Bernie, Boeing called...wants their $26,000 back

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Trevor LaFauci ‏@Trevor_LaFauci 6h6 hours ago
So if @SenSanders doesn't like #Boeing will he give back their $26,049 campaign contribution? # #transparency

https://www.opensecrets.org/pres16/contrib.php?cycle=2016&id=N00000528&type=f …

...whoops!

[Herman4747]

1. There is a BIG DIFFERENCE BETWEEN CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS AND

MONEY GOING DIRECTLY INTO A CANDIDATE'S POCKETS!!!
After all, President Obama accepted large campaign contributions as well.

Release the transcripts, Hillary. IF YOU HAVE SOMETHING TO HIDE, HILLARY, YOU NEED TO WITHDRAW FROM THE RACE NOW!!

[stonecutter357]

2. wow

[Human101948]

3. When, like Hillary, he gives them a sweetheart deal in return, then I'll be concerned...

The cash donations Hillary simply has no answer for
The Clinton Foundation's business relationship with 20 foreign governments raises real questions about her judgment http://www.salon.com/2015/05/31/the_cash_donations_hillary_simply_has_no_answer_for_partner/

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5. hypocrisy

“If these contributions from Wall Street and other powerful special interests have no influence over the candidate, why are these special interests making huge campaign contributions?

“Maybe they’re dummies and maybe they just think they can throw millions of dollars at a candidate and expect to get nothing from that. Maybe. I doubt that very much.”

http://www.mycentraloregon.com/2016/02/22/bernie-sanders-mocks-idea-that-wall-street-money-wont-influence-hillary-clinton/

[Human101948]

7. Well, it's all about who you trust...

I trust Bernie until I see evidence that he is trading favors for contributions. There is already ample evidence of Hillary doing so. So I find it difficult to believe that she will change her modus operandi after getting elected to higher office.

[Warren Stupidity]

4. So which PAC was this?

The organizations listed as "Top Contributors" reached this list for one of two reasons: either they gave through a political action committee sponsored by the organization, or individuals connected with the organization contributed directly to the candidate.

I'll be eagerly waiting for your response.

[beam me up scottie]

6. Whoops! Those donations weren't from Boeing.

From the link:

This table lists the top donors to this candidate in the 2016 cycle. The money came from the organizations' PACs; their individual members, employees or owners; and those individuals' immediate families. At the federal level, the organizations themselves did not donate, as they are prohibited by law from doing so. Organization totals include subsidiaries and affiliates

This Trevor guy sounds like an idiot, this is why I don't get news or talking points from Twitter.

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8. like Sanders folks don't conflate contributions

...when criticizing Hillary.

Soak it up. You folks invented this line of criticism.

[Agschmid]

10. ... Okay but, right!?!?!

[beam me up scottie]

11. So you agree Trevor is an idiot who doesn't know the difference.

Thanks for clearing that up!

[Barack_America]

13. So lunch wasn't on Goldman Sachs for Hillary's speeches?

Their employees had to pony-up her fees?

[Agschmid]

9. ... Yup.

Some of us have been making this point for months.

[Barack_America]

12. People really don't understand campaign finance.

Have y'all ever donated? Remember that part where they ask you what your employer is?

[beam me up scottie]

14. I'm more concerned with the millions Hillary made from her speeches to Wall Street.

Her supporters can't spin those as individual contributions.

[Warren Stupidity]

16. It doesn't matter if you can lie your ass off and smear your opponent.

"we make our own reality".

[Depaysement]

15. More bullshit

Much of it probably came from Boeing workers in small amounts.

The Machinists have a long history as one of the more leftist unions going back to the days of Wimpy Winpisinger in the 70s and 80s. That tradition has lived on and many workers are no doubt familiar with Bernie.

You have to list your employer when you contribute. Open Secrets doesn't tell you whether its 1,000 $26 contributions or a large corporate PAC contribution. This applies to Hillary's WS contributions listed there as well.

[mhatrw]

17. A whole $26,000? Could he just ask Clinton to speak to them for 5 minutes for free?

At her speaking rates, that would more than pay them back.