IRS begins civil audit of Democrat Sharpton

Charleston Post Courier, SC ^ | July 12, 2003 | Charleston Post Courier Staff Writers

[schaketo]

WASHINGTON--Democratic presidential hopeful Al Sharpton is the subject of a federal tax audit, a new financial disclosure report shows.

The report, filed with the Federal Election Commission on Thursday by Sharpton attorney Michael Hardy, said Sharpton is facing a civil audit. The Internal Revenue Service audit covers several years in the 1990s, Hardy said.

"We don't know what the result will be. They could owe me," Sharpton, a New York-based civil rights activist, said Friday in a telephone interview.

Sharpton's report to the FEC also shows that he earned at least $381,900 through various enterprises, including $120,000 from Rev. Al Productions for speeches and sermons; $78,000 from the National Action Network, his nonprofit social justice organization; $75,000 from Kensington Publishing for his book, "Al on America;" and $25,000 from PepsiCo. for his work as a member of the company's black advisory board

[schaketo]

It appears the demoncraps are rolling out the Clinton / McAuliffe death machine. Al is toast.

[Burkeman1]

Hmmmmm? How convenient for the Democratic party that an audit of ol' Al just happens to pop up now.

[Support Free Republic]

A horse walks into a bar. The bartender comes up and says "Hey pal, what will it be?"

The horse orders a beer.

A few minutes later, John Kerry walks in and sits at the bar. The bartender walks up and says "Hey pal, cheer up. Why the long face?"

I'll stop if you guys will donate and get us over our fundraising goal

[schaketo]

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In the upcoming democratic primary (2004) ...

BIG AL NEEDS OUR HELP NOW MORE THAN EVER! - Register as a democrat and vote for Crazy Al!

Rev. Al Sharpton is officially running for president in 2004.

During the May 3, 2003 demoncrap debate in Columbia, S.C., our man Al stated “The way to move a donkey is to slap the donkey,” and “I’m going to slap the donkey until the donkey kicks”.

Let’s help Crazy Al slap the donkey until it kicks.

Assume GW has the Republican nomination sewn up. Its time for all good republicans, libertarians, and independents to stand up and be counted. Lets take a page from Sen. McCain’s play book. Prior to the 2004 democratic presidential primary in your state, re-register as a democrat and vote for Al Sharpton!

Wouldn’t it be great if Crazy Al won! At the very least, lets ensure he gets prime time speaking rights at the 2004 nationally televised democratic convention. You gotta love it. Line up, sign up, and send this to all your like-minded friends.

Here is a link to planned 2004 primary dates from the National Association of Secretaries of State:
http://www.nass.org/Issues/04primaries.html

Check here for the rules governing primary voting in your state:
http://www.fec.gov/votregis/primaryvoting.htm

In case you’d like to send Big Al a donation:
http://www.al2004.org/

Anyone need a bumper sticker or button?
http://democraticbuttons.freeservers.com/

How about an Al Sharpton yard sign?
http://shop.store.yahoo.com/victorystore00/pryasi.html

Want to keep up on the latest on Big Al’s progress? Go to the Republicans for Sharpton website at:
http://www.republicansforsharpton.com/

Oh yea, and don’t forget to call the local demoncrap party headquarters and ask them the following before the primary election:

1. Can I get a ride to the polls – help them spend their money during the primaries so they’ll have less during the national election. Have them take you the scenic route and stop off and do some shopping on the way home.
2. Are you giving anything away free for voting democrat? Cigarettes, box of cigars, box lunch, etc. Ask for two of each.
3. Send 25 cents in the mail to the DNC and watch how much they spend on mailing you to give to the party. Always send their solicitation back to them with all associated literature in the prepaid envelope included in the mailing. They have to pay that postage upon return. Great way to help them spend money and keep you up to date on their propaganda.

Democratic National Committee
430 S. Capitol St. SE
Washington, DC 20003

Main Phone Number: 202-863-8000

Can you think of any other questions we should ask them?

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[Straight Vermonter]

Damn, you gotta come up with something new.

[ex-snook]

"How convenient for the Democratic party that an audit of ol' Al just happens to pop up now. "

Kinda fails the smell test. Dean next?

[lawgirl]

Need to get on Jesse too.

[Normal4me]

>>>"Need to get on Jesse too."<<<

Bill O'reilly would explode from enjoyment if that ever happens.

[Salman]

Any tax experts out there? Does "civil audit" imply that there is no criminal liability, just a question of Al forgetting to file or something like that?

I thought "reverends" didn't have to pay taxes ;-)

[thegreatbeast]

You are one nasty bastard! Remind me not to pi** you off. ;^)

[SwinneySwitch]

"They could owe me,..."

Give 'em hell, Rev. Al!

[DainBramage]

and $25,000 from PepsiCo. for his work as a member of the company's black advisory board

Man I bet that was lots of nights and weekends. < /sarcasm >

[billhilly]

"Need to get on Jesse too."

Ahem! What better way for Jesse to reclaim his undisputed leadership position? One thing is for sure. The old crook, big Al, has rattled the democratic cage.

[South40]

and $25,000 from PepsiCo. for his work as a member of the company's black advisory board

Yet another reason for me to drink Diet Coke.

[Cicero]

They'll stay off Jesse's back as long as he never runs for President again. That's what they pay him for: not running for president.

[TheSpottedOwl]

This is crap! They're auditing him? What the heck is a civil audit anyway?

If that doesn't work for them, let's hope his plane rides are safe...

[Valin]

$381,900 I'm in the wrong line of work.

[DPB101]

Who is Terry McAuliffe's baglady or bagman at the National Treasury Employees Union? Colleen Kelley? Frank Ferris? Somebody lower in the RAT gnawing order?

Can anyone make a case the NTEU wouldn't do this or isn't the most likely suspect?

[amused]

Al Sharpton:Curled, Rested and Ready for '04

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