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Weinstein ties to Clinton, Obama run deep
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Posted on 10/10/2017 2:47:24 PM PDT by Sub-Driver

Weinstein ties to Clinton, Obama run deep

As Democratic lawmakers begin to distance themselves from disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein, the break-up might be a bit tougher for the Clintons and Obamas – whose ties to the mega-producer and Democratic donor run deep.

Hillary Clinton, after facing mounting pressure to speak out, broke her silence on the allegations Tuesday. Five days after the Weinstein accusations emerged, Clinton released a statement saying she was "shocked and appalled."

A deep and tangled history with Weinstein could help explain the delay.

The producer -- using his connections to the wealthy Hollywood and New York elite -- gave or helped raise more than $100,000 for Barack Obama and the Clintons since at least 1995, according to OpenSecrets.org. Roughly half of that went to Hillary Clinton's presidential and Senate campaigns, including a political committee she used to support other Democrats and a joint fund with the DNC in 2016.

In total, Weinstein gave or helped raise -- or “bundle” -- $1.5 million for Democratic candidates over that time, according to Open Secrets, the nonprofit Center for Responsive Politics’ website that tracks campaign finance.

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TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: sexscandals; weinstein; weinsteinclinton
I am shocked!
1 posted on 10/10/2017 2:47:24 PM PDT by Sub-Driver
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To: Sub-Driver

The Obama daughter worked for him last summer. Anyone think the Obama’s are doing some fretting about that. Likely afraid to make a statement or incriminate the kid


2 posted on 10/10/2017 3:01:34 PM PDT by doosee (Captain, we are approaching a new level of Hell.)
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I doubt Harv went after the Obama daughter, not his type from all indications. But she probably heard “things” and may have even been confided-in, knowing her father was in a position to do something about it...so the Obama’s silence is interesting at a minimum.


3 posted on 10/10/2017 3:04:14 PM PDT by bigbob (People say believe half of what you see son and none of what you hear - M. Gaye)
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BREITBART Visitor Records: Harvey Weinstein Visited Obama White House 13 Times

SCREEN SHOT--Harvey's thirteen visits to the Obama WH.

HAT TIP Charlie Sperling/Breitbart.

NOTE: Michelle Obama’s aide is Melissa Winter.

Jeremy Weinstein served on the National Security Council between 2009 and 2011.

4 posted on 10/10/2017 3:04:16 PM PDT by Liz (Four boxes to defend liberty: soap, ballot, jury and ammo; used in that order.)
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To: Sub-Driver

The New Yorker has a more detailed account of Weinstein’s behaviour. It’s worse even than so far shown.

https://www.newyorker.com/news/news-desk/from-aggressive-overtures-to-sexual-assault-harvey-weinsteins-accusers-tell-their-stories


5 posted on 10/10/2017 3:07:50 PM PDT by Nipfan (The desire to save humanity is always a false front for the urge to rule it - H L Mencken)
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To: Sub-Driver


6 posted on 10/10/2017 3:09:36 PM PDT by Fiddlstix (Warning! This Is A Subliminal Tagline! Read it at your own risk!(Presented by TagLines R US))
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To: Sub-Driver

Did he go to that island?


7 posted on 10/10/2017 3:13:29 PM PDT by Savage Beast (Those who want to repeat history prevent others from knowing it.)
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What's most disgusting is that these Hollywood "moviestars" said nothing, whereas, like true heroes--and simply decent people--Kathleen Willey, Paula Jones, and Juanita Broaddrick spoke up and warned others! And did these Hollywood "moviestars" come to their defense??? help them??? defend them against harassment, criticism, destruction??? Of course not!

Hollywood is a moral cesspool!

8 posted on 10/10/2017 3:20:32 PM PDT by Savage Beast (Those who want to repeat history prevent others from knowing it.)
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To: Sub-Driver

Coming soon, how Harvey also set upon a few young males.

They say rape is about power, not passion.


9 posted on 10/10/2017 3:50:09 PM PDT by DUMBGRUNT (This Space for Rent)
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