I'm stunned (sarcastic) that neither the New York Times nor the Washington Post do not have this article, Clinton Aids Vilsack With Campaign Debt, on their front pages. Not only do Democrats purchase their own party's votes for supposed "mandates from the people" (the emergency war and pork supplemental), but they purchase "important" political endorsements for cold, hard cash.
Hillary touted former presidential-aspirant Tom Vilsack's endorsement of her campaign recently as one of her most important. Perhaps it would have been important in past election cycles, but with states like California and Florida racing to be, if not the first primary, the early deciding primary by moving their poll dates -- not so much. Soon, Iowa is just going to be another small primary, along with states like New Hampshire.
But boy, did Vilsack's endorsement cost Hillary! $400,000!
Democratic presidential contender Hillary Rodham Clinton has agreed to help one-time candidate Tom Vilsack, who endorsed her on Monday, as he seeks to retire a campaign debt of more than $400,000.As if they don't have that all figured out, yet. Although I doubt David Geffen will be forking over $400,000 to Vilsack anytime soon.
Clinton spokesman Mark Daley said he was uncertain how Clinton would go about raising money for Vilsack, but he conceded that at some point, she would have to contact her supporters. "Someone in her shop is going to have to reach out," Daley said.
According to the Associated Press, Hillary also reportedly offered an ambassadorship for the endorsement of kingmaker Bill Shaheen in New Hampshire last week. Of course he is disputing that account, for being part of the bribery and extortion process that is Democrat endorsements is an ugly business. Especially when exposed.
Reader Comments ( Page 1 of 1)
1. and Hillary also paid liberal bloggers $20,000 a week: http://www.solidpolitics.com
Bill at 2:23PM on Mar 28th 2007
2. alrighty then, patrick casey. we get it already: you are not voting for hillary. bfd, really. you are probably frightened by ANY woman with a backbone, and HRC doesn't need you. are you going to whine about this for the next 8 yrs of our lives?
chelseadsmom at 6:19PM on Mar 28th 2007
3. Money Talks, B*** S*** walks
Steve Bonomo at 7:25PM on Mar 28th 2007
4. If one does not handle their campaign as if it were a business, they would never get my vote. Hillary works fair and square, and runs her campaign intelligently...making and dispursing funds legally and intelligently is part of running in an election. Hillary has my vote locked in. Anita Gittelson
anita gittelson at 4:31PM on Mar 29th 2007
5. Money talks, bs walks, huh? Sounds like the exact same thing Dems have been whining and crying about for FOREVER! Ha ha ha... how the tables turn and your views change, huh?
Nice quote, Steve Bonomo at 1:26AM on Mar 29th 2007
6. HILLARY IS THE BEST CANDIDATE OUT THERE. NOT ONLY IS SHE INTELLIGENT BUT SHE HAS COMPASSION FOR HER FELLOW BEINGS. I AM A BLACK WOMAN AND ALTHOUGH I LIKE WHAT OBAMA IS SAYING I BELIEVE HE NEEDS MOR EXPERIENCE IN THE POLITICAL ARENA. (MAYBE THE NEXT ELECTION HE WILL BE SEASONED) SO TO ALL OF MY MY BLACK AND WHITE SISTERS I SAY ---- GET WITH HILLARY AND REALLY SEE WHAT SHE IS ABOUT. THEN GO OUT AND WORK FOR HER AND VOTE FOR HER.
goldie at 12:26PM on Mar 30th 2007
7. More woman power scares me. I live with it.
c.andrew Ross at 2:17PM on Mar 30th 2007
8. I would think Corzine would be someone you DO NOT want endorsing you .
Hillary isnt bad but she another regular politician no worse no better same ole same ole.
Obama is my choice not same ole guard
Lia at 3:17PM on Mar 30th 2007