Democratic Primaries

rgbecker

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16. Most of the Democratic Candidates have specifically rejected donations

Fri Apr 26, 2019, 09:55 PM

Apr 2019

from PACs and Corporate lobbyist.

Hope that Biden joins with the others so we know he won't be tempted to make policy based on money. Will be watching for his statement on this issue.

"Of the top tier of active candidates seeking the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination ― usually identified by pundits to include Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Sen. Kamala Harris (D-Calif.), Buttigieg, former Rep. Beto O’Rourke (D-Texas), Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) ― only Buttigieg is actively accepting donations from Washington lobbyists. Several lower-profile candidates, including former Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper and Washington Gov. Jay Inslee, are also taking lobbyist cash.

It’s unclear whether former Vice President Joe Biden, a leading potential candidate who is expected to enter the presidential race soon, will take lobbyist money. A Biden spokesman didn’t respond to an email seeking comment"

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/pete-buttigieg-only-top-tier-2020-democrat-lobbyist-donations_n_5cbe09d6e4b0f7a84a73681d

Buttigieg announced since this article that he is joining the progressives and returning donations from lobbyists.

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Sorry to read this about Biden's first day on the campaign trail. [View all] rgbecker Apr 2019 OP

Ditto. 50 Shades Of Blue Apr 2019 #1

Biden can beat trump. Right now that is all that matters. EveHammond13 Apr 2019 #2

He can beat trump, but not bring much coattails Tiggeroshii Apr 2019 #22

We bring the coattails. We must all be together on this. I'll be wearing my coat everywhere I go. sarabelle Apr 2019 #59

+ My Name is Url Apr 2019 #24

Correct! We need all the help we can get! secondwind Apr 2019 #51

Are you really sorry though? I have to say the apple doesn't fall far from the candidate tree. nt UniteFightBack Apr 2019 #3

Are you implying that you too are very affectionate and empathetic Tiggeroshii Apr 2019 #23

+1 EveHammond13 Apr 2019 #49

Access is important. guillaumeb Apr 2019 #4

Well, at least we know who donated that money. ehrnst Apr 2019 #5

Dark money PACs and huge % of "unitemized" (i.e., anonymous to the public) contributions. George II Apr 2019 #8

Like Our Revolution NYMinute Apr 2019 #31

What is the intent of the donors ? David Cohen has been pushing for a work around on net CentralMass Apr 2019 #29

Bernie and his devotees are making the same mistake as in 2016 NYMinute Apr 2019 #32

I welcome sunlight and investigation of all the candidates financing.. CentralMass Apr 2019 #43

Firewalled NYMinute Apr 2019 #44

I dug up a considerable amount of info on this in a short amount of time. CentralMass Apr 2019 #48

Can you dig up the identity of the donor "anymous anonymous" at Our Revolution? ehrnst Apr 2019 #63

No and again as i said i welcome investigations of all the candidates finances. CentralMass Apr 2019 #64

So you are answering "no" to this question? ehrnst Apr 2019 #72

Rec! LakeArenal Apr 2019 #78

Any response? ehrnst Apr 2019 #87

90%. of Biden's donations have been from single donors Instant Liberal Apr 2019 #53

Including me roscoeroscoe Apr 2019 #57

So, you're saying a lobbyist took Joe out to dinner, so that means Joe must 'put out' afterwards. ehrnst Apr 2019 #62

Amen! secondwind Apr 2019 #52

I'll take Joe Biden over most of the rest anyday ! stonecutter357 Apr 2019 #6

Says only that he'll have resources from lots of places, elleng Apr 2019 #7

"former political operative who is one of the Democratic Party's leading fund-raisers." Eko Apr 2019 #9

+1 LongtimeAZDem Apr 2019 #11

+1 Mars and Minerva Apr 2019 #13

David Cohen rgbecker Apr 2019 #69

Yeah, in politics there is sometimes the Bron character who gets things done. Eko Apr 2019 #71

I'd be willing to be that not a single one exceeded the FEC maximum. George II Apr 2019 #10

Link for source? TeamPooka Apr 2019 #12

NY Times rgbecker Apr 2019 #15

TY TeamPooka Apr 2019 #46

Big Time Races Require Big Time Money and 2020 is the Biggest Race We've Seen. Indykatie Apr 2019 #14

