Democrats Don't Know Jack??? (Abramoff, but got $Millions)

“It’s very odd that Democrats at the national and state levels have sought to exploit the Abramoff matter for political gain, while in the process throwing countless congressional Democrats under the bus,’ said Brian Nick, spokesman for the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC).” (Charles Hurt, “Dorgan Returns Abramoff Money,” The Washington Times, December 14, 2005)

An NRSC Report Shows That Nearly 90 Percent Of Senate “Democrats Have Taken Abramoff-Related Money.” “The NRSC has begun circulating among fellow Republicans new reports showing that all but five of the chamber’s 44 Democrats have taken Abramoff-related money. In addition, the Democratic National Committee, the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee and the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee have taken more than $1.2 million, according to records provided to The Washington Times.” (Charles Hurt, “Dorgan Returns Abramoff Money,” The Washington Times, December 14, 2005)

“The NRSC Report Is Part Of A New Counteroffensive By Republicans To Neutralize An Issue That Democrats See As Central To Electoral Gains In 2006.” (Charles Hurt, “Dorgan Returns Abramoff Money,” The Washington Times, December 14, 2005)

“If The Democrats Are Alleging That Republicans Are Guilty Of Any Wrongdoing, They’re Sitting In The Same Boat.” “Democrats have run two television advertisements in Montana, castigating Burns for his activities on behalf of Abramoff, but as the lobbyist’s taint spreads, its political impact may dissipate, said Brian Nick, spokesman for the National Republican Senatorial Committee. ‘If the Democrats are alleging that Republicans are guilty of any wrongdoing, they’re sitting in the same boat,’ he said. ‘It just becomes a nonstarter.’” (Jonathan Weisman and Derek Willis “Democrat On Panel Probing Abramoff To Return Tribal Donations,” The Washington Post, December 14, 2005)

Tribal Clients And Associates Of Jack Abramoff Have Contributed Over $3.1 Million To Democrat Party Interests Between 1997 And 2004. (Campaign Finance Analysis Project Website, www.campaignfinanceanalysisproject.com, Accessed December 2005; Political Money Line Website, www.tray.com, Accessed December 2005)

National Democrat Party Affiliated Committees Received Over $1.2 Million From Indian Tribe Clients And Lobbying Associates Of Jack Abramoff. (Campaign Finance Analysis Project Website, www.campaignfinanceanalysisproject.com, Accessed December 7, 2005; Political Money Line Website, www.tray.com, Accessed December 7, 2005; Internal Revenue Service Website, www.irs.gov, Accessed April 21, 2005)

Incumbent Senate Democrat-Affiliated Campaign And Leadership Committees Received Over $729,000 From Indian Tribe Clients And Lobbying Associates Of Jack Abramoff*. (Campaign Finance Analysis Project Website, www.campaignfinanceanalysisproject.com, Accessed December 7, 2005; Political Money Line Website, www.tray.com, Accessed December 7, 2005; Internal Revenue Service Website, www.irs.gov, Accessed April 21, 2005)

Speaking of - fla

Schumer's Campaign Violations
FEC hits Mr. Campaign-Finance "Reformer" for $250,454
National Review - Byron York
May 5, 2003

New York Democratic Sen. Charles Schumer, an outspoken advocate of campaign-finance reform, has been hit with one of the biggest fines ever imposed on a member of Congress by the Federal Election Commission - for violating campaign-finance laws.

The FEC ruling, handed down in March, ordered Schumer's 1998 senatorial campaign to pay a civil penalty of $130,000. The campaign was also ordered to return 5 in illegal contributions, bringing the total of fines and restitution to slightly more than a quarter-million dollars. The campaign paid the sum in April.

According to FEC records, only three cases involving federal candidates have resulted in higher fines than the one levied on Schumer's campaign. No senatorial candidate has ever been so severely penalized.

