How much money will it take for CMB to switch endorsements?

[Feanorcurufinwe]

Poll question: How much money will it take for CMB to switch endorsements?

during Sunday's debate in Iowa, when Braun defended Dean after he was attacked by Al Sharpton for his lack of minority hirings while Vermont governor, Braun was already crafting her exit strategy with Dean.

By early this week, Ireland was in negotiations with Haber on the details of Braun's departure. Braun's issues: She has a big campaign debt, and the trickle of money she was getting would dry up once she quit the contest. Braun also wanted an understanding on what role she would play with the Dean team. Ireland and Haber sealed the deal Wednesday evening.

"We are going to help her with the debt," Haber told me. The debt tab could be in the neighborhood of some $300,000 and Dean's camp will help Braun raise the money to pay it off.

Braun will campaign for Dean three days of the week, with the Dean campaign picking up her travel expenses. Braun will become a Dean campaign consultant and will be paid about $20,000.
http://www.suntimes.com/output/sweet/cst-nws-sweet16.html

There's an old saying that an honest politician is one that stays bought. Will Carol Mosely Braun stay bought? Or would a bigger offer from another candidate get her to switch endorsements?


(edit: added Chicago Sun Times background material)

[NewHampster]

1. Not worth the bytes it takes up to reply

[ACPS65]

2. 300,000

Let's go to bat for Dr. Carol, yayyyy.

[aquart]

3. There are no words

that would not get me banned.

[NWHarkness]

4. Please stop the smear campaign

It does none of us any good, it only strengthens our foes.

[madison]

5. Shame on you

That is a disgusting allegation.


If you cannot come up with some proof that CMB's endorsement was "bought," the moderators have an obligation to lock this thread.

[Buzz Clik]

6. No kidding. n/t

[Feanorcurufinwe]

7. CMB is a public figure and not a candidate for the Democratic nomination

A few days ago, I respected her. Today, I don't.

This is a poll, and if you don't believe CMB sold out for money, there is a response that indicates that, if you so choose.

[madison]

8. Proof…evidence?

Or just another smear?

Disgusting.

[Feanorcurufinwe]

9. I edited the original message to include the background material.

I guess I mistakenly assumed everyone had heard of this already.

[madison]

10. Unless you can come up with some PROOF that CMB shopped ...

What I read in this article is that the Dean team will "help" CMB "raise the money to pay it off."

CMB will also be HIRED to work for a salary - and not a very large salary at that.

There is nothing unique about those arrangements.

Unless you can come up with some PROOF that CMB shopped around among the other candidates to see who would give her "a bigger offer," her endorsement was neither unethical nor "bought."

[Feanorcurufinwe]

11. You're entitled to your opinion

that's what the last option: "0, Dean and CMB are both honest and it's only a coincidence that she's endorsing him and he's paying her $20,000" is for.

[madison]

14. I don't consider that a legitimate option.

I don't consider that a legitimate option.

Your poll is bogus.

[polpilot]

18. Attacking her in this manner is an affront to ALL.

Dean '04...

[Toot]

12. This question and poll is full of *&?>.

I see nothing wrong with Dean paying Braun as a consultant and think it's wrong to make it seem corrupt/dirty, that Braun has decided to work for Dean. I think Braun endorsed Dean because she probably liked he better than the other candidates, not because he had the most money and she thought she could get some.

Please give me a break.

[Duder]

13. Normally I'm skeptical of Faux News but...

...this thread adds credibility to what may be all too common among Kerry supporters:

Political Passions in Iowa

[Padraig18]

15. Cheap shot and not worthy of a vote. n/t

[gardenista]

16. Thanks for the Sun Times link! Now I'm convinced! NOT

What a shameful display.

[lurk_no_more]

17. 75% seem to think she was bought

interesting....I guess she should've waited until after Iowa.


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