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Rush was WRONG !!
Open Secrets, EIB Institute for Advanced Concervative Studies ^
| Sept. 21, 2004
| Broker
Posted on 09/21/2004 5:13:15 AM PDT by Broker
On his Monday radio show, Rush reviewed political contributions and erroneously credited Corporate and Institutional political contributions to the Kerry Campaign. A more critical reivew of his source notes these funds originate from employee PACs. Corporate contributions to campaigns are illegal.
Needless to say, Rush Limbaugh's comments caused a tidal wave of discontent from his incorrect attribution. The accused heard rage from their investors and clients. In fact "Open Secrets" records show some these same PACs contributed more to Bush than Kerry!
It appears that in this case, Rush Limbaugh is half right and half wrong!
TOPICS: News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: campaign; contributions; donations; kerry; limbaugh; pacs; politics
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To: Broker
Rush made a mistake! There's a first time for everything.
If in fact he did, he will correct it and admit to it.
It won't take him 13 days to do so like SeeBS
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posted on
09/21/2004 5:23:20 AM PDT
by
Popman
To: Broker
I didn't hear the comments myself, but my sister heard them and mentioned it to me. Apparently he said something about MSFT contributing approximately $250k to the Kerry camp pain. The truth is MSFT employees have contributed that amount and they have contributed a similar amount to the Bush campaign. The people who run the company PAC are almost exclusive Repuplican. If you walk through that area of the comapny, you might think you entered Bush/Cheney HQ. The top 3 execs have ONLY contributed to the Bush capmpaign. These people aren't stupid. They remember quite vividly what happened under the Clinton administration.
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posted on
09/21/2004 5:23:41 AM PDT
by
ShandaLear
(Rather lied, CBS News died.)
To: Broker
Corporate contributions to campaigns are illegal. Quick call the FEC!!!
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JOHN KERRY (D)
Top ContributorsCycle:
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University of California |
$481,310 |
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Harvard University |
$311,389 |
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Time Warner |
$260,199 |
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Microsoft Corp |
$258,593 |
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Citigroup Inc |
$252,106 |
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Goldman Sachs |
$240,500 |
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Skadden, Arps et al |
$236,827 |
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UBS Americas |
$199,750 |
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Robins, Kaplan et al |
$173,150 |
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US Government |
$165,125 |
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IBM Corp |
$163,340 |
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Stanford University |
$161,299 |
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JP Morgan Chase & Co |
$159,765 |
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Morgan Stanley |
$159,429 |
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Viacom Inc |
$152,046 |
|
Piper Rudnick LLP |
$150,153 |
|
Bank of America |
$146,502 |
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Columbia University |
$142,393 |
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University of Michigan |
$134,438 |
|
Akin, Gump et al |
$130,304 |
Percent of Contributions Coded:
(How to read this chart / methodology)
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Coded |
$83,882,693 |
(59%) |
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Uncoded |
$58,303,036 |
(41%) |
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Total |
$142,185,729 |
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Figures shown here are preliminary and will be updated periodically. Last updated: 9/16/2004 11:31:00 AM
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HOW TO READ THIS CHART: This chart lists the top donors to this candidate during the 2004 election cycle.The organizations themselves did not donate, rather the money came from the organization's PAC, its individual members or employees or owners, and those individuals' immediate families. Organization totals include subsidiaries and affiliates. Because of contribution limits, organizations that bundle together many individual contributions are often among the top donors to presidential candidates. These contributions can come from the organization's members or employees (and their families). The organization may support one candidate, or hedge its bets by supporting multiple candidates. Groups with national networks of donors - like EMILY's List and Club for Growth - make for particularly big bundlers. Why (and How) We Use Donors’ Employer/Occupation Information METHODOLOGY NOTE: All the numbers on this page are for the 2004 election cycle and based on Federal Election Commission data released electronically on Monday, September 13, 2004. (Help! The numbers don't add up...") Feel free to distribute or cite this material, but please credit the Center for Responsive Politics. |
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posted on
09/21/2004 5:23:42 AM PDT
by
Straight Vermonter
(Liberalism: The irrational fear of self reliance.)
To: Broker
Wow, after five years, this is your major contribution to Free Republic?
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posted on
09/21/2004 5:25:26 AM PDT
by
Rutles4Ever
(The message of the Cross is foolishness to those who are perishing...)
To: Judith Anne; Broker
Broker is evidently a nice guy who is on the right side, but I don't understand the need for citations of error without the complete context of Rush's statements. We cannot judge "wrong" without the entire picture being presented.
