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EMBEZZLEMENT, THEFT CHARGES AGAINST LABOR KINGPIN MAY CRIPPLE DEMS’ 2020 MACHINE
"Pennsylvania Democrats are worried about the short-term future of their political machine after authorities charged a Philadelphia labor leader with numerous counts of embezzlement, bribery and theft, Politico reports.
John Dougherty, the business manager of Philadelphia’s branch of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), and six other labor officials were indicted on 116 charges related to lavish misuse of union funds.and buying influence with corrupt politicians, Philadelphia’s The Inquirer and CBS Philly report."
"Dougherty used union funds as his “personal bank account and as a means to obtain employment for himself, his family, and his friends"
Dougherty has wielded significant influence across the battleground state, throwing the union’s power and purse behind politicians, largely democrats, running for local, state and national offices.
“I would argue they’re the single-most effective political organization in the state,” former Republican Rep. Ryan Costello stated.
"Costello lost his seat after Pennsylvania’s electoral map was redrawn by the state’s Supreme Court. Dougherty’s union was instrumental in placing three justices, including Dougherty’s own brother, on the court"
"If Dougherty is convicted and taken out of the state’s political machine, the impact may ripple from Philadelphia’s local elections all the way up to the 2020 presidential race. Pennsylvania Democrats are worried that losing Dougherty will seriously cripple their ability to mobilize voters and funds against the GOP and President Donald Trump"
“When people run for president, John’s on the list of people they call in Pennsylvania,”
.....maybe NOT after this...
Embezzlement, Theft Charges Against Labor Kingpin May Cripple Dems’ 2020 Machine
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"Pennsylvania Democrats are worried about the short-term future of their political machine after authorities charged a Philadelphia labor leader with numerous counts of embezzlement, bribery and theft, Politico reports.
John Dougherty, the business manager of Philadelphia’s branch of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), and six other labor officials were indicted on 116 charges related to lavish misuse of union funds.and buying influence with corrupt politicians, Philadelphia’s The Inquirer and CBS Philly report."
"Dougherty used union funds as his “personal bank account and as a means to obtain employment for himself, his family, and his friends"
Dougherty has wielded significant influence across the battleground state, throwing the union’s power and purse behind politicians, largely democrats, running for local, state and national offices.
“I would argue they’re the single-most effective political organization in the state,” former Republican Rep. Ryan Costello stated.
"Costello lost his seat after Pennsylvania’s electoral map was redrawn by the state’s Supreme Court. Dougherty’s union was instrumental in placing three justices, including Dougherty’s own brother, on the court"
"If Dougherty is convicted and taken out of the state’s political machine, the impact may ripple from Philadelphia’s local elections all the way up to the 2020 presidential race. Pennsylvania Democrats are worried that losing Dougherty will seriously cripple their ability to mobilize voters and funds against the GOP and President Donald Trump"
“When people run for president, John’s on the list of people they call in Pennsylvania,”
.....maybe NOT after this...
Embezzlement, Theft Charges Against Labor Kingpin May Cripple Dems’ 2020 Machine
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