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Related: About this forumHillary Talks about Protecting Homeowners — but Contributions Show Close Industry Ties
Senator Clinton gave a speech today outlining her plans to address the mortgage crisis but her history of accepting campaign contributions from PACs and lobbyists representing that same industry shows that shes enmeshed in the very system that needs to change.
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Senator Clinton has taken more special interest money than any candidate in the race of either party, including:
And Clinton has taken nearly $22,000 this cycle from lobbyists for the sub-prime lending industry (Center for Responsive Politics, accessed: 8/6/07)
In addition, her campaign activities show close ties to special interests:
12 Of Clintons $100,000+ Bundlers Are Federal Lobbyists. 12 of the HillRaisers listed on Clintons web site were federally registered lobbyists in 2007 or 2008. HillRaisers are defined as anyone who raises more than $100,000 for Clintons campaign. [http://www.hillaryclinton.com/Q1/HillRaisers/; Senate Office of Public Records]
Clinton Held an Issues Breakout Fundraiser With Lobbyists. Clinton's campaign is hosting lobbyist donors for an issues breakout session on the morning of June 6. For $500, attendees can choose briefings on education, energy and the environment, health care, and telecommunications and technology, among others, according to a copy of the invite. An extra $500 allows donors to stick around for breakfast with the candidate. It's somewhat unusual, but it's appreciated, one lobbyist, a Clinton supporter, said of the fundraiser. Roll Call described the event as being for Democratic lobbyists eager to hear the particulars of Hillary Rodham Clinton's policy positions. [Roll Call, 5/9/07; Hillary Clinton for President Event Invitation]
Clinton Planned To Hold A Rural Americans For Hillary Lunch At Monsanto Lobbying Firm. Clinton planned to hold a Rural Americans for Hillary lunch and campaign briefing at the end of this month at lobbying firm Troutman Sanders Public Affairs which lobbies for the controversial multinational agri-biotech Monsanto. You read that right: Monsanto, about which there are serious questions about its culpability regarding 56 Superfund Sites, wanton and outrageous pollution, and the decidedly unkosher (and quite metaphoric) genetically-bred Superpig. A company that the website Ethical Investing labels the world's most unethical and harmful investment. [ABC, 10/18/07]
Clinton Went Directly From The AFL-CIO Labor Forum To A Lobbyists Fundraiser. Clinton, under fire from her rivals for accepting campaign contributions from lobbyists, will head directly from a labor forum in Chicago to a fundraiser at a lobbyist's home Tuesday evening. Clinton, D-N.Y., plans to attend a dessert reception in Wilmette, Ill. -- minimum contribution: $1,000 per person -- at the home of Kevin Conlon, the founder and president of Conlon Public Strategies. Conlon is registered with the federal government to lobby for the Chicago Symphony Orchestra to receive federal subsidies. Clinton has raised more than $413,000 directly from registered lobbyists and their immediate family members -- by far the most of any presidential candidate, according to the non-partisan Center for Responsive Politics. She also has 10 federal lobbyists serving as Hillraisers -- supporters who are committed to raising at least $100,000 apiece for her campaign. [ABC, 8/7/07]
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Senator Clinton has taken more special interest money than any candidate in the race of either party, including:
- $56,250 to date from finance industry PACs
- Nearly $750,000 total to date from PACs
- $72,747.91 to date from insurance industry lobbyists
- $919,000 total to date from lobbyists
And Clinton has taken nearly $22,000 this cycle from lobbyists for the sub-prime lending industry (Center for Responsive Politics, accessed: 8/6/07)
- Clinton took $2,300 from Countrywide Financial lobbyist Jennifer Bendall
- Clinton took $3,600 from Countrywide Financial lobbyist Stephanie Markiewicz
- Clinton took $1,250 from Countrywide Financial lobbyist Maria Cardona
- Clinton took $4,600 from Countrywide Financial lobbyist Charles Campion
- Clinton took $4,600 from Washington Mutual lobbyist James Free
- Clinton took $1,000 from Washington Mutual lobbyist Robert Hickmott.
