Obama fundraiser at George Kaiser's home? (Flashback: Private fundraiser with Solyndra key investor)

Tulsa Now ^ | 3/19/2007 | Tulsa Now

[Qbert]

Democratic Presidential candidate Barack Obama surprised the staff of Tulsa's Educare Center, 2511 E. Fifth Place, with a surprise visit on Monday.

Obama was in Tulsa for a private fundraiser.

"I've been a big proponent of early childhood education for some time," said Obama. "I'm extremely pleased and proud of Oklahoma for the ground-breaking work that's being done here."

Obama's campaign had kept his stop at the Educare Center so quiet only a two staff members of the staff knew he was coming.

Those two, Co-Director Carol Rowland and Associate Director of Early Childhood Education Lyn Lucas, were sworn to secrecy.

"We didn't find out until Friday, and we were told not to tell anyone," said Rowland.

Obama strolled through the center, asking questions of the staff and peeking into rooms where children were stretched out for early afternoon naps.

"Can I have a mat, too?" he said at one point.

After the private fundraiser at the home of George Kaiser, Obama was scheduled to travel on to Oklahoma City for a public rally, a fundraiser and an appearance on Larry King Live.

USRufnex: http://www.tulsaworld.com/news/article.aspx?articleID=070319_1_BR1_Democ85858&breadcrumb=Breaking%20News

Barack Obama visits Tulsa By Staff Reports 3/19/2007  2:43 PM

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[Qbert]

The ties go back.

[all the best]

Crony capitalism at its finest. Give a few thousand and get $535 million. That’s a ROI that we can only dream of.

[Rapscallion]

MEMO TO FBI: Time once again to follow the money.

[TribalPrincess2U]

"I've been a big proponent of early childhood education for some time," said Obama.

Yeah, train 'em to be good little commies.

[RushIsMyTeddyBear]

GREAT find!!!!!!! Better get a screen grab before it goes down the ‘memory hole’ (poof). I sent it to Drudge, BTW.

[Nachum]

The list, ping

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http://www.nachumlist.com/solyndra.htm

[Qbert]

Thank you RushIsMyTeddyBear

[WOBBLY BOB]

from last night: "And to make sure the money is properly spent, we’re building on reforms we’ve already put in place. No more earmarks. No more boondoggles."

Solyndra Filing Bankruptcy a Disaster for Obama

http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Solyndra-Filing-a-Disaster-for-Obama-128816968.html

[GOPJ]

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[bitt]

PINGO

[GOPJ]

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[dennisw]

Alex Brandon/AP - In this May 26, 2010 file photo, President Barack Obama, with Solyndra Chief Executive Officer Chris Gronet, looks at a solar panel, during a tour of Solyndra, Inc., a solar panel manufacturing facility, in Fremont, Calif. Solyndra received a $535 million loan from the U.S. government has announced layoffs of 1,100 workers and plans to file for bankruptcy.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/solyndra-closure-affects-foundation-linked-to-obama-donor/2011/09/02/gIQAkjF4wJ_story.html

George Kaiser, a major fundraising bundler for Obama.   (bundler means Kaiser got other Democrat fat cats to also contribute)

Obama and Energy Secretary Steven Chu visited Solyndra’s plant, and Vice President Biden spoke at its groundbreaking ceremony via live video. Each described the company as a model of the administration’s effort to create millions of new “green” American jobs.

[Alamo-Girl]

Thanks for the ping!

[SunkenCiv]

Thanks bitt.