Rep REYNOLDS Recieved $100,000 From FOLEY After Hearing About E-Mails!

[kpete]

Rep REYNOLDS Rec

Oh My

From the New York State Democratic Committee:

Rep. Reynolds' NRCC received $100,000 from disgraced Rep. Foley in July, after he learned about Foley's inappropriate emails with minors

As reported yesterday, Reynolds declined to report the inappropriate emails to authorities or act on them -- now we may know why

During the same period Rep. Tom Reynolds was keeping Mark Foley's inappropriate emails with minors secret, his campaign committee coffers received a $100,000 donation from Foley, it was revealed today. Reynolds has come under fire for knowing about the inappropriate emails for many months and covering it up to protect his colleague who has since been forced to resign.

http://atrios.blogspot.com/2006_10_01_atrios_archive.html#115972303770307560

edit to add additional links:
http://blogs.nydailynews.com/dailypolitics/archives/2006/09/reynolds_knew_b.php
http://query.nictusa.com/cgi-bin/com_rcvd/2005_C00075820

[babylonsister]

1. Who's running against Reynolds, anyone know? They need

to read this; seems like perfect ammo. Reynolds received hush money. Naughty!

[mod mom]

5. They know. This came from the NY Dem Party.

[babylonsister]

10. Duh! Thanks, mod mom. I missed that. nt

[Subdivisions]

7. Jack Davis - Link to site ------>

http://www.jackdavis.org/new/

[babylonsister]

12. His website was last updated in March?

Not good.

[Subdivisions]

14. Either they have been busy, or Jack needs help. eom

Considering that seat was vulnerable even before this scandal broke, perhaps they've been out causing it to be vulnerable and don't have the funds to pay a webmaster.

Perhaps we should send him a few bucks, eh?

[cui bono]

50. It has been updated more recently...

The March date refers to the date of his speech announcing his candidacy. I clicked on "videos" down below and there's one from September on there.

However... he has nothing listed under his events schedule. :(

[katinmn]

57. Why doesn't the DCCC help this candidate?

Sending emails....

[RedEarth]

18. I like your pic ....Gore/Obama 08.... that's a ticket I'd like to see

[La Coliniere]

39. Jack Davis

is a very centrist, probably corporatist DLC-DINO type "Democrat". He's wealthy and is running for the second time against Reynolds, whom he did better than expected against 2 years ago. Davis is not a progressive, but considering who he's running against, I'm most likely going to do some phone banking on his behalf as we get closer to the election. I live in an adjoining district and wouldn't be able to face myself in the morning after the election if I don't do something NOW to help bring about the defeat of the detestable Mr. Reynolds.

[flyarm]

44. oh yes please do help him..you will be rewarded!! in every way!!

please anyone near this campaign ... go help...

i worked all day yesterday in my district for a congressional candidate..and it is so rewarding..and this one would be so much so!!

and i thank you ahead of time for all our childrens sake in every way!!

fly

[katinmn]

55. Time to update the website, Jack

[maddezmom]

2. and the hits keep coming

K&R

[skids]

Hahah! I was wondering why he came forward against Hastert.

He knew this was going to be leaked in an attempt to contain the blame to one man.

[katinmn]

56. If Hastert is forced out it is almost as good as Delay being forced

to resign.

Talk about a self-destructive party. Wow.

[salin]

3. BOOM!

[EFerrari]

4. Remember when no one wanted to talk abouot Republican

pedophiles and blackmail -- it was a "conspiracy theory", right?

[merh]

9. I remember

I still keep my tinfoilhat shined and sparkled :tinfoilhat:

:hug:

[EFerrari]

15. I'm going to put mine on even only to cleam up the house.

lol

:hug:

[merh]

40. The only time I don't wear mine

is when I am on the golf course, I'm afraid that it might reflect some light at an airplane that could cause a problem, not to mention someone on the next green. :D

:hug:

[flyarm]

46. ah shucks..i gave mine away!!....its on loaner to some newbies!!

and they said we were nuts???????????

i hate nuts...squirrels like nuts!!

i just think there is someone ..in angels wings O8) ... that is bringing this out!!O8)

i knew he would not rest...O8)


he is shining down on us from heaven...

i swear i started writing this and this song came on my ipod!!

i swear...!!!


and i know you're shining down on me from heaven...

like so many friends we have lost along the way..

and i know eventually we will be together ..one sweet day....



yep..he is there..and he is telling it all!!

fly:cry: :cry: ..worn proudly!!:tinfoilhat:

[merh]

49. Yup, gotta agree

he is up there and hasn't forgotten and won't let them forget either.

:hug:

[flyarm]

45. no shit!! i have been sending everything to a special lady ..

and she is going to be on radio tommorrow!! in DC!!

5 pm central..4 pm eastern...

WGMD washington dc radio station!!

Noreen Gosch...

i want to see if we can stream it..will check in the morning..,to late here tonight..

fly

[thepurpose]

6. And Reynolds' Chief of Staff is advising Foley WTF?

Mr. Reynolds, why is your chief of staff advising a child sex predator?
by John in DC - 10/01/2006 12:29:00 PM


Congressman Tom Reynold (R-NY) has some explaining to do.

