Via @NCCapitol, (updated typo’s fixed)
About four dozen protestors gathered in the late-afternoon heat today to protest the House Republican fundraiser at 18 Seaboard tonight.
Across the street, at the restaurant, a steady stream of cars pulled into the parking lot at about 5:45. Three Raleigh police officers stood watch, but the protest was peaceful – though loud.
(photo credit: Copyright 2011 Capitol Broadcasting Company)
I had plans to be there, but other items come up. After reading this,
Fundraisers like this are nothing new, though under state law, legislators usually have to hold them before or after session. But because of the way GOP leaders have set up special sessions, lawmakers this year have at least one (and probably two) opportunities to shake down special interest groups for money while votes that affect them are on the table.
I had to wonder when will they hold the next one, and will that fundraiser involve those whom wants House bill 777 and/or Senate Bill 106 to go to the voters. Will the GOP used those bills to line their Coffers with large amount of cash. I was informed once that several out of state groups had pledged over 5 million to make sure one of these two bills gets on the ballot in 2012.
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