GOP adopts wait-and-see approach to tainted funds

[MelissaB]

GOP adopts wait-and-see approach to tainted funds

By STEVE EDER
BLADE STAFF WRITER


Tom Noe's admission in federal court yesterday that he funneled thousands of dollars into the Bush-Cheney re-election campaign wasn't enough to prompt President Bush to immediately return the illegal money.

Instead, Mr. Bush and his political advisers are taking a wait-and-see approach.

"We have and will continue to fully cooperate with the investigation," said Aaron McLear, a spokesman for the Republican National Committee. "We will make appropriate transfers as directed by the court."

A spokesman for the White House did not return a phone call seeking comment.

The Democratic National Committee questioned why it would take a court order for the White House to act.

"Since Tom Noe has admitted that the money directed to the President's re-election campaign was dirty, the big question is what is President Bush waiting for?'' Damien LaVera, a DNC spokesman, said. "What else has to happen before the President finally returns Tom Noe's tainted money?''


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[Kurovski]

1. K&R

Hey George, how'z that whole "integrity and honor" thing been workin' out? :eyes: