NRSC to lobbyists: We love you more than Dodd does
Following up on a Politico report on how Sen. Chris Dodd (D-CT) bashing lobbyists as part of his latest email fundraising pitch, the National Republican Senatorial Campaign Committee (NRSC) sent out an alert to lobbyist donors today assuring them that the folks there appreciate the job they are doing:
For what it is worth, we believe you are doing your job, a job that is very much a part of the democratic process; to make sure Congress understands how proposed policy will affect their constituents, business and other interests around our country. I guess Chris Dodd just wants your financial support but not your company.
The NRSC has a good point: Sen. Chris Dodd has taken more than $400,000 since 2005 directly from lobbyists, ranking them number seven among his top giving industries. We’re doubting Dodd’s invitations to lobbyists for fundraisers like these use the same sort of pitch.
As for the NRSC, seems like the group is committing a veritable “Kinsley Gaffe, “the term used for telling the truth by accident.” (Thanks to my colleague Bill Allison for the reference.) It’s highly doubtful that the committee would be so open publicly about how much it values lobbyists.
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In Memory of Mary Jo said...
What is the point of sending “TIPS” to this site?
1 week ago, you were made aware of the “BANKERS FOR DODD” Fundraiser video on youtube.
NEWS FLASH: “K STREET” is mobile and enjoys visiting Dodd’s hometown.
Comment posted: Jul 16, 2009 at 12:20 amg maupin said...
I am and have always been a liberal democrat, but I regard all of our national legislators as shakedown artists, including Mr. Dodd. This week Ms. Sotomayer has been attaacked because she admits her background might influence her decisionmaking. Does anyone ever ask the if the criminal bribe takers in Congress are influenced by the lobbyists’ millions?
Comment posted: Jul 16, 2009 at 8:04 amBREAKING NEWS said...
THIS JUST IN:
Actual non-donor Citizens in CT., know more about Dodd’s recent fundraising activities, than those whom are PAID to track it.
HuffPost, Politico, The Hill, Sunlight, etc. have all dutifully reported the – “K Street doesn’t live here anymore.” – line of B.S., from Dodd’s office.
Even the NRSC has NO CLUE, as to what he was doing in CT., just a few weeks ago. Although, it has been on YOUTUBE (Bankers for Dodd) for the last 18 days. The NRSC really stands for – Not Really Seeing Connecticut.
I say all this incompetence, bodes well for the re-election of Chris Dodd!
Comment posted: Jul 16, 2009 at 8:08 amnancy said...
Hi Mary Jo. Thanks for sending the link along to Youtube video about Dodd. It looks like you had an interesting time there.
We’re always happy when people send us information about our fundraisers. Our Party Time data is based on actual invitations to fund raising events sent out by the campaigns. If you get your hands on an invitations, please send them along here: http://politicalpartytime.org/upload/
Also, just to be clear, here Party Time, we do not advocate the election or defeat of any candidates. We simply report on the parties.
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