Posted on 05/30/2006 2:00:26 PM PDT by 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 |
OTOH, it is far, far more significant to me that the wife of the guy Dubya picked to run the Supreme Court belongs to Feminists for Life
Power, power, power, and fame, fame, fame.
I wonder if the first one was as misleading as this.
I thought I had pinged you to #53. Sorry.
He probably picked him for his fiscal ability and temperment
not for his pro/anti abortion views.
Just to reiterate, I'm not saying this was the case, especially on W's end, but this guy's donation record does have an off smell to it.
What power and fame does a Treasury Secretary have?
I'd bet more people would know who Paulson was as CEO of Goldman Sachs than as TS.
And, for God's sake, what power does a TS have as a parrot for the administration on tax and fiscal policy?
Gave the most to Arlen Specter -- not exactly a stellar Republican.
I guess you can place a bet on just one article...but you won't make much money using that practice!
At this point in Bush's career, I can't believe anyone would be suprised about this.
But is that the same Henry Paulson
http://www.411.com/10668/search/FindPerson?firstname=Henry&name=Paulson&city_zip=&state_id=IL
A lot listed in the Chicago burbs..
Again, not saying for or against, my motto is 'doubt the media', in this case, there are a lot of gaps in this story that makes one question the validity and motivation of the report.
I cannot believe you don't see what power and fame a high-ranking federal government official has. I only know by name the CEOs of a very few companies and only because they are multi-billionaires. I think your average Joe would be more likely to recognize the treasury secretary than a CEO.
I agree with you. The guy stinks. And Rush is right about the blueblood politicians. Now we get another one. I don't care what position he's being nominated for. President Bush could've found someone who isn't an apparent RINO. Isn't there ONE SINGLE DEFINITELY CONSERVATIVE person who could do just as good a job as this dude supposedly can?
That's why I stay away from the casinos.
Call it what you want, I know what those votes wrought, but we didn't have a lot of choices then and we really have no clear choices now.
The problem isn't with the American people as much as with the choices were are not given to begin with. We will stand a whole lot, but American's don't like being mislead or lied to and the differences I'm seeing between 2000-2004 and 2004 - 2006 are not making me feel very comfortable, the problem is the other choice was a non-starter(in my mind) and he got 48% of the vote.
My thread from earlier today. Expect more tax favors for the abolishers of private property.
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