Wednesday, June 27, 2007

Demanding a Refund   [Mark Krikorian]

Michelle Malkin has a great idea — people who've donated (however small the amount) to the GOP campaign committees or to any of the Ted Kennedy Republicans should call and demand a refund. I understand it's party policy to provide refunds to those who ask, though I don't know if that's true. Anyone who has details on this, let me know — also if you've demanded a refund, what happened?

Mickey Kaus is skeptical, saying that organizing primary or general election challenges, or recalls, is what will really get a Senator's attention. That's true, but not all are up for re-election next year, recall isn't widely available, and someone who gave $50 to Graham or Martinez isn't in a position to do any of that anyway. But he can ask for his money back.

I don't know how Republican politicians can object. Under the Beck decision, unions have to refund that portion of dues spent on political activity that union members disagree with — why should Senators be any different? Heck, any Democrats reading this could also demand a refund, just like Steny Hoyer did a few years back (even threating a lawsuit) from party-switching Rep. Rodney Alexander, claiming the money was raised under false pretenses. Well, if you gave money to, say, Kyl or Webb, thinking they would stand up for America's sovereignty, I'd say there's a case to be made that the funds were raised under false pretenses.

06/27 10:52 AMShare