Canceled Democratic fundraiser back on
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A fundraiser for Democratic lawmakers in the Wisconsin Assembly canceled last month amid criticism over its timing during budget debate has been rescheduled for Monday.
Democratic Assembly leaders initially defended the $1,000-a-head golf outing saying it didn’t violate a new rule they passed forbidding fundraising by individual lawmakers during budget debate. The fundraiser was organized by the Assembly Democratic Campaign Committee.
After the event drew criticism, the event was canceled.
The budget was signed into law on June 29. Now, three weeks later, the golf outing is back on at the Wilderness Resort in Wisconsin Dells. While it’s $1,000 per golfer, a foursome can play for the discount rate of $3,750.
Jul 18, 2009 at 5:51 a.m.
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It's only "Big" money/business/oil/banks/car companies/lobbyist/wall street when the other party is involved.
Jul 17, 2009 at 11:11 a.m.
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.....But remember, Dems are against big money in politics!!
Jul 17, 2009 at 12:27 a.m.
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I think they should hold their fundraiser in the same method they formulated the budget; behind closed doors in secret meetings.
Jul 16, 2009 at 8:19 p.m.
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The republicans NEED to have a fundraiser Id Gladly PAY $2000 if it would get the money grabing Democrats out of office!
Jul 16, 2009 at 6:12 p.m.
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OK, the Democrats will stop fundraising if the Republicans stop fundraising. I'm setting my egg timer NOW.
Jul 16, 2009 at 5:06 p.m.
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I do not need to explain myself to anyone. If you need my comments explained, then you are lost. Regardless, I will try to help you.
How in the world can Democrats justify charging $1,000 a person when Wisconsin has a huge deficit and our national economy is in shambles? The answer is that they cannot justify this. Greed is the reason. I would say the same for the Republicans too.
Jul 16, 2009 at 4:29 p.m.
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No bid Haliburton contracts.
Jul 16, 2009 at 4:21 p.m.
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should we be entitled to an explanation for somebodys opion? unless it is ment and taken personally, i think not. it is opinion, nothing more. keep them coming.
Jul 16, 2009 at 4:09 p.m.
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So now it's wrong to hold fundraisers OUTSIDE of the budget period? Would you care to explain?
Jul 16, 2009 at 3:55 p.m.
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If you are a Democrat, you should be ashamed of your representatives. This event is an outrage! No joke either!
Jul 16, 2009 at 3:30 p.m.
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Wow. Such a deal.
Beauracratic pukes.
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