Jeb Bush inspires $100k haul for Rand Paul, protests
Submitted by bobbyw24 on Tue, 07/27/2010 - 06:29by Joe Arnold
WHAS11.com
Posted on July 26, 2010 at 1:43 PM
Kentucky backers of Rand Paul's U.S. Senate campaign are expecting to haul in more than $100,000 from about 100 people at a single fundraiser Monday to be attended by former Florida Governor Jeb Bush.
The event at a private home in the wealthy Mockingbird Valley neighborhood in eastern Jefferson County has the traditional tiers of political fundraisers.
A group of Kentucky activists plan a protest outside the fundraiser in support of the Americans with Disabilities Act, which President George H.W. Bush, Jeb's father, signed into law twenty six years to to the date of the fundraiser. Paul has expressed reservations about some provisions in the ADA, such as compelling two-story businesses to install elevators. In a news release, the group says "Jeb Bush should be ashamed to support a politician that stands against his father's values and American values."
The support of Bush could be a double edged sword for Paul, who rode to a GOP primary victory by bucking the establishment, but has since cozied up to the establishment, including Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell and now, Bush. At the same time, Bush's embrace could help Paul's credibility among traditional Republicans who might be unconvinced about the Bowling Green eye doctor.
It appears that Paul is benefiting from the fundraising prowess of GOP philanthropist Cathy Bailey. The former U.S. Ambassador to Latvia under President George W. Bush has not been formally named finance chair of the Paul campaign but is providing a critical link for Paul to more traditional Republicans. It will be interesting to see to what extent Bailey taps into her fundraising Rolodex for Paul.
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The protesters were bussed in by organized labor
which pretended in its solicitations that Rand 'opposed' access to disabled, whereas Rand said he supported that principle but prefered remedies to be local -- but didn't take a stand on the ADA one way or the other.
You think the Bushes hire their own protesters?
"Rand Paul's not GOOD ENOUGH to stand with a Bush."
I just find it hard to believe that a sign like that could come out of an honest person's heart.
I like elevators as much as anyone, but this is really going overboard.
If you want a little insight into George HW Bush and son
watch "Conspiracy of Silence" and/or "The Franklin Cover Up" on google video. John DeCamp and Nick Bryant researched these goons thoroughly. A grand jury dropped the case saying it was a hoax ?? Some of the plaintiffs were thrown in prison for what the jury called perjury after they refused to recant their stories...If this were a hoax and you'd been kidnapped and raped repeatedly would you withdraw your complaint
against the people who abused you ??
Just one last kick in the nuts, then a final deathblow
Dropped what case?
Thanks for the video suggestions, I'll take a look when I get a chance.
I saw a similar criticism
I saw a similar criticism written by a Democrat. perhaps a move is afoot to undermine Rand's core support group. I can't imagine that Democrats would sincerely care that Rand is not acting like the head of the Tea Party.
It is more likely that Democrats are very frightened that someone might come along and successfully unite Tea Party participants and traditional Republicans against Democrats. Democrats really don't want anyone from the Tea Party with leadership and organizational abilities to mess with all their spending programs or mess up traditional Republicans' minds with Constitutional fine points.
ADA
I think it would help if he actually went and talked to the protesters about his views on the ADA for a little bit.
If you lie down with dogs, you will get up with fleas
But hey, the end justifies the means...right?
MONEY MONEY MONEY MONEY MONEY MONEY MONEY MONEY MONEY MONEY MONEY MONEY MONEY MONEY MONEY MONEY MONEY MONEY MONEY MONEY MONEY MONEY MONEY MONEY MONEY MONEY MONEY MONEY MONEY MONEY MONEY MONEY MONEY MONEY MONEY MONEY MONEY MONEY MONEY
LOL
Good point!
no need to fear MONEY. . .
if you KNOW how to harness it and not be mesmerized by it. No?
Jeb, or any other Bushes, can come and help Rand P, if they think Rand is worthy of the senate seat. hell, even the Cheneys can change their tunes and start sending donations to the Rand campaign. WHY NOT?
Better spent on Rand
than on the destruction of capitalism and freedom.
(Oh, and this article says 'expecting a haul of 100k'-- what's the final total for the event?)
They did the same for Ron during his early years....
When Ron Paul was a rising young candidate he received donations from the establishment. After he won the election they showed up for their expected rewards (increased influence, access, pork, etc.) and went away empty handed.
That's politics, just not "politics as usual".
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Keep the Iowa Caucuses "First in the Nation"!
bingo
bingo
The first 5 million supporters of Dr. Paul are 'early adopters.' The next 10 million will require a modified approach.
"Bush family values"
talk about an oxymoron.
Interesting
Bailey had considered entering the Senate race at one point. Now she's raising funds for Rand.
New Hampshire and Ecuador.