Posted on 06/30/2012 9:20:47 PM PDT by Olog-hai
An IRS probe into pro-Republican groups to determine whether they are violating their tax-exempt status by spending too much on partisan activities is a Nixonian move by a reckless and ruthless administration, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell tells Newsmax.TV.
McConnell was commenting on recent revelations that the IRS was looking into the 501(c)4 organizations. The groups, such as the Karl Rove-affiliated group Crossroads GPS, are tax-exempt because they are considered social welfare groups. The status allows them to keep donor lists private but the groups must limit their spending to issue ads designed to educate the public.
Critics charge the groups have crossed the line with their ads and they should be forced to disclose donors like Super PACS.
Well its more of the same, McConnell said of the IRS probe, claiming the Obama administration is also using the Federal Communications Commission and the Securities and Exchange Commission to go after its political adversaries.
"Its very Nixonian, reminiscent of the Nixon years where there was an enemies list at the White House. This is a reckless and ruthless administration that will do anything to quiet the voices of its opponents.
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Yeah, really. Nixon resembled Mother Theresa more than the our present Dictator.
Hey, Mitchie. Why don’t you use some manly tactics and take this guy out for being ineligible.
That is why he wanted the names of Rove’s Donors and he isn’t getting them.
Clinton did this to the Conservative groups when he was president
What about the tax exempt status of all the black lib churches where Obama and his minions give campaign speeches?
Pretty much.
Now that it’s his ox that’s being gored, he’s all perked up and interested.
Please!! You’re the one who has been continually intimidated by Obama, Senator McConnell!
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