Congressman's Paid Consultant Disrupts Opponents' Campaigns

More at http://www.theuptake.org Remember the uproar over a supporter of Democrat Presidential Candidate Hillary Clinton asking a question at the Republican Presidential debate? The problem was not that Retired Brig. Gen. Keith H. Kerr asked a question. It was that he and CNN didn't identify him as a co-chairman of Clinton's National Military Veterans Group.

A similar case of non-transparency happened recently involving a person with strong ties to Minnesota Congressman John Kline and his campaign. The UpTake investigated and found the lack of transparency was only the tip of the iceberg in this story. More in this video from Mike McIntee.

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[Seb1l]

This is very good reporting

[annarboriter]

Quite simply an inspirational act of journalism. This is what the 1st amendment was meant to foster.

[GradStud28]

John Kline represents neither American nor Minnesotan values. He is dishonest, has worked against American and Minnesota workers, constantly supported the Bush admin and (astonishingly since he bills himself as a "military man") has voted against vetrans benefits! (Okay, Kline's not really a Minnesotan - he's an Easterner/Texan - but still, it'd be nice if he were a decent person.)

We need to elect someone with true integrity and Minnesota values. Sgt. Steve Sarvi seems like he'd do a fine job.

[Organjic]

Now they are(well most of them)

I just became Republican, last year, and I consider myself a true conservative founding father Republican. This country survived on Republican values for a long time until they broke their oath to office. Even democrats are not following the law, the Constitution. History shows that when that document is followed, America was secure, free, and prosperous!

[Organjic]

Your leader does not need to be even a person, it could be morals, principles and values you hold deep in your heart. Its the reason I do not want these corrupt "top 2" candidates.

[Organjic]

As soon as you learn history(watch Money Masters) and as soon as you learn daily current events, you will wake up more and more.  Keep reading and researching!!!!

[tsenzei]

In spite of the best efforts of the recent President, the Legislative Branch is actually the most powerful one. It's perfectly reasonable to consider Reps and Senators to be your countries leaders, even if it isn't a "normal" view of things.

[tsenzei]

Actually, as an Obama supporter, I have done the research, and while I certainly see the problem, I don't think that Ron Paul is the person to fix it (I don't think Obama is either, but I agree with more of his other policies). Personally, I think that Ron Paul can do more good as a Congressman than he would as a President in this day an age.

[tsenzei]

I'm interested in your thought, but I can't tell what it is due to lack of punctuation, grammar, and capitalization. I'd love to read what you're trying to say if you're willing to type it in a way that it makes it easier to understand the relatively complex thought.

[tsenzei]

Investigative reporters are awesome when they're doing an honest job.

[sfvcubster]

I'd have socked that old bitch...then snatched her fly ass goggles.