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Title: In It For The Money? Conservative PAC Spends Big, But Not On Candidates
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URL Source: http://tpmmuckraker.talkingpointsme ... ends_big_not_on_candidates.php
Published: Mar 20, 2010
Author: Justin Elliott
Post Date: 2010-03-20 12:18:45 by Skip Intro
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Views: 34003
Comments: 86
A California-based PAC called the Republican Majority Campaign spent nearly all of the $1.7 million it raked in from conservative donors last year, but less than 2% of the money went to supporting candidates or independent political spending. The rest of the money raised by the group went to operating expenses, salaries for the PAC's top officers, and back into fundraising appeals -- which often ask supporters for as much as $144 in exchange for sending faxes opposing health care reform to members of Congress. The lion's share -- roughly $1.3 million -- of the group's 2009 fundraising haul went to a murky Arizona telemarketing firm that goes under the name Political Advertising, which has been linked to questionable PAC activities in the past. Its business type in the state's registry is given as "telephone fundraising." Republican Majority Campaign's Executive Director is Gary Kreep, the California-based attorney and activist who produced and starred in the Birthermercial. That was the late-night program that, much like the Republican Majority Campaign email appeals, asked viewers to donate $30 to send faxes to Attorney General Eric Holder demanding that President Obama produce his birth certificate. The Birthermercial was produced by Kreep's United States Justice Foundation, which describes itself as "your conservative voice in the courts." United States Justice Foundation and the Republican Majority Campaign are in adjacent suites at the same address in the San Diego County, CA, town of Ramona. And while the groups have different phone numbers, calls by TPMmuckraker to each group were answered by the same receptionist. The Republican Majority Campaign paid Kreep about $60,000 in 2009, mainly for "legal services," according to FEC records. Randy Goodwin, the group's co-founder and treasurer, was paid just over $75,000 for, among other things, "accounting services," "management services," and "medical reimbursement." Neither man has responded to requests for comment. "It's a business model," says Meredith McGehee, policy director at the Campaign Legal Center. "Whoever gives to one of these groups, they probably don't realize it, but there are no laws or rules governing a percentage PACs need to give to candidates or spend on a particular kind of activity." One of Republican Majority Campaign's recent fundraising pitches, sent on the email list of the conservative magazine Human Events, is headlined "Obamacare: The Final Battle!" and begins like this: Dear Fellow American, Barack Hussein Obama has spoken. YOU, the American people, have decided NOT to listen! Mr. Obama's LIES have been uncovered! The e-mail contains no less than five sections asking the reader to: Please, CLICK HERE to FAX every Member of Congress to tell them to EXPOSE OBAMACARE as a complete sham. AND, please GIVE your largest possible DONATION to the Republican Majority Campaign to help us DEFEAT OBAMACARE! Recipients who click through find a page where they can choose from several donation options -- $19 to $144 -- to send faxes to, for example, "ALL 59 Democrat/Independent U.S. Senators And a Donation for just $49." McGehee notes that sending faxes can be a legitimate way to lobby Congress, but with some groups "it is a product without much value. It is a product geared to getting the money in, not towards actually producing meaningful results. They'll do a fairly perfunctory thing." You can see Republican Majority Campaign's anti-health reform fax to Congress, which is headlined "'NO MORE FEAR; NO MORE LIES!' VERY IMPORTANT FAX / PLEASE ELIMINATE OBAMACARE," here. The group made news this last week when it released an ad trying to link Sen. Harry Reid to Arab "slave-bosses." That ad represents a rare instance of the Republican Majority Campaign spending in support of a candidate. While the PAC spent $3 million in the 2008 cycle, mostly on ads against Barack Obama, the picture has changed markedly since that time. In 2009, the group spent just $15,600 -- out of $1.6 million in total spending -- on contributions to candidates, according to its latest FEC report. Most of that money went to New York conservative congressional candidate Doug Hoffman and Rep. Bill Posey (R-FL). The Republican Majority Campaign also spent about $15,000 on independent expenditures -- paying for a consultant -- to work in support of Marco Rubio in the Florida Senate race. So where did most of the money go? About $1.3 million went to the Arizona telephone fundraising firm called Political Advertising for services described on FEC forms as "phone/mail communication." Located on the tenth floor of an office building in downtown Mesa, Political Advertising is another name for the Political Call Center, according to Arizona corporate records. The company's Web site advertises for "tele service agent" positions, but contains virtually no information about what the firm does. State records list Political Call Center's owners as a pair of Delaware-based companies called the Corporation Trust Center and HCC Investment. Despite the records listing, a spokeswoman for Corporation Trust Center's parent company tells TPMmuckraker that Corporation Trust Center does not own Political Call Center, but rather provides a legal service for the firm. The number for HCC Investment goes to a company called Wilmington Equities, which, like Political Call Center itself, did not respond to a request for comment. This isn't the first time Political Advertising has been on our radar. TPMmuckraker first reported on Political Advertising and the Republican Majority Campaign in 2008. At the time, several PACs associated with former Reagan Administration official Linda Chavez and her family had been the subject of a Washington Post expose detailing how the groups churned through millions on fundraising and salaries but spent little on political activity. Two of the Chavez-linked groups -- the Pro-Life Campaign Committee and the Republican Issues Committee -- had used the services of Political Call Center under a previous name, HCC Political Advertising.
