The first ad from The Media Fund aires tomorrow. Billionaire George Soros is a big contributor to this group. The ad basically says that GWB has killed the American dream. Of course, conservatives were quick to chime in.
"Another bitter message from yet another shadowy partisan group," said Terry Holt, a Bush-Cheney campaign spokesman.
Holt's comment rings a bit hollow, considering $170 million raised so far. The Bush campaign has filed a complaint with the Federal Election Commision. And this comes as a shock to no one.
How does the Bush campaign pay back their donors? This from Alternet:
[...]a federal judge found that FirstEnergy had violated the Clean Air Act 11 times. But later [...] the Bush Administration rolled back the very provision in the Clean Air Act that FirstEnergy had repeatedly violated. The timing couldn't have been better. Since FirstEnergy's trial has not yet entered the penalty phase, this stroke of a pen could spare the company literally hundreds of millions in fines.
Let's look at The Media Fund. A "shadowy partisan goup"? Actually no, it's a group formed by people who want Bush out of office. Now let's take a look at First Energy. They violated the Clean Air Act, and then the Bush administration helped them escape fines (oh yeah, and don't forget how they caused the biggest blackout the country has ever seen).
I find it hilarious that the Republicans can even complain.
Comments (4)
Cliche time...as to Republicans complaining. It's hypocrisy on both sides. Whether it's Scaife or Soros, it's still a bad thing for Democracy.
What's good for the goose...
Two wrongs don't make a right...
--scott
Posted by J.Scott Barnard | March 10, 2004 2:26 PM
Posted on March 10, 2004 14:26
Personally, I would love to see all big money taken out of the process. A pure system for and by the people.
Posted by sean | March 10, 2004 3:07 PM
Posted on March 10, 2004 15:07
According to Democratic Senator Feingold, the 527 groups, most of whom are Democratically affiliated, are "breaking the law". Maybe when he and McCain sue the FEC, the money will stop flowing.
Posted by J.Scott Barnard | March 11, 2004 10:42 AM
Posted on March 11, 2004 10:42
You know, the 527's have been a little shady. But in terms of going up against Bush's war chest, I guess that I feel it's only fair if Dem's have a level playing field. There is just no way Dem's can get $2000 checks like the other guys can. If it's ruled against the law, then I say it all must cease at once. Conservatives are fighting the 527's, but they have their own just waiting to pounce if the FEC rules in favor of the 527's.
Posted by sean | March 11, 2004 12:14 PM
Posted on March 11, 2004 12:14