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Miller Feels the Heat and Returns Donation - But it's Only a Start |
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Monday, 30 August 2010 21:40 |
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Miller Feels the Heat and Returns Donation - But it's Only a Start
August 30, 2010
DEXTER, IA—Brenna Findley, Republican nominee for Attorney General, today successfully called on attorney general Tom Miller to return thousands of dollars in polluted campaign donations from the DeCosters.
However, Findley questioned why it took him only a matter of hours to return the donations, when he had five whole years to return them to begin with.
“Where there was smoke, there was fire, and Tom Miller felt the heat,” said Findley. However, returning donations out of political expediency does not even begin to address the multitude of other scandals in which his office finds itself currently embroiled.”
Findley released this Top Five list of things Miller needs to do to clean up his office:
1. Return the thousands of dollars in polluted money given by DeCoster. (RETURNED ON AUGUST 30, 2010)
2. Come clean on the actual cost to the taxpayers of the Film Office scandal and to let us know when we can expect a report on the pay for play scandal involving allegations of donations from casino interests to Culver. Culver’s campaign is being managed by one of Miller’s top employees who is on leave from the AG’s office. (STILL AWAITING ACCOUNTABILITY)
3. Explain why he refused to allow Governor Culver to fire Lynn Walding, former head of the Alcoholic Beverages Division, for mismanagement and whether he investigated the underlying allegations. State auditors have investigated the Alcoholic Beverages Division and found improper spending, including tens of thousands of dollars on artwork, leather chairs, bicycles, a camper and high-definition televisions, as well as other improprieties and mismanagement. Walding was formerly a top staffer to AG Miller. (STILL AWAITING ANSWERS)
4. Stop charging taxpayers and the media up to $40 an hour for access to public records. Miller supported allowing the Department on Aging to charge by the hour for access to emails that would shed light on the muzzling of the Ombudsman, even though taxpayers already pay the salaries of state government employees. (STILL DOUBLE BILLING TAXPAYERS)
5. Go to all 99 counties to listen to the concerns of everyday Iowans, like Findley is doing. (STILL HAVEN’T SEEN HIM) |
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Findley Calls on AG Miller to Return Thousands in Decoster Donations |
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Monday, 30 August 2010 15:22 |
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Findley Calls on AG Miller to Return Thousands in Decoster Donations
August, 30 2010
DEXTER, IA—Republican nominee for Attorney General, Brenna Findley called upon Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller to explain his ties to habitual violator Jack DeCoster and Peter DeCoster. Jack DeCoster is the only person in Iowa ever to be branded a ‘habitual violator’.
Attorney General Miller has claimed that the ‘habitual violator’ classification worked and that it ‘opened up lines of communication’ with the DeCoster family. However, Miller failed to explain why he accepted a donation of $10,000 on December 28, 2005, after DeCoster’s habitual violator status expired, even though Miller did not have an opponent in 2006.
Republican nominee Brenna Findley, who will clean up state government, issued the following statement:
“Justice is not for sale in this state, and habitual violators should not be allowed pollute our politics. The DeCosters created this mess, and Iowans are stuck with cleaning it up, and we’re a national embarrassment as a result. It is time for Tom Miller to step up, finally do the right thing, and return the thousands he received from habitual violator Jack DeCoster.
The Attorney General still has not explained the nature of his relationship with the DeCosters. DeCoster gave Miller’s campaign a $10,000 Christmas present late in 2005, even though no one was running against him.
It is shocking that Miller would accept $10,000 from the DeCosters. Iowans deserve to know what is going on. Iowans deserve an open and transparent political process, free of backscratching and special deals.
It is time to clean house and bring a new crew to the Attorney General’s office. As your Attorney General I will bring honesty, openness and integrity to state government to put an end to the Culture of Corruption in Des Moines.
I will work as your legal watchdog to protect Iowans and hold all accountable. Everyone is equal before the law.” |
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Last Updated on Monday, 30 August 2010 15:46 |
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Former Governor Huckabee Endorses Brenna Findley |
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Tuesday, 17 August 2010 21:31 |
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Former Governor Huckabee Endorses Brenna Findley
August 17, 2010
Des Moines, IA – Huck PAC announced their endorsement of Attorney General candidate Brenna Findley today. Huck PAC is headed by former Arkansas Governor and Presidential hopeful Mike Huckabee.