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#1. To: All (#0)
Gary Kreep is the one who introduced the Moldavian-Israeli crackpot Orly Taitz to the birfer movement.
Go get 'em, Tiger!!! Kill those nasty conservatives!!!!! Hail Obama, full of grace ........
Obammy sez it It's only the first day of spring and already the wingnuts are in full bloom.
They must have vested interest in maintaining the two party charade.
They must have vested interest in maintaining the two party charade. You morons "strain at a gnat" of a bunch of yay-hoos spending 1.7 million, but "swallow the camel" of outright criminals shredding what's left of our constitution - and have the gall to call someone else a wingnut? I hope you bastards enjoy living in the coming USSA. You certainly deserve it.
Obammy sez it What makes you a complete idiot is to read so much into a single post. The "shredding of the Constitution" began under the Great God Bush, yet turds like you never said a word. Now that Obama is continuing the Bush policies it's a big deal. Too late, jerkoff. Bush gave Obama everything he needs to do what you fear most.
From late '02 on my standard reply to the BOTS was pretend it's Hillary doing it.
Day 28 of Packrat refusing to register here. Day 26 of Boofer The One Eyed Wonder Bot refusing to answer: When is Blackwell going to have the recount? Jan 30, 2006 ... by saveliberty (Proud to be Head Snowflake, Bushbot...
This idiot doesn't even grasp what the article is about.
And to that he said "Amen". I don't think it coincidence, that Dodge's initials are GOD. The Neocons just can't help themselves and it will be their downfall too. LOLOL
Bullshit! It began under the Great God Lincoln. So there!
Obammy sez it From late '02 on your standard reply is "BUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUSH did it" You are deranged. Seek help. (Pssssst. Bush isn't prez anymore. Thought you'd like to know)
Obammy sez it Fuck the article. Take you head out of your ass and look around. Your country's going down the toilet, and you have time to post horseshit. But that's okay - you're probably a product of the PUBLIK SKOOLS.
Obammy sez it Everyone to the right of you is a fucking neo-con, while everyone to the right of war loves Bush. Did you two ever learn how to think in colors and not just black and white? My God you people are dense. WAKE THE HELL UP!
Obammy sez it And your response is to post this? You're a joke.
8 years, Bozo Bait...the damage done isn't going to be undone by simply stating he ain't here no more - especially when you're over at Goldi's screeching on about the irreversible damage that Obama is doing. This is how you always will trip over your own argument...
Day 28 of Packrat refusing to register here. Day 26 of Boofer The One Eyed Wonder Bot refusing to answer: When is Blackwell going to have the recount? Jan 30, 2006 ... by saveliberty (Proud to be Head Snowflake, Bushbot...
You are deranged. Seek help
Obammy sez it I nailed it...I know...better for you to have not answered...
Day 28 of Packrat refusing to register here. Day 26 of Boofer The One Eyed Wonder Bot refusing to answer: When is Blackwell going to have the recount? Jan 30, 2006 ... by saveliberty (Proud to be Head Snowflake, Bushbot...
You're right. I wish there was more I could do rather than waste time posting on the internet. war is deranged and not worth my time. mininggold reminds me of a relative of mine. He's 71 years old, thinks "the joooooooos" are behind everything bad and that Hitler really wasn't such a bad fellah. In mininggold's world everyone bad is a "neocon" Not worth responding too, either. I'm actually rather intelligent, and politically savvy. Your criticism aside, I've actually posted quite a bit negative about Bush. Especially his un-Constitutional invastion of Iraq and his un-Constitutional expansion of prescription drug benefits. And let's not forget "no child left behind" (aka no child gets an education) Partisan republicans are just as bad as partisan democrats. People like war are especially irksome because you just know that if it was Hillary or Obama DOING EXACTLY what Bush did, he'd have no problem with it. If something is un-Constitutional, why should the party affiliation of the person(s) doing the un-Constitutional act matter? Sadly, about all you run into on these boards are partisans. Oh well . .
Obammy sez it You are deranged. Seek help.
