Thread: (EO) requiring contractors to disclose their political contr

OH Really..I would tell them to take a hike if they asked me..just who do they think they are the Gestapo!

Senate GOP to White House: Don't check political contributions of contractors
By Pete Kasperowicz - 04/27/11 03:23 PM ET

More than two dozen Senate Republicans on Tuesday warned President Obama that they oppose a planned executive order (EO) requiring contractors to disclose their political contributions before they can be awarded a federal contract.

"We have reviewed a purported draft of the EO and are greatly concerned with its content," they wrote in a letter signed by Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) and 26 other GOP senators.

"Supposedly to advance the goal of keeping politics out of the contracting process, the draft EO would make political considerations a part of every federal contract offer," the letter states. "We urge you not to issue the draft EO."

Republicans said the EO would require contractors to submit information about activities "protected by the First Amendment," including details about political contributions from third parties. They said a requirement to furnish this information would have a chilling effect on the rights everyone has to participate in the political system.

"No White House should be able to review your political party affiliation or the causes you support before deciding if you are worthy of a government contract," they wrote. "And no Americans should have to worry about whether their political activities or support will affect their ability to keep a federal contract or their job."

The letter asked Obama to answer several questions, including how information about political contributions would affect decisions about how to award contracts, whether political appointees would be involved in these decisions and why it is considering issuing the EO.


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Kathyet

Its funny that the GOP wants this when they theirselves wont disclose.Im sorry Mitch is from my state i didnt vote for him and never will he is a joke.Proven fact Koch brothers send out letters to their employees telling them who to vote for thats not what employers are suspose to do thats why its a secreat ballot i thought.Rep. publican party have showed their hand its not about taking care of middle class or poor jobs gas its about getting Obama out in one term Mitch said it from day 1 when Obama took office.This is another way to take contoll of peoples rights thats all it is just look at what the REP. GOVS. are doing in their own states and it is sickening to watch.I have voted for REPS. before but right now if all the REP have listed running im voting for Obama.Sorry for Rand Paul too.

I agree with the Republicans, no contractor should be required to disclose their political donations. Why would that information be needed unless there was planned discrimination based on political beliefs?

duckman wrote:

I have voted for REPS. before but right now if all the REP have listed running im voting for Obama.

There are a couple potential conservative candidates you're obviously overlooking. Would you vote for Obama over Bachman and Pawlenty?

I'd cut off my right hand before I'd vote for Obama, I don't care who his opposition is. If the Republican nominee ends up being someone like Gingrich or Trump, I'll just stay home because my conscience wouldn't allow me to vote. IMO, there is no lesser evil when comparing Obama, Gingrich, and Trump. Heck, I'd even hold my nose and vote for Romney if my choices were Obama or Romney.

YES to Mickey.Bachman is a joke she dont even know her history.Pawlenty is decent but not pres.material.Ron Paul maybe Romney no .Gingrich no Palin no Trump hell no.But right now Rep.has no one that can beat Obama thats even in the race.But when i see Ron Paul i see Rand Paul hes a joke Ron raised him so that tells me alittle about Ron.

Mickey wrote

I'd cut off my right hand before I'd vote for Obama, I don't care who his opposition is.

I'm with you Mickey

Originally Posted by duckman

YES to Mickey.Bachman is a joke she dont even know her history.Pawlenty is decent but not pres.material.Ron Paul maybe Romney no .Gingrich no Palin no Trump hell no.But right now Rep.has no one that can beat Obama thats even in the race.But when i see Ron Paul i see Rand Paul hes a joke Ron raised him so that tells me alittle about Ron.

So let me make sure I understand what you're saying. Are you actually saying you would vote for Obama over Bachman and Pawlenty? To my knowledge, Bachman and Pawlenty are the only two potential candidates that do not support any form of amnesty. Personally, I don't care how presidential Pawlenty is or how much knowledge Bachman has of whatever history you're talking about. What I do care about is their positions on on illegal immigration and other issues that are important to me. Honestly, I'd be extremely hard pressed to find a single issue I agree with Obama on.

Originally Posted by working4change

Mickey wrote

I'd cut off my right hand before I'd vote for Obama, I don't care who his opposition is.

I'm with you Mickey

Thank you.