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Tag: Fundraising

Sweet Deal

By JGillman, Section News
Posted on Thu Jan 09, 2014 at 08:32:07 PM EST
Tags: Andy Dillon, Rick Snyder, Treasurer, Democrats, Fundraising, Cronies, NERD Fund, Rich Baird (all tags)

All the perks, but none of the responsibility.

Apparently, its good to be Andy Dillon. At least in terms of taking home a nice fat government sized paycheck. Snyder appointed the former top house Democrat, (remember this) Andy Dillon to the Michigan's top money collecting position in 2011, raising a few eyebrows from Republicans. In October of 2013, personal issues caused him to resign the six figure salaried position, again raising eyebrows; this time curious as to where he might end up.

Assisting and advising the incoming treasurer was expected, but apparently its still going on, and its like he never left:

"Dillon is being paid about $174,000 a year -- the same salary he received when he was treasurer.
State Democrats believe Michiganders should be reimbursed.
"Maybe in Rick Snyder's world it's okay to pay people not to work while giving outrageous bonuses to investment fund managers, but that's not the Michigan way," said Michigan Democratic Party Chair Lon Johnson in a media release. "Rick Snyder and Andy Dillon should repay taxpayers for the money that Dillon was paid not to work. The people of Michigan have a right to expect that taxpayer resources will be used to build a stronger middle class, not to pay off political cronies." "

What what what?

First off Mr Johnson, it was YOUR wife who raised nearly a $billion to fund the 'Chicago Way' which was brought nationwide. Secondly, Dillon is one of your guys.

Send Julianna over to his crib with a pledge card for Mark.

He could use the company anyhow.

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Left's "Discovery" is a Big "So What?"

By JGillman, Section News
Posted on Fri Mar 05, 2010 at 10:23:28 AM EST
Tags: Republicans, Democrats, Michigan, Fundraising, Politico, RNC (all tags)

~Cross Posted at Michigan Taxes Too Much~

Democrats hoping to turn a recent "discovery" by a maid after a Republican gathering into gold for their party might want to settle down and think about some other things politic. Excitement over a presentation to Republican leadership should fade fast when put to contrast with Democrat collusion efforts, cover ups and open deceit. Politico reports:

"The Republican National Committee plans to raise money this election cycle through an aggressive campaign capitalizing on "fear" of President Barack Obama and a promise to "save the country from trending toward socialism."
The strategy was detailed in a confidential party fundraising presentation, obtained by POLITICO, which also outlines how "ego-driven" wealthy donors can be tapped with offers of access and "tchochkes."

Politico's piece has sparked a number of lefty blogs, who are looking for anything they can find to turn attention away from the FAIL Obama policies and the current debate on the monstrous government health care takeover. Using a paltry 2 pages from the presentation found, Democrats have begun to rail on Republican efforts to milk the rich donors based on the fears of this country turning to socialism etc.. But at the same time ignoring that many donors were AT THE RETREAT where the presentation was made.

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A Message To Our Legislators - Beware False Choices

The Obama Machine and 2010

By Chad, Section News
Posted on Fri May 29, 2009 at 11:17:32 AM EST
Tags: Obama, 2010, Fundraising (all tags)

Believe it or not, many people outside of the sphere of politics ask for my analysis of current political events. Lately the subject of President Obama has been a hot topic. Folks are mildly freaking out about the breakneck pace he and his Democrat peeps in Congress have been on in the past several months since assuming office. The assumptions people are making about his intentions are varied and humorous at times. Just to let you all know, I don't think he is a foreign agent groomed from birth to bring down the USA, although I have to admit that would be an impressive feat to pull off. I also don't think he is the antichrist. The explanation is much, much simpler than people realize.

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