LOL: McConnell will pay expenses in return for 'enthusiasm' at events

[kpete]

In an email sent earlier this month and obtained by The Hill, Taylor Bumgardner, a Kentucky Republican Party regional political director, offers volunteers the opportunity to join McConnell on his tour, which launched Monday. Meals, lodging and transportation are included in the trip.

"Senator McConnell is seeking volunteers to join him on a 3-day campaign bus tour around the state on October 20-22 to show our support for Kentucky coal. You would join local supporters in contributing to an enthusiastic atmosphere at each of his events,"

she wrote.

Bussing in supporters isn't a new tactic for McConnell, who has done it to fill out crowds during his previous appearances at the annual Fancy Farm picnic. Democrats have derided the move, however, as a sign of low enthusiasm for the Republican.

They again charged McConnell's move to bus in supporters suggested momentum is headed in Grimes' favor.

MORE:
http://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/senate-races/221314-mcconnell-paying-volunteers-to-fill-out-bus-tour

[BrotherIvan]

1. Does the local news cover this story?

Seems like this would make a wonderful talking point for Grimes' campaign. But then again, anyone even considering voting for that guy is a fool and an authoritarian.

[kentuck]

2. I have a hunch he is also paying trolls

To disrupt and spread lies and innuendo on Alison Grimes Facebook page? They are very busy.

[malthaussen]

3. Ya know, I hear in Belize they just pay the voters.

Seems to me, that would be an easier way of doing things. Rather than all this indirect-payment stuff. I could use, say, fifty bucks apiece from the candidates around here. Better still, there is no way they could find out if I voted for them!

-- Mal

[riqster]

4. There is a word for men who pay people to act with "enthusiasm"...

Hookers call them "Johns ".

And here I thought Mitch was the whore. Dang, had it all backwards.

[Iliyah]

5. Remember the Tea Brats movement?

Paid for by the KOCH Brothers and crew. And yes, corporate media will cover this without any mentioned of payments.

Same with Eloba. Corporate never mentions about GOPers cutting and even not have meaningful hearings.

[Electric Monk]

6. Can you say "Astroturf", boys and girls? I knew you could :)

[concreteblue]

7. Attn Pro Trolls!

Epic Professional trolling opportunity!

[NastyRiffraff]

8. What if they show up but don't show "enthusiasm"?

Do they still get paid?

[Mister Nightowl]

15. Mitch sends 'em to North Korea

[Fred Sanders]

9. Correction: Everything will be paid for by the Koch Brothers, McConnell is just the vehicle they

are using to channel the unlimited secret mullah....no one has sold more of their soul for power than Mitch.

The man with no ideas and a wagon full of lies has to hire enthusiastic supporters because he has NONE, he is fully a creation of political advertising and the power of money.

[fifthoffive]

10. Listening to the radio this morning...

The Kentucky Sports Radio (KSR) program this morning was on location in Ashland, KY. They reported that the hotel where they stayed last night was full of McConnell supporters all wearing identical McConnell T-shirts. They were only in town for the McConnell rally. Apparently this story is correct - Turtle's busing in "supporters" to fill up his campaign rallies.

[rocktivity]

11. He'll pay expenses? Geez, not even the Grateful Dead needed to do that!

rocktivity

[Midnight Writer]

12. At last, Mitch supports a "Jobs Program"

[WhiteAndNerdy]

14. HAHAHAHA!!! nt

[WhiteAndNerdy]

13. That is pathetic. nt