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Sorenson Admits to Taking ‘Under-the-Table’ Payments [from Paul], Pleads Guilty
WHO tv ^ | 8/27/2014 | Kelly Maricle

Posted on 08/27/2014 7:07:00 PM PDT by iowamark

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The Iowa Republican: Soreson Pleads Guilty, with Statements from Sorenson and DOJ
1 posted on 08/27/2014 7:07:00 PM PDT by iowamark
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Iowa Senate Ethics Committee Report:

http://localtvwhotv.files.wordpress.com/2013/10/state-senator-kent-sorenson-vol-1.pdf

http://localtvwhotv.files.wordpress.com/2013/10/state-senator-kent-sorenson-vol-2.pdf


2 posted on 08/27/2014 7:10:00 PM PDT by iowamark (I must study politics and war that my sons may have liberty to study mathematics and philosophy)
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“The payments totaled about $73,000 and were made monthly in the amount of around $8,000. They were concealed by first sending the money to a film production company, then through another company — and finally was paid out to Sorenson and his wife. “

Sounds like money laundering by Ron Paul’s campaign.


3 posted on 08/27/2014 7:11:08 PM PDT by Lurkina.n.Learnin (It's a shame nobama truly doesn't care about any of this. Our country, our future, he doesn't care)
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To: iowamark

kaboom.
4 posted on 08/27/2014 7:19:16 PM PDT by WhistlingPastTheGraveyard (The greatest trick the Soviets ever pulled was convincing the world they didn't exist.)
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To: iowamark

5 posted on 08/27/2014 7:20:42 PM PDT by 2ndDivisionVet (The most dangerous man to any government is the man who is able to think things out for himself.)
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To: iowamark

Paul was never going to escape being a Congressman, like Sheila Jackson Lee and other goofball congresspeople, he couldn’t win statewide office, but he could create a cult, and live a great life.


6 posted on 08/27/2014 7:22:39 PM PDT by ansel12 (LEGAL immigrants, 30 million 1980-2012, continues to remake the nation's electorate for democrats)
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To: iowamark

This is weird.

It would seem the people making payments are also complicit.

And, on a separate note, murderers and rapists get less than 25 years.


7 posted on 08/27/2014 7:27:58 PM PDT by ifinnegan
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To: iowamark

And what if Rupaul and his comittee?

Are they not in jeopardy?


8 posted on 08/27/2014 7:51:53 PM PDT by Vendome (Don't take life so seriously-you won't live through it anyway-Enjoy Yourself ala Louis Prima)
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To: iowamark

It seems like a lot of money for the support of one state senator. Does he really have that much clout to justify $73,000?


9 posted on 08/27/2014 8:01:08 PM PDT by Steven Scharf
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To: iowamark

Well, well, well.

Not only are the Paul’s fruit cakes,
They are corrupt, as well.


10 posted on 08/27/2014 8:06:23 PM PDT by tennmountainman (True conservatives don't like being rained on by their own party!)
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To: Steven Scharf

I think that the fact that he was Michelle Bachmann’s Iowa chair made him seem valuable to the Pauls. Bachmann and Paul had finished Numbers 1 and 2 at the Ames Straw Poll in 2011.


11 posted on 08/27/2014 8:37:36 PM PDT by iowamark (I must study politics and war that my sons may have liberty to study mathematics and philosophy)
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To: iowamark; sickoflibs; fieldmarshaldj; BillyBoy; AuH2ORepublican; Free Vulcan

When is someone gonna charge Paul and his henchmen for offering these bribes?


12 posted on 08/27/2014 8:47:34 PM PDT by Impy (Think for yourself)
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To: Impy

my question is what did they report on taxes for that money? geez now we are giving the DOJ a way to lawfare Paul. too bad


13 posted on 08/27/2014 9:00:05 PM PDT by q_an_a (the more laws the less justice)
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To: EternalVigilance

ping!


14 posted on 08/27/2014 9:51:52 PM PDT by BlackElk (Dean of Discipline Tomas de Torquemada Gentlemen's Club: Roast 'em Danno!)
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To: BlackElk

Sad.


15 posted on 08/27/2014 10:52:58 PM PDT by EternalVigilance
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Just weeks before switching candidates, Sorenson made news:

http://www.radioiowa.com/2011/12/20/two-leaders-of-the-family-leader-endorse-santorum-audio/
““I do regret that one erstwhile friend and culture warrior has threatened to, ‘Burn Bob’s body, drag it through the streets and hang it from a bridge,’ if Bob doesn’t endorse who that person wants him to endorse,” Hurley said. “Unfortunately, this individual claims to follow the ‘good book’ which says things like, ‘Let all anger, bitterness and malice be put away from you.’”

Hurley refused, when asked by a reporter, to name the person he quoted — but other sources indicate the statement was made by State Senator Kent Sorenson, the Iowa chairman for Michele Bachman’s campaign...”


16 posted on 08/28/2014 4:41:19 AM PDT by iowamark (I must study politics and war that my sons may have liberty to study mathematics and philosophy)
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To: Impy; iowamark; sickoflibs; fieldmarshaldj; BillyBoy; Free Vulcan

No Paultards went to jail for subverting the democratic process in caucuses and conventions in NV, IA, MN, etc., so why should they go to jail for outright bribery?


17 posted on 08/28/2014 5:25:23 AM PDT by AuH2ORepublican (If a politician won't protect innocent babies, what makes you think that he'll defend your rights?)
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To: AuH2ORepublican

The day ain’t over yet my friend. Sorenson cut a deal it seems, and names will be forthcoming no doubt. The oil is just the right temperature, and the popcorn is starting to pop.


18 posted on 08/28/2014 8:58:33 AM PDT by Free Vulcan (Vote Republican! You can vote Democrat when you're dead...)
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To: Free Vulcan

one article I read on this matter indicated that the Plea Bargain included an agreement that Mrs. Sorenson would not be charged. But it failed to say what else was in the Plea. Kent was the “small potato” in this mess,,, and I would expect that the Bigger Fish in the Sea are not sleeping well at night.

What I don’t understand is HOW/WHY they will consider his future testimony as trustworthy after he has admitted being less than truthful with the Special Investigator.


19 posted on 08/29/2014 10:20:39 AM PDT by Iowa Granny (Clintion ruined a dress, but Obama ruined a Nation.)
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To: iowamark

Sorenson had strong potential as a Tea Party candidate. No more. Very disappointing.


20 posted on 08/29/2014 10:23:08 AM PDT by cornfedcowboy
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