Is Hillary Clinton's campaign playing fast and loose with donations? It sure seems that way, as the Wall Street Journal has uncovered some curious donations and they lead to one of Hillary's top fundraisers. The Paw family lives in a modest house and their income is not exorbitant. Amazingly, they've donated $45,000 to Hillary over the last two-years. It gets better:
The Paws' political donations closely track donations made by Norman Hsu, a wealthy New York businessman in the apparel industry who once listed the Paw home as his address, according to public records. Mr. Hsu is one of the top fund-raisers for Mrs. Clinton's presidential campaign. He has hosted or co-hosted some of her most prominent money-raising events.
...Lawrence Barcella, a Washington attorney representing Mr. Hsu, said in a separate email: "You are barking up the wrong tree. There is no factual support for this story and if Mr. Hsu's name was Smith or Jones, I don't believe it would be a story." He didn't elaborate.
Go right for the race card, hey Larry?
Anyway, this could hurt Hillary in ways that Edwards or Obama never could. This is not Whitewater or Travelgate, this is pure and simple cheating if the charges are true -- and the WSJ seems to have covered their bases well. Note the top donation people in the inset; they are all wealthy, where the Paw family is not. It warrants a serious look into the transactions to say the least. Let's watch this one.
Update (8/28/07 1836): Well don't ya know it, more irregularities with the Dems and their King Fundraiser. I. Am. Shocked!
Reader Comments ( Page 1 of 2)
1. This information and its implications are frightening.
Mary at 2:46PM on Aug 28th 2007
2. Scott, Still in your corner. Keep the posts coming. While there are times when the race card applies, its played to often when it does not. Like crying wolf it falls on unlistening ears after awhile. The wolf in this case is Hillary herself and the sheeps clothes are coming off. As stated before she was given a time to recant and repent. Her failuar to do so has made the time imminent. She is going to be exposed fully and her fall is at hand. Lawrence can play all the cards he wants but he is still betting on a losing hand.
Larry at 3:01PM on Aug 28th 2007
3. Hsu's lawyer publicly responded. It is an eye-opening response and if it is true it puts the WSJ in the same league as the Daily Post in terms of weak journalistic practices.
Read This at 3:09PM on Aug 28th 2007
4. In case the link did not come through:
http://www.talkleft.com/story/2007/8/28/12190/3305
Read This at 3:10PM on Aug 28th 2007
5. they better kep digging this isn't the only donation that might be questionable, we all know how dishonest she is on every other field.This woman would "DO OR SAY ANYTHING" to get elected and I mean anything, which takes in a wide field. She tries to portray so nice but underneath is a very evil, vile woman.
Jane at 6:17PM on Aug 28th 2007
6. Does this really surprise anyone? They were shameless in their actions the last time they occupied the White House. They are still shameless today. Imagine what they'll do to our country if they get in again. Treason in the first run was enough for me. What will be enough for you?
juan casa at 6:42PM on Aug 28th 2007
7. I recall that a Buddhist "temple" in California gave tons of cash to Bill's last presidential campaign -- which turned out to be a front for the Chinese government. The Chinese own the Clintons. They always have and they always will. Bill remained silent when Hong Kong was "repatriated" against its will. Hillary will do nothing when the Chinese take Taiwan. Chinese know all about corruption --- hence they are well acquainted with the Clintons.
Patriot at 6:36PM on Aug 28th 2007
8. WHY IS IT NOTHING SEEMS TO STICK TO THESE CROOKS? WHEN IS SOMEONE GOING TO BE BRAVE ENOUGH TO STOP THEM? ARE THEY THAT POWERFUL, TO BE ABOVE THE LAW? THEY ARE BANK ROLLED BY ENEMIES OF THE COUNTRY AND YET SHES NOT ONLY FREE TO DO SO, SHES RUNNING FOR THE PRESIDENCY. SCARY, SCARY STUFF.
MARLA at 6:44PM on Aug 28th 2007
9. BOY: JUST LISTEN TO ALL OF THESE HIPPOCRIT REPUBLICANS SAYING LIES: IF YOU HAVE NO PROOF THEN JUST SHUT UP. NO HOT AIR JUST THE FACTS WHICH NO REPUBLICAN KNOWS ANYTHING ABOUT. TALK ABOUT TREASON; HOW ABOUT THIS BASTARD WE HAVE NOW IN THE WHITE HOUSE THAT ATTACKED A SOVEREIGN NATION WITH OUT ANY REASON AND NOW WE HAVE DESTROYED THIS NATION DOWN TO NOTHING; THIS IS TREASON BY LYING TO THE AMERICAN PEOPLE TO GET THEM SCARED IN ORDER FOR BUSH AND CHENNEY TO GO GET THAT OIL MONEY AND KILL OVER 3700 OF OUR SOLDIERS FOR NOTHING: LET UP IMPEACH THIS BASTARD AND PUT HIM ON TRIAL FOR WAR CRIMES.
