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Ohio First: The links to Householder Scandal

Sun Nov 06, 2005 at 07:58:39 PM EST

[editor's note, by wanderindiana] --promoted.

Following the links in the chain discovered by luaptifer in Cronyism: Bush Pioneer Behind Attacks on Reform Ohio Now, we found.....

The main opposition to Ohio reform, Ohio First Voters Education Fund, has very strong ties to Bush Pioneer and lobbyist, Tom Whatman.
Whatman is the owner of Whatman Associates and its public affairs affiliate, Strategic Public Partners.
Ohio First's website ProtectYourVote.org was registered by Brandon Lyndaugh, Vice President of Strategic Public Partners. The phone number and address for ProtectYourVote.org is the same as Strategic Public Partners.
The Ohio First articles of incorporation name Whatman Associates President Darren Klinger as secretary.

Look below the fold as we continue to follow the money. Maybe we'll find another Pioneer....

commentary :: :: :: buzz-it!

Reports by Ohio First to the Ohio Secretary of State show $27,000 in payments to Strategic Public Partners for "campaign staff."

The same report shows a payment of $18,625 to Majority Strategies for "literary production."

Majority Strategies owner Sam Van Voorhis was subpoenaed in the investiagation of alleged campaign finance violations by another Bush Pioneer, former Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder.

J. Matthew Yuskewich, Treasurer for Ohio First, also received a subpoena. He was the treasurer of the Ohio House Campaign Committee when the alleged kickback scheme occurred.

Wait, one more subpeona worth noting was issued to Tom Whatman. Whatman was the treasurer of the fund Informed Citizens of Ohio, started by Householder, which was also under investigation.

How many more links are there in the chain and where do they go?

Ohio First: The links to Householder Scandal | 5 comments (5 topical, 0 hidden)

Excellent investigative work! (none / 0) (#1)

The chart detailing the money trail really helps my pee brain understand......it's all just there in front of ones eyes! You are masterful!

by avahome on Mon Nov 07, 2005 at 08:36:32 AM EST

: Incest in politics (none / 0) (#2)

The chart makes all the difference in the world doesn't it!

by kfred on Mon Nov 07, 2005 at 12:37:44 PM EST
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Chart is great... (none / 0) (#3)

...makes connecting the dots a cinch.

by Cho on Mon Nov 07, 2005 at 06:11:54 PM EST

Outstanding chart... (none / 0) (#4)

...and work. Well done!

Well done, ePM.

by NYBri on Mon Nov 07, 2005 at 06:13:35 PM EST

: Thanks NyBri! (none / 0) (#5)

Susie Dow created the chart, which I think makes the piece. Kfred, avahome, luaptifer, Cho and I all had a hand in putting it together.

by standingup on Tue Nov 08, 2005 at 10:39:53 AM EST
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