At issue in the FEC action were more than 750 contributions, totaling about $915,000, dating from Schumer's 1998 race against Republican Alphonse D'Amato. The FEC found that each of those donations exceeded the $1,000 limit then in effect for contributions to a candidate during a primary or general election. The FEC said most of those excess contributions were within the $1,000 to $2,000 range.

The FEC also found that the Schumer campaign failed to file notices required by law for $89,500 in contributions given in the last days of the 1998 campaign. The Schumer campaign also filed late notices for $186,500 in contributions.

After an FEC audit discovered the violations in 2001, some of Schumer's defenders downplayed them as "technical." But the size of the fine suggests the FEC viewed the infractions as a serious matter. At the least, the violations suggest a relaxed attitude on the part of the Schumer campaign toward the rules regarding the reporting of campaign contributions.

And the punishment might have been worse. It appears that Schumer's campaign benefited from a change in FEC rules, adopted last November, which in effect reduced the number of violations that were subject to fines. Had the Schumer campaign been judged by the FEC's old rules, the $130,000 fine might have been much higher.
The FEC cleared Schumer of personal responsibility for the violations. "The Commission does not allege and there is no finding that U.S. Senator Charles Schumer engaged in any wrongdoing in connection with the findings in this agreement." His 1998 campaign treasurer, Steven D. Goldenkranz, was named in the report.

When asked about the FEC judgment last week, a Schumer spokesman promised to make a written comment, but so far has not made one. The 1998 Schumer race against D'Amato was, at the time, the most expensive in history, with the Schumer campaign spending nearly $17 million. Now, as he prepares to run for reelection next year, Schumer has already amassed nearly $15 million, making him the most successful fundraiser in the Senate.

http://www.nationalreview.com/york/york050503.asp

Jack Abramoff Group (JAG) Scandal:
Hypocrite Democrat of Corruption #37 - Rep. Harold Ford Jr. (D-TN)

Harold Ford, Jr. Says Republican’s Hilleary, Bryant, & Corker
Should Donate "Corrupt Abramoff Money"
Tuesday, January 10, 2006

Congressman Harold Ford Jr. called on U.S. Congressional members Van Hilleary, Ed Bryant and Bob Corker "to give to charity any and all contributions they have ever received from corrupt lobbyist Jack Abramoff and his associates." "Van Hilleary, Bob Corker and Ed Bryant should disclose what Jack Abramoff and his associates gave them over the years and they should donate that money to a charity of their choice immediately", Ford said. In recent days, President Bush, House Speaker Dennis Hastert, Tom Delay and other senior members of Congress have either returned or donated Jack Abramoff corrupt money to charity. Van Hilleary, Bob Corker and Ed Bryant should do the same thing. He said Abramoff "is the center of the one of the most egregious lobbying scandal ever. Earlier this week he pleaded guilty to fraud, conspiracy to bribe public officials and tax evasion."
Source: Harold Ford Jr 2006

Oh Really Hypocrite and Fraudulent Junior
Let's Review the Case Facts
1....Oops, hypocrite and fraud Harold Ford Jr. "forgot" to disclose to the public they he also received Abramoff Group Scandal (AGS) cash, from four of fourteen Democrats that were Jack Abramoff Group (JAG) lobbyists as follows:

Democrat Edward Ayoob                $ 500
   Was a key staff member to AGS Dem Harry Reid before joining JAG from '01 - '04
   While a key lobbyist with JAG, Ayoob donated $4,000 to Reid, for lobbying client kickbacks,
       held a fundraiser for Reid at JAG's law offices/employer being Greenberg Traurig (GT),
       and GT also donated $19,941 to Sen. Reid - his 18th single largest donor.
   100% of Ayoob's $49,000+ donations were to Dem U.S. Congress members, most AGS involved.
   Ayoob left Greenberg Traurig in order to not be forced to resign, due to his AGS involvement.
   From '97 - '98, Edward Ayoob was the Assistant Finance Director for Harry Reid's PAC,
       "Friends for Harry Reid", and on the PAC's payroll. During that time Reid's PAC was FEC
       fined for improper payroll accounting involving $316,737 in payroll expenditures.
   At 01.10.06, per a highly knowledgeable source, Ayoob is under DOJ criminal investigation for
       his AGS role, along with Sen. Harry Reid and the law firm of Greenberg Traurig. Sen. Reid has
       significant AGS involvement.

