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Don Young: The Million Dollar Man
Congratulations to Rep. Don Young's (R-AK) lawyers, who, working together, have exceeded one million dollars in billings!
But don't worry: Young's campaign contributors are the ones bearing the burden. Young's spokesperson put the word out on Friday, in anticipation of Young's upcoming quarterly report to the FEC.
Due to $213,000 in legal fees paid out by the campaign in the first quarter of this year, Young's campaign has now paid out more than $1.1 million in fees. Only Rep. Jerry Lewis' (R-CA) campaign has achieved a similar feat.
Unfortunately, Young paid out more in legal fees than he raised in that quarter (just $164,000). Young started up a legal defense fund early this year to help handle his legal costs.
And what are all those lawyers (there are three different firms) doing for their money? Don't ask Young, or:
Young has consistently refused to detail what he might be under investigation for or even who is investigating him. The Wall Street Journal reported last year that Young was under scrutiny for his ties to the mucked-up oil company Veco. Other than that, things have remained unclear. In a press conference with Alaskan journalists earlier this year, Young was more than a little impatient with reporters who pushed him for details.





Comments (7)
Hell! The photo is revealing enought to convict!
April 7, 2008 2:27 PM | Reply | Permalink
hows that re-election campaign going Rep YOung?
think the voters will lump you in with the corruption and bribery of the Duke Cunninghams or John Doolittle or even Sen. Stevens (A)?
April 7, 2008 3:39 PM | Reply | Permalink
anyone want to bet he wants this thing squared away before the WH changes hands?
April 7, 2008 3:53 PM | Reply | Permalink
How's this for an idea...
Let's pass a bill that states it is okay to use campaign funds for legal defenses, but the contributers need to be notified first, and given the opportunity to withdraw their funds. After all, isn't the defense use of campaign funds considered fraud. When I donate campaign money, I have yet to get a notice that these funds can be used for defending one from illegal activities, or non campaign issues.
In the world which includes all but the famous folks at the higher levels of our government, misuses or mistating what funds are used for is considered a crime... isn't it?
Oh well, the laws are different for the top folks when democracies fail and dictators take over...
April 7, 2008 5:07 PM | Reply | Permalink
another republican scandal! s-x, corruption, gun control!
http://x-wire.blogspot.com/2008/03/paul-helmke-adulterer-white-collar.html
Paul Helmke- crooked Mayor.
Paul Helmke- Brady center for gun control.
DC vs Heller- fate of a nation.
Helmke resigns in disgrace, gun control movement discredited.
the 2nd amendment wins!
April 7, 2008 5:43 PM | Reply | Permalink
Here in Alaska we are keeping tabs on our fav crook at http://www.dropdon.com/
Check it out soon cause he isn't going to be around much longer--the people have had their eyes opened!
April 8, 2008 2:33 AM | Reply | Permalink
hey nice web of the sins of Don Young
April 8, 2008 12:46 PM | Reply | Permalink