Posted on 10/05/2009 7:58:15 PM PDT by BornToBeAmerican
Democratic lawmakers in a handful of states are facing pressure from Republicans to distance themselves from the Service Employees International Union as a result of its ties to Acorn.
Republicans in Kansas, Virginia and Illinois in recent weeks have called on union-backed Democrats to return SEIU campaign contributions, citing the close connection between the union and the community organizing group, whose full name is the Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now.
Acorn has been under fire in the past month after secretly recorded videos showed Acorn employees offering advice on evading taxes, setting up brothels and smuggling illegal immigrants. Acorn has called the actions unacceptable and has fired the workers involved.
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Thanks for all the pings. You’re doing a great job. This is all very enjoyable!
I am trying to keep up with the news.
All. Please ping me with ACORN news.
Republicans: Make SURE that SEIU is out of politicking in Virginia and New Jersey where elections are looming. Those are the MOST likely places where they will be trying to steal another election soon.
Finally. Making the connection between Democrat candidates and the SEIU has always been a boiler plate item in any properly done political research report on them. Our firm has been saying this for years and for years our clients have ignored that section of our report. maybe now they will listen. Bravo Republicans in Virginia Kansas and Illinois!
You mean sorta like Al Gorge? Maybe Hollywood will give them an Academy Award too!!!!! "Disgusting" isn't a strong enough word for those self-serving groups!
guilt by association, remember RATS?
“These two young moviemakers and earthshakers deserve to put up for the Pulitzer Prize for their work!
Sorry, I forgot the (sarc) tag. Yes, I admire Hannah and James as much as you.
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