Among the Republicans who are members of America's New Majority and stand to benefit from the Rimes event are Scott Desjarlais of Tennessee, Steve Southerland of Florida and Renee Ellmers of North Carolina — all of whom had tea party support and signed the Contract From America — a set of tea party principles that pledges fealty to the Constitution and limited government.
I’m missing how this joint fundraiser conflicts with “fealty to the Constitution and limited government.” Those attending the private fundraiser will do so voluntarily and pay with non-govt funds.
Politico has spun this so that a multi-Member fundraiser @ $2500/person is a big deal. It is not. Especially with a big name entertainer. Some Members have several individual events that are $5K (the maximum allowed by law).