Akkam’s Razor

Via SuburbanGuerilla:

Hmm?!?

On Monday, when the FBI raided the homes and offices of Rep. Curt Weldon's daughter and his close friend and political ally Charles Sexton, most media outlets cited an ongoing investigation into "whether the congressman improperly helped the pair win lobbying and consulting contracts." Rep. Weldon answered with the Foley defense: "unethical liberals exposed me right before the elections." Apparently, GOP corruption is minor compared to the FBI's supposedly short blue leash.

But Wayne Curtis Weldon's shady dealings are far darker than securing his daughter's future in the post-Soviet Union free-market-free-for-all. Besides personally vouching for businessses suspected of money laundering and Serbian associates of Slobodan Milosevic, Rep. Weldon sold property in DC to the manager of Kuwait Petroleum Corporation USA, the Washington-based government relations arm of KPC.

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From the DelcoTimes:

Weldon’s FBI ‘informant’ on Curt’s payroll

Sestak-Weldon winner: It’s debatable

7th Spotlight: Weldon won debate by a KO

Gil Spencer: For GOP, there’s no need to fear 

Letter from the Editor: ‘October Surprise’ arises in the 7th District  

From the Philadelphia Inquirer:

Weldon's World of Influence

Tom Ferrick Jr. | Weldon has no one but himself to blame

Center Square | Pardon us, sir, but we've heard this song before

Read Weldon's statement on investigation

Related stories, links to the Weldon probe

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DailyKos links to a WaPo article:

A grand jury, impaneled in Washington in May, has obtained evidence gathered over at least four months through wiretaps of Washington area cellphone numbers and has scrutinized whether Weldon received anything of value, according to the sources. They spoke on the condition of anonymity because of the sensitive nature of the investigation.

Well, I guess we know where and how that "new evidence" had come from, and that we can infer why the FBI jumped so quickly.

Last night, Curt was crying about the VLWC (Vast Left Wing Conspiracy) out to get him, including Sandy Berger, some women from the CIA I never heard of, George Soros, and Melanie Sloan of CREW - of which I am a big fan.  This was covered in grand detail by the Daily Pennsylvanian, the student newspaper of the University of Pennsylvania.

Low and behold this morning, I get tipped off as reports were coming in that Crazy Kurt's daughter and best bud Charlie Sexton had their homes raided by the FBI.  I had blogged it over at PhillyFuture:

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There has been a link from the GOP-ran US Department of Justice, refocusing attention on Curt Weldon regarding possible abuse of office in garnering work for his daughter, Karen Weldon, in exchