Fundraiser Aaron Tonken Writing Hillary Tell-All

NewsMax ^ | 3/11/04 | Limbacher

[Tumbleweed_Connection]

Convicted Hollywood fundraiser Aaron Tonken, who helped organize an August 2000 star-studded tribute to Bill Clinton's presidency that doubled as a fundraiser for Hillary's Senate campaign, is writing an October-surprise tell-all book that could cause trouble for the entire Democratic Party.

"He has a book coming out in October in which he's promising to reveal all sorts of things," Fox News reporter Eric Shawn told WABC Radio's Monica Crowley Wednesday night. "I think we're in the beginning of what could turn out to be a major brewing story dealing with campaign financing in Mrs. Clinton's campaign."

That may be an understatement, if what the New York Post's Cindy Adams says about Tonken's book turns out to be true.

After getting a peek at his manuscript, Adams reports that in Chapter 13 alone there's enough material to keep a battery of Clinton damage controllers working overtime.

During seven White House stays in the last three months of the Clintons' term, Tonken says he became so cozy with the-then first couple that he and Hillary once sat in their pajamas together eating popcorn and watching TV in her bedroom.

He also says, according to Adams, that he smoked pot with Bill's brother Roger.

When the fun and games were over, the Hollywood moneyman says handed out checks to "certain pols" which he said were "illegal." And he personally witnessed a "brown bag" stuffed with cash going "someplace it shouldn't."

Tonken claims the illegal campaign contributions he personally doled out totaled over $100,000.

And from the sound of the Hollywood fundraiser's statements under oath in legal proceedings against him last year, he isn't talking through his hat.

"I'm a star witness against President and Mrs. Clinton," he told attorneys in an unrelated civil case. "I'm a star witness in New York in the grand jury regarding the Marc Rich pardon and regarding the fundraising activities that I've done on behalf of the Clintons."

Tonken's story could impact the entire Democratic Party, since Harold Ickes - who masterminded Hillary's 2000 Senate race - is now busily raising tens of millions of dollars for the Democratic Party's presidential "Media Fund."

In December Tonken pled guilty to federal charges that he diverted hundreds of thousands of dollars from donors and underwriters of Hollywood events he organized.

[Peach]

Oh, Boy.

This could get ugly, fast.

[EggsAckley]

Hope he's got some GOOD bodyguards.

[Paul Atreides]

And he personally witnessed a "brown bag" stuffed with cash going "someplace it shouldn't."

Maxine Waters?

[mrs tiggywinkle]

Hmmm. I wonder if Tonken's days are numbered.

[Maceman]

The Dems and media wull do the same thing to this guy that they did to Gary Aldrich. They will completely marginalize and discredit him -- make him out to be a lying crook with a beef against the Clintons.

And then they will scream that Karl Rove is responsible for this hateful smear. The media will pick up that theme. Katie Couric will interview Hillary and ask her how it feels to be the victim of such outrageous lies.

I predict the whole thing will backfire and end up damaging the Republicans.

[BOBTHENAILER]

This looks like a lotta fun coming down the pike.

I LOVE THE TIMING!!!

[drypowder]

Is he under the witness protection program yet?

[Clean_Sweep]

Body guard? LOL, He will need more than that.

[Old Grumpy]

Hope this guy is hiding somewhere.

[Donna Lee Nardo]

"Tonken says he became so cozy with the-then first couple that he and Hillary once sat in their pajamas together eating popcorn and watching TV in her bedroom."

Oh man, that is gross.

[Lonesome in Massachussets]

Too bad about Aaron, he had so much to live for.

[Grampa Dave]

"Hope he's got some GOOD bodyguards!"

Eggackley!

[Grampa Dave]

I would not want to own stock in the companies that have insurance policies on him?

[adam_az]

Funny funding??? HMMM, WHO COULD IT BE.

[Paul Atreides]

This could get ugly, fast.

Said the obstetrician, to Mrs. Rodham.

[american spirit]

I smell an "Arkancide" in the works.

[DallasMike]

The poor man is obviously depressed. No doubt he'll end up in Ft. Marcy Park.

[mystery-ak]

You're in top form tonight...loved the *brown bag* post...LOL

[Dog Gone]

Oh man, that is gross.

It could have been worse. They could have been sitting around in their underwear.

[quark]

LOL! Which reminds: "I once shot an elephant in my pajamas." "What was an elephant Hillary doing in your pajamas?"

[Saundra Duffy]

He better watch his back.

[Paul Atreides]

Well, it's pretty easy, when supplied with such good material.

[EggsAckley]

Hey, now don't be slandering the magnificent elephant! I love elephants and they're NOTHING like Hillary!

[Lucky2]

Knowing the clintons, this guy is dead meat. An army of body guards may not be able to protect him! Ft. Marcy park needs to be carefully watched!

[TheRedSoxWinThePennant]

[cmsgop]

It's gotta be the LESBIAN ANGLE!!!!!!!

SHE'S A LESBIAN,......A LESBIAN!!!!!!!!

[BOBTHENAILER]

I would not want to own stock in the companies that have insurance policies on him?

Maybe it'll be one of Warren Buffett's insurance companies.

[Tumbleweed_Connection]

Does he have any pets?

[Old Grumpy]

"I smell an "Arkancide" in the works."

Exactly what I was thinking!

[Republican Red]

If this is coming out in October it might give her pause to enter the presidential (or vice presidential) race now. Not good timing for her.

[Lucky2]

Does he have any pets?

No kidding! I give this guy credit for speaking out against these felons. I just hope his life doesn't end because of it! The clintons usually get even.

[My2Cents]

It involves Hillary...It's already ugly!

[Peach]

How could I forget! (Hitting forehead)

[gov_bean_ counter]

There is already a manuscript. Hopefully there are multiple copies at undisclosed locations. Probably started it when he found out he was a witness against the Clintons. Going public in this manner may keep him alive.

[quark]

You're correct. Please proffer my apologetic pleadings to the plethora of pulchritudinous pachyderms post-haste!

[EggsAckley]

Okay, you are phorgiven.

[gov_bean_ counter]

I always pictured her as the lead Clydesdale on the Budweiser wagon.

[Las Vegas Dave]

Note to Aaron Tonken, stay away from Ft.Marcy park, a dose of arkancide may be in your future!

[doug from upland]

[afraidfortherepublic]

October is too late for this to do any good. It needs to come out at the end of August!

[2 Kool 2 Be 4-Gotten]

Wait, there's another interpretation. This could be like clinton "turning purple" during his impeachment interrogation and then it turned out it didn't happen.

Maybe they leak that there's going to be a lot of "bad stuff" in the book, and then when it comes out the "bad stuff" is that she forgot to brush between meals and that she could never say "no" to a worthy cause. This guy is a kneepad wearer - what's his motivation for ratting on his crime family boss?

My guess is that this isn't for real. If the real dirt were to ever come out, it would be a deep throat deal, with meetings in secret locations to trusted journalists etc.

Somehow, I ain't buying this story (much as I wish that it were true).

[skinkinthegrass]

Thanks for the map

...the Little Rock Mafia won't need it, they been there...already.

[Mo1]

Tonken's story could impact the entire Democratic Party, since Harold Ickes - who masterminded Hillary's 2000 Senate race - is now busily raising tens of millions of dollars for the Democratic Party's presidential "Media Fund."

Like who and where Ickes is raising money from????

[2 Kool 2 Be 4-Gotten]

Tonken's story could impact the entire Democratic Party, since Harold Ickes - who masterminded Hillary's 2000 Senate race - is now busily raising tens of millions of dollars for the Democratic Party's presidential "Media Fund."

Interesting. I was on a thread the other day as to whether the beast is running or not and we decided a good thing would be to watch Ickes - as he moves so moves hitlery. If Ickes is raising big bucks, it's on behalf of hitlery. So then the question is why? Is she planning on running or is she doing this just for "the party".

[woodyinscc]

Don't forget Peter paul who is in custody, and spilling the beans.

http://abcnews.go.com/sections/2020/2020/2020_010713_peterpaul.html

[woodyinscc]

Don't forget Peter Paul who is in custody, and spilling the beans.

http://abcnews.go.com/sections/2020/2020/2020_010713_peterpaul.html

[2 Kool 2 Be 4-Gotten]

Lookee here - Ickes is up to his usual tricks - just as we discussed the other day!

[TheSpottedOwl]

He's dead, Jim...

[hershey]

Let's hope he's stashed a copy in a safety deposit box somewhere.