Bush's Treasury Nominee Gave to Dems

Human Events ^ | May 30, 2006 | Robert B. Bluey

[boryeulb]

President Bush’s nominee to lead the Department of the Treasury has a history of giving money to Democrats and liberal causes. Former President Bill Clinton, Democratic presidential candidate Bill Bradley, Sen. Chuck Schumer and the pro-abortion Emily’s List have benefited from his largesse, according to the Center for Responsive Politics.

The nominee, Henry M. Paulson Jr., chief executive of Goldman Sachs, has given tens of thousands of dollars to Republicans over the past 15 years, but prior to 2000 he also donated money to Democrats who are staunchly opposed to Bush’s agenda.

In fact, during Bush’s campaign for the White House in 1999, Paulson gave $1,000 to Bradley, who sought and eventually lost the Democratic nomination to Al Gore. Paulson gave $2,000 to Sen. John McCain (R.-Ariz.) prior to the 2000 election, but there is no record of his donating to Bush.

Paulson has given more than $20,000 to the liberal League of Conservation Voters since 1998. It is one of his favorite charities. In 1997 he donated $500 to Emily’s List, a group that backs candidates who support abortion.

Sen. Chuck Schumer (D.-N.Y.), a member of the Finance Committee, was the recipient of two $1,000 gifts in 1996. Paulson also gave $2,000 to incumbent Republican Sen. Alfonse D’Amato, but those gifts came a year earlier.

Shortly after Bush nominated Paulson this morning, Schumer offered his unwavering support. “His experience, intelligence and deep understanding of national and global economic issues make him the best pick America could have hoped for,” said Schumer, according to the Associated Press.

Sen. Evan Bayh (D.-Ind.) received a $1,000 check from Paulson in 1997 when Bayh was running against Republican Paul Helmke. Sen. Chris Dodd (D.-Conn.) was the beneficiary of a $1,000 check in 1989. The late Sen. Lloyd Bentsen (D.-Tex.) received $1,000 in 1991.

Even former President Bill Clinton scored $1,000 from Paulson in 1992. Clinton was running against Bush’s father at the time. During the 1992 election cycle, Paulson also donated $1,000 to George H.W. Bush, but those checks were written in 1991—at least two months before he gave to Clinton.

Writing for HUMAN EVENTS today, Steven Milloy of the Free Enterprise Education Institute has outlined the ideological and ethical challenges that could face Paulson as he awaits a hearing in the Senate.

Paulson’s Donations to Democrats, Liberal Causes

Date		Amount		Recipient
6/19/2003		$5,000		League of Conservation Voters
4/4/2002		$5,000		League of Conservation Voters
9/27/1999		$5,000		League of Conservation Voters
3/31/1999		$1,000		Bill Bradley
11/2/1998		$500		League of Conservation Voters
8/19/1998		$5,000		League of Conservation Voters
8/13/1997		$500		Emily's List
6/19/1997		$1,000		Evan Bayh
3/18/1996		$1,000		Charles E. Schumer
3/15/1996		$1,000		Charles E. Schumer
2/12/1992		$1,000		Bill Clinton
11/13/1991		$1,000		Lloyd Bentsen
7/11/1989		$1,000		Chris Dodd

[deport]

Is this the one and the same..... Henry Paulson, Jr.

2002-2004-2006

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Total for this search: $217,100

