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Larry, your position seems to be softening. Can we count you as a "maybe" Trump vote? -
Four different lead articles in FL papers are calling for the Feds to investigate trumps pay for play with bondi
Since Florida prosecutors will not touch this mess, the Justice Department is the only option. The appearance of something more than a coincidence is too serious and the unresolved questions are too numerous to accept blanket denials by Bondi and Trump without more digging and an independent review. [...]
The denials by Bondi and Trump of anything amiss also are at odds with their previous actions. The attorney general has not been shy about joining lawsuits with other states, and the New York lawsuit involves Floridians who allege they were cheated by Trump University. Trump had not contributed to Bondi's election campaigns before sending the $25,000, and he was clear during a Republican primary debate about what he expects in return for campaign contributions: "When they call, I give. And you know what? When I need something from them, two years later, three years later, I call them. They are there for me.''
A small bipartisan group of political leaders led by former U.S. Sen. Bob Graham has been urging the Justice Department for years to get more aggressive in investigating corruption in the state capital. A thorough look into Bondi's decisionmaking regarding Trump University and the $25,000 campaign donation would be a good place to start.Comment
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Here is a different paper
The Trump-Bondi scandal isn’t going away. First, it was The Miami Herald earlier this week. Now, The Tamba Bay Times joins in, calling for a federal investigation of the matter:
Since Florida prosecutors will not touch this mess, the Justice Department is the only option. The appearance of something more than a coincidence is too serious and the unresolved questions are too numerous to accept blanket denials by Bondi and Trump without more digging and an independent review. [...]
The denials by Bondi and Trump of anything amiss also are at odds with their previous actions. The attorney general has not been shy about joining lawsuits with other states, and the New York lawsuit involves Floridians who allege they were cheated by Trump University. Trump had not contributed to Bondi's election campaigns before sending the $25,000, and he was clear during a Republican primary debate about what he expects in return for campaign contributions: "When they call, I give. And you know what? When I need something from them, two years later, three years later, I call them. They are there for me.''
A small bipartisan group of political leaders led by former U.S. Sen. Bob Graham has been urging the Justice Department for years to get more aggressive in investigating corruption in the state capital. A thorough look into Bondi's decisionmaking regarding Trump University and the $25,000 campaign donation would be a good place to start.
The Sun-Sentinel also calls for “an independent federal investigation”:
We never would have known about this eyebrow-raising episode were it not for Orlando Sentinel columnist Scott Maxwell, who spotted Trump's donation shortly after Bondi's office said it had received complaints against Trump University and Trump Institute.
"I couldn't imagine any ethical prosecutor taking money from someone her office had been asked to investigate," he wrote this week.
"Imagine you were robbed and the prosecutor gave the suspect a pass after taking $25,000 from him. There would be universal outrage — and rightfully so. This is not the behavior of an ethical prosecutor." [...]
Make no mistake, despite Bondi's inaction, plenty of Floridians lost big with Trump University [...] Yet Bondi decided the losses suffered by Floridians weren't worth pursuing.
It's hard to tell who looks worse in this, Bondi or Trump.Comment
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The Trump-Bondi scandal isn’t going away. First, it was The Miami Herald earlier this week. Now, The Tamba Bay Times joins in, calling for a federal investigation of the matter:
Since Florida prosecutors will not touch this mess, the Justice Department is the only option. The appearance of something more than a coincidence is too serious and the unresolved questions are too numerous to accept blanket denials by Bondi and Trump without more digging and an independent review. [...]
The denials by Bondi and Trump of anything amiss also are at odds with their previous actions. The attorney general has not been shy about joining lawsuits with other states, and the New York lawsuit involves Floridians who allege they were cheated by Trump University. Trump had not contributed to Bondi's election campaigns before sending the $25,000, and he was clear during a Republican primary debate about what he expects in return for campaign contributions: "When they call, I give. And you know what? When I need something from them, two years later, three years later, I call them. They are there for me.''
A small bipartisan group of political leaders led by former U.S. Sen. Bob Graham has been urging the Justice Department for years to get more aggressive in investigating corruption in the state capital. A thorough look into Bondi's decisionmaking regarding Trump University and the $25,000 campaign donation would be a good place to start.
The Sun-Sentinel also calls for “an independent federal investigation”:
We never would have known about this eyebrow-raising episode were it not for Orlando Sentinel columnist Scott Maxwell, who spotted Trump's donation shortly after Bondi's office said it had received complaints against Trump University and Trump Institute.
"I couldn't imagine any ethical prosecutor taking money from someone her office had been asked to investigate," he wrote this week.
"Imagine you were robbed and the prosecutor gave the suspect a pass after taking $25,000 from him. There would be universal outrage — and rightfully so. This is not the behavior of an ethical prosecutor." [...]
Make no mistake, despite Bondi's inaction, plenty of Floridians lost big with Trump University [...] Yet Bondi decided the losses suffered by Floridians weren't worth pursuing.
