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Clinton to Return Hsu-Linked Cash
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Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign will refund $850,000 in donations connected to disgraced fundraiser, felon and would-be escape artist Norman Hsu.
Noting weeks-old news stories that Hsu allegedly "engaged in an illegal investment scheme," Clinton campaign spokesman Howard Wolfson announced Thursday evening that "out of an abundance of caution," all money raised by Hsu for the campaign would be returned to the approximately 260 individuals from whom Hsu reportedly raised the funds.
Questions had been raised in the last few days about many big contributions from Hsu's contributors, which appeared incommensurate with the modest incomes of the individuals and families who gave them. Both Hsu and the Clinton campaign had denied any wrongdoing.
Hsu, was wanted by California law enforcement for 15 years, until he turned himself in 10 days ago. Hsu posted bail, and failed to turn up to a Sept. 5 hearing. He was captured last Thursday after spending several hours reportedly trapped in the bunk of his Amtrak sleeper berth.
In his statement, Wolfson also announced that the Clinton campaign plans to "institute vigorous additional vetting procedures on our bundlers, including criminal background checks."
When news of Hsu's questionable activities broke in late August, Clinton's campaign re-gifted to charity $23,000 it had received directly from the wealthy Chinese-American fundraiser and cancelled a fundraiser he was slated to host. Several other politicians who received funds from Hsu have made similar donations.
September 10, 2007 in Norman Hsu, Clinton Fundraiser | Permalink | User Comments (45)
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Hillary is as crooked as MR Hsu. She is only giving it back because he got caught.
Posted by: bob | Sep 10, 2007 9:06:32 PM
Wow! Amazing - you actually posted this story - I was betting you might just ignore this since it involves Hillary Clinton. I was just wondering if you are digging any further into the details regarding this issue or is that just reserved for Republicans or Christian Evangelicals? I would think that due to past discretions related to fund- raising irregularities in the Clinton White house this would raise questions. By your story however, I can tell you will be ignoring this line of questioning and leaving that to others. What a pathetic news organization you have turned into.
Posted by: Doug | Sep 10, 2007 9:12:24 PM
If he said this on Thursday evening, why is it just now being reported? Or is that a typo?
Posted by: Brian | Sep 10, 2007 9:14:49 PM
A Clinton involved in possible criminal donations from a Chinese contributor? There is no way this could ever happen...AGAIN!!!!! Is there?
Posted by: John | Sep 10, 2007 9:24:44 PM
Too much controversy with Clinton. John Edwards is a better choice for America.
Posted by: chicagopoetry1 | Sep 10, 2007 9:27:15 PM
A Clinton running for the Whitehouse, taking large campaign contributions from a shady Chinese "fund raiser"? That could never happen... Again!!! Could it?
Posted by: John | Sep 10, 2007 9:29:52 PM
Clintons (Culture of Corruption)
Posted by: Watchman | Sep 10, 2007 9:43:11 PM
May be it is perfect time for the Clinton campaign to look at morally challenged monies. Whether it is from lobbyist or big corporations. This issue may be dog her campaign as she is portrayed as washington insider. The mood of country given the unhapiness with the current administration may cause anyone they think is to close to big money.
Posted by: Luvofcountry | Sep 10, 2007 10:05:46 PM
At least Clinton didn't murder people the way the Bush Crime Family does. Republicans murder people, lie about it, lie about their sex lives, lie about their war profiteering, lie to their simple-minded churchgoing followers, and all you got on Clinton is this? Wow.
Posted by: Richard | Sep 10, 2007 10:51:09 PM
850K from one person and a criminal to boot! Enough said!
THIRD PARTY NOW!!!
Posted by: geddesman | Sep 10, 2007 10:52:42 PM
Translation from Clintonese: We'll talk and do business under the table later, Hsu. Too much publicity right now.
Posted by: Publius | Sep 10, 2007 11:00:45 PM
Why do people idolize this sleazy woman? She's a disgrace. She and her fundraisers would sell this country to get her elected.
Posted by: Carol | Sep 10, 2007 11:13:27 PM
I stumbled here by accident, why is ABC poting this story? They starting to report all the news now?
Posted by: Truth | Sep 10, 2007 11:49:49 PM
The CLINTONS are corrupt. Let's face it. So are the Bushes.
Bush-Clinton-Bush-Clinton? No!
Is Clinton "experience" meaning making same unlawful mistakes again and again?
(Remember her husband was investigated for donations from Chinese businessmen and the subsequent selling of hi-tech secrets to China.)
Please God save America.
Posted by: James | Sep 11, 2007 12:04:15 AM
Now let's see... If a bank robber gives the money he robbed back,,, did no bank robbery occur? It is unreal that out of the blue with absolutely no media pressure, Hillary is doing this. It is ChinaGate #2 and my bet is the lib media will let a Clinton slide once again.
Posted by: Bill | Sep 11, 2007 12:40:48 AM
"850K from one person and a criminal to boot!" what are the implications of taking that much moolah from one donor? Is that allowed now?
Posted by: cdl | Sep 11, 2007 12:44:41 AM
This may be the just the beginning of the story.
What did Hsu want in return?
What did Hsu do to get these people to act as passthroughs for his money laundering?
What did the Clinton Campaign know and when did they know it?
We need answers.
Posted by: BSmith | Sep 11, 2007 2:07:58 AM
This was known last week, but you report it this week, coincidentially when the public is distracted by the General Petraeus testimony on the hill regarding Iraq. Will this continue to be your specific pattern regarding Clinton cover-ups? Why report it at all if you are trying to hide it from the public?
Posted by: Michael | Sep 11, 2007 3:25:53 AM
In your article, this sums up the conspiracy: "Both Hsu and the Clinton campaign had denied any wrongdoing." And, we should take them at their word -- right?
When does the FBI bring her in for questioning also?
Posted by: mas | Sep 11, 2007 3:31:22 AM
"At least Clinton didn't murder people the way the Bush Crime Family does"
Were you asleep during the 1990s? How many people associated with the Clintons turned up dead under mysterious circumstances? Waaaay too many.
Posted by: Brian | Sep 11, 2007 5:37:13 AM
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