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Amaryllis

(9,524 posts) Fri Nov 30, 2018, 12:28 AM Nov 2018

Most of GOP leadership has been compromised by Russian money: Trump biographer [View all]

And we are all SO shocked! None of us had ANY IDEA R leadership was compromised, or that this is the reason behind McConnell refusing to bring the resolution protecting Mueller up for a vote, or why none of them will stand up to Trump...
Finally, someone is saying it out loud.

https://www.rawstory.com/2018/11/gop-leadership-compromised-russian-money-trump-biographer/

A biographer who detailed the relationship between Donald Trump and the Russian mob explained that Russia’s financial links to the United States extend far beyond the president.

Craig Unger, author of House of Trump, House of Putin: The Untold Story of Donald Trump and the Russian Mafia, wrote in a Reddit AMA that one of the biggest surprises in his book is how Trump has been compromised “for decades.”

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In the 90’s, Unger wrote, Russians began sending money to Rep. Tom DeLay (R-TX), a longtime congressman who later became House Majority Leader. He also suggested that the mafia was sending money to other Republicans as well.

“I believe most of the GOP leadership has been compromised by” Russian money, the author added. “The Republican Senatorial Campaign Committee run by Mitch McConnell got millions from [Soviet-born businessman] Leonard Blavatnik.”

“As for the endgame,” Unger concluded, “I think it is already [beginning] to unravel.”

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Most of GOP leadership has been compromised by Russian money: Trump biographer [View all] Amaryllis Nov 2018 OP

Funneled through the NRA? C_U_L8R Nov 2018 #1

over $175 million from "unknown sources" Hermit-The-Prog Nov 2018 #12

Maria Butina is probably talking. Duppers Nov 2018 #18

k&R! Mueller can do MUCH more; so can Putin: Read IT all... Jeffersons Ghost Nov 2018 #27

Yep, wouldn't doubt it is the NRA giving it to them uponit7771 Nov 2018 #2

Guessing NRA is one of multiple sources. It's so vast...it's sounding more and more like those Amaryllis Nov 2018 #4

+1 uponit7771 Nov 2018 #5

This is a problem for them Jarqui Nov 2018 #3

I remember that. Surprised it didnt get more press. Maybe with Schiff heading up house intel it Amaryllis Nov 2018 #6

Pardon them? Fuck that. The pitchforks and KPN Nov 2018 #11

I think we should substitute rakes for the pitchforks Jarqui Nov 2018 #14

McConartist was more concerned with court packing than his own immediate future. Lock. Him. Up. Hassler Nov 2018 #7

I thought all along that this is a huge reason why they were so eager to push Kavenaugh though Amaryllis Nov 2018 #8

Link to the ama Midnightwalk Nov 2018 #9

What's ama? Amaryllis Nov 2018 #10

"Ask Me Anything" moondust Nov 2018 #13

Thank you! Duppers Nov 2018 #19

Remember in 2006 the GOP RNC was dead underpants Nov 2018 #15

+1,000. nt MsLeopard Nov 2018 #17

McConnell is complicit. triron Nov 2018 #16

"The Republican Senatorial Campaign Committee got millions from Leonard Blavatnik." Botany Nov 2018 #20

Lock 'em all up! world wide wally Nov 2018 #21

Then they'll find that one planted Democratic candidate who used Russian money... C Moon Nov 2018 #22

Critical system failure, re: 2016. Fuzzpope Nov 2018 #23

Obama knew, but because it looked like HRC had it, he didn't want to throw a grenade that might lindysalsagal Nov 2018 #30

My read as well. OAITW r.2.0 Nov 2018 #38

Agree 100000% MFGsunny Nov 2018 #40

He was caught between a bunch of lousy options and took the one he thought was best given Amaryllis Dec 2018 #49

I think he was right. As much as the frumpers want to see a slugmatch, it's not going to work for ou lindysalsagal Dec 2018 #50

I think so too. ALways easy to look back and wonder about the other choice, the one not made. I hope Amaryllis Dec 2018 #52

Why were the Russians at the GOP 2016 convention? UCmeNdc Nov 2018 #24

It seemed so odd at the time - and now, so telling n/t MBS Nov 2018 #35

Including Vice President Mike Pence. I'll put money on it. ffr Nov 2018 #25

Agreed that he's in deep, too. MBS Nov 2018 #36

Amaryllis, this was reported when uncovered months ago Hortensis Nov 2018 #26

I do remember that and was disappointed it got so little coverage; hence my comment that finally Amaryllis Nov 2018 #44

It IS good that it's being covered some more. Hortensis Nov 2018 #45

I'm waiting for Rachel et all to start talking about it in relation to McC refusing to bring the Amaryllis Nov 2018 #46

Or as I put the question, Hortensis Dec 2018 #48

republicans betray America - sold the USA out Achilleaze Nov 2018 #28

Dozens of local governors might be appointing replacements for gop congresspeople lindysalsagal Nov 2018 #29

They ALL took the dirty Russian money! Drahthaardogs Nov 2018 #31

If one takes it, everyone else has to keep up. It's all about the money libdem4life Nov 2018 #47

Been saying this ever since Trump war ejected into the Presidency. allgood33 Nov 2018 #32

The entire Benghazi GOP brigade, including those who retired last year is included. allgood33 Nov 2018 #33

I suspect duforsure Nov 2018 #34

that's why mcconnell won't protect Mueller mucifer Nov 2018 #37

Adding to this thread.... OAITW r.2.0 Nov 2018 #39

Heads. Must. Roll. not_the_one Nov 2018 #41

It's been obvious for a while. My question is what will Dems do about it? Autumn Nov 2018 #42

They are all in on it!!! Initech Nov 2018 #43

Because of conspiracy law and Rico, this is important problem, as 'cons dig in. empedocles Dec 2018 #51

Sounds like another House investigation and hearing...bring in McConnel, nunes and beachbum bob Dec 2018 #53

Assuming once Ryan is gone, he will no longer be immune to subpeonas, but is Mitch? Is there any Amaryllis Dec 2018 #54