Demanding a Refund

The National Review Online ^ | 06/27 10:52 AM | Mark Krikorian

[Delacon]

Demanding a Refund [Mark Krikorian]

Michelle Malkin has a great idea — people who've donated (however small the amount) to the GOP campaign committees or to any of the Ted Kennedy Republicans should call and demand a refund. I understand it's party policy to provide refunds to those who ask, though I don't know if that's true. Anyone who has details on this, let me know — also if you've demanded a refund, what happened?

Mickey Kaus is skeptical, saying that organizing primary or general election challenges, or recalls, is what will really get a Senator's attention. That's true, but not all are up for re-election next year, recall isn't widely available, and someone who gave $50 to Graham or Martinez isn't in a position to do any of that anyway. But he can ask for his money back.

I don't know how Republican politicians can object. Under the Beck decision, unions have to refund that portion of dues spent on political activity that union members disagree with — why should Senators be any different? Heck, any Democrats reading this could also demand a refund, just like Steny Hoyer did a few years back (even threating a lawsuit) from party-switching Rep. Rodney Alexander, claiming the money was raised under false pretenses. Well, if you gave money to, say, Kyl or Webb, thinking they would stand up for America's sovereignty, I'd say there's a case to be made that the funds were raised under false pretenses. 06/27 10:52 AM

[Delacon]

I like his use of the term "the Ted Kennedy Republicans". Never heard that before.

[madison10]

Works for me. I think we’d only get back about $500. What a waste of $$$ THAT was, though.

[Delacon]

Your money, unfortunately, matters a great deal more to them than your opinions. Hit them where they live. Every little bit hurts.

[Syberyenta]

from gaypatriot.com:

PatriotPartner (John) wanted me to pass along some news to all of you who used to support the Republican Party before the Party left us and sold out America’s national security and citizenship to illegal invaders.

He called the Republican National Committee today and they are, in fact, giving him a refund of the entire amount of his donations to the party in the past twelve months. He also tells me that the RNC staffer is getting a lot of refund calls this week.

So now it is your turn to join in the cash-out of the Republican Party. CALL NOW!

Republican National Committee - 202-863-8500
National Republican Senatorial Committee - 202-675-6000
National Republican Congressional Committee - 202-479-7000

CALL FOR YOUR REFUND NOW

[2ndDivisionVet]

Just say NO to Illegal Alien Amnesty!! Keep calling!! It’s NOT OVER!!

U.S. Senate switchboard: (202) 224-3121

U.S. House switchboard: (202) 225-3121

White House comments: (202) 456-1111

Find your House Rep.: http://www.house.gov/writerep

Find your US Senators: http://www.senate.gov/general/contact_information/senators_cfm.cfm

Toll free to the US Senate:

1-800-882-2005. (Spanish number)
1-800-417-7666. (English number)

Courtesy of a pro-amnesty group, no less!!