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October 15, 2020

Joe Biden and Democrats are wallowing in dark money — and hypocrisy

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Democrats hate “Big Money” in politics, unless they get more of it than Republicans.

On the second day of confirmation hearings for President Trump’s Supreme Court nominee, Amy Coney Barrett, Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) entertained the nation with a lengthy treatise on how “dark money” is corroding our political system. He spoke nonstop for 27 minutes, lecturing Judge Barrett on the supposedly nefarious Republican plot to put conservative judges on the nation’s courts. He asked not a single question of the nominee.

It turns out that Whitehouse had already sprung his presentation, complete with charts and diagrams, on Judge Barrett during his pre-hearing interview. So, the senator’s showboating was not to learn her opinions on matters of the law but instead to show the American people how righteously angry Whitehouse is about the evils of “dark money.”

For those confused by the term, “dark money” describes funds given to social welfare nonprofits set up under section 501(c)(4) of the tax code, which do not have to reveal their donors. Those groups can use their funds to influence a campaign but are not allowed to coordinate their efforts with a candidate.

It was refreshing to hear Whitehouse rail about dark money in politics; the topic used to be a hot one for Democrats. Lately, not so much. Why is that? Because starting in 2018, Democrats hauled in a lot more such funding than Republicans. In effect, they won the “dark money” race, and never looked back.

Denouncing Big Money – dark and light – has been a staple talking point for Democrats, including Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden, for years. The former vice president, for instance, joined Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) during the Democratic primaries last year in opposing the use of super PACs.

Biden refused to take money from such groups, until, that is, he struggled to raise campaign cash, at which point he reversed course and opened his coffers to super PAC dough.

As did, by the way, Warren and even Sanders, who finally opened Our Revolution, which operated much like a super PAC.

Democrats are, according to NBC, winning the super PAC race this cycle, taking in and spending more than the GOP. Thus, they no longer rant against those vehicles either.

Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) rebutted Whitehouse’s hypocrisy, pointing out that “Of the top 20 organizations spending money for political speech in the year 2016, 14 of them gave virtually all of their money to Democrats… That meant the top 20 SuperPAC donors contributed $422 million to Democrats and 189 million to Republicans.”

Cruz also noted that Whitehouse “talked about big corporate powers without acknowledging that the contributions from the Fortune 500 in this presidential election overwhelmingly favor Joe Biden and The Democrats. Without acknowledging that the contributions from Wall Street in this election overwhelmingly favor Joe Biden and the Democrats.”

Cruz is right. Biden positions himself as the candidate who will protect middle class workers from big and powerful corporate interests. But it turns out those big and powerful interests are lining up solidly behind Joe.

At the end of September, CNN reported that “The securities and investment industry donated just $10.5 million to Trump’s presidential campaign and outside groups aligned with it, according to a new tally by OpenSecrets.org. It has sent nearly five times as much cash, $51.1 million, to Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden.”

Imagine that: Wall Street funding Biden over Trump by almost five to one. American workers should wonder how their interests have suddenly aligned with those of big banks and corporations.

Democrats used to think that billionaires throwing money into campaigns was a corrupting influence. Sanders proclaimed earlier this year, “We’re taking on billionaires and we’re taking on candidates funded by billionaires.” (Note that Sanders used to denounce “millionaires and billionaires” until his own assets topped seven figures.)

But nobody has “taken on” Michael Bloomberg, who pledged $100 million to help Biden win Florida.

Bloomberg’s activities in Florida included paying the fines owed by “nearly 32,000 Black and Hispanic Florida voters with felony convictions,” as reported by the Washington Post, which would allow those individuals to vote. “He saw the donations as a more cost-effective way of adding votes to the Democratic column than investing money to persuade voters who already have the right to vote,” according to a Bloomberg memo.

In other words, Bloomberg is paying fines for Black felons “where the Democratic support rate tends to be 90%-95%” because that’s more “cost-effective” than trying to convince voters that Biden has the right policies for our nation.

Wow. Wouldn’t you have thought this would create just a tiny bit of a stir?

Of course, Bloomberg is not the only billionaire backing Biden. As of the beginning of August, Federal Election Commission reports show Biden had received money from 131 billionaires compared to only 99 giving to President Trump.

Biden’s list includes such well known left-wing political activists as George Soros and numerous Big Tech moguls such as Facebook investor Sean Parker and Twitter co-founder Ev Williams.

Biden’s running mate, Sen. Kamala Harris (D-Calif.), is no slouch when it comes to picking up billionaire support either, having received campaign donations from dozens of big money donors in Silicon Valley and Hollywood.

This is all perfectly legal, and even, despite Whitehouse’s innuendos, totally ethical. If the 65,000 members of the Federalist Society decide that preserving the independence of the judiciary and protecting the country against liberal activist judges is a high priority, they are welcome to fund efforts to make that happen.

Ditto for groups such as Planned Parenthood and NARAL, which are free to support campaigns teeing up liberal judges who they believe will protect abortion rights.

