[nathanbedford]

Some time ago on these threads an article appeared from a left-wing source the name of which presently escapes me to the effect that The Tea Party groups had been raking off a scandalously high percentage of their donations for management and a pitifully small percentage was going to elect conservatives. I recall noting that the source was left-wing but commenting that these charges should be promptly rebutted or confidence in the tea party movement would be compromised along with future donations.

To my knowledge no rebuttal has appeared on these threads and the charges remain in the air.

Senator Johnson's criticism to the degree that it extends to finances might therefore be well taken. That, however, would have nothing to do with his betrayal of conservative principles since taking office due to the support of The Tea Party.

[Gaffer]

I also remember the article and thread, and I was amazed at the very high rake offs some of these so-called financial responsibility groups were taking. If I recall correctly in looking at the list of Tea Party related groups, only one, the Club for Growth had a reasonable admin fee (something like 5 or 6%). The rest of the Tea Party affiliated groups were HORRIBLE! One or more even approaching what I’d call a scam operation.

Likewise, I have seen no rebuttals to this whatsoever, which resolves me to check very carefully into the mission, organization and financial disclosure statements of any of these groups before I give them money.

As for Senator Johnson, I could give a rat’s patooty if his establishment GOP is losing donors because of Tea Party sentiment.