Contributor	Occupation	Date	Amount	Recipient
PAULSON, HENRY CHICAGO,IL 60606	GOLDMAN SACHS & CO/CHAIRMAN & CEO	7/30/2005	$5,000	Together for Our Majority
PAULSON, HENRY CHICAGO,IL 60606	GOLDMAN SACHS/CEO	1/31/2006	$5,000	Volunteer PAC
PAULSON, HENRY CHICAGO,IL 60606	GOLDMAN SACHS/CEO	1/20/2004	$5,000	Volunteer PAC
PAULSON, HENRY CHICAGO,IL 60606	GOLDMAN SACHS & CO/CHAIRMAN & CEO	3/25/2003	$2,500	Together for Our Majority
PAULSON, HENRY CHICAGO,IL 60606		7/29/2005	$2,100	McCrery, Jim
PAULSON, HENRY CHICAGO,IL 60606	GOLDMAN SACHS & COMPANY/CHAIRMAN &	8/3/2005	$2,100	Cantor, Eric
PAULSON, HENRY CHICAGO,IL 60606	GOLDMAN, SACHS & CO./EXECUTIVE	7/29/2005	$2,100	Chambliss, Saxby
PAULSON, HENRY CHICAGO,IL 60606	GOLDMAN SACHS & CO./CHAIRMAN AND CE	6/1/2004	$2,000	Capito, Shelley Moore
PAULSON, HENRY CHICAGO,IL 60606	GOLDMAN SACHS & COMPANY/CHAIRMAN &	12/30/2003	$2,000	Cantor, Eric
PAULSON, HENRY CHICAGO,IL 60606	GOLDMAN SACHS/CEO	1/6/2004	$2,000	Portman, Rob
PAULSON, HENRY NEW YORK,NY 10004	GOLDMAN SACHS & COMPANY	5/24/2004	$2,000	Burr, Richard
PAULSON, HENRY NEW YORK,NY 10004	GOLDMAN SACHS & COMPANY	9/27/2004	$2,000	Burr, Richard
PAULSON, HENRY CHICAGO,IL 60606	GOLDMAN SACHS	12/31/2003	$1,000	Crapo, Mike
PAULSON, HENRY CHICAGO,IL 60606	GOLDMAN SACHS	2/27/2004	$1,000	Bond, Christopher S 'Kit'
PAULSON, HENRY CHICAGO,IL 60606	GOLDMAN SACHS & CO/CHAIRMAN & CEO	5/24/2004	$500	Together for Our Majority
PAULSON, HENRY J NEW YORK,NY 10023	SELF-EMPLOYED/VOLUNTEER TEACHER	9/30/2004	$500	Bean, Melissa Luburich
PAULSON, HENRY JR CHICAGO,IL 60606		10/14/2004	$2,000	Martinez, Mel
PAULSON, HENRY JR CHICAGO,IL 60606	GOLDMAN SACHS & COMPANY	5/27/2004	$2,000	Shelby, Richard C
PAULSON, HENRY JR NEW YORK,NY 10023	GOLDMAN SACHS & CO	10/20/2004	$2,000	Specter, Arlen
PAULSON, HENRY M CHICAGO,IL 60606	GOLDMAN SACHS/EXECUTIVE	8/19/2005	$2,100	Baker, Richard
PAULSON, HENRY M CHICAGO,IL 60606	GOLDMAN SACHS/EXECUTIVE	8/19/2005	$2,100	Baker, Richard
PAULSON, HENRY M CHICAGO,IL 60606	GOLDMAN SACHS/EXECUTIVE	9/28/2004	$2,000	Baker, Richard
PAULSON, HENRY M CHICAGO,IL 60606		8/19/2005	($100)	Baker, Richard
PAULSON, HENRY M CHICAGO,IL 60606		8/19/2005	($100)	Baker, Richard
PAULSON, HENRY M JR CHICAGO,IL 60606		9/30/2002	$50,000	NRSC/Non-Federal
PAULSON, HENRY M JR CHICAGO,IL 60606	GOLDMAN SACHS & COMPANY	5/9/2005	$25,000	National Republican Senatorial Cmte
PAULSON, HENRY M JR CHICAGO,IL 60606	GOLDMAN SACHS & COMPANY	12/9/2003	$10,000	National Republican Senatorial Cmte
PAULSON, HENRY M JR CHICAGO,IL 60606	GOLDMAN SACHS & COMPANY	5/30/2002	$10,000	National Republican Senatorial Cmte
PAULSON, HENRY M JR NEW YORK,NY 10004	GOLDMAN SACHS/INVESTMENT BANKER	5/26/2005	$5,000	Goldman Sachs
PAULSON, HENRY M JR NEW YORK,NY 10004	GOLDMAN SACHS/INVESTMENT BANKER	2/10/2004	$5,000	Goldman Sachs
PAULSON, HENRY M JR NEW YORK,NY 10004	GOLDMAN SACHS/EO-OFFICE CHAIRMAN	12/30/2005	$2,100	Enzi, Mike
PAULSON, HENRY M JR NEW YORK,NY 10004	GOLDMAN, SACHS & CO./CHAIRMAN AND C	7/21/2005	$2,100	Sununu, John E
PAULSON, HENRY M JR CHICAGO,IL 60606	GOLDMAN SACHS	9/28/2004	$2,000	DeMint, James W
PAULSON, HENRY M JR CHICAGO,IL 60606	GOLDMAN SACHS & CO	9/27/2004	$2,000	Grassley, Chuck
PAULSON, HENRY M JR CHICAGO,IL 60606	GOLDMAN SACHS & COMPANY	1/22/2003	$2,000	Shelby, Richard C
PAULSON, HENRY M JR NEW YORK,NY 10004	GOLDMAN SACHS & COMPANY/CHAIRMAN/CE	5/26/2004	$2,000	Gillmor, Paul E
PAULSON, HENRY M JR NEW YORK,NY 10023	GOLDMAN SACHS & CO	12/18/2003	$1,000	Specter, Arlen
PAULSON, HENRY M JR CHICAGO,IL 60606	GOLDMAN, SACHS & CO	6/14/2002	$1,000	Sununu, John E
PAULSON, HENRY M MR JR NEW YORK,NY 10004	GOLDMAN SACHS & CO./CHAIRMAN & CHIE	8/5/2005	$15,000	National Republican Congressional Cmte
PAULSON, HENRY M MR JR NEW YORK,NY 10004	GOLDMAN SACHS & CO./CHAIRMAN & CHIE	6/30/2003	$15,000	National Republican Congressional Cmte
PAULSON, HENRY M MR JR NEW YORK,NY 10023	GOLDMAN SACHS & COMPANY/CHAIRMAN &	7/16/2002	$5,000	National Republican Congressional Cmte
PAULSON, HENRY M MR JR NEW YORK,NY 10004	GOLDMAN SACHS/CHAIRMAN	12/14/2005	$2,100	Kelly, Sue
PAULSON, HENRY M MR JR NEW YORK,NY 10004	GOLDMAN SACHS & COMPANY/CHAIRMAN &	7/3/2003	$2,000	Bush, George W
PAULSON, HENRY MR M JR NEW YORK,NY 10023	GOLDMAN SACHS/PRESIDENT & CEO	6/19/2003	$5,000	League of Conservation Voters
PAULSON, HENRY MR M JR NEW YORK,NY 10023	GOLDMAN SACHS/PRESIDENT & CEO	4/4/2002	$5,000	League of Conservation Voters

