get all this facts about the land deal and his misuse of campaign funds into the light of day.
Posted by peter at October 16, 2006 05:35 PMwomen are getting tired of depleting the gene pool
perhaps gaia speaks?
Seven in ten women against the war? It would appear the Mighty Codpiece has lost its magical powers.
Posted by dj moonbat at October 16, 2006 05:40 PM58% of men also are against the War in Iraq!
peter, Stay on topic, please! Can't stand the numbers, eh!
Posted by Seven of Six at October 16, 2006 05:44 PMLets get all this facts about the land deal and his misuse of campaign funds into the light of day.
Since you're so concerned, I'm sure you'd like to get to the bottom of Hastert's dirty land deal as well. Not that you've mentioned it....but it's about ethics, right? Not blind partisanship.
Posted by ann at October 16, 2006 05:45 PMIt would appear the Mighty Codpiece has lost its magical powers.
Like Natalie Maines of the Dixie Chicks said, "I think women can tell when a man is lying to them."
Posted by ann at October 16, 2006 05:51 PMann - I'm with Natalie. I knew he was a snake when I first set eyes on 'im. It's the shifty eyes and maniacal laugh that gives him away.
Posted by iamcoyote at October 16, 2006 05:57 PMLike Natalie Maines of the Dixie Chicks said, "I think women can tell when a man is lying to them."
Well, I don't know if I'd go quite that far. If that were true, there would never have been a Jerry Springer Show.
Posted by dj moonbat at October 16, 2006 06:01 PMWell, I don't know if I'd go quite that far. If that were true, there would never have been a Jerry Springer Show.
You mean....Jerry Springer is real???
Ok, some women....and some men.
Posted by ann at October 16, 2006 06:03 PMReid gave $600 in 2002, then $1,200 in 2004 and $1,500 in 2005 from his re-election
Holy shit, this is likely to knock the $100k from Foley to the NRCC as hush money off of the front page becuase it just pales in compar.....oh!
I thought only W's campaign resoted to this type of slur.
Ahhh. That's a new neo-con code word. Truth = Slur. Thanks! Expect a lot of tru...uh, slurs coming into the next elections.
Lets get all this facts about the land deal and his misuse of campaign funds into the light of day.
And thank god the FBI is investiga...no, that would be Weldon.
Damn, peter. This stuff is a real problem for you guys. Your Mad King, idiot son of George, is locked in his Hitlerian bunker, plotting fake victories against everything he hates with resources he doesn't have. Must be tough. Kudos! You idiots earned it all the hard way. You fucked-up everything you touched.
Posted by phidipides at October 16, 2006 06:07 PMI knew he was a snake when I first set eyes on 'im. It's the shifty eyes and maniacal laugh that gives him away.
My wife has always referred to Bush as "America's First Husband".
I think that's not quite the same thing as "America's First Lady"....
Posted by Davis X. Machina at October 16, 2006 06:42 PMFilthy bastard Reid!
Making money off real estate deals when everyone else in the country is saddled with worthless property from coast to coast!
How fucking dare he!
And tipping his building staff! Tipping his building staff! Is there no end to the corruption?
And the worst part of it all is the card he put the tip in probably said "Happy Holidays"!
Happy Fucking Holidays!
Will this God damn war on Christmas never end?
Posted by snark at October 16, 2006 07:21 PMIs there no end to the corruption?
Apparently not:
Lester M. Crawford, former chief of the Food and Drug Administration, was charged yesterday with conflict of interest and lying about stock he and his wife owned in companies the agency regulates.
Ex-F.D.A. Chief Is Charged With Conflict
I don't get it....all branches of government controlled by the Repubs and they keep getting caught and prosecuted? What gives? Are they really that incompetent?
Posted by ann at October 16, 2006 07:37 PMsnark, that was just precious! Thanks for the laugh.
Posted by iamcoyote at October 16, 2006 07:51 PMGot to admit snark, that was fucking funny!
Oh God, the war on Christmas already!!
And the worst part of it all is the card he put the tip in probably said "Happy Holidays"!
Bastard!
Posted by phidipides at October 16, 2006 08:34 PMSeven,
Peter is paid to get off topic.
Posted by Simp at October 16, 2006 09:01 PM"And the worst part of it all is the card he put the tip in probably said "Happy Holidays"!
Oh my God, do you think the press will run with this story. What is the world coming to? I want an independent investigation into 'tip cards.'
Posted by Judith at October 16, 2006 09:40 PMI don't get it....all branches of government controlled by the Repubs and they keep getting caught and prosecuted? What gives? Are they really that incompetent?
Umm, apparently except for some partisan liberal activist judges and jurors, leftovers from that damn Clinton era no doubt. Plus, they haven't been able to appeal it all yet... up to Bush's Supreme Court, you know the ones filled with those that annointed him King and/or believe in unitary executive power.
snark, that was a thing of beauty!
Posted by emal at October 17, 2006 06:44 AM