FEDS PROBE HILLARY CLINTON SENATE CAMPAIGN FUNDRAISER

ABC News and LA Times ^ | June 18, 2003 | Mark Halperin

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The Los Angles Times breaks news of a federal investigation into the activities of celebrity fundraiser Aaron Tonken and his involvement with a 1 million dollar Hollywood political event for Hillary Rodham Clintons 2000 Senate campaign.

The inquiry raises the stakes in a longstanding controversy that has pitted Bill and Hillary Clinton against some of the most dogged critics who have publicly questioned the source of underwriting for the gala.

For Tonken, it also opens the prospect of cooperation with authorities in return for a possible plea deal.

It couldnt be determined whether Clinton or her campaign is a target and a spokesman for the New York Senator said her office had no information on any probe.

Tonken has not testified before a Grand Jury, said sources close to the case, who requested anonymity.

In addition, allegiations by California's Attorney General that Tonken has engaged in fraudulent fund raising activities could be used to damage his credibility.

Still, sources say investigators are interested in the event he organized in August 2000, on the eve of the Democratic National Convention in Los Angeles.

Last week, US Magistrate Judge Paul Game Jr. postponed proceedings against Tonken one one charge of mail fraud in connection with his charity work.

At the time, Game sealed a stipulation related to the 90 day delay, citing sensitive matters discussed in the court papers.

[BluH2o]

Vast right wing conspiracy rears its ugly head once again. ;)
Surprised Larry Klayman's Judicial Watch didn't jump on this one ... he's had little success in spite of several lawsuits against the Clintons ... expect little more from the Feds.

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"Oh dear! How are Hillarys' minions going to spin this so as to place the blame on George W. Bush?"

LOL...the question Hillary!'s minions are asking themselves. We should know how by the end of the week. I'm bettin' on the old VRWC defense.

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GREEN is the perfect color to fit the expression on Bubba's face.

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JW knows about him at any rate. From the files of Judicial Watch: click here.

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Yes. You don't need to ask the glaringly obvious.

[mewzilla]

Again from the files of Judicial Watch: click here.

This one's also very interesting.

[eureka!]

Rat corruption ping...

[gov_bean_ counter]

I think there is a real possibility that other Dems ratted out on this one. The few thinking libs want both the Clintons off the political landscape.

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"The few thinking libs want both the Clintons off the political landscape."

Good point. Hillary!'s former base, the wackos who worship her and Bubba blindly, are not happy that she supported military action in Iraq. They feel betrayed. Hillary! lost potential votes in her bid to remake her public image as 'centrist', rather than the rabid leftist wingnut she's KNOWN to be. Loss of votes=loss of power. Good news for people on the Arkancide waiting list wondering when the shooting, heart attack or bludgeoning will occur. Less power=less harder to have your minions murder your enemies for you.

[Liz]

[Diver Dave]

Me thinks we're gonna enjoy watching how this plays out.

Also got to wonder how CA AttyGen Lockyear is gonna bury this probe?!? Another "Slam Dunk" ya suppose?

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Gray Davis might like to. I believe he was at one of those fundraisers.

[ladyinred]

Sleezey criminal types flock together I see. Of course some scam artist would go way back with the scam artists in chief!

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Here's the link that mentions Gray Davis's presence. From the link:

19. Tonken convinced Plaintiff to contribute $30,000 to the DNC to co-host a fundraiser keynoted by President Clinton at Café Des Artistes in Hollywood, California. The dinner, held on February 17, 2000, was chaired by California Governor Gray Davis. In addition to Plaintiff, other co-hosts included entertainer “Babyface” Edwards, actress Calista Flockhart, Gregory Peck and two real estate developers.

20. Plaintiff was seated with President Clinton at the Café Des Artistes event. Plaintiff also was introduced to Governor Davis, DNC Chairman Edward G. Rendell and California DNC Finance Chairwoman Stephanie Berger at the event.

[mewzilla]

so what does Spiderman have to do with this?

For a quick explanation, click here.

[Bigg Red]

Tonken's given money to the Dems. Isn't that like illegal if you're not a citizen?

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Hey, this is the Clintons; laws don't apply to them and their friends.

[Cindy]

LINKS OF INTEREST:

INA TODAY.com - INTERNATIONAL NEWS ANALYSIS -- TODAY by Toby Westerman: "HILLARY CLINTON ATTACKS BUSH, U.S. INTELLIGENCE SERVICES IN ORVERSEAS INTERVIEW Urges a 'Globalized and Integrated World'" (June 17, 2003)

SPIEGEL.de: ""EUROPA IST EUROPA IST EUROPA" SPIEGEL: Frau Senatorin, die Vorstellung von Amerika, die Sie in Ihrem Buch entwerfen, ist das genaue Gegenteil von dem Land, für das George W. Bush steht. Heißt das, wir brauchen die Hoffnung auf ein freundlicheres, rücksichtsvolleres und kooperativeres Amerika nicht aufzugeben?" (June 16, 2003)

OPEN SECRETS.org: "Hillary Rodham Clinton, Senator (D-NY)"

An Interesting Discussion on FREEREPUBLIC.com regarding a NEWSMAX.com article by Charles R. Smith: "SENATOR CLINTON A THREAT TO U.S. SECURITY" (012303)

Capitol Hill Blue: "ALL THE PRESIDENT'S WOMEN"

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This was reported weeks ago the leftist media dare not speak a word, especially when the evil witch queen is promoting her evil bible trash book.

It is a VRW conspiracy, move along nothing here to see.