He claims that when he was informed about the Foley page scandal he did his due diligence. But did he really? We now learn from the Palm Beach Post that Reynolds' chief of staff, Kirk Fordham (former chief of staff and campaign manager to Mark Foley for ten years) "returned to Foley's side to advise him during the past couple of days."

Really?

Tom Reynolds' chief of staff has been advising a child sex predator? A sex predator who Reynolds would like us to believe he dealt with in an appropriate and impartial and objective manner?

A few questions for Mr. Reynolds, assuming the Palm Beach story is accurate:

1. Did Reynolds approve of his chief of staff returning to the side of a child sex predator to, not comfort him, but ADVISE him?

2. Did his staffer assist this child sex predator on the government dime? During government work hours?

3. Did Mr. Reynolds know at all that his chief of staff was advising the sex predator?

4. If so, did Mr. Reynolds try to dissuade his chief of staff from assisting the sex predator, or in any other way did Reynolds let his concern be known?

5. Did Mr. Reynolds' chief of staff influence Reynolds' handling of the Foley scandal this spring when Reynolds became aware of the scandal?

6. Reynolds would have us believe that he only found out about the scandal this spring. Are we to believe that Reynolds' chief of staff, who was Foley's top aide for ten years, didn't get wind of this scandal last fall when it became known in Senate leadership circles? That Foley himself didn't tell the former chief of staff? And if the staffer knew, are we to believe he didn't tell his bos, Mr. Reynolds - and if not, why not?

7. Is your chief of staff's close connection to Mr. Foley the reason you, this morning, in an interview with the local Buffalo press tried to downplay the suffering of the victim in this case?

You suggest that Mr. Alexander told you the victim only had "some discomfort" over the emails from Foley. In fact, the victim said he was "freaked out," that the emails were "sick" (he repeated the word 13 times), and the child victim asked that the congressman be informed. That hardly constitutes "some discomfort."

Did Mr. Alexander downplay the victim's suffering, or did you?

8. And now that you know your chief of staff has been advising a child sex predator, what do you plan on doing about it?

http://americablog.blogspot.com/

[Hav]

8. .

Stick a fork in him...seriously though, does he have a serious opponent?

[cally]

33. I just read in the NY Times front page article that Reynolds was

in a tough race before this. I think we may just have another Dem pick up. :rofl:

[Hav]

36. .

http://www.electoral-vote.com/evp2006/Info/fullhouse.html

He won with 56% in 2004 against the same opponent it seems. This is New York so this should be really winnable.

[Imagevision]

34. K&R!!!

[bunny planet]

11. wholey moley, this just gets more disgusting by the minute.

Can you say Republican party is TOAST.

[Cha]

21. We wish. I'm not jinxing anything

until the last asshole loses their election.

[Zynx]

13. Reynolds' seat was already vulnerable.

Let's get this bastard!

[salin]

16. Here is the Talking Point...

'So why didn't the GOP do anything about Foley after they knew?'

'Because of the Hush Money for the RCCC'.

[AIJ Alom]

17. And then he took cash from the same man that it was his solemn duty to

help expel from the House of Representatives. UNBELIEVABLE !

[salin]

20. Hush Money...

GOP in the house are sounding more and more like a synidcate.

[AIJ Alom]

22. I was just thinking the same thing !!! n/t

[kestrel91316]

25. DOJ needs to move in and start applying RICO to these fiends.

[Mayberry Machiavelli]

19. Verrry Interesting.... Hmmm....

[abluelady]

23. Any Chance We Can Find Other Reps Who Took Money from Foley? n/t

[kpete]

28. No doubt

[kestrel91316]

24. I'd call this blatant BRIBERY or WITNESS TAMPERING, but

what the hell do I konw?

I'm just a vet.

[KharmaTrain]

26. Buh Bye...Reynold's Is Toast

This stuff gets better the more digging is done...but then I expected that. In fact I bought stock yesterday in Orville Redenbacher

:popcorn:

Now how does he go? Does he get pushed under the bus to immediately resign? (Magic 8 ball says: Possibly), Does he ignore it all and get his ass handed to him by the voters in November? (Magic 8 ball says: Dobutful). Or does he resign from his committee posts, including the RNCC and become a back bencher and finish out the term so he can collect a full pension and benefits? (Magic 8 ball says: We have a winner).

[AzDar]

27. Jeebus. n/t

:wow:

[rodeodance]

29. Have you heard the MSM report on this yet? --or talk shows?

[rodeodance]

30. Rec. this is important.

[NOLADEM]

31. HOLY SHIT....Reynolds better resign

He took a bribe to cover up a child molestation.

Anyone know if Hastert took a similar bribe?

Pigs. Reynolds should be indicted to for child endangerment, for taking a bribe not to report a crime. As should Hastert if he too covered this up.

Also, has anyone begun digging into Hastert's time as a middle school wrestling coach? Fertile grounds. Covering for a child molester may indicate someone has their own demons to worry about.

This is a conspiracy to obstruct justice.

