Wall Street’s Favorite Senator
Click here for reuse options![Booker]“received $1.87 million from the securities and investment industry, making him the top recipient of Wall Street money this election cycle,” NPR reports. “Booker also received more money from real estate groups than any other member, as well as more from the entertainment and tech industries, accountants, and groups considered to be pro-Israel.”
Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) “got the second highest draw from Wall Street – $1.26 million.”
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Suzanne McFly November 16th, 2014 at 15:12
There has to be a way to remove money from politics. An idea of mine could start out as-If someone wants to run for an office, they need to pass an American history test and answer questions submitted from constituents. Given free air time to debate their opponents, state in common words (not political talk) where they stand on issues, and have background checks on each one and let there past become public knowledge. Have they ever been arrested? Have they ever supported fringe groups and if so, who? Did they actually graduate from a college or did they just buy their degree?
Larry Schmitt November 16th, 2014 at 15:55
Problem is, it’s the people in power now who make the rules. And they will not be voting to strip themselves of the power. It’s the golden rule. Who has the gold, makes the rules. And they have the gold.
tiredoftea November 16th, 2014 at 15:58
What, and spoil all our fun??!!
Suzanne McFly November 16th, 2014 at 16:12
There has to be a way to remove money from politics. An idea of mine could start out as-If someone wants to run for an office, they need to pass an American history test and answer questions submitted from constituents. Given free air time to debate their opponents, state in common words (not political talk) where they stand on issues, and have background checks on each one and let there past become public knowledge. Have they ever been arrested? Have they ever supported fringe groups and if so, who? Did they actually graduate from a college or did they just buy their degree?
Larry Schmitt November 16th, 2014 at 16:55
Problem is, it’s the people in power now who make the rules. And they will not be voting to strip themselves of the power. It’s the golden rule. Who has the gold, makes the rules. And they have the gold.
tiredoftea November 16th, 2014 at 16:58
What, and spoil all our fun??!!
fancypants November 16th, 2014 at 15:32
who predicted this would ever happen ?
fancypants November 16th, 2014 at 16:32
who predicted this would ever happen ?
mea_mark November 16th, 2014 at 17:48
It will be interesting to see what he does over the next four years. I am sure the first two will be different from the last two.
mea_mark November 16th, 2014 at 18:48
It will be interesting to see what he does over the next four years. I am sure the first two will be different from the last two.
Kick Frenzy November 16th, 2014 at 19:30
Important note not included above… this was for the entire election cycle, which means it includes both races that Booker was in.
That isn’t to say it doesn’t make me raise an eyebrow, but I don’t know of any actions he has taken that I disapprove of, so while it looks possibly questionable… I doubt that it is.
(And yes, it’s assumed more when Republicans get money, but that’s because they have proven track records that favor the wealthy and businesses (people, my friend).)
Kick Frenzy November 16th, 2014 at 20:30
Important note not included above… this was for the entire election cycle, which means it includes both races that Booker was in.
That isn’t to say it doesn’t make me raise an eyebrow, but I don’t know of any actions he has taken that I disapprove of, so while it looks possibly questionable… I doubt that it is.
(And yes, it’s assumed more when Republicans get money, but that’s because they have proven track records that favor the wealthy and businesses (people, my friend).)
GreatLakeSailor November 16th, 2014 at 20:56
Booker has been a perfect Wall Street Lackey and Beltway Dem from day one.
http://www.salon.com/2013/08/13/dont_vote_for_cory_booker/
GreatLakeSailor November 16th, 2014 at 21:56
Booker has been a perfect Wall Street Lackey and Beltway Dem from day one.
http://www.salon.com/2013/08/13/dont_vote_for_cory_booker/