Most of the Democratic Candidates have specifically rejected donations rgbecker Apr 2019 #16

And they will run out of money...Cuomo will also fund raise for Biden which is huge. Demsrule86 Apr 2019 #26

That is what fund raisers are for leftofcool Apr 2019 #37

Biden was in the Senate for years and did not profit on it...I have no issue with Demsrule86 Apr 2019 #39

A lot of them are not planning for the long haul NYMinute Apr 2019 #34

Indeed Demsrule86 Apr 2019 #40

I hope he takes in cash from anyone willing to part with it MyNameGoesHere Apr 2019 #50

Do we have a list yet of who attended? Uncle Joe Apr 2019 #17

I think they will show for the Delaware gathering. rgbecker Apr 2019 #19

I don't know has your candidate provided an itemized list of his contributions yet... Demsrule86 Apr 2019 #41

Did they eat canapes too? comradebillyboy Apr 2019 #18

It's time for a lot of people to grow up. yardwork Apr 2019 #20

fat chance Skittles Apr 2019 #33

I don't think growth is an issue here NYMinute Apr 2019 #35

Given our current campaign finance system, this does not bother me. I wish our system was highplainsdem Apr 2019 #21

Bingo. Nt Lisa0825 Apr 2019 #27

Haha ...4th post about this...as long as United is the law, we need to raise money. Demsrule86 Apr 2019 #25

If he has the best chance to beat Trump, I don't GAF where he gets his campaign funds The Velveteen Ocelot Apr 2019 #28

THIS EveHammond13 Apr 2019 #54

anything that's needed to beat trump AlexSFCA Apr 2019 #30

Laughable post NYMinute Apr 2019 #36

The only thing that matters is beating trump Gothmog Apr 2019 #38

Sorry going negative is the way to advance your candidate. Hassler Apr 2019 #42

burning bridges. guess they can't help themselves. EveHammond13 Apr 2019 #55

See this thread for articles on Obama going to similar fundraisers thrown by the same person: highplainsdem Apr 2019 #45

I bet they nibbled canapes. betsuni Apr 2019 #47

There are those here who're beating the Comcast mule, and trying to get it to pull their wagon. NBachers Apr 2019 #56

Why sorry?? honest.abe Apr 2019 #58

I'm not sorry. Laelth Apr 2019 #60

Biden doesn't have to march to the beat of Bernie's drum.. Kahuna7 Apr 2019 #61

Joe SHOULD, most of Bernies other fellow Democratic candidates adopted his views on campaign finance InAbLuEsTaTe Apr 2019 #80

Whatever! You do you. Kahuna7 Apr 2019 #84

No, youre right...thats why Bernie's fellow Democratic candidates have VOLUNTARILY followed his lead InAbLuEsTaTe Apr 2019 #85

Leave me alone. Okay. nt Kahuna7 Apr 2019 #86

You're not sorry, you love it. BannonsLiver Apr 2019 #65

2 Trump appointed SCOTUS judges solidify Citizens United's hold oasis Apr 2019 #66

Didn't bother me at all. Fresh_Start Apr 2019 #67

My favorite part was the union-busting lawyer on the organizing committee. WhiskeyGrinder Apr 2019 #68

Don't get that one at all!! InAbLuEsTaTe Apr 2019 #81

Sanders staffed his campaign with Jill Stein anti-Democrats, and you're upset about fundraising? LongtimeAZDem Apr 2019 #70

So, it's bad when people raise money for Democrats? MineralMan Apr 2019 #73

So, most of the other Democratic candidates are turning down money and some even rgbecker Apr 2019 #75

... betsuni Apr 2019 #74

Obama used a lot of Wall St Resources and when he INdemo Apr 2019 #76

It will take a Revolution to cut the apron strings that connect Wall Street to Washington. rgbecker Apr 2019 #77

You seem surprised. InAbLuEsTaTe Apr 2019 #79

On the night he announces! rgbecker Apr 2019 #82

I expect SOME cheerleading, but at least also admit wen your candidate doesnt meet SOME expectations InAbLuEsTaTe Apr 2019 #83