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

[applegrove]

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

By Alexandra Jaffe at the Hill

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

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Sen. Mitch McConnell's (R-Ky.) campaign is offering volunteers all-expenses-paid trips to join his bus tour and "contribute to an enthusiastic atmosphere" at his events.

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.


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[easychoice]

1. Pathetic

He belongs in Prison...

[jwirr]

2. We should take him up on it and then give him our brand of ethusiasm. Booooo.

[bmac19gg]

3. i'd do it

I wouldn't mind traveling around a bit on someone else's dime. Its not like these guys spend all day up on stage, you'd probably have a good amount of free time at each stop to see some things and meet some people.