3 Dallas executives give $1 million each to target...Harry Reid, other Democrats

[ProSense]

3 Dallas executives give $1 million each to target Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, other Democrats

By WAYNE SLATER / The Dallas Morning News

AUSTIN – Dallas oilman Trevor Rees-Jones may not know Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid , but he's betting $1 million that he can make the Nevada Democrat's political life more difficult these days.

Rees-Jones is helping bankroll a group spearheaded by Karl Rove and funded largely by Texans to air TV spots attacking Reid and other Democrats.

Virginia-based American Crossroads has raised $4.7 million – two-thirds of it from Texans – for a national effort. Three Dallas billionaires are providing much of the money.

Rees-Jones, president and CEO of privately held Chief Oil and Gas, and investors Harold Simmons and Robert Rowling have given $1 million each. Of 29 donors to American Crossroads, 20 are from the Lone Star State.

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[marmar]

1. I hate oilmen. I really do.

nt

[Blue Owl]

2. $4.7 million worth of turd-flinging is one rancid, ugly sight

Thank you for spreading your toxic-laden manure across the land, KKKarl.

[Turbineguy]

3. Karl Rove

the real reason we can't carry weapons on board planes.

[catgirl]

4. This news needs to get there

This info. is great ammunition for DNC, etc. ads considering the oil spills of late, the Wyly brothers
scandal and the candidates they are trying to elect. Who's behind the money ads are perfect!

[ProSense]

5. Yes, it does. n/t