The difference is this: Amy Coney Barrett, a “textualist” judge, will interpret the laws as written, as opposed to twist them to favor a popular or preconceived opinion. That is what Democrats oppose.

https://thehill.com/opinion/campaign/521179-joe-biden-and-democrats-are-wallowing-in-dark-money-and-hypocrisy

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2 months ago

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Democrats have lied to us for 4 years – about everything! Why would we trust them on the election?
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With all of the documented and fact checked lies from tRump, this is a satire page, right?

Why not use your gift of writing to bring people together. The curtain has been lifted and we see clearly his tantrums have escalated to violence. Why not write on how we can solve problems together instead of continuing this lie that Americans that don’t vote my party are evil.

All of the non Republicans in the government TOGETHER could not tell as many lies as Mr. Trump – starting with the crown size at the Inauguration.

There's nothing more incredible than a Trump supporter who claims to be concerned about honesty.

So ridiculous.

Ah, you spent your entire column burying the lede:
"But now, to maintain his powerful voice and leadership, he needs to concede. The Left is using his refusal to admit defeat as more proof that he is undermining our democracy. He cannot allow this to be his legacy; his presidency has been so much bigger than that.

Trump should confound the Left, as he has done on so many occasions, by calling off the shaky legal battles and by stepping aside. If only for now."

No wonder you can only find work at Fox News.

You are truly deranged,

Liz Peek, you are so full of shit. Your opinions are only yours and create division you pos entitled white Trumper. F u!

You have got to be smoking something! Trump being a lowlife whiny pissant created his own downfall!

You are an idiot. You should be ashamed of trying to prolong this countries horror of the last 4 years. These are times the 1st amendment should be abolished. HE LOST!!!! QUIT BEING A SORE LOSER AND ACT LIKE AN ADULT. And, people like you are only fueling his demented state.

www.foxnews.com/opinion/obama-warning-biden-americans-worried-liz-peek

Produce the exact evidence that Obama ever said this. Better yet, stop writing altogether. You truly are grotesque.

You are interviewing with a media resource that has been defrauding the public of many truthful facts for "decades." You should focus on all the fraud covered up by the legal industry, in this country, in the hands of people like Donald J. Trump, Barack Obama and George Wl Bush and their "Friends and Affiliations" employed in the very unethical media industry.

Imagine still thinking the Russia investigation was a witch-hunt.

Go read the REPUBLICAN SENATE report.

Russia tried to help Trump win, because Trump is owned (literally owned) by Russian money. He has a negative net worth.

After the damage done to our democracy, after the murder and mayhem committed by RightWing nuts who actually BELIEVE the vitriol and lies and disinformation spouted by the likes of Liz Peek, she proves that she has no allegiance to the USA, no allegiance to our society (and free elections) and is strictly sycophant of extremist RightWing groups and their propaganda Network, Fox (who supply her with money, thereby giving Liz Peek her "cause" for spreading lies). She's the worst.

Oh honey! Trump is the congenital liar. And remember, in the U.S. a business states it’s rules…No Shirt No Shoes No Service. Don’t follow the rules? Goodbye.

This Peek woman is very very sick.

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3 months ago

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This election is not over: the China-Hunter-Biden scandal only grows, polls are narrowing – 100+ million people yet to vote. Plus, Joe stepped in it again last night.
Here’s my take on the final debate:
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At the final presidential debate, Trump came prepared to show the country that he could be civil, stay (mostly) on topic, and still beat Biden.

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Here's hoping the investigations into the insurrectionist conspiracy find media outlets like Fox — and bigmouth disinformation spreader like Liz Peek — financially culpable. Hit them in the pocketbook, where it really hurts them.

Good god but you are a stupid vile sack of shit.

I love your articles. Love the truth. Article on Fox said go to twitter or facebook. I have banned myself from the Democratic control of twitter. I tried other ways posted to contact you and express my gratitude for your fairness. All other channels to contact you seem to be blocked. So… Thankyou and keep fighting for Liberty and Justice!

Why was your own son investigated after being abruptly turfed out of the National Security Council? Takes nepotism and corruption to know it so well.

Does this person get paid to spread this bullshit,Its Fake News.

The polls are narrowing? LOL electoral-vote.com/

The fuck

all over face book biden gaffe re lincoln saying he has new eye computer he was looking up and dint read reply right with all the gadgetry the white house have they should be able to confirm its true or not even if a slight suspicion trump could say biden and his team were corrupt want another debate but biden to be checked by independent electrocis bods and to be screened come on man u know it makes sense je

why didnt trump ask biden why he and obuma didnt setthe record straight when the media nd the nad four said it was trump that did the cages ask trump just ask that at a press gathering or the lady that does the daily white house chat

