Senator John McCain Attacks the Way Congressman Blunt Does Business in Washington
This week, Senator John McCain released a new ad attacking his opponent’s ties to convicted lobbyist Jack Abramoff. While the ad names McCain’s primary opponent, JD Hayworth, it tells a story about Washington insiders and their relationship convicted felon lobbyist Jack Abramoff – a story Congressman Blunt knows all too well.
Missourians Across the State Celebrate Robin’s Primary Victory and Kick-Off the General Election
Last night, hundreds of Missourians gathered at volunteer house parties across the state to support Robin Carnahan as their candidate for the U.S. Senate. Hundreds of Missourians took part in over 40 separate grassroots events across the state to talk with friends and neighbors about how they can help Robin Carnahan fight against the very worst of Washington and be an independent voice for Missouri families in the U.S. Senate.
NEW VIDEO: Congressman Blunt Maintaining Secrecy around His “Prodigious Pork-Meister” Career
A new video out today details Congressman Blunt’s 14-year Washington record of waste, corruption, and sticking it to the middle class as he keeps Missouri voters in the dark about his extensive history of pork-barrel spending. The new video highlights Congressman Blunt’s Washington insider status as he defies calls to disclose all his earmark requests and his ties to the very worst of Washington.
BREAKING: Timing of Congressman “Bailout” Blunt’s Wall Street Campaign Donations Raises Questions
One doesn’t have to look hard to see just how much Wall Street appreciates Congressman “Bailout” Blunt’s steadfast support. In fact, new financial disclosure reports reveal that on the same day Congressman Blunt voted against the final Wall Street reform bill that took steps to end future bailouts, Wall Street paid him back with over $13,000 in campaign cash - helping him top $30,000 from Wall Street special interest executives in the month of June alone. Blunt’s contributions that day even include a $2,400 check from Wall Street banker Larry Nath - a key player in Enron’s failure and AIG’s bailout problems. [FEC.gov; HR 4173, Vote #413, 6/30/10]
NEW REPORT: Congressman ‘Bailout’ Blunt’s $700 Billion Wall Street Bailout Paid Bank Execs Billions
The New York Times today reported that Wall Street "paid eye-popping amounts or used haphazard criteria for awarding bonuses" after Congressman Blunt led the charge to pass the $700 billion Wall Street bailout. True to his record of standing up for corporate special interests, Congressman Blunt not only led the charge to give $700 billion in taxpayer money to Wall Street after they brought our economy to the brink of collapse, but then he turned around and voted to protect their billions in "unmerited," "ill-advised," and "haphazard" bonuses.
