WHO: Sen. John Kerry (D-Mass.), a co-sponsor of the Employee Free Choice Act, (aka Card Check).
WHAT: Sen. Kerry received the following dirty money: Boilermakers Union (PAC) $3,500 in 2008 election cycle. American Federation of Government Employees (PAC) $2,000 in 2008 election cycle. International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (PAC) $10,000 in 2008 election cycle. Service Employees International Union (PAC) $10,000 in 2008 election cycle.
WHY IT’S DIRTY: Multiple officers and members of these unions, including division presidents, secretary-treasurers and business managers, have been convicted since 2001 of felonies ranging from embezzlement, falsifying official reports to government, mail fraud and conspiracy. The Service Employees International Union has had nine convictions and The Boilermakers have had 10 members convicted, while the IBEW has had at least 14. The amounts of embezzled funds range from over $5,000 to over $100,000.
WILL KERRY GIVE IT BACK: Kerry did not respond to The Examiner’s request for comment.
THE SCORE:
Number of Democrats who have given it back: 0
Number of Republicans who have given it back: 0
YOUR TURN: You can reach Sen. Kerry’s Washington D.C. office at 202-224-2742
Dirty Money is researched and written by Kevin Mooney of The Washington Examiner’s commentary staff.