Let's face it Joe Biden is a LIAR & a criminal, Period! Poll 95% say Trump won the debate. Bottom line is Joe ['THE BIG GUY'] Biden flip flops, lies & sells out Americans to enrich himself besides being a crooked & corrupt crime family. PERIOD! Joe was an absolute mess in this last debate! Biden was lying, flip flopping, stuttering, slurring & a forgetful mess. He looked terrible. Sounded terrible. Mic drops where when Trump calls Joe 'THE BIG GUY' & Trump says “They spent 48M on me & found no collusion …nothing. I can spend $1 million on you Joe and find plenty.” LOVE IT WTG TRUMP!! Lt. Tony Bobulinksi confirmed 'THE BIG GUY IS JOE BIDEN & HE GETS 10% [Tony Bobulinski: "There’s no question "H" stands for Hunter & the "Big Guy" is Joe Biden"] & Hunter gets 20%. Tony also said that the Chinese involvement in the deal was for "political or influence investment" on their part, and that "Hunter wanted to use the company as his personal piggy bank by just taking money out of it as soon as it came from the Chinese." Biden's are as corrupt as Clintons, PERIOD!

Thank you LP. We need more American’s with your insight.

tRump can't even fundraise as well as Biden – people hate him – except Russian-loving bimbos like you with their heads so far up 45's ass they can't see anything but his polyps. Is that why right wing bimbo Trump horndogs always wear sphincter-colored lip color? Will Putin let you work at his pool house along with 45 and his baby mama sex worker in January? Probably not – after all you're not "an elite" – you're insignificant, irrelevant and inconsequential – just another fading bleached blonde liar. Please make sure to attend his upcoming rally – increase the viral spread! BTW your roots are showing – you even lie about your hair color – looks kind of like the color of a bleached dog turd on a hot August afternoon. Ugly – inside and out.

You claim Obama/Biden separated families. Lie. Prove it.

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The left-wing intolerance visible in newsrooms & on social media is born on our increasingly intolerant campuses. My generation has given in to the often outrageous demands of young people – too scared of being mobbed on social media.
This must stop. Stop donating to your school if you don’t like their policies – and tell them why. If you are a college administrator or trustee- speak your mind. We have all been enablers, and it’s time to push back.
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Noticed your chat with Harris. Looks like you are oblivious to Trump’s loss with the Supreme Court. It’s FOLLOW THE MONEY stupid. When Deutsche Bank calls in Donnie’s debts he’ll be buying Melania’s dresses from Walmart. The man is a crook and has been for decades. Enjoy!

You’re just riding on trumps gravy train, where are you going to be when he goes to Jail?

peek, 20 in 69. oh those Young people. moron.

I'm astonished that you would sell yourself to foxnews to spread false information and promote unrest in our country. Shame upon you and your family Liz Peek.

You are a complete and total nut job.

Ridden with Biden 2020 . I read your recent article about Bidden as read it I said to myself gee it sounds like you work for Fox news. Icloiked up to the top of article and saw with I wad right. Please sop supporting Trump who constantly lies.

Fringe nutball Liz peek is always good for a laugh….sorry Liz…trump is out with the trash in November but you’re always great for a laugh…not that you have any readers 😁😁

Put up a picture of monuments to get a rise out of her base that puts statutes over people’s lives. You are the worst propagandist on FOX. Not the biggest because you all are full of shit. I mean literally you are the worst at your job.

💩💩💩 Your brain LIz

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UNREAL that BLM ran all the vendors selling Trump stuff off the streets & kept people away from the rally. PLUS Obama NEVER EVER IN 8 YRS MENTIONED JUNETEENTH?? Trump is spot on, he has done more for Blacks in 3 yrs than Biden in 47 yrs or 24 yrs of BHO, Bush & Clinton inleadership. But Just WOW Trump said he was "average" at Tulsa rally, he was far beyond avg. Trump is back baby making us PROUD & LOUD while also making us laugh, ie West Pt. ramp & throwing water glass. There is TRUTH & IRON IN HIS WORDS OF WISDOM, loved making burning, stomping & desecration of our Flag a crime & serving time in prison. It also should include statues & monuments. #Trump2020 #MAGA #KAG

Well stated.

Be interesting to see in the next few months how many left of center are still silent…and what happens when it’s cold out and the time has changed…

Liz Peek, the greedy, money-grubbing minion of Faux News — the Only Corporate-Owned Propaganda Network in the USA, and a supporter of Tea Party Republicans — opines about radicalism "on the left". If it wasn't so disgusting, it'd be funny.

Three generations of brainwashing is paying off for the liberals. Where were we when our kids were being taught to be so intolerant and ignorant of any valurs.

Liz Peek: another: Faux News, uber-wealthy blonde (bottle or not) clone who spouts racist, entitled B.S., and gets her wilfully ignorant audience to swallow it with a spoonful of class warfare. Yeeeeech!!

You are absolutely right!

Liz Peek and her husband Jeff Peek, former CEO of CIT Group, have three children. In October 2019, their son Andrew Peek, Donald Trump's Europe and Russia adviser, was abruptly removed from his position as Head of European and Russian Affairs at the NSC and is currently under federal investigation.
You are part of spys family and traitors. Never the least you keep a good disguise.

omg honey, you are sooooo stupid

Thanks Liz Peek!

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