Professional Lobbyist Thuggery

The Meriden, CT paper has this article about the confrontation in Meriden CT yesterday.  They say,

" "It was supposed to be a laid-back event and (they) ruined it." "We're just using our right. We're just exercising our rights to enjoy a burger," said Lieberman supporter Alex Hoffman of Boston. Supporters of each candidate debated outside on the sidewalk while many Lieberman supporters continued to badger Lamont, who acknowledged most questions. Richard Goodstein, one of the most vocal Lieberman supporters, repeatedly shouted, "Are you a Bill Clinton Democrat or an Al Sharpton Democrat?" Lamont calmly said he supported both.

So, let's see what we can find out about Richard Goodstein.  I assume this picture on Flickr is of Richard Goodstein.   With a little searching, I find this article about Richard.  The picture sure looks the same.

So, who is Richard Goodstein?  He is a Washington lobbyist.  Political Money Line reveals that he contributed to Lieberman's campaign in 2004, Kerry's campaign and to Hillary's PAC.

Well, Mr. Lamont is already taking on the Washington Lobbyists, and he needs all your help.  Please, come to Connecticut to stand up against corporate lobbyists who are threatening our democracy.



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Excellent research! I've been looking all morning for this guy! A recommended diary over at Kos has picked this up.

http://www.dailykos.com/story/2006/8/4/8 3512/43952


by Sprinkles on Fri Aug 04, 2006 at 10:47:55 AM EST

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Great catch. well done.


by Chris Bowers on Fri Aug 04, 2006 at 11:21:51 AM EST

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One of the best lines from Richard's Bio:

"Mr. Goodstein also appears regularly on the Fox News Channel"


by aldon on Fri Aug 04, 2006 at 11:42:43 AM EST

Goodstein on Fox (none / 0)

Google search.


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by KCinDC on Fri Aug 04, 2006 at 11:51:01 AM EST
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QUESTION for Dick "Dick" Goodstein: (none / 0)

Are you a "K Street Democrat" or a "Joe Lieberman Democrat"?
by Art Hohlpflaffer on Fri Aug 04, 2006 at 12:08:26 PM EST

Answer for Dick "Dick" Goodstein... (none / 0)

I missed the above before I posted; once again, the erudite Mr. Hynes uncovers the correct answer: "I'm a FOX News Democrat ®!"
by Art Hohlpflaffer on Fri Aug 04, 2006 at 12:10:21 PM EST
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Once again, outside money has "rights"  ("we're just exercising our rights") and local voters get squashed.  This is getting real old.  Call it "the Brooks Brothers riot spreads to the home of J Press."

Thje Supreme Court rulings about the rights of corporations and money as free speech will not and cannot stand in a real democracy.  Just as FDR's court-packing scheme sent a message that the courts and monied interests could not override the will of the voters, the same message will come forth in some future President.  Maybe the results won't be pretty but the results of corporate greed and influence peddling run amok are not pretty either and we all know which one the Founding Fathers would support. We, the People.


by David Kowalski on Fri Aug 04, 2006 at 12:20:31 PM EST

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Considering the significance of Supreme Court decisions in today's world, doesn't 12 justices seem like a rather low number?


by blues on Fri Aug 04, 2006 at 06:33:16 PM EST
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703.549.3740 (none / 0)

Call that number to express your displeasure.


by Pravin on Fri Aug 04, 2006 at 03:15:07 PM EST


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