It's hard to tell who looks worse in this, Bondi or Trump.
Dan Gelber at The Miami Herald:
While an Attorney General attains an office through political means, it is paramount that it be administered free of any scent of politics. I spent nearly a decade as a federal prosecutor, mostly in the public corruption unit of the U.S. Attorney’s Office in South Florida. I spent the same amount of time as a state legislator where political fund-raising was a necessary fact of life.
I’ve served in both worlds and know the difference between them. [...]
Pleasing constituents, pursuing campaign contributions and reading polls should have nothing to do with how a prosecutor decides to direct the power of the state.
When political contributions seem entwined with official law enforcement actions no one should be surprised that the public wonders whether their interests are being lost in a mountain of campaign cash. This is unfortunate because it taints not just the decision of the office, but the many fine career attorneys who work there.Comment
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Same paper as last different writer
Michael Auslen at The Miami Herald reports Bondi is sticking her head in the stand, hoping the scandal goes away:
She’s evaded questions about her relationship with the Republican nominee for president, refusing interviews and ignoring text messages. A one-time Fox News regular, she has kept her public appearances to a minimum as questions about “pay-for-play” mount.
While Bondi’s office this week answered unrelated questions posed by the Herald/Times, it took two days for her office to respond to questions related to Trump’s contribution. And even then, some responses didn’t come close to providing answers.
This is what is known about what the New Yorker now calls “The Scandal that Won’t Go Away.”Comment
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Could bring more but let's see if the cons are truly offended by "pay to play" when they have real evidence of whether IOKIYAR (it's ok if you are republican l)
RUBESComment
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Larry, you have been reduced to making up acronyms. Get some rest. It's gonna be OK.Originally posted by Unregistered View PostComment
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Posted before, but after hearing some news today, I feel the need to post again...
Well, I ain't always right but I've never been wrong.
Seldom turns out the way it does in a song.
Once in a while you get shown the light in the strangest of places if you look at it right.
Seriously people...despite comments made by some very important people how they are embarrassed for our country, how it's not great, and going on and on picking out all the bad America is...it's still the greatest country on earth.
Disagreements and debates are healthy. Do it respectfully.
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Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
Bought to you by Smith and Wesson and the NRA they own. Rivers are blood on their hands an they are thirsty for more.Comment
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Sure. If someone can be tricked by a mummy like Larry King I don't think they have chops to negotiate with other world leaders.Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
How did I do self-appointed hall monitor?Comment
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Just trying to interject a little respect in society. Life's too short to carry on with such anger.Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
Keep on it if you must.Comment
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Left: "Guns are bad, let's ban guns"Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
Right: "Legal gun owners are not committing violent crimes, criminal gun owners are. Banning guns would only empower criminals and would not solve the problem."
Left: "Let's ban guns"
Right: "As we discussed, that wouldn't solve the issue because violent crime is almost always committed by criminals who by definition, will not follow the law.
Left: "You are a white bigoted racist who refuses to ban guns for the betterment of society, we need to invest (raise taxes and increase entitlements) in our inner cities."
Right: "Race has nothing to do with it. Enacting laws to control a situation that is not being caused by law abiding citizens doesn't make sense. We are not enforcing the laws we already have. It is common sense. And Democrats have been investing in the inner cities for several generations, it seems to be getting worse not better".
Left: "This sexist, racist response is what we should expect from someone with white privilege"
Right: "You can't cure crazy"Comment
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NRA has you right where they want you.Comment
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The party of the "people"
She has learned from the best, her crooked parents......
College Progressives at Penn State University were not happy with the steep entry price to a “Conversation with Chelsea” event featuring former First Daughter Chelsea Clinton, the least successful member of the Clinton political dynasty.
The event, which took place Wednesday in State College, Pa., charged $500 just to get in the door, and $1,000 for a photo with Chelsea. For $2,700, attendees would be granted access to a special reception with the guest of honor.
College Progressives at Penn State really wanted to be a part of the so-called “conversation,” but quite rightly noted that $500 was a hefty price that would exclude many college students from attending.
“Although we certainly support Chelsea’s right to campaign on her mother’s behalf, we do not agree with Mrs. Clinton choosing to make this ‘conversation’ available exclusively to individuals who can afford or are willing to pay at least $500,” said Ethan Paul, vice president of College Progressives of Penn State. “It is particularly deplorable that a $2,700 donation—the legal limit—gets a personal conversation with Mrs. Clinton.”
Others agreed. College Progressive Secretary Kathryn Van Develde said “putting such an expensive price on involvement in elections really hurts college students who already feel there is no point to politics.”
Chelsea Clinton lives with her husband, failed hedge fund manager Marc Mezvinsky, in a $10 million luxury condo in Manhattan.Comment
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Elitists.Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
Tell me again how their hearts bleed for the inner city?Comment
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