[NinoFan]

This isn't to say defiantly that he is liberal or conservative, these could be direct donations or they could be in-kind donations for his wife (based on her donation patterns the latter seems likely)

A man who will donate to extreme left-wing causes just because his wife likes them is someone to watch out for. If he doesn't agree with those liberals causes, then he's under his wife's influence to a scary degree. (I'd say the same if the roles were reversed, so no sexism here.)

If just the wife donated, then yes, no big deal. But he donated himself. That tells me a lot.

[mnehring]

Years not previously listed

2006 Donations

http://www.opensecrets.org/indivs/search.asp?NumOfThou=0&txtName=Paulson&txtState=NY&txtZip=&txtEmploy=&txtCand=&txt2006=Y&Order=N

94-96 Donations

http://www.opensecrets.org/indivs/search.asp?NumOfThou=0&txtName=Paulson&txtState=NY&txtZip=&txtEmploy=&txtCand=&txt1994=Y&txt1996=Y&Order=N

96-98 Donations

http://www.opensecrets.org/indivs/search.asp?NumOfThou=0&txtName=Paulson&txtState=NY&txtZip=&txtEmploy=&txtCand=&txt1998=Y&txt1996=Y&Order=N

90-92 Donations

http://www.opensecrets.org/indivs/search.asp?NumOfThou=0&txtName=Paulson&txtState=NY&txtZip=&txtEmploy=&txtCand=&txt1992=Y&txt1990=Y&Order=N


I cannot find any Emily's list donations anywhere

[Bahbah]

Selective reporting?

