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Authors, sign in!A post on Huffington Post has a story about the Young Democrats of America's Superdelegates being bribed by one of Hillary Clinton's strongest supporters.
I've got to say that for folks this young to have this kind of bravery is pretty remarkable and before I include more on the story I'd encourage you to support this by donating some netroots love to the Young Democrats who just essentially LOST a million dollars by doing the right thing.
"One of Sen. Hillary Clinton's top financial supporters offered $1 million to the Young Democrats of America during a phone conversation in which he also pressed for the organization's two uncommitted superdelegates to endorse the New York Democrat, a high-ranking official with YDA told The Huffington Post."
"Haim Saban, the billionaire entertainment magnate and longtime Clinton supporter, denied the allegation. But four independent sources said that just before the North Carolina and Indiana primaries, Saban called YDA President David Hardt and offered what was perceived as a lucrative proposal: $1 million would be made available for the group if Hardt and the organization's other uncommitted superdelegate backed Clinton...Truly remarkable leadership and bravery on their part. I am both proud of them and shocked at HRC. It makes you wonder who else has been offered a deal like this. What remaining superdelegates out there accepted bribes or received money to stay silent.Members of the Young Democrats agonized about the potential fallout of Saban's call; his financial offer represented one-third of the group's 2008 budget. Democratic officials and fundraisers were consulted about how to respond, and at times the discussions were "emotional," one participant said. "It is scary for them, Haim is very powerful, he has great influence over donors who give to them."
Published May 19, 2008 by Ally Klimkoski |
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