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DNC Chairman Tim Kaine Calls Out Republicans for Shaking Down Wall Street in Exchange for Political Favors
February 4, 2010Following news reports this morning that Republicans are seeking to raise money from Wall Street and the banking lobby using the pitch that they will stymie financial regulatory reform and protect banks from the type of oversight that could prevent another financial collapse, DNC Chairman Tim Kaine released the following statement: "The GOP's brazen appeal to Wall Street for campaign contributions in exchange for Republicans' vow to block financial reform is a new low for Congressional Republicans who've already seen their brand deteriorate over the last year as a result of their continued insistence at putting the interests of Wall Street over the needs of Main Street. "John Boehner's efforts to cut a deal with Wall Street in exchange for carrying their water in Congress demonstrates what we've said all along – that the GOP's interests extend to no one other than themselves and their special interest friends and they will stop at nothing to win in November. And, this is far from an isolated incident. Full release.