FR EXCLUSIVE - CNN hires Clinton-controlled Opinion Research Corp. for 2008 Presidential Polling

FreeRepublic.com Exclusive | January 12, 2007

[Howlin]

Believe me, I'm glad to do it!

[tobyhill]

It is unreal and another thing that's unreal is that the MSM wants us to just accept everything they say or do without question or in their favorite word "oversight".

[STARWISE]

Haven't found the "familial" connection .. still hunting.

[alrea]

polling, like most of "news," is simply rigged for the more socialist candidate

[STARWISE]

More Vinod Gupta companies, in addition to Opinion Research now -- note medical info company:

You know what info's in this:

* Find People at Any Address or Phone Number
* Find Residents and Businesses on Specific Streets
* Skip Tracing, Investigation, and Fraud Prevention
* Verify Names & Addresses
* Direct Mail and Targeted Telemarketing Campaigns
* UNLIMITED Sales Leads & Mailing Labels

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infoUSA's Code of Conduct - snippet

infoUSA’s commitment to the highest level of ethical conduct should be reflected in all of the Corporation’s business activities including, but not limited to, relationships with employees, customers, vendors, competitors, the government and the public. All of our employees, officers and directors must conduct themselves according to the language and spirit of this Code and seek to avoid even the appearance of improper behavior.

We must strive to foster a culture of honesty and accountability. Even well intentioned actions that violate the law or this Code may result in corrective and/or disciplinary action, which may include dismissal. One of our Corporation’s most valuable assets is our reputation for integrity, professionalism and fairness. We should all recognize that our business actions are the foundation of our reputation and adhering to this Code and applicable law is imperative.

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Vinod Gupta Charitable Foundation

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Connected to the Kennedys, too

The Kennedy Center Activity Report for Nebraska

Board of Trustees

The governing and leadership group composed of 35 members appointed by the President of the United States and 22 ex officio members who serve as designated by Act of Congress.

2006 Mr. Vinod Gupta, Omaha, NE, Emeritus Trustee

2006 Mrs. Laurel Gottesman-Gupta, Omaha, NE, Director

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Fast-growing diaspora looks for access to political power, 3 November 2000, Newsweek magazine, By Patralekha Chatterjee

As a child, he was worried where his next meal would come from. Today, Nebraska Internet tycoon Vinod Gupta chuckles when asked which experience he cherishes more - lunching with Barbra Streisand and her pals at her clifftop Malibu home or sleeping over in the Lincoln Bedroom at the White House.

“DEFINITELY, SLEEPING at the White House. It was not like I was flying on Air Force One or something. But it was quite an honor to stay at the White House,” quipped Gupta, a burly 54-year-old, in a recent interview with MSNBC.com.

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CHECK THIS OUT, HOWLIN!!!! YOU'VE ALREADY MADE GOOGLE SEARCH FOR "GUPTA FAMILY CLINTON" ~~ wOOhOO!!

[STARWISE]

Please, tell us.

[STARWISE]

I know that Putz, this family is like the Mafia

Please, tell us.

[STARWISE]

Dr. Sanjay Gupta worked for Hillary

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"Over the past few years in working at CNN, Gupta said one of the most significant things he has learned as a journalist is the importance of finding and pursuing the right stories.

“I’m proud that I have been able to find and stay true to the stories that have mattered to the country and the world. I’ve also learned you should be yourself in front of a camera and to know your material,” said Gupta, who grew up in a small town of 4,000 in Michigan, the son of first-generation immigrants from India.

His evolution to juggling the roles of doctor and journalist started with an early interest while a student at the University of Michigan in investigating and writing about health care policies and issues. Gupta said this interest was encouraged by a medical school mentor.

“Don’t exclude other interests in life as med students often do. He said to me, ‘let’s find ways to foster that interest,’” said Gupta, who graduated from medical school in 1993. His published work caught the eye of public officials and led to a 1997 position as a White House Fellow, advising and writing speeches for the then First Lady Hillary Clinton."

[leilani]

Absolutely superb catch, Howlin! Thanks for the ping, Mia T.

[STARWISE]

Clinton's India Connection (a who's who)

Rajat Gupta, apparently no relation to Vinod, gave Chelsea Clinton her first job:

Chelsea Clinton lands six-figure job

Clinton scrubs India trip on security concern

Meantime, his daughter Chelsea Clinton is tipped to win her first job at a firm with a strong India connection. The consulting firm McKinsey, whose Managing Director Rajat Gupta is a Clinton friend, is tipped to hire her.

[Howlin]

Here are some more:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vinod_Gupta

and

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Opinion_Research_Corporation

[STARWISE]

It's clear: there's no such thing as privacy anymore ...they've got us from birth, to buying habits, to residence, credit, medical and employment info, political affiliation, and to the grave.

[BombHollywood]

Gupta heads up InfoUSA? And is a mega Clinton donor? The Hillary Rodham Clinton Mass Communications Center? I'm ready to Barf! We use infoUSA's PowerFinder phone disk program in our business. You can bet we won't be renewing this year, and for good!

[cmsgop]

To tell you the truth I really just assumed the connection. Dr.Sanjay did work for Hillary Clinton though, the good Dr grew up in Michigan. I can't find a solid connection between Vinrod and Sajay, but my gut tells me there related some how. The Hillary Clinton connection is way to coincidental for me at least.

[FreedomPoster]

Nicely done, kudos.

I'd love to see this on FNC.

[Howlin]

Me, too!

[Syncro]

Good find, Howlin.

And Onyx, notice Clinton's tie?

Same color as the shirt



Coincidence? I think not considering Monica's "tie" message a few years ago.

And what's with Clinton's arm around Gupta's Daugh...er, ah...wife?

[STARWISE]

So you didn't mean anything specific when you said:

this family is like the Mafia ??

[cmsgop]

No, LOL , It just seems they have their hands in everything, like the Mafia.

[windchime]

Your thread is #5 AND #8 on Google page one here

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