- Clinton took $4,600 from Washington Mutual lobbyist Cantwell F. Muckenfuss
In addition, her campaign activities show close ties to special interests:
12 Of Clintons $100,000+ Bundlers Are Federal Lobbyists. 12 of the HillRaisers listed on Clintons web site were federally registered lobbyists in 2007 or 2008. HillRaisers are defined as anyone who raises more than $100,000 for Clintons campaign. [http://www.hillaryclinton.com/Q1/HillRaisers/; Senate Office of Public Records]
Clinton Held an Issues Breakout Fundraiser With Lobbyists. Clinton's campaign is hosting lobbyist donors for an issues breakout session on the morning of June 6. For $500, attendees can choose briefings on education, energy and the environment, health care, and telecommunications and technology, among others, according to a copy of the invite. An extra $500 allows donors to stick around for breakfast with the candidate. It's somewhat unusual, but it's appreciated, one lobbyist, a Clinton supporter, said of the fundraiser. Roll Call described the event as being for Democratic lobbyists eager to hear the particulars of Hillary Rodham Clinton's policy positions. [Roll Call, 5/9/07; Hillary Clinton for President Event Invitation]
Clinton Planned To Hold A Rural Americans For Hillary Lunch At Monsanto Lobbying Firm. Clinton planned to hold a Rural Americans for Hillary lunch and campaign briefing at the end of this month at lobbying firm Troutman Sanders Public Affairs which lobbies for the controversial multinational agri-biotech Monsanto. You read that right: Monsanto, about which there are serious questions about its culpability regarding 56 Superfund Sites, wanton and outrageous pollution, and the decidedly unkosher (and quite metaphoric) genetically-bred Superpig. A company that the website Ethical Investing labels the world's most unethical and harmful investment. [ABC, 10/18/07]
Clinton Went Directly From The AFL-CIO Labor Forum To A Lobbyists Fundraiser. Clinton, under fire from her rivals for accepting campaign contributions from lobbyists, will head directly from a labor forum in Chicago to a fundraiser at a lobbyist's home Tuesday evening. Clinton, D-N.Y., plans to attend a dessert reception in Wilmette, Ill. -- minimum contribution: $1,000 per person -- at the home of Kevin Conlon, the founder and president of Conlon Public Strategies. Conlon is registered with the federal government to lobby for the Chicago Symphony Orchestra to receive federal subsidies. Clinton has raised more than $413,000 directly from registered lobbyists and their immediate family members -- by far the most of any presidential candidate, according to the non-partisan Center for Responsive Politics. She also has 10 federal lobbyists serving as Hillraisers -- supporters who are committed to raising at least $100,000 apiece for her campaign. [ABC, 8/7/07]
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Hillary Talks about Protecting Homeowners — but Contributions Show Close Industry Ties (Original Post)
Cheese Sandwich
Feb 2016
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I do not understand why HRC supporters are not bothered by this information.
bkkyosemite
Feb 2016
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bkkyosemite
(5,792 posts)1. I do not understand why HRC supporters are not bothered by this information.
arcane1
(38,613 posts)2. The same Clinton who BLAMED homeowners for the 2008 collapse?
At this point, if Hillary says she's on your side, there is a knife headed toward your back.
Skwmom
(12,685 posts)3. Mention Wells Fargo, which her buddy Buffet is heavily invested in, to people who got ripped off on
their mortgages (especially minorities which they targeted). That should go over real well.
Skwmom
(12,685 posts)4. Not poor judgment. More integrity.
Cheese Sandwich
(9,086 posts)6. True. Bad judgement is a very generous way to look at Hillary's record.
hifiguy
(33,688 posts)8. Rather like describing the Grand Canyon as
"a big hole in Arizona."
MaggieD
(7,393 posts)5. Do you realize this article is 8 years old?
But thanks for affirming she spoke out about the mortgage crisis and promised legislation so long ago.
hifiguy
(33,688 posts)7. "Fox proposes new plan for chicken coop security.
Film at ten."