Hillary Clinton receives a massive donation $353,400.00 by Walmart heiress

[Seeinghope]

Hillary sat on the Board of Director of Wallmart from 1986 to 1992 and was silent while Wallmart fought off Labor Unions

ELECTION 2016
Hillary Clinton Received a Massive Donation From Walmart Heiress
Walmart stands out for its oppressive labor practices and corporate greed.
By Marlena Fitzpatrick García / AlterNet April 11, 2016

Walmart workers picket for higher pay.


Hillary Clinton’s campaign finance records show the wealthy Walmart heiress, Alice Walton, donated $353,400 to Clinton’s “Victory Fund.” The six-figure donation contrasts Clinton’s campaign messaging as a workers’ ally. Walmart stands out for its oppressive labor practices and corporate greed behavior. Before that Alice Walton contributed $25,000 to the Ready for Hillary political action committee.

The former first lady and secretary of state has been endorsed by multiple labor unions including Service Employees International Union (SEIU), American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), and the National Education Association (NEA).

“One of the greatest issues of the coming election for president of the United States and perhaps the most burning issue for progressives in this nation is the involvement of corporate money and how it corrupts the system,” the Daily Kos said in a January article titled "Hillary, Walmart and the Revolving Door.”

Unlike many other elected officials, Clinton has refused to publicly denounce Walmart over the company’s pay scale and anti-union policies. She gave her critics ammunition when campaign treasurer Jose Villarreal attended a fundraiser discussion and dinner hosted by Ivan Zapien, Walmart's vice president of corporate affairs in Mexico. Zapien, who previously served as the company’s top lobbyist in Washington, maxed out in personal contributions to Clinton's campaign last year.

Bernie Sanders has called out the Walton heirs and Walmart’s labor practices as a prime example of how greedy corporate behavior harms workers and costs billions in tax dollars. Forbes estimates that despite Walmart being one of the wealthiest corporations in history, the company costs taxpayers roughly $6.2 billion per year due to substandard wages. As a result, many workers depend on public assistance to meet basic needs.

“Today Walmart is the largest private sector employer in America. Yet many, many of their employees are forced to go on food stamps, Medicaid and subsidized housing that you pay for through your taxes because the Walton family refuses to pay their workers a living wage,” Sanders said.

[revbones]

1. Didn't you know that was ok with Hillary followers?

Money is money, and Hillary is able to accept any dollar amount without it corrupting her. She won't be indebted to any donors in any way no matter how much cash they shower on her.

[Armstead]

2. The contrast is stark. Some people prefer exploitation by awful monopolistic Corporations

[Politicalboi]

3. All I can think of is this

[vintx]

4. Hands up, who's surprised?

This is just business as usual.

[closeupready]

5. Angling for a pardon maybe??

[nashville_brook]

6. neoliberalism be thy name.

[cherokeeprogressive]

7. She must have heard they're serving foie gras at the Clooney shindig.

[artyteacher]

8. cool....

Then Wal-Mart is helping to make the world a better place after all.

[jillan]

9. LOL! guess she heard what Bernie thinks about her being one of the biggest recipients of food stamps

[Freddie Stubbs]

10. Does Alice Walton serve on Walmart's Board of Directors?

[Armstead]

18. The Waltons are so progressive...I'm sure she supports the progressive agenda

[Seeinghope]

11. 1 donation of $353,400.00 is easier to get than is 13,088 donations of $27.00

[MrMickeysMom]

12. Hello! My name is Hillary!

[Seeinghope]

14. Ewwwww!!!! That is one scary ugly picture!

[ChisolmTrailDem]

13. Bought and paid for. nt

[catnhatnh]

15. Sure, you claim it's from Walmart....

But did Sam Walton himself issue the check or was it from some underling.

[Seeinghope]

17. Walmart heiress, Alice Walton, donated $353,400 to Clinton’s “Victory Fund.”

Walmart workers picket for higher pay.


Hillary Clinton’s campaign finance records show the wealthy Walmart heiress, Alice Walton, donated $353,400 to Clinton’s “Victory Fund.” The six-figure donation contrasts Clinton’s campaign messaging as a workers’ ally. Walmart stands out for its oppressive labor practices and corporate greed behavior. Before that Alice Walton contributed $25,000 to the Ready for Hillary political action committee.

The former first lady and secretary of state has been endorsed by multiple labor unions including Service Employees International Union (SEIU), American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), and the National Education Association (NEA).

“One of the greatest issues of the coming election for president of the United States and perhaps the most burning issue for progressives in this nation is the involvement of corporate money and how it corrupts the system,” the Daily Kos said in a January article titled "Hillary, Walmart and the Revolving Door.”

Unlike many other elected officials, Clinton has refused to publicly denounce Walmart over the company’s pay scale and anti-union policies. She gave her critics ammunition when campaign treasurer Jose Villarreal attended a fundraiser discussion and dinner hosted by Ivan Zapien, Walmart's vice president of corporate affairs in Mexico. Zapien, who previously served as the company’s top lobbyist in Washington, maxed out in personal contributions to Clinton's campaign last year.

Bernie Sanders has called out the Walton heirs and Walmart’s labor practices as a prime example of how greedy corporate behavior harms workers and costs billions in tax dollars. Forbes estimates that despite Walmart being one of the wealthiest corporations in history, the company costs taxpayers roughly $6.2 billion per year due to substandard wages. As a result, many workers depend on public assistance to meet basic needs.

“Today Walmart is the largest private sector employer in America. Yet many, many of their employees are forced to go on food stamps, Medicaid and subsidized housing that you pay for through your taxes because the Walton family refuses to pay their workers a living wage,” Sanders said.



Marlena Fitzpatrick García is a writer for AlterNet and the CEO of Latino Rebels. Follow her @MarlenaFitz

[amborin]

16. she pressured India to open up their fragile commercial market to WalMart