Roy Blunt Hired Consultant Who's Also Indicted

[holboz]

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20050929/ap_on_go_co/delay_blunt_ellis;_ylt=AqZUwDhkVFvuJleO1Pwc0p.MwfIE;_ylu=X3oDMTA4NGRzMjRtBHNlYwMxNjk5

The political committee of Rep. Roy Blunt who is temporarily replacing Rep. Tom DeLay as House majority leader, has paid roughly $88,000 in fees since 2003 to a consultant under indictment in Texas with DeLay, according to federal records.

Keri Ann Hayes, executive director of the Rely on Your Beliefs Fund, said the organization has been has been satisfied with the work done by Jim Ellis, but has not discussed whether he will be retained.

"We haven't had that conversation," she said. So far, she added, Ellis' indictment had no impact on his work.

Records on file with the Federal Election Commission show the fund linked to Blunt retains Ellis' firm, J.W. Ellis Co., and has made periodic payments for services. Political Money Line, a nonpartisan Internet tracking service, places the total at about $88,000


DOH!!

[lovuian]

1. Seems like the Republicans can't find anybody Abrahmhoff

didn't pay!!! This is just hillarious!!!

[skooooo]

2. OMG...lol....

They are really fucking up big time. They are doing the same things they were BEFORE the media started reporting on this stuff. You could get away with it then, boys, but times have changed!

THEY HAVEN'T LEARNED.

[johnfunk]

3. Bwahahaha! And yes, it's an outrage...

..but I cannot help but laugh at the growing ineptitude of culturally corrupt Rethuglicans. They's gone from being the Party of Sonny to Party of Fredo almost overnight.

[Sydnie]

4. It's an "all your eggs in the same basket" story

They found people that were good at what they did, and they recommended them to their friends. :rofl:

[coffeenap]

5. I can't help it--this is all so fun!

:evilgrin: :popcorn:

[IChing]

6. So did they get the number 2 man? Sorry wrong thread....not really

They have painted themselves into an Al " Scarface" Capone corner by hiring thugs, criminals and crooked lawyers in their mob. :bounce: :bounce: :evilgrin: :popcorn: :rofl:

[ninkasi]

26. Not changing the topic...

but as I read the posts on this thread, and saw your picture of our Andy, I smiled, trying to imagine what he would have to say. The stench of corruption permeates all of the neocons...and their leader, the Chimp, has the worst odor of all. Phew! I smell monkey shit!

[AlCzervik]

7. This has been a really good day.

[MADem]

8. This is hysterical

Let's hope TV picks it up...

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[MADem]

10. I thought the protests revitalized our efforts

and continued our momentum, despite organizational issues. They energized the attendees, that is for sure.

The way to get in power is to get the GOP out, so it is important to continue to focus like a laser beam on their corruption issues, IMO.

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[MADem]

17. We are running against the Bush machine

unless and until another GOP candidate comes to the fore. You have a right to your opinion, but I found the protests envigorating.

I see you like my sig pic.

[Pastiche423]

21. " many of our "true" progressives voted for Nader "

Many = 3%?

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[Binka]

27. The SCOTUS gave Bush The Election

Sorry. You are so not worth the argument.

[0007]

28. I'll second that!

How could any one loath Michael Moore?

[Binka]

29. Hey Baby Just Take Decent and Democratic Out Of Your Response

Alert is your friend
I'll sing it again
Alert is the tool
To root out the fool

[0007]

31. Just for you sweetheart!

Greasy thumb McGerick never fingered anyone.

I've never hit the Alert once in all my years here at DU.

[Binka]

37. Thanks Sugar Shack

You just want to torment our little friends.....:toast:

[lumpy]

30. Who are you calling radicals,

ClintonFor08? Anyone who 'loathes Moore is a 'radical' against justice and integrity. The only activism that works for far right conservatives are lies, convolution of the facts, propaganda and fear mongering. Poof...

[Rose Siding]

40. Of course protests are a valuable tool for advancing causes

They aren't the only tool, but the attention they generate is crucial in order to "expose the crooked repukes"

And, of course, Gore did beat bush in 2000, by millions of votes. On that, also see:

Buglosi's "None Dare Call It Treason"
http://www.thenation.com/doc/20010205/bugliosi

Carter says Gore won 2000 election
http://rawstory.com/news/2005/Carter_says_Gore_won_2000_el_0922.html

Krugman's "What They Did Last Fall"
http://www.truthout.org/docs_2005/printer_081905K.shtml

(correction notwithstanding)
http://select.nytimes.com/gst/abstract.html?res=F00F13F7385A0C7A8DDDA10894DD404482

[IChing]

13. I 'd rather side with radicals than fascists and your priorities are not

straight, it is 06 and not 08.

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[IChing]

22. "degenerates"--Anyone else remember who used this term????? Anyone???

I'm glad you support this progressive site and are entitled to your opinions

But their chief is not Delay but the bushenfurher.

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[leesa]

36. Because Bush is a criminal who needs to be jailed.

You simply don't get it, do you?

[leesa]

34. Yes. Lets become Republicans like they are. It works so well.

[usregimechange]

11. KICK

[usregimechange]

12. Nominate and mediablast with me.

[Erika]

14. $88,000 as a salary?

Got to be on the Republican payroll. They only approve that kind of pay for connected Republicans.

[Roland99]

15. GOP = Den of thieves

[cyberpj]

38. GOP = Greedy Opportunistic Pigs also Get Outta my Pocket!

funny you posted this - I've been playing with some GOP= items for a new bumper sticker all morning.

[Roland99]

39. Rock on!

[dhinojosa]

18. The whole party is filled with crooks--RECOMMENDED nt

[usregimechange]

20. kick

[slay]

23. Big problem - there seem to be NO Republicans who aren't corrupt criminals

:evilgrin:

[leesa]

32. This is too funny. All Republicans are so corrupt they can't find a

single non-criminal!

[ngGale]

33. They are all corrupt....

will the media pick it up, I wonder. :popcorn:

[annabanana]

35. hahah... They get bit in the ass no matter which way they turn!

The alligator infested puddle they inhabit is getting smaller and smaller............

[Nightwing]

41. House of cards falling

And nothing these crooks can do or spin will stop it. About damn time these corrupt bastards get theirs and get it good!

[IChing]

42. kick