“I am honored to receive the endorsement of Gov. Huckabee,” Findley noted. “Gov. Huckabee has wonderful support in Iowa with his strong values and excellent leadership.” He continues to energize conservatives across the nation and especially in our state, and our shared commitment to responsible government and conservative values will bring new blood in the Attorney General’s office to end the Culture of Corruption that plagues our state.”
Gov. Huckabee said, “Huck PAC and I are proud to endorse Brenna Findley for Attorney General of Iowa. Brenna is a rising star in the Republican Party, a true conservative that shares our values. Iowa is ready for a change in the Attorney General’s office, and Brenna Findley will bring a new fresh perspective to the office. Brenna has the background and experience needed to make a great Attorney General. Having been interested and involved in politics for most of her life, Brenna recognizes the current problems people are facing and has a plan to combat them. She understands that the best way to accomplish economic growth in Iowa is to make sure Iowa is business friendly – and under her leadership the AG’s office will be just that. Please join me in supporting Brenna Findley for Attorney General of Iowa.”
Gov. Huckabee served as the Governor of Arkansas from 1996-2007, and he ran for President of the United States in 2008, finishing second to John McCain for the Republican nomination. He is also an accomplished author, with two New York Times bestsellers, as well as the host of the number one rated weekend hit "HUCKABEE" on the Fox News Channel. Former Governor Huckabee founded HuckPac after his 2008 campaign to assist Conservative Republicans running for office nationwide and has amassed a volunteer team with thousands of activists in all 50 states. |
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Former Vice Presidential Nominee Palin Endorses Brenna Findley |
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Wednesday, 18 August 2010 20:42 |
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Former Vice Presidential Nominee Palin Endorses Brenna Findley
August 18, 2010
Des Moines, IA – Des Moines, IA- Iowa Attorney General Nominee Brenna Findley today said she is glad to accept the endorsement of former Vice Presidential nominee and Governor of Alaska Sarah Palin. Palin endorsed Findley on Facebook today on the anniversary of women's suffrage, calling Findley a bold, sharp, selfless woman who will respect the Constitution.
Palin said, "We desperately need these conservative leaders who won't kowtow to the Obama administration's big government overreach into our states, small businesses, families, and individual lives."
Findley said, "I am excited to be endorsed by Governor Sarah Palin, who shares a passion for protecting our Constitution. She recognizes the people of Iowa need an attorney general who will actively stand up and defend Iowans, not the interests of the political elite. I am working hard, campaigning in all 99 counties, because I will put the people of Iowa first as Attorney General." |
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Job Creators Endorse Brenna Findley |
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Tuesday, 27 July 2010 18:27 |
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Job Creators Endorse Brenna Findley
July 27, 2010
Brenna Findley of Dexter, IA has been named a "Friend of Iowa Business" by the Iowa Industry PAC, the political action committee of the Iowa Association of Business and Industry. Findley is the Republican candidate for Attorney General of Iowa.
The Iowa Industry PAC evaluates candidates based on their ability to help create jobs in Iowa by supporting a competitive business climate. Criteria used to make the designations include the candidates' positions on issues of importance to job creators in Iowa.
"Brenna Findley has demonstrated a commitment to improve Iowa's business climate so that employers can create more jobs and grow the economy," said Michael Ralston, President of the Iowa Association of Business and Industry.
"Iowa needs an Attorney General who is a strong advocate for Iowa's economy and understands what it takes to create private sector jobs in every community and in every county," said Findley. "My background and experience have given me the understanding about what it takes to ensure Iowa is a family friendly state where jobs, opportunity and prosperity can thrive in every community. Small business is the engine for job growth-- my office will be small business friendly," she added.
The Iowa Association of Business and Industry (ABI) is comprised of approximately 1,400 companies employing more than 300,000 Iowans. As "The Voice of Iowa Business Since 1903", ABI works to enhance the Iowa business climate to foster growth and prosperity for Iowans. The Iowa Industry PAC is non-partisan and endorses both Republican and Democratic candidates for legislative offices. The committee encourages voters to consider the endorsements when evaluating which candidates will help bring jobs to Iowa when voting in the November 2nd general election. |
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