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Fundraising central: big national trial lawyers convention in SF is a political bonanza
SFGate.com ^ | 7/23/13 | Carla Marinucci

Posted on 07/23/2013 4:45:28 PM PDT by NormsRevenge

The American Association for Justice Convention at the Hilton in San Francisco this week has brought hords to town — hords of politicians.

And we’re betting they’re not so much interested in AAJC’s panel discussions on more kinds of litigation than you ever thought possible — from Super Storm Sandy to bladder cancer, antidepressants to motorcycle lawsuits — than they are in being here in the Mother Lode of political fundraising.

After all, the convention is conveniently located just a stone’s throw from Google, Facebook, Twitter, and all that Silicon Valley money — not to mention America’s Cup action that draws a lot of folks with big checkbooks.

“Half of the Democratic caucus is hanging out at the Hilton,” quips one Dem insider on scene.

(Excerpt) Read more at blog.sfgate.com ...


TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Government; Politics/Elections; US: California
KEYWORDS: bonanza; fundraising; political; triallawyers

1 posted on 07/23/2013 4:45:28 PM PDT by NormsRevenge
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To: NormsRevenge

San Francisco’s definitely the right place for lawyers - cuz let’s face it, lawyers f*** EVERYONE up the *ss.


2 posted on 07/23/2013 4:47:26 PM PDT by Jack Hammer (American)
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To: Jack Hammer

Poor old Anthony Weiner just picked the wrong city to launch his campaign.... Weiner could easily carry North Beach....


3 posted on 07/23/2013 5:49:51 PM PDT by ptsal (Repubicans swallowing more kool-aide from Rove & Kristol)
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