More on Tobin
At least one local Republican thinks that spending more than $700,000 to defend the alleged mastermind of a Republican voter suppression effort may have been a bad move for the national party.
A New Hampshire member of the Republican National Committee said she has misgivings about the committee's role in defending a GOP operative accused of conspiring to suppress Democratic votes in the 2002 election.
Another interesting bit from this article is the attempt to keep this support out of the public eye.
The RNC tried to keep a lid on its support for Tobin.
Last month, RNC spokesman Aaron McLear refused to say whether the RNC was paying Tobin's legal bills when the New Hampshire Union Leader presented evidence that it was, the paper reported Friday.
McLear, after checking with RNC lawyers, refused to answer any questions about Tobin, the paper said.
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6 comments
6 Comments:
Has there been any connection established between Tobin and the chairman of Bush's 2004 campaign in Maine - Peter Cianchette?
Posted by David
Anyone who has played an important role in Republican politics in Maine over the last 15 years has a close connection to Jim Tobin. He worked for Collins. He is one of Kevin Raye's best friends. His father used to be in the Legislature. He was the RNC representative for New England and has played key roles in the President's campaigns. He is well liked and respected in the party.
I'm sure it would not take much effort to establish a connection between Tobin and Cianchette. So what?
Cianchette was running for Governor in Maine in 2002 and I don't think he had much concern for what was going on in New Hampshire.
Posted by George
Anyone who has played an important role in Republican politics in Maine over the last 15 years has a close connection to Jim Tobin. He worked for Collins. He is one of Kevin Raye's best friends. His father used to be in the Legislature. He was the RNC representative for New England and has played key roles in the President's campaigns. He is well liked and respected in the party.
Couldn't have said it better myself. This isn't just about Tobin, it's about the whole Republican Party (which is still backing him ethically and financially).
Posted by Mike
Whatever happened to innocent until proven guilty?
Posted by George
I haven't said Tobin is guilty.
I'll leave that to Chuck McGee and Allen Raymond.
Posted by Mike
Defendants often blame others in attempt to lessen their punishment.
Posted by George