BRENT at 8:55PM on Aug 28th 2007
10. Remember Charlie Trie?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charlie_Trie
This is another blatant example of the Chinese commies trying to influence our election and must be investigated.
Stuart at 9:57PM on Aug 28th 2007
11. According to the LA Times, Hsu is now a WANTED MAN in connection with this swindle.
Let the games begin.
Michael at 12:15AM on Aug 29th 2007
12. OF COURSE Hillary's taking money!! It costs 300 million to run the campaign if you're nominated. Is this a surprise? Who'd she take money from this week? Same folks the Republicans do? All big donors buy both sides ahead of time. It's like insurance.
The ENTIRE SYSTEM is rotten from the inside out. Breathe it in, savor the stench, and stop believing in anything these trollops say. Dems or Repubs, either side will say anything to get elected, or sell their Grandma to North Korea to use as footstool if it'll get them votes.
I do think some of very conservative friends of mine are more naive than the more liberal ones, as they REALLY BELIEVE that their leaders are "Godly" because......they say so!
Number one rule in politics: Follow The Money
Number two: Trust No One.
Have a good one.
Patrick :-)
Been working around politics and politicians way too long.
pat young at 4:16AM on Aug 29th 2007
13. (Apologies to Willie Nelson)
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Mamas don't let yur babies grow up to be lib'ruls
Don't let 'em think women deserve equal pay
Tell 'em that Satan made their daughter gaaaay.....
Mamas don't let yur babies grow up to be lib'ruls
They're always on drugs, with too many group hugs
They won't properly torque down their lugs (OK you try rhyming "ugs" 3 times)
Lib'ruls love negroes and poor folk and damned civil rights
But they should love strong Rambo who always wins all of his fights
They claim that they care, but they also drive big SUVveeeees
They bear funky children whose brains are infested with fleas
Mamas don't let yur babies growing up to be lib'ruls
They won't show the President proper respect
They need to watch Swaggart and then genuflect
Mamas don't let yur babies grow up to be lib'rals
They'll question the king, and wont kiss the Pope's ring
They don't respect anything
Mamas don't let yur babies grow up to be lib'ruls
They'll question the minister, question the church
They won't join the group of our brother John Birch
Mamas don't let yur babies grow up to be lib'ruls
They won't cut their hair, think the poor need health care
They whine 'bout clean water and air
(ONE MORE TIME > everybody join in now)
Mamas don't let yur babies brow up to be lib'ruls
Don't let 'em drink water that cost them two bucks
Make 'em drive Patrick's old Japanese trucks
Mamas don't let yur babies grow up to be lib'ruls
Too many are gay, don't love the NSA
It's time that we shut them awaaaaaaaaay
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pat young at 8:30PM on Aug 29th 2007
14. Hillary's dirty money problem is nothing new, but it's not going away either. She seems to be calculating that the average Democratic voter isn't smart and attentive enough to understand and care about this issue. But statements like "Lobbyists represent real Americans" are starting to reveal the real Hillary Clinton, and it's not a pretty picture:
http://unitedagainsthillary.wordpress.com
Y at 10:12AM on Aug 29th 2007
15. #9 BRENT, YOURE SUCH A FOWL MOUTHED LEFTWINGER, TAKE A CHILL PILL MAN, THEN A NAP. THEN MAYBE YOU CAN COME BACK AND HAVE AN ADULT CONVERSATION. ALSO,IF YOU TOOK THE TIME TO READ SOME OF THE POSTS HERE YOU WOULD FIND SOME "FACTS" YOU'RE OBVIOUSLY UNAWARE OF, THAT IS IF YOU'RE REALLY INTERESTED IN FACTS... OTHERWISE, STICK TO YOUR LEFT WING BLOGS WHERE YOUR CHOICE OF WORDS ARE ACCEPTABLE, AND STATE OF MIND IS TYPICAL.
BANDIT at 2:55PM on Aug 29th 2007