Democrat (Schumer) rejects Larry Flynt's $2500 donation

[CatWoman]

DEMS REJECT HUSTLER'S $EX CHEX

By GEOFF EARLE September 27, 2005 -- WASHINGTON — Wheelchair-bound pornographer Larry Flynt wants to help Democrats take back the Senate — but Sen. Schumer has rejected his offer.

The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, chaired by Schumer (D-N.Y.), recently returned a $2,500 personal check that Flynt, the publisher of the XXX-rated Hustler magazine, sent to the campaign organization.

Asked about the check's return, Flynt said through his spokeswoman, "I've been a Democrat all my life, but I'm considering switching to another party."

Flynt continued, "My heart is with the Democratic...

http://www.nypost.com/news/nationalnews/54163.htm

[Tatiana]

1. It's probably a politically smart move. n/t

[Angry Girl]

2. Sucks. Flynt doesn't get the recognition he deserves. n/t

[Cleita]

3. Maybe Flynt needs to back another Democratic candidate

who doesn't bite the hand that feeds them.

[Sydnie]

7. Someone should steer Larry to Paul Hackett

There's a state that needs to be won ... and even better if it is with Larry's money!

[populistdriven]

4. Flynt needs to team up with Joe Redner

http://www.sptimes.com/2003/06/08/Perspective/Meanwhile...

http://www.redner.com

www.voiceoffreedom.com

[Robbins]

5. Larry Flint

Let me get this straight. They will take money from corruptions which
destroy our democracy but not from a self made man whose only crime
Is putting out a xrated magazine but who speaks out for freedom of
speech. Can we say hypocrites. Larry Is more honest.

[nonconformist]

6. This makes me sad. nt

[justgamma]

8. Hmmm? Didn't Shrub

invite the pornographer and the Porn star to the WH for dinner because they donated? I didn't hear the "values" crowd complaining.