Obama Rewarded Fundraising "bundlers" With Plum Jobs

[SallyRand]

http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_1...html?tag=stack

June 15, 2011 12:26 PM

By Brian Montopoli

"President Obama granted plum jobs and appointments to almost 200 people who raised large sums for his presidential campaign, and his top fundraisers have won millions of dollars in federal contracts, according to a new report from the Center for Public Integrity.

In one example detailed by the group's iWatch News, Telecom executive Donald H. Gips "bundled" half a million dollars in contributions to the president for his reelection campaign. ("Bundling" is the practice of gathering together a group of donations, and was popularized because of legal limits in individual contributions. It has been used particularly aggressively by Presidents George W. Bush and Obama.)

Gips went on to take charge of hiring in the Obama White House and (was later) named ambassador to South Africa. And his company, Level 3 Communications, was granted millions in stimulus contracts for broadband projects. Gips told iWatch he was "completely unaware" of the federal windfall. The company has taken $13.8 million in stimulus money.

The report found that 80 percent of Obama bundlers who raised $500,000 or more for Mr. Obama - many of whom are being asked to do the same for his reelection bid - ended up in "key administration posts," in the words of the White House.

More than half of Mr. Obama's ambassador nominees were from this group. One of them, Cynthia Stroum, became U.S. ambassador to Luxembourg; she resigned shortly before the release of a State Department report that deemed her "aggressive, bullying, hostile and intimidating."

Mr. Obama's bundlers were also granted White House access - they and their families "account for more than 3,000 White House meetings and visits," according to iWatch. (There were 800 bundler visits to the White House in just the first few months of the administration.) The report also found that "[a]t least 18 other bundlers have ties to businesses poised to profit from government spending to promote clean energy, telecommunications and other key administration priorities."

Mr. Obama's decision to reward his donors follows the pattern of his presidential predecessors. But it flies in the face of his campaign promise to reduce the clout of moneyed special interests. The report shows how his bundlers ended up working in the Department of Justice, Department of Energy and the Federal Communications Commission, among other federal agencies, and been appointed to policy advisory commissions.

Moneyed interests "get the access while you get to write a letter, they think they own this government," Mr. Obama said in kicking off his presidential campaign in 2007. "But we're here today to take it back."

[Phoenix]

that is how it works isnt it?

you help someone get into power then they help you back

[Coup]

Obama is a crook just like the rest of the motherfuckers in DC

[charlie g]

Shit, I should have known another copy/paste job from the geriatric tranny! Shame on me for clicking

[seeandsee]

I know it, he will thanks his supporters later true federal jobs, no way

[TheDoc]

Odd, in the other thread people were set that Obama knew nothing of business and nobody around him did either....

[nation-x]

There are literally hundreds of blogs about Bush doing the same thing and you can go back a long time and see that this is a common practice. Summary: So what?

http://www.cronyjobs.com/
http://blog.buzzflash.com/releases/022

[nation-x]

Originally Posted by TheDoc

Odd, in the other thread people were set that Obama knew nothing of business and nobody around him did either....

Funny how they attack Obama saying he is "anti business" when corporations are posting record profits...

http://www.bcg.com/media/PressReleas...d=tcm:12-77753

[12clicks]

change we can believe in

[Babaganoosh]

Hello Marion Lynn.

[PR_Glen]

Originally Posted by Coup

Obama is a crook just like the rest of the motherfuckers in DC

why didn't you vote against him then? why didn't you create a gathering of people to help people understand that there was a better option? Why didn't you run yourself?

if you think they are all crooks why do you live there?

[pornguy]

this is why we call them Politicians.

Its a single word that encompasses.

Thief
Liar
Asshole
Scum
sleaze
greedy

and many many more.

[TheSquealer]

I love how Nation-x and other liberals are all about hope and change and the message and a new era and the new black jesus and then when Obama goes back on his word, as he has done non-stop... its always Bush's fault, couldn't be helped or "thats what presidents do".

And Canadians... really? Don't you guys have your own politicians to care about or anything worth discussing that pertains to Canada?

[woj]

nothing new, it worked like that for 1000s of years...

[Wizzo]

Get the fuck out of here!!! Couldn't be true! Oh wait, that's how the system works for all sides.

[DamianJ]

What the FUCK would we do without a fat old tranny posting dull news stories here?

THANK YOU MARION FOR PRETENDING TO BE A GIRL AND POSTING NEWS STORIES!

You are very ftw!!!11oneoneone

[Vendzilla]

Funny how people always point to past presidents that did it, like it was right then?

[iamtam]

i am trying to figure out how this is different from republican administrations. heck, karl rove pretty much had his hand up bush's ass running him like a puppet. why is this news?

[nation-x]

Originally Posted by Vendzilla

Funny how people always point to past presidents that did it, like it was right then?

No... it wasn't right then and it isn't right now... however, we point these things out to shine a light on the hypocrisy of posts like this.

[12clicks]

Originally Posted by nation-x

No... it wasn't right then and it isn't right now... however, we point these things out to shine a light on the hypocrisy of posts like this.

odd you post are devoid of ANY mention of it being wrong now.

Originally Posted by nation-x

There are literally hundreds of blogs about Bush doing the same thing and you can go back a long time and see that this is a common practice. Summary: So what?

the gutless left was explained long ago by our forefathers:

"Those who stand for nothing, fall for anything" - Alexander Hamilton

[moeloubani]

if the number is really 80%+ theres really a problem

and its a problem if bush does it or if obama does it, thats just fucked up

[Vendzilla]

Originally Posted by nation-x

No... it wasn't right then and it isn't right now... however, we point these things out to shine a light on the hypocrisy of posts like this.

A lot of people here post that to say that it's ok, when it isn't

[TheSquealer]

Originally Posted by nation-x

No... it wasn't right then and it isn't right now... however, we point these things out to shine a light on the hypocrisy of posts like this.

Hypocrisy is you continually pointing out that when someone else does it, its wrong... and when your boy does it, its no big deal because someone else does it.

[nation-x]

I have come to the conclusion that right wingers have a reading comprehension problem... 3 of the last 4 posts prove that assessment.

it wasn't right then and it isn't right now

The fact of the matter is that it doesn't matter who is president... they are going to give jobs to prominent supporters. I am not saying it's right... I am saying it's a fact.

[escorpio]

Originally Posted by iamtam

i am trying to figure out how this is different from republican administrations. heck, karl rove pretty much had his hand up bush's ass running him like a puppet. why is this news?

Because it's being done by Mr. Hope-n-change, who was supposed to be the anti-Bush.

[TheDoc]

It sucks they're allowed to do this. And now that Corporations are equal to people... it isn't going to get any better.

I guess we have President Reagan to thank for this.... He is after all the godfather of turning elections into auctions and paying them back through major contracts, giving them seats, and most damaging from him, deregulations of all kinds that totally f'ed us over but made others billions/trillions.

It isn't just some seats and money. This is way f'in bigger, even down to our States and local. Just look at what stocks your STATES own. who the Governor is, and who the major contributors to them are. It even happens in our city counsels and all over small gov, straight up to the top.

We're boned...

[12clicks]

Originally Posted by nation-x

I have come to the conclusion that right wingers have a reading comprehension problem... 3 of the last 4 posts prove that assessment.



The fact of the matter is that it doesn't matter who is president... they are going to give jobs to prominent supporters. I am not saying it's right... I am saying it's a fact.

sadly you were saying it was wrong when bush was in office but now its just a fact.

your betters read just fine, trust me.

[12clicks]

Originally Posted by TheDoc

It sucks they're allowed to do this. And now that Corporations are equal to people... it isn't going to get any better.

I guess we have President Reagan to thank for this.... He is after all the godfather of turning elections into auctions and paying them back through major contracts, giving them seats, and most damaging from him, deregulations of all kinds that totally f'ed us over but made others billions/trillions.

It isn't just some seats and money. This is way f'in bigger, even down to our States and local. Just look at what stocks your STATES own. who the Governor is, and who the major contributors to them are. It even happens in our city counsels and all over small gov, straight up to the top.

We're boned...

I happily thank reagan.
but them I'm a producer, not a leech

[nation-x]

Originally Posted by 12clicks

sadly you were saying it was wrong when bush was in office but now its just a fact.

your betters read just fine, trust me.

Thanks for proving my point... again.

[nation-x]

Originally Posted by 12clicks

I happily thank reagan.
but them I'm a producer, not a leech

What exactly is it that you "produce" again?

[TheDoc]

Originally Posted by 12clicks

I happily thank reagan.
but them I'm a producer, not a leech

Of course you would... he totally screwed the free market up for his corporate buddies, increased our debt way the hell above anything Obama has done, and was the first to do exactly what you're hating on Obama for with these donations. It's totally logical you would thank Reagan and hate on Obama... totally makes perfect scene.

Of course under Obama, we've gotten more wealthy than anytime in history... so producers have made more than ever... yeah, another reason to hate him. Wow, just wow.

[12clicks]

Originally Posted by TheDoc

Of course you would... he totally screwed the free market up for his corporate buddies, increased our debt way the hell above anything Obama has done, and was the first to do exactly what you're hating on Obama for with these donations. It's totally logical you would thank Reagan and hate on Obama... totally makes perfect scene.

Of course under Obama, we've gotten more wealthy than anytime in history... so producers have made more than ever... yeah, another reason to hate him. Wow, just wow.

hahaha, its a wonder this kid can tie his shoes.

[TheDoc]

Originally Posted by 12clicks

hahaha, its a wonder this kid can tie his shoes.

It's a wonder you're able to breath....

[Jman]

Well darn it, that is some big news LOLOL

BTW if you send me some whale affiliates I'll give you a kickback and some stimulus to ;)

[Rochard]

Originally Posted by Phoenix

that is how it works isnt it?

you help someone get into power then they help you back

It's business as usual. Nothing new.

[TheSquealer]

[DaddyHalbucks]

Where's all that hope and change?

[SallyRand]

I think the key lies in this snippet from the article:

"Mr. Obama's decision to reward his donors follows the pattern of his presidential predecessors. But it flies in the face of his campaign promise to reduce the clout of moneyed special interests. "

You H.Obamaistas Hoped For Change and only got the SAME OLD SHIT!

[TheDoc]

Originally Posted by DaddyHalbucks

Where's all that hope and change?

He has so many, it's hard to list.... I hope you didn't expect everything to change, that would be pretty naive to how things actually work.

Originally Posted by SallyRand

Other than Corps are sitting on more money than ever in history.... seems to be a few trillion in change hanging around.

If you're broke, it's your own damn fault.... not the Presidents.

[BFT3K]

The best part is that all of the Obama haters will have the ability to complain, right through the end of his second term.

You have NOBODY to run against Obama, and ZERO new ideas, so even if he doesn't do anything big, he will still get re-elected, simply by NOT being the GOP's guy.

[ThatOtherGuy - BANNED FOR LIFE]

Nothing new... Every President and congress/house member does this.

[blazin]

Oh well... Bush started a war so his buddies could get paid....

[PornMD]

Originally Posted by TheDoc

Of course under Obama, we've gotten more wealthy than anytime in history... so producers have made more than ever... yeah, another reason to hate him. Wow, just wow.

Who's "we've"? No one I know, I can tell you that much.

[buzzard]

Welp... That's just how the mafia works!
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