Tulsi Gabbard's Financial Disclosures Leave Out Ties To Koch-Funded Think Tank

[left-of-center2012]

Here’s something you might not know about U.S. Rep. Tulsi Gabbard: She’s an advisor to a Charles Koch-funded foreign policy think tank based at the Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. One of the reasons that’s a surprise is because it’s nowhere to be found on her latest financial disclosure form.

Gabbard, who’s running for president in the Democratic primary, is one of a dozen advisors to the center with strong ties to the Charles and David Koch network — which the author calls “The Kochtopus.”

The billionaire brothers have used their wealth to reshape American politics by pushing far-right, libertarian policies through the use of campaign donations and dark money. They also spent millions trying to infuse their ideas into institutions of higher learning, from Catholic University to Florida State and George Mason.

Civil Beat asked Gabbard’s office for an explanation as to why the congresswoman didn’t include the position on her 2017 financial disclosure, but did not receive a response.

https://www.civilbeat.org/2019/03/tulsi-gabbards-financial-disclosures-leave-out-ties-to-koch-funded-think-tank/

[oasis]

1. Could this be the reason she refused to debate her primary opponent?

Very troubling.

[Cha]

7. One of them perhaps.

oasis!

[Mr. Evil]

2. I've always had my doubts about her.

Now we know a little more, and more will be forthcoming. As the gold leaf is gradually pealed away it will eventually reveal the turd inside.

[Yosemito]

3. The founder has neo-confederate views

"The Charles Koch Foundation has funded academics who have neo-Confederate ties or views, including Marshall DeRosa of Florida Atlantic University. CSS’s founding director, politics professor Claes G. Ryn, appears to be part of this trend.

Ryn has appeared on the podcast of Tom Woods, a founding member of the League of the South, which, in its current form, the Southern Poverty Law Center considers a neo-Confederate hate group. He has written for the website of Lew Rockwell, the founder of the neo-Confederate Mises Institute and a League of the South charter member."
https://readsludge.com/2019/02/27/democratic-rep-tulsi-gabbard-advises-koch-funded-university-center/

[oasis]

4. CNN Town Hall coming up March 10. She has much to explain. nt

[Me.]

5. Is There A Reason Why She Isn't A Goper?

"advisor to a Charles Koch-funded foreign policy think tank based at the Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C." !

[jrandom421]

8. Yes, there is a very practical reason

Her father found out that running as a Republican in Hawaii is a sure path to losing. It's a lesson she hasn't forgotten.

[Cha]

9. Spot ON.

[Me.]

10. ...

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6. Yeah, and they're Not going to

receive an answer, either. They never hear back from Gabbard on any questions.

[Me.]

11. Nor Will She Debate

[Cha]

12. So Far Two Former Hawaii Govs are Supporting

Gabbard's Challenger.

Former Govs. Neil Abercrombie and John Waihee are throwing their support behind state Sen. Kai Kahele in his bid for the congressional seat occupied by U.S. Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, an indication that Kahele — while a relative newcomer to politics — could prove a formidable candidate in next year’s race.

https://www.staradvertiser.com/2019/02/28/hawaii-news/former-governors-support-gabbard-challenger/

[Me.]

13. ...

[Cha]

14. lol!

Yes, it's a Brilliant Start!

[forklift]

15. Oh my nt