Posted on 11/08/2009 6:20:06 AM PST by Brytani
Reacting to media reports that Nancy Pelosi “secretly” dispatched a top lieutenant to meet with Dede Scozzafava before the Assemblywoman’s shocking endorsement of Bill Owens, Conservative Party Chairman Mike Long called for a Federal Election Commission investigation of any “illicit inducements” that may have been offered in exchange for Scozzafava’s support.
“It a matter of public record that the Scozzafava family company is in financial difficulty. All her public statements about her withdraw mentioned money problems. Nancy Pelosi is desperate to win this seat,” Long said, adding: “Can it be a mere coincidence that Dede demand a face-to-face meeting, then jumps? What did Nancy Pelosi’s errand boy offer in person that they couldn’t discuss over the phone?”
Politico reported yesterday that Pelosi’s deputy, Congressman Steve Israel, met “secretly” with Scozzafava to provide “face-to-face reassurance” before Scozzafava bolted her party to back Owens. Israel refused to discuss the meeting with Politico.
“This is the kind on insider deal that makes people disgusted about politics. But it might go beyond insider dealing. Did Pelosi offer to pay off campaign debt or did Pelosi go even beyond that? In a polluted political world where Pelosi would do anything for Bill Owens, voters have the right to know the full story about the Pelosi-Owens deal.”
Long explained lawyers are now working on a formal request to the FEC. Since press reports show Attorney General Andrew Cuomo was also in discussion with Scozzafava, Long said only a Federal investigation could “clear the air.”
Is it illegal or unethical for a Speaker of the House to interfere with a local election?
This is a new wrinkle, if their was payola! Unfortunately the fox is in power to investigate the chicken coop.
Wow! This will probably uncover a lot of corruption and cripple the National Democratic Party for years to come.. ... (Sarc.)
Only when R’s do it, D’s it’s all legal.
Proving payola is tough to do. Unless they are on tape stating that this is payola, payola is basically legal. Just wink your eye and say it is for something else.
I was optimistic when I first started to scan the article, after reading the GOP wants a federal investigation...oh come on...
These people can’t be this stupid- ok, maybe they can be.
It could all be on camera, with dozens of witnesses and NOTHING WILL HAPPEN!
She is above the law!
It is maddening!
It's not the GOP, it's the New York Conservative Party asking for the investigation. They may pursue it more vigorously than the GOP, but with the same end results - nothing.
How many times has that been said?...only to prove that they can be this stupid!
You’re right...not enough coffee :-)
Way to many times....
Nah, you’re confusing getting screwed by pols and sexy....
Pelosi D’alasandra meets with Scozzafava - sounds like Mafia business.
Let’s hope this story goes viral....
I’m sending both links to Drudge
Why can’t the Republicans do stuff like this?
Because they run, crying like little girls, if the Dems even say boo! to them?
The GOP does need to grow a pair, that’s for sure.
Yeah right, the Democrats are investingating the Democrats!
Like Rangle being investigated or Conyers? None of them are punished or go to jail. The liberal Democrats in the Media will not mention any of it. It is o.k. to be corrupt when you are in a Socialist Party.
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