Cheney speaks at Jim Talent fundraiser

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CHRISTOPHER LEONARD
Associated Press

FRONTENAC, Mo. - Vice President Dick Cheney told a group of Republican donors Friday that Missouri Republican Jim Talent could help the Bush administration cement its legacy if he is re-elected to the U.S. Senate in November.

Cheney spoke at a fundraising dinner that garnered at least $375,000 for Talent's 2006 Senate campaign, according to organizers. Attendees paid $1,000 a plate to hear Cheney speak along with Missouri Republicans like Talent and Sen. Kit Bond. <snip>

About 40 or 50 people protested outside the fundraiser because they want Missouri politicians to give more money to health care programs like Medicaid, said organizer Margarida Jorje. The Emergency Campaign for America's Priorities wants to reduce tax cuts and use the extra revenue for social services, Jorje said.

Dinner guests didn't seem bothered by protesters or Cheney's ties with big corporations. The vice president remains a draw for local Republicans because of his stature in Washington, said dinner attendee Leslie Farr. <snip>

http://www.belleville.com/mld/belleville/news/local/12966375.htm

[proud2BlibKansan]

1. Damn I wish I had known

I would have loved to protest.