Dukakis Out and Paul Kirk In, to Fill Ted Kennedy’s Senate Seat, Say Sources
September 23, 2009
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“That the CPD has been able to raise millions of dollars in corporate contributions is not surprising. Frank Fahrenkopf and Paul Kirk, who co-chair and control the CPD, are registered lobbyists for multinational corporations. Kirk has collected $120,000 for lobbying on behalf of Hoechst Marion Roussel, a German pharmaceutical company. Fahrenkopf earns approximately $900,000 a year as the chief lobbyist for the nation’s $54 billion gambling industry. As president of the American Gaming Association, Fahrenkopf directs enormous financial contributions to major party candidates and saturates the media with “expert” testimony extolling gambling’s “many benefits.” “We’re not going to apologize for trying to influence political elections,” said Fahrenkopf.
“These are the guys,” author George Farah points out, “deciding who gets to participate in the most important political forums in the United States of America.” ”
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http://www.projectcensored.org/top-stories/articles/20-secret-control-of-the-presidential-debates/
Although I admire the Kennedy family’s contribution to the country, I don’t think it is up to the family to pick the next senator. It should be up to the MA voters and Governor Patrick will be held responsible for his choice.
I hope he can be as honest and loyal to the American people as our previous Senator, Kennedy!!!