Political Fundraising Metaphors Are Becoming Distressingly Literal
It’s one of the oldest cliches in politics, and this year it seems like it’s never been more true: As Jessica Simpson goes, so goes the Nation.
Jessica Simpson snubs Bush
‘It’s never been a problem for Bono,’ NRCC spokesman responds
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Although Simpson’s publicists insisted she never had planned to attend the fund-raiser, Forti said the actress initially accepted the NRCC invitation when it was extended on Tuesday night, only to change her mind the next evening.
Forti said the Republican group had even arranged for Simpson to dine at one of the head tables with House Majority Leader John Boehner, an Ohio Republican. The NRCC hopes the $2,500-per-plate dinner event will raise $7.5 million for Republican candidates in the congressional midterm elections in November.
Well, Bush has lost America’s Sweetheart. But, uh, some others are less concerned about “politicizing” their public personae or their pet causes. Porn Star Mary Carey will still be attending the fundraiser, for the second year in a row, and “at the invitation” of the NRCC. We don’t know why World Net Daily is the only source for that particular news, but we don’t care, because it just makes the piece all the funnier. Some excerpts from the nutcases our good friends at WND:
* “The NRCC is the same group that accepted $5,000 from Carey and her pornographer […] and allowed the pair to take part at the 2005 Flag Day Dinner” [Illustrated w/ picture at right]
* Carey: “Everyone thinks that politicians are stuffy, but we all had a great time last year, and I had fun signing a lot of autographs. Wait till they see that I have lost 20 pounds since the last time they saw me. Watch out Mr. President!”
* “Despite having numerous sexual partners, she remains proud of her occupation.”
We’re are so appending that last sentence to our resumes.
Jessica Simpson Snubs Bush [CNN]
Jessica Snubs Bush, Porn Starlet Doesn’t [WND]
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Okay, so I see that Mary Carey is going to a RNC political fundraiser! A PORN STAR. "Despite having numerous sexual partners, she remains proud of her occupation." Isn't that interesting. The Republican National Committee has no problem with porn-stars (who have no intention of redemption or repenting) But the Stonewall Democrats of Dallas have a problem with a former ex-escort who turned his life around?! As I told the Dallas Dems, "Seems we could learn something from our friends over at the Republican Party!" I think that's why they call it, "The Grand Old Party!"
by tom malin on 03/16/06 09:22 AM
Being stuck in the land of Zion, I seem to take all of Orin Hatch's hypocrisy personally. And trust me, there are ample blows to the mid-section from him. The latest will be when he gladly accepts the money (and photo op?) from Mary Carey's NRCC appearance while shrouded in the flag on nearly same day he trumpets his annual amendment to protect said symbol. Prick. He's as useless as tits on a boar.
by Spicer on 03/16/06 10:52 AM
They only want to outlaw flag burning, not flag groping... which is, by any account, trying to make the flag feel good. You know, to make up for all that rampant flag burning.
Tom, what you are forgetting is that the GOP has no problem with porn star *money*. They also have no problem with oil *money* or defense contractor *money*. When you see a porn star candidate running on the GOP line, that will be another story.
by Barnacle on 03/16/06 11:16 AM
Obviously she was invited because she lost 20 pounds last year. He GOP obsession with physical fitness know no moral high ground. How did she lose the weight? Bike riding and clearing brush like POTUS? Condirobics? Hunting with Dick Cheney? Laura Bush's walking routine?, or just good old fashioned aerobic excercise with her many sexual partners.
by EvilMinion on 03/16/06 11:20 AM
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