25
posted on
09/21/2004 5:25:56 AM PDT
by
arasina
(So there.)
To: Broker
And your point is?
26
posted on
09/21/2004 5:27:23 AM PDT
by
b4its2late
(John John Kerry Edwards change positions more often than a Nevada prostitute!!!)
To: arasina
I don't know Broker or anything about him. Could be a sleeper account for all I know.
FReegards,
Judy
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posted on
09/21/2004 5:27:53 AM PDT
by
Judith Anne
(First we were digital brownshirts then we were pajama pundits, now we're the piranha of the internet)
To: Straight Vermonter
I heard Rush go down the list yesterday and it appears to be the same list you posted. I think the US government part has something to do with matching funds.
28
posted on
09/21/2004 5:29:41 AM PDT
by
quantim
(Victory is not relative, it is absolute.)
To: ShandaLear
Top execs at Microsoft are conservative?! LOL!
29
posted on
09/21/2004 5:29:48 AM PDT
by
O.C. - Old Cracker
(When the cracker gets old, you wind up with Old Cracker. - O.C.)
To: Broker
Is this going to be a post and run? I await your clarification, but I have to leave for work. Why don't you call Rush today and tell him? I'll be listening. :o)
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posted on
09/21/2004 5:30:05 AM PDT
by
arasina
(So there.)
To: Judith Anne
Ah, yes, the famous "sleeper account"!
That is the answer ~ now, is it the "correct answer" or just something we picked up on the street from Lucy Ramirez, John Kerry's major source?
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posted on
09/21/2004 5:30:18 AM PDT
by
muawiyah
To: b4its2late
It's hugh and we need to take it series.
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posted on
09/21/2004 5:30:52 AM PDT
by
AppyPappy
(If You're Not A Part Of The Solution, There's Good Money To Be Made In Prolonging The Problem.)
To: Broker
Duuude...
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posted on
09/21/2004 5:32:22 AM PDT
by
Khurkris
(Proud Scottish/HillBilly - I am grumpy today...I may stay grumpy for a while.)
To: Broker
Oooh, hey, don't forget to notice the "How to Read This Chart" explanation right there beside the chart:
HOW TO READ THIS CHART:
This chart lists the top donors to this candidate during the 2004 election cycle.The organizations themselves did not donate, rather the money came from the organization's PAC, its individual members or employees or owners, and those individuals' immediate families. Organization totals include subsidiaries and affiliates.
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posted on
09/21/2004 5:33:07 AM PDT
by
shezza
(Hi, my name is shezza and I'm a FReepaholic.)
To: O.C. - Old Cracker
Yes, two of them are. One is not, but knows what side his bread is buttered on.
Two of our top execs have planned and hosted two major fund raisers for the Bush campaign here in Seattle.
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posted on
09/21/2004 5:33:21 AM PDT
by
ShandaLear
(Rather lied, CBS News died.)
To: arasina
Well, I checked out his posts. Not bad.
But this one?
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posted on
09/21/2004 5:33:31 AM PDT
by
Judith Anne
(First we were digital brownshirts then we were pajama pundits, now we're the piranha of the internet)
To: Judith Anne
Re your tagline: "pajama pundits" is already passe? I was just getting to enjoy it - though my favorite is pajamahadeen.
To: Broker
If Rush is incorrect, this will be the very FIRST thing he talks about on todays show. Rush has NEVER been one to try and cover up an error he has made.
This is one of the pleasant distinctions between Rush and the REST of the major media (read: The New York Times, Washington Post, and lets not forget CBS!!!!). When it comes to corrections about the facts, RUSH puts them up front and center, for all to hear. Unlike papers that bury corrections in 4 point type at the bottom of page 32, or networks that simply stonewall and accuse others of lying!
Rush leads when the topic is clarity and truthfulness of information.
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posted on
09/21/2004 5:34:20 AM PDT
by
Mr. Jazzy
(Kerry broke the faith, pure and simple.)
To: muawiyah
I vote for "picked up on the street."
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posted on
09/21/2004 5:34:45 AM PDT
by
Judith Anne
(First we were digital brownshirts then we were pajama pundits, now we're the piranha of the internet)
To: Mr. Jazzy
I don't think Rush was incorrect as much as he didn't have all the facts.
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posted on
09/21/2004 5:35:24 AM PDT
by
ShandaLear
(Rather lied, CBS News died.)
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