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Blue Meany

(1,947 posts)
Wed Aug 8, 2012, 04:36 PM Aug 2012

I think that Reid's source may be Robert Kraft,

owner of the New England Patriots. He was one of the original investors in Romney's company, has consistently contributed to Democrats over the years (including contributions to Reid's last campaign in 2010), and has the stature to be able to get a senator on the phone. He knows Kerry and travels in social circles that makes it likely that he has met Reid, as well.

There are a few current or retired staff who were there during Romney's tenure and who contributed to Reid's campaign, but I don't think any of them are sufficiently prominent that they could very easily get Reid on the phone. There are, of course, other Bain investors and staff from his tenure who have given to Obama rather than Romney, which itself might be telling, but this does not suggest a connection with Reed.

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I think that Reid's source may be Robert Kraft, (Original Post) Blue Meany Aug 2012 OP
If so, I am now a Patriots fan.... rfranklin Aug 2012 #1
Me, too! nt gateley Aug 2012 #2
"Not that they have a chance" Blaukraut Aug 2012 #4
I'm withholding judgement until we find out (if we ever do) davidpdx Aug 2012 #3
Deep Throat waited 33 years befoe revealing himself Brother Buzz Aug 2012 #5
Is he they Cheese guy? Kraft? Dkc05 Aug 2012 #6
No, that's James L. Kraft, from the early 1900's. Jennicut Aug 2012 #7
Just remember Reid had TWO SOURCES bigdarryl Aug 2012 #8

Blaukraut

(5,693 posts)
4. "Not that they have a chance"
Wed Aug 8, 2012, 07:44 PM
Aug 2012

Yea, you keep telling yourself that

As to Kraft being Romney's source...It would certainly go a long way in redeeming him in my eyes after his teabagger flirtation (attending their events) and dating a woman not even half his age when Myra's body isn't even cold yet.

davidpdx

(22,000 posts)
3. I'm withholding judgement until we find out (if we ever do)
Wed Aug 8, 2012, 07:37 PM
Aug 2012

who the source is. It seems like a few names are being thrown around.

Maybe Kraft has a beef with Romney.

Brother Buzz

(36,411 posts)
5. Deep Throat waited 33 years befoe revealing himself
Wed Aug 8, 2012, 09:10 PM
Aug 2012

I suspect we won't lean who whispered in Reid's ear until all the key players have retired from the game.

 

Dkc05

(375 posts)
6. Is he they Cheese guy? Kraft?
Wed Aug 8, 2012, 09:45 PM
Aug 2012

You might be on to something. How did the guy make his money? Kraft Cheese?

Jennicut

(25,415 posts)
7. No, that's James L. Kraft, from the early 1900's.
Thu Aug 9, 2012, 10:59 AM
Aug 2012

That is when he started his cheese business. Bob Kraft is a business man who made money in paper and packaging and then bought the New England Pats. He has always given money to both Repubs and Dems but has been giving more money to Dems lately.

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