Ambassador's Role In Organizing McCain Speech In Canada Draws Fire From Democrats

Washington Post:

A Canadian newspaper reported Thursday that Friday's scheduled $100-a-plate luncheon speech by Sen. John McCain in Ottowa was organized in part by U.S. Ambassador David Wilkins, a former South Carolina lawmaker whom President Bush appointed in 2005.

Democrats pointed out the article late Thursday night, and alleged that Wilkins's actions could be construed as a violation of the Hatch Act, which prohibits many kinds of political activities by government employees.

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Comments

[RRonin]

I could have fed that bunch for $5.00 a plate. Hot dogs chips and pop from Costco.

[incontempt]

Prosecute to the fullest extent of the law..Americans would get no less and expect NO LESS

[incontempt]

Prosecute and convict!

[uvymopkq]

"the Hatch Act, which prohibits many kinds of political activities by government employees." If that was true then all of Washington would be in jail.

[outnow]

The Hatch Act forbids government employees from campaigning for political candidates on government time. Typically, the GOP ignores this Act. Lorita Dorn had to resign from the GSA as director for multiple violations of the Hatch Act.

David Wilkins is a total idiot to abuse his position. He should resign or be recalled for this egregious violation of the law. Canada has some real right wingers as well as some real progressives. There are NAFTA free traders there who would love to see McSame continue the rape of the environment.

[Mayoyo]

What else is new?

[tinarm]

The straight talk express, keeps spinning and spinning. The bad thing is that the MSM doesn't seem to care about what McCain does. It continually gives him a pass on everything. If this was Obama they would be hammering over and over. I'm sick of the MSM can't they do their jobs anymore or are they to busy attending luncheons and dinners at one of McCains 8 homes?

[4wehttam]

I sick of him getting a free ride as well. I'm thinking that maybe they are so used to ReTHUGligans being such liars, manipulators and blatantly fear-mongering that it's not fresh news for them. On the other hand, they can hammer all they want at Obama because he's a new face and exciting to boot. The MSM cares nothing about informing, they just care about entertaining the public with controversy.

[thecanadian]

A Canadian Opinion.

Stay the hell out of Canada McCain.

Note that our Prime Minister very wisely is not, repeat not meeting with McCain and as Canadians, we will be asking "What Canadian Officials" by name, is McCain supposedly meeting with? If this is another of McCains lies, then that will be reported as well. He has no business, and our government has no business meeting with McCain for any reason.
And oh by the way, I am normally a Harper supporter.

[Paladine]

I can't wait for Obama to come to Canada...watch the crowds then! McCain is supported by 15% of Canadians.­..Obama...­57%.

Canada IS Obama country!

[MissingAmerica]

A Republican lawmaker turned politician appointed by Bush may have broken a law? Go on!

[levibatgirl]

GOP = incestuous

[Tommygun264]

Don't you know? The laws only apply to non-Republicans.

[ebanks84]

I'm truly beginning to believe that.

[lizr]

So who goes to this fundraiser?

Why can't he sell his soul here in the US sufficiently?

Who in Canada, let me guess, multimilliionnaire businessmen, stands to benefit from a McC presidency.

Aren't there enough plutocrats here in the US for him to wh ore himself out to?

[HouseOfRoberts]

For McCain's sake I hope they are giving him the $100 apiece in Canadian money. $100 American isn't worth much since Bushco started destroying it!
Are there any legal US voters in Ottawa?
This is another reason why Obama doesn't need public funding.