Schwarzenegger bypassed charities, gave cash back to Noe

[Algorem]

http://toledoblade.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20050903/NEWS24/50903005

Article published Saturday, September 3, 2005

California governor bypassed charities, gave cash back to Noe
Where the money went

COLUMBUS — California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger could have cleared his campaign coffers of Tom Noe’s $10,000 in contributions by donating the money to a charity or the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation, but instead he sent the cash back to the embattled coin dealer.

Marty Wilson, Mr. Schwarzenegger’s spokesman, said yesterday the governor was not aware there were other options for disposing of the money contributed by Mr. Noe, who is facing accusations that he stole millions of dollars from a $50 million rare-coin fund he managed for the bureau. A long line of Republicans, including President Bush, has already sent the coin dealer’s contributions to charities or the bureau.

“Had we known about the other options, we may have made a different choice, but that’s hindsight,” said Mr. Wilson, adding the money was returned in early June. “The fact is the money has gone out."


“It’s money that clearly wasn’t his money to begin with and Governor Schwarzenegger knew it,” said state Sen. Marc Dann, a Democrat from suburban Youngstown. “I think he ought to give another $10,000 back to the bureau.”...

[Missy M]

1. Every time I read about Schwarzenegger and dirty deeds he wasn't ...

aware it was wrong. That's a pretty convenient excuse but after awhile it wears thin. Perhaps he shouldn't be governor if he is so uninformed.

[ailsagirl]

2. I'm not surprised-- he's scum

Just like I'm not surprised Gore has been helping the
hurricane victims-- he's sterling

I'd be surprised if AhNo did something charitable!!!
:eyes:

[BestCenter]

3. RE: Schwarzenegger bypassed charities, gave cash back to Noe

Ugh. He's at it again.

[newyawker99]

4. Hi BestCenter!!

Welcome to DU!! :toast:

[saclatinogroup]

5. There are people out there willing to make a charitable difference though!

One group is the Sacramento Latino Group. They are a new nonprofit group in the Sacramento area. They just held their first fundraiser/toy drive to benefit a local Sacramento charity. Expect more fundraising events from them in the near future! :)

[roody]

6. very cool---eom