ABC News, in an article date-lined January 29 of this year, tells about a special event for the benefit of John McCain and his presidential campaign.The event, held "at a popular Capitol Hill bar and restaurant," brought together a variety of Washington lobbyist type folks and members of Congress. Prospective donors who received invitations paid between $1,000 and $2,300 for the privilege of mingling with Congressional supporters of ol' John.
Those people who raised $10,000 were blessed with the title of "co-chair," and received a "VIP Roundtable" prior to the main reception.
The invitation listed 24 lobbyists as "co-chairmen." They represented the finance industry, the telecommunications industry, the technology industry and the healthcare industry.
Public Citizen, a government watchdog group reports that at last count McCain had 59 lobbyists out drumming up money for his presidential bid.
McCain's staff refused to divulge how much moola was raised for ol' John at the Charlie Palmer Steakhouse.
I can't help but wonder if I was a constituent of ol' John, and I had a problem, if I could get to see him as easily as a co-chairing lobbyist who had raised $10,000 for his campaign. And what are my chances as opposed to a younger, slim, good-looking blonde who just happens to represent a huge money-pot known as Paxson Communications?
Try lobbying ol'l John for yourself sometime.
Vote for McCain, the champeen of campaign finance reform!
Hah, hah, hah.
(P.S. Hit this website for some video of Mr. McCain, the champeen!)
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