This is an interesting development - from Rawstory

[stop the bleeding]

EDITOR: ABRAMOFF HAS PHOTOS OF HIMSELF
W/BUSH ON DISPLAY IN HOME: DEVELOPING

http://rawstory.com/

Please don't flame me just wanted you all to be aware.

on edit: I will update when story is out.

NEW DU thread is up now

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=364x369553

[MsKandice01]

1. Developing HARD...

[savemefromdumbya]

2. Hard!

[rpgamerd00d]

20. Developing a Boehner?

[hang a left]

3. Was just gonna post this....

I love rawstory's mid-day news teasers.

[leftyladyfrommo]

4. I just wish someone with those pictures had the balls to print

them. I keep hearing stories but no pictures so far.

Of course, the Rove Avenging Angels would probably kill the person with the photos if they were able to find him. I imagine the blowback on that one would be pretty severe.

[Sammy Pepys]

5. I think the photo story has run it's course

Unless they're playing golf together or something...:::Yawn:::

[sabra]

12. nice try

considering the WH is doing everything they can to distance * from Abramoff, with * even saying, "I don't even remember the guy", anything that counters that will cause major blowback to the WH.

[Sammy Pepys]

16. No one even cared about it the first time.

If they're in a hot tub with a couple of hookers, then you've got a story. If he's just shaking his hand with the Pres at some event, then no one will care. Pictures like that are a dime a dozen in Washington.

[stop the bleeding]

17. .

:popcorn::popcorn::popcorn::popcorn::popcorn:

may be ordering pizza in a minute

[sabra]

19. and how about a dozen pictures, with some of them being @

the ranch?

[mattclearing]

6. I thought it was pretty well understood that Abramoff was the person

with the photos. They were mostly receiving line photos, which would pretty much be owned by him and the White House.

[Stephanie]

7. there are also photos of Abramoff at WH meeting with Bush and his clients

and who knows what else - the receiving line story is WH spin - that's not all there is

[mattclearing]

18. Agreed.

The fact that the other images haven't leaked is what makes me wonder...I think they are all owned by concerned parties.

[MADem]

8. The original link is THINK PROGRESS, and it goes to WASHINGTONIAN

magazine--this ain't bullshit, this is FASCINATING!!! The guy GOT INVITED TO THE RANCH--don't dismiss this; it has legs:

ThinkProgress has obtained emails written by Jack Abramoff in which the fallen lobbyist personally describes his relationship with President Bush. They depict a relationship far more extensive than has been previously reported.

The emails written by Abramoff were addressed to Kim Eisler, the national editor of Washingtonian magazine. The Washingtonian recently reported on the existence of several photographs showing Abramoff and Bush together. Eisler is also the author of Revenge of the Pequots, a book about tribal politics for which Abramoff was interviewed.

In the emails, Abramoff describes meeting Bush “in almost a dozen settings,” and details how he was personally invited to President Bush’s private ranch in Crawford, Texas, for a gathering of Bush fundraisers in 2003. Abramoff did not attend, citing a religious observance.

Abramoff emailed Eisler about his invitation to Crawford and his decision not to attend:

NO, IT WAS THAT I WOULD HAVE HAD TO TRAVEL ON SATURDAY (SHABBOS). YES, I WAS INVITED, DURING THE 2004 CAMPAIGN. IT WAS SATURDAY AUGUST 9, 2003 AT THE RANCH IN CRAWFORD.

http://thinkprogress.org/2006/02/08/exclusive-abramoff-emails/

[stop the bleeding]

10. No doubt the thinkprgress piece is HUGH news and I have been

waiting now for 24hrs for the MSM to report it - it is only a matter of time

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=364x361188

I have several replies on the DU thread for this, including the latest at # 48

[northzax]

15. no suprise on the Ranch

Abramoff was a Pioneer for the campaign, they all got invited to a bbq at the brush farm.

[Skidmore]

9. Sometimes I wonder if there were pictures of them

well...you know...that it would matter.

[in_cog_ni_to]

11. I would never flame you! Do we have pics from INSIDE Abrmoff's

home??? PLEASE?!

[stop the bleeding]

14. I know, please is right

check out post# 17 from this thread tell me what you honestly think

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=102x2095407#2096061

I am trying to get test the temp. of the pool water before jumping in.

[in_cog_ni_to]

21. It doesn't bode well for the idiot.

They KNOW they broke the law. That's why they're out doing their pro-spying blitz and that's why Gonzales wouldn't answer any questions at the hearing Monday.. If they don't get the support they need, they're toast...BECAUSE THEY BROKE THE LAW. IF Specter does what he says he's going to do...they are indeed FINISHED. Jonathan Turley and Bruce Fein, BOTH Constitutional attorneys, have said they broke the law and Turley has said he should be IMPEACHED. So, I agree with your assessment.:) The Judges/Specter statements are pretty clear. The program has been made public. Now, all we need is a court to look at it.....and that's what Specter is doing. TOAST.

[Norquist Nemesis]

13. Someone should check the Young Republican archives

I'm betting there's some candid shots of Rove and Ambramoff quietly strategizing in a corner of the room. :evilgrin: