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GOP Candidates Have Hand In Bush's Pocket

By Rick Bielke
Created Mar 24 2006 - 11:06am

GOP candidates are publicly disagreeing with President Bush and his policies because of his low poll numbers but apparently have no qualms about using him or the vice president as a means to raise campaign cash. According to the Seattle Post-Intelligencer, [1] this how the White House is faring on behalf of GOP candidates:

 

"In 2005, Bush held 20 fundraising events, raising $75.5 million, while Cheney held 36 events that brought in $15 million. So far this year, Bush has held six events raising $12.5 million, and Cheney has held 11 events that raised $1.6 million, according to a GOP tabulation."

 

All that cash and the candidates don't even have to show up or worry that they'll be seen with Bush or Cheney at the event.


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