[Eric J in MN]

32. How is a donation of $100,000 legal in the first place?

The NATIONAL REPUBLICAN CONGRESSIONAL COMMITTEE received $100,000 from "FOLEY, MARK
VIA FRIENDS OF MARK FOLEY"

but the limit on donations to party committees in $26,700.

Why was this legal at all?

http://query.nictusa.com/cgi-bin/com_rcvd/2005_C00075820

[kpete]

35. Looking at Foley’s campaign fund, I noticed something

Looking at Foley’s campaign fund, I noticed something. His contributions to the NRCC changed over the last three election cycles.

2002-$35,826 LINK http://www.opensecrets.org/politicians/expendetail.asp?CID=N00002898&cycle=2002&name=Natl%20Republican%20Congressional%20Commit
2004-$15,000 LINK http://www.opensecrets.org/politicians/expendetail.asp?CID=N00002898&cycle=2004&name=Natl%20Republican%20Congressional%20Commit
2006-$115,000 LINK http://www.opensecrets.org/politicians/expendetail.asp?CID=N00002898&cycle=2006&name=NRCC%20Incumbent%20Support%20Fund

Hmm, what changed in 2005-06 cycle? Oh, yeah, those pesky emails.

http://www.firedoglake.com/2006/10/01/whats-100k-between-republicans-just-ask-tom-reynolds/#comments

[Hav]

37. .

Hm can it get any more obvious?
I hope Davis is aware of this point as well.

[Imagevision]

38. Pelosi just called for Rep. Tom Reynolds to testify under oath as well

as others who were aware of Foley emails/messages to White House pages

[wiley]

41. Throw Reynolds out.

Pukes should lose all their seats in Congress for this. They are completely out of control, lacking in morals and ethics, and despicable liars. Republicans don't get punished for sexually abusing or molesting children. Those who vote for Republicans allow this to happen. Again and Again and Again.

[Erika]

42. And Laura's going to campaign for him

I hope there are enough to protest.

[Bluebear]

43. Yeppers . . . . :)

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=364x2281182

[symbolman]

47. Foley, like Herpes

is the gift that keeps on giving, eh?

Creatures.

[The Count]

48. That would be "naughty emails" to you! And it's just a coincidence!

Or a mistake.

[IronLionZion]

51. Come on people, we can beat Tom Reynolds

he beat Jack Davis in 2004 with 55.6% of the vote. This time we know he's taking bribes from gay pedophiles.

This is moderate Western NY, the Rochester area, and Jack is kind of moderate but I'll support him over Reynolds any day.

Jack Davis is endorsed by the Democratic, Independence, and Working Families parties (combo of moderate and liberal): www.jackdavis.org

Tom Reynolds is endorsed by the Republican and Conservative parties (right wing lunacy): www.reynolds.house.gov


It is important to snipe the Republican leadership and cut them off like they did with Tom Daschle. We got rid of Tom Delay. We will get rid of Rick Santorum this year and Frist has declined to run for re-election. There's nothing we can do about Denny Hastert or Mitch McConnell because of their extreme right wing constituencies, BUT WE CAN BEAT TOM REYNOLDS THIS YEAR IF WE PUT OUR MINDS TO IT!!!

Go with the gay pedophile bribery issue and run with it. This is our chance to beat this sick bastard. This is bad year for corrupt crooks named Tom. Tom is a conservative congressman in a moderate district so we can aggressively knock him down.

[malaise]

53. He's a Delay clone to boot

http://buffalopundit.wnymedia.net/archives/3807
<snip>
§ Tom Reynolds (age 55). As head of the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC), Reynolds breakfasts with Karl Rove and lunches with Dick Cheney. When Reynolds inherited the upstate New York seat of DeLay ally Bill Paxon (now a top K Street lobbyist), DeLay said he “made sure had every opportunity presented to him to exploit his abilities.” Reynolds became the only freshman to become a deputy on DeLay’s whip team and only the second newcomer ever named to the House Rules Committee, which controls House debate. In 2001 DeLay personally persuaded New York Republicans to draw Reynolds a more Republican district. With DeLay’s backing, Reynolds became a player on the Ways and Means Committee, cultivating a plum fundraising base, and chair of the NRCC, helping to expand the GOP majority in 2004. He emulated DeLay’s fundraising prowess–coming up with $1 million for House Republicans in the last election–and replicated his lavish lifestyle. In the past three years, Reynolds has taken more lobbyist-funded trips than return visits to his district. Small wonder that Reynolds calls DeLay “a darn good mentor of mine.” He’s frequently mentioned as a possible future Speaker of the House.

[IronLionZion]

54. I know, I lived in his district for 4 years 2001-2005

he just reeks of corruption. People just vote for him because he has an R next to his name.

Jack Davis comes across as a decent guy who actually cares about creating jobs in the district. He thinks globally and acts locally. Tom Reynolds only thinks about his own needs. I want Jack Davis to win.

[mtnester]

52. Keep following the money to the parents who "did not want to pursue

it at this time"

ALWAYS follow the money..

[elehhhhna]

58. TO THE HAGUE