Obammy sez it Did you tap your ruby slippers together as you patted yourself on the back? You do drive bys. You say nothing. You offer nothing. You're simply Boofer with a knowledge of spelling and HTML.
Day 28 of Packrat refusing to register here. Day 26 of Boofer The One Eyed Wonder Bot refusing to answer: When is Blackwell going to have the recount? Jan 30, 2006 ... by saveliberty (Proud to be Head Snowflake, Bushbot...
Well allow me to retort in kind: I nailed it...I know...better for you to have not answered...
Day 28 of Packrat refusing to register here. Day 26 of Boofer The One Eyed Wonder Bot refusing to answer: When is Blackwell going to have the recount? Jan 30, 2006 ... by saveliberty (Proud to be Head Snowflake, Bushbot...
You are deranged. Seek help
Obammy sez it Well allow me to retort in kind: I nailed it...I know...better for you to have not answered... You do drive bys. You say nothing. You offer nothing. You're simply Boofer with a knowledge of spelling and HTML.
Day 28 of Packrat refusing to register here. Day 26 of Boofer The One Eyed Wonder Bot refusing to answer: When is Blackwell going to have the recount? Jan 30, 2006 ... by saveliberty (Proud to be Head Snowflake, Bushbot...
You are deranged. Seek help.
Obammy sez it Chuckles...if I'm deranged...what are you, two? [snicker]
Day 28 of Packrat refusing to register here. Day 26 of Boofer The One Eyed Wonder Bot refusing to answer: When is Blackwell going to have the recount? Jan 30, 2006 ... by saveliberty (Proud to be Head Snowflake, Bushbot...
You are deranged. Seek help
Obammy sez it Well...I'd ask who you use but I'm deranged not OCD... [snicker]
Day 28 of Packrat refusing to register here. Day 26 of Boofer The One Eyed Wonder Bot refusing to answer: When is Blackwell going to have the recount? Jan 30, 2006 ... by saveliberty (Proud to be Head Snowflake, Bushbot...
You are deranged. Seek help.
Obammy sez it You're not going to win dude and you look like an asshole losing. But then again, you're intelligent [I heard you say it so it must be right] and politically savvy...
Day 28 of Packrat refusing to register here. Day 26 of Boofer The One Eyed Wonder Bot refusing to answer: When is Blackwell going to have the recount? Jan 30, 2006 ... by saveliberty (Proud to be Head Snowflake, Bushbot...
Not on this forum you haven't. But your obsession about intentionally mistaking neocons as always being Joooooooooos ( your spelling not mine and typical for a timid, whipped poster) probably means you are the California convict.
Amazing how insisting that America be put first makes these morons go all BatShit, eh?
Day 28 of Packrat refusing to register here. Day 26 of Boofer The One Eyed Wonder Bot refusing to answer: When is Blackwell going to have the recount? Jan 30, 2006 ... by saveliberty (Proud to be Head Snowflake, Bushbot...
You are deranged. Seek help
Obammy sez it You are obsessed. Seek help.
Obammy sez it Actually, I do need help... Whenever you make an Alfredo, do you think it is better to melt the butter first and alone and add the cream or to melt it in the cream as it reduces? I've tried making it both ways and melting the butter first seems to give a kind of light brown, almost a pastel mauve, tint to the sauce. But when I melt it in the cream, it gets a little too yellow. I just cannot seem to keep that cream color to it. How do you do it?
Day 28 of Packrat refusing to register here. Day 26 of Boofer The One Eyed Wonder Bot refusing to answer: When is Blackwell going to have the recount? Jan 30, 2006 ... by saveliberty (Proud to be Head Snowflake, Bushbot...
Since I have the facts and data on my side you are the one obsessed. Cal....ifornia con....vict is that you? LOLOL
Not on this forum you haven't. To: dont eat that (#25) BTW - I'm not here to defend neo-cons - 'cause I ain't one. Sending US troops to engage in un-Constitutional wars ain't my bag. Get Outta Dodge! posted on 2010-02-25 16:40:51 ET Reply Trace Private Reply ESAD!
Obammy sez it Nice rant. ALL your observations are spot on. Partisan republicans are just as bad as partisan democrats. People like war are especially irksome because you just know that if it was Hillary or Obama DOING EXACTLY what Bush did, he'd have no problem with it. If something is un-Constitutional, why should the party affiliation of the person(s) doing the un-Constitutional act matter? Exactamundo. What gets tiring is the same ol' lack of critical thinking and intellectual dishonesty from the same people. Thankfully, there is a sector of conservatives like us who stand between absolute insanity and mere partisan nuttiness. But let us be clear - there are ZERO members of the Democrat Party (or "independent" contrarians and socialists) with an iota of morals, ethics, or principles.