LOL. Nice work, m.

[Siena Dreaming]

Wow...according to your info Paulsen gave $25,000 to the National Republican Senatorial Cmte as recently as '05.

He definitely is NOT a Hillary-backer.

[sine_nomine]

Read my tag. No more RINOs.

[mnehring]

Thanks for the additional info.

I see other Conservative groups like TOMPAC on there that I didn't see on my search but I still cannot find a single donation to Emily's List. Do you know if they go by another name?

[mnehring]

Even more.. see the other links. I cannot find any record of donations to Emily's List during any of the years.

Maybe I should change my tag line to 'Doubt the Media'

[NinoFan]

This statement from the article seems to be flatly untrue

On that much we can agree. HOWEVER, it seems clear to me that MOST of his Republican donations came after Bush was in office which makes me even more suspicious of his conservative credentials. I'm not saying that this is the case at all, but be prepared for some to point out how this could be interpreted as the guy hoping to get in good with the current administration by donating tons of money and Bush repaying him with a very high-level spot.

[sinkspur]

Maybe I should change my tag line to 'Doubt the Media'

That, or "why would Terry Jeffries intentionally mislead about a Treasury Secretary nominee? Twice?"

[Siena Dreaming]

Nino, be careful before believing everything you read.

The article is wrong on some points. They may be wrong about Emily's List as well.

[BeHoldAPaleHorse]

Human Events definitely has a burr under its saddle about Paulson. This is the second negative, misleading story Jeffrey's outfit has put out about him today.

And the Basher-Bots are eating this s*** with a spoon.

[arasina]

The FReeper who posted this is also the author, if I read it correctly. Rob(ert) Bluey backwards is boryeulb.

While you may be correct about the League of Conservation Voters donations being his wife's, Hank Paulson is a big 'environmental' guy, so it would make sense that he'd also favor conservation issues. His contributions for Republicans don't say much either. Arlen Specter? He's Senator Pro-Choice (R) fuhevinsakes. There's the Emily's List donation explanation. Paulson is also best of buds with NYC Mayor Blechburg, a former Democrat who also favors 'women's right to choose.'

Henry may not have a say in policy other than that which touches the Treasury, but he's definitely not a Conservative Republican. I guess President Bush doesn't think there are any Conservative Republicans who have the needed avarice to get his nod for the nomination?

[NinoFan]

He definitely is NOT a Hillary-backer.

But I bet he would be if she was in office right now. That's what this guy smells like to me, sorry.

[Bahbah]

Maybe I should change my tag line to 'Doubt the Media'

Many would be wise to heed those words. As it turns out, it was an easy way to identify the "I hate Bush and will believe anything ugly about him no matter what" bunch.

[Siena Dreaming]

The guy may be a pragmatist and not an idealogue. But he's good with money.

At least it looks he's not a die-hard liberal.

[sinkspur]

but be prepared for some to point out how this could be interpreted as the guy hoping to get in good with the current administration by donating tons of money and Bush repaying him with a very high-level spot.

Paulson made $30 million last year.

Why would he need to be Treasury Secretary, a position that has nothing to do with his pet cause, the Nature Conservancy?

[BeHoldAPaleHorse]

The guy may be a pragmatist and not an idealogue. But he's good with money.

Being pragmatic and good with money just shows how utterly unqualified for the Treasury slot this guy is. </sarcasm>

[NinoFan]

While you may be correct about the League of Conservation Voters donations being his wife's, Hank Paulson is a big 'environmental' guy, so it would make sense that he'd also favor conservation issues. His contributions for Republicans don't say much either. Arlen Specter? He's Senator Pro-Choice (R) fuhevinsakes. There's the Emily's List donation explanation. Paulson is also best of buds with NYC Mayor Blechburg, a former Democrat who also favors 'women's right to choose.'

Thanks. This seems more and more like a guy who will change his colors depending on the person in office.

Oh, and donating for Specter? How that could ever be interpreted as a good thing I'll never understand.

[FreedomNeocon]

You are just pro-life TO THE MAX aren't ya?

You sir... are out of control. Give other people a chance to post won't cha?