Democrat Stephanie Leger Short     $ 250
   Leger Short was a key Legislative staff member to AGS Dem John Breaux before joining JAG,
       '01 - '04, at the law firm of Greenberg Traurig (GT). GT forced Leger Short to resign 04.30.04,
       due to her role in the AGS.
   Leger Short's husband is a key Legislative staff member to AGS Dem Byron Dorgan.
   While working as an JAG lobbyist, Leger Short made a donation to Byron Dorgan.
   100% of Legar Short's political donations were to Democrat U.S. Congressional Members.
   Leger Short is now a key DC staff member to LA Dem Gov Kathleen Babineaux Blanco.
   At 01.10.06, per a highly knowledgeable source, Leger Short is currently under DOJ criminal investigation
       for her AGS role. The DOJ investigation also includes Dem Byron Dorgan and Dem ex-Sen ('04)
       John Breaux. Both Congressmen had significant AGS involvement.

Democrat Michael D. Smith            $2,223
   Smith's wife is Legislative Director for AGS Dem Tom Harkin.
   JAG lobbyist Smith personally assisted Tom Harkin write a letter, in behalf of an JAG client, for
       specific donation kickbacks to Harkin.
   As a JAG lobbyist, Smith donated over $173,000, 100% to Top U.S. Dem Congressional members,
       for JAG client influence and political favors/kickbacks, including Harkin, Reid, Dorgan ($14,500),
       Murray, Cantwell, Durbin, H. Clinton, and many more Dems, including Harold Ford. Smith's
       JAG member donations, at Greenberg Traurig, were #1. 2nd was Abramoff at $147,420 (100% Repubs)
       Smith also donated to a top George Soros organization, America Coming Together.
   JAG insiders stated Smith was the Democrat alter-ego to Republican Jack Abramoff.
   At 01.10.06, per a highly knowledgeable source, Smith is under DOJ criminal investigation
       for his AGS role. Dem Tom Harkin, who received significant AGS donations, is also under
       current DOJ investigation.
   Like Stephanie Leger Short, Smith was forced to resign by GT. Like Abramoff and Scanlon,
       Leger Short and Smith are being investigated by the DOJ, not only for Congressional members bribery
       and kickbacks, but also JAG client over-billing and submitting fraudulent billing statements.

Democrat Alan Slomowitz              $1,000
   While a lobbyist for JAG, 100% of Slomowitz $37,000+ donations were to Democrats, many tied
       to JAG lobbying clients.
   Currently investigating Dem Congressman ties, and if under DOJ investigation - TLG

Total Received AGS Cash by Dem hypocrite Harold Ford, Jr.:   $3,973

2....Oops, fraud Dem Harold Ford Jr. "forgot" to tell the public that 3 of 4 JAG members that donated to him are under DOJ criminal investigation for their roles in the JAG scandal. All four JAG donors to Ford also significantly contributed to numerous other Dem Congressional members involved in this scandal.

3....Ford, nor his Dem hypocrite colleagues, will talk about the significant cash that Dem Ford also receives from fraudulent and criminal Soros-Shadow Party organizations. Mums the word for hypocrite Democrats who are significantly backed by Soros~Shadow Party Mob members who are admitted Marxists, Socialists, Communists, Atheists, Homosexuals, and other ultra liberal and radical scum, that don't represent our American culture, values system, or majority views.

Courtesy: The DeLay Chronicles and "The Law Gang" - 01.10.06
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