Democrats Control the Hill, but Not Themselves

The Washington Post ^ | Saturday, February 3, 2007 | Dana Milbank

[Peach]

This is a riot! Thanks for the ping.

Dodd in his Donahue hairdo. And he has a 2 year old daughter? He was our Senator when we lived in CT and we detested him. He was one side of the famous sandwich when he and Kennedy surrounded a waitress and "sandwiched" her.

[Txsleuth]

I am still laughing at that article...

I am watching that smarm Biden walk out right now!! ugh

[RobbyS]

On second thought, he didn't want Hillary to throw ash trays/lamps at him.

[Rheo]

Thanks for the ping Tx.

Democrats cannot even follow the simple rules.

[Rheo]

LOL. The graphic says it all.


Thanks for the ping Starwise

[STARWISE]

Welcome .. ;)

I urge you all to start searching and playing around with the wealth of information at this site ... it's truly a blast of sunlight on all the campaign and personal finances, contributors, special interest groups, trips, etc. for the congresscritters and lobbyists. They're mostly all searchable databases.

It's a little confusing at first .. start with "Resources" at the top, and when you read the description of each link on the front page, it'll be clear.

http://sunlightfoundation.com/



Check out all financial info on senators/congresscritters/campaigns - search by name - tons of political and personal wealth tracking:

http://www.opensecrets.org/

HERE'S the SHEDevil's:

http://www.opensecrets.org/politicians/summary.asp?CID=N00000019&cycle=2006

Check the listings on the left for detailed info.


Political Money Line (some parts require subscription), and you can sign up for email updates.

USE THE LINKS ON THE LEFT TO SEARCH:

http://www.tray.com/

This page details candidates' treasure chests and MUCH more, but here's one example ..and it's kept current:

Senate Filings Show More Cash for Presidential Hopefuls
2/2/2007

New reports from the Senate campaign committees of presidential hopefuls show more available cash on hand as of 12/31. Links go to their summary pages.

Senator Bayh’s Evan Bayh Committee reported raising $413,276 in fourth quarter and has cash on hand of $10,671,554.

Senator Biden’s Citizens for Biden committee reported raising $878,470 in the fourth quarter and has cash on hand of $3,598,479.

Senator Brownback’s Friends of Brownback committee reported raising $49,085 in the fourth quarter and has cash on hand of $41,759.

Senator Clinton’s Friends of Hillary committee reported raising $220,763 from 11/29 to 12/31 and has cash on hand of $11,021,087.

Senator Dodd’s Friends of Chris Dodd committee reported raising $3,422,982 in the fourth quarter and has cash on hand of $4,925,913.

Senator McCain’s Friends of John McCain committee reported raising $33,994 in the fourth quarter and has cash on hand of $20,033.

Senator Obama’s Obama 2010 Inc committee reported raising $105,281 in the fourth quarter and has cash on hand of $516,553.

Former Senate candidate Rudy Giuliani’s Friends of Giuliani Exploratory Committee (an old Senate campaign committee) reported raising $170,812 in the fourth quarter and has cash on hand of $2,093,993.


The 2006 election - 10 ten candidates House and Senate receipts

http://www.tray.com/cgi-win/x_webl_all.exe?DoFn=&sYR=2006


Privately paid travel

http://www.tray.com/cgi-win/x_PrivateSummary.exe?DoFn=



MEMBERS RECEIVING THE MOST GIFTS OF TRAVEL


During the last six and a quarter years the Members receiving the most were:

Member of Congress Amount

1. SENSENBRENNER, F JAMES JR $210,876
2. MCDERMOTT, JAMES A $197,572
3. MILLER, GEORGE $192,166
4. GREEN, RAYMOND E. 'GENE' $184,329
5. ENGLISH, PHILIP S $182,297
more

Notes: Some of those listed are no longer Members.



From 2000 to 2007 - the most privately funded trips:


MOST TRIPS


From 2000 to 2007, the Members taking the most privately-funded trips were:

Member of Congress # of Trips

1. FRANK, BARNEY 79
2. WATERS, MAXINE 79
3. JONES, STEPHANIE TUBBS 75
4. FORD, HAROLD E JR 71
5. BIDEN, JOSEPH R JR 69
more



The FEC and all political contributions, to whom, by whom -- search by all the categories at the left:

http://www.fec.gov/


Special Interest Groups

http://www.citizen.org/


I don't know how much info release by them is mandatory and how quickly they have to report it, but there's a ton in all these links .. they can't so easily hide their chicanery any more.

Have fun .. report news early and often .. LOL.

[Howlin]

Did you tell me or did I read somewhere on here that only a few people stood up and clapped for her.

[Luke21]

Interesting. Glad somebody had an honest take on these blowhards, because it sure wasn't how the MSM covered it, including Fox, who ran Hillary's shrill voice over and over.

[Peach]

Great research by you and terrific tools and links, too. Thanks, Starwise.

[Bahbah]

Fabulous stuff.

Looks like Barney Frank does a whole lot of "fact finding."

[STARWISE]

My pleasure. Hopefully, we'll find info that's worthwhile... FR can be such a tangible beacon of truth. I'm really disheartened at the bitter infighting, venom and personal attacks here .. especially on the voting/candidate threads. How can we put a Pubbie back in the WH in 08 with such malice and disrespect between ourselves already ?

I also believe that all the rancor would make it daunting for any conservative newcomers considering joining the premier conservative site on the web right now. And, we need them .. their voices, votes and support.

[onyx]

BUMP and thanks to busy you!

[STARWISE]

Hi sweet O .. ;) How are U? I'm getting up the courage to go to Mass and grocery store. Courage you say? Yes ..


Severe Weather Alert
Current conditions as of 1:51 pm CST
Partly Cloudy

Feels Like:
-16°
Barometer:
30.03 in and rising
Humidity:
36%
Visibility:
10 mi
Dewpoint:
-13°

Wind:
W 23 mph


Lord .. I hate going out there .. but I must.

[Rheo]

Great links Starwise, thank you.

[onyx]

I check your weather every day hoping I will be happier with mine. Thus far, it hasn't worked, but when I hear asbout BigSkyFreeper's weather, I do feel a little warmer. :0)

Be safe and take caution walking.

[STARWISE]

Now, c'mon Magnolia .. I *know* you're temp isn't -16 and wind blowing like a banshee .. LOL. I just hope I don't have to stand out there too long for a cab with the remnants of this dang bug .. I'm truly dreading it. Say a prayer for me, please? ;)

[onyx]

You're in my prayers every day and every night, and I'll say one for your trek out into the cold right now. Be safe, and write to me as soon as you get home. ((( STAR )))

[BigSkyFreeper]

Tropical heatwave here. Four above zero, -9 windchill.

:)

[STARWISE]

Aaww .. thank you SO much. {{O}} I truly appreciate your kindness.

Even with all this, I'm so very glad I got out of FL.

[onyx]

LOL