Wow...in 2010 you're trying to run away from where you were 7 years ago...geez...how...how...intelligent and politically savvy, you are...
Day 28 of Packrat refusing to register here. Day 26 of Boofer The One Eyed Wonder Bot refusing to answer: When is Blackwell going to have the recount? Jan 30, 2006 ... by saveliberty (Proud to be Head Snowflake, Bushbot...
They are quite nuts at this stage of the game. One year of a president they didn't vote for was all it took. What a bunch of pansies, and these types are going to fight a revolution? Just way too funny from this bunch.
Chyea...done for the night...the special people are here and I had a looong weekend... Late dude...have a good week.
Day 28 of Packrat refusing to register here. Day 26 of Boofer The One Eyed Wonder Bot refusing to answer: When is Blackwell going to have the recount? Jan 30, 2006 ... by saveliberty (Proud to be Head Snowflake, Bushbot...
Is that you or your fifth of Gilbey's talking? Nevermind - you two are indistinguishable.
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#2. To: Skip Intro (#1)
I believes it
an' that settles it!
#3. To: Get Outta Dodge! (#2)
#4. To: Skip Intro (#3)
It's only the first day of spring and already the wingnuts are in full bloom.
#5. To: mininggold, Skip Intro (#4)
(Edited)
It's only the first day of spring and already the wingnuts are in full bloom.
I believes it
an' that settles it!
#6. To: Get Outta Dodge! (#5)
#7. To: Skip Intro (#6)
#8. To: war (#7)
#9. To: Skip Intro (#6)
What makes you a complete idiot is to read so much into a single post. The "shredding of the Constitution" began under the Great God Bush, yet turds like you never said a word. Now that Obama is continuing the Bush policies it's a big deal.
#10. To: Skip Intro (#6)
The "shredding of the Constitution" began under the Great God Bush
I believes it
an' that settles it!
#11. To: war (#7)
(Edited)
From late '02 on my standard reply to the BOTS was pretend it's Hillary doing it.
I believes it
an' that settles it!
#12. To: Skip Intro (#8)
(Edited)
This idiot doesn't even grasp what the article is about.
I believes it
an' that settles it!
#13. To: mininggold, war (#9)
(Edited)
The Neocons just can't help themselves and it will be their downfall too.
I believes it
an' that settles it!
#14. To: Get Outta Dodge! (#12)
Your country's going down the toilet, and you have time to post horseshit.
#15. To: Get Outta Dodge! (#11)
(Edited)
From late '02 on your standard reply is "Boy Blunder did it"
#16. To: war (#15)
I believes it
an' that settles it!
#17. To: Get Outta Dodge! (#16)
(Edited)
#18. To: Skip Intro, war, mininggold (#14)
(Edited)
And your response is to post this?
I believes it
an' that settles it!
#19. To: war (#17)
I believes it
an' that settles it!
#20. To: Get Outta Dodge! (#18)
(Edited)
I'm actually rather intelligent, and politically savvy.
#21. To: Get Outta Dodge! (#19)
(Edited)
#22. To: war (#20)
I believes it
an' that settles it!
#23. To: Get Outta Dodge! (#22)
(Edited)
#24. To: war (#23)
I believes it
an' that settles it!
#25. To: Get Outta Dodge! (#24)
#26. To: war (#25)
I believes it
an' that settles it!
#27. To: Get Outta Dodge! (#26)
#28. To: war (#27)
I believes it
an' that settles it!
#29. To: Get Outta Dodge! (#28)
#30. To: Get Outta Dodge! (#18)
. Your criticism aside, I've actually posted quite a bit negative about Bush. Especially his un-Constitutional invastion of Iraq and his un-Constitutional expansion of prescription drug benefits. And let's not forget "no child left behind" (aka no child gets an education)
#31. To: mininggold (#30)
#32. To: war (#29)
I believes it
an' that settles it!
#33. To: mininggold (#30)
I believes it
an' that settles it!
#34. To: Get Outta Dodge! (#32)
(Edited)
#35. To: Get Outta Dodge! (#33)
You are obsessed. Seek help.
#36. To: mininggold (#30)
. Your criticism aside, I've actually posted quite a bit negative about Bush. Especially his un-Constitutional invastion of Iraq and his un-Constitutional expansion of prescription drug benefits. And let's not forget "no child left behind" (aka no child gets an education)
I believes it
an' that settles it!
#37. To: Get Outta Dodge! (#18)
#38. To: Get Outta Dodge! (#36)
(Edited)
#39. To: war (#31)
Amazing how insisting that America be put first makes these morons go all BatShit, eh?
#40. To: mininggold (#39)
#41. To: mininggold (#35)
Since I have the facts and data on my side you are the one obsessed. Cal....ifornia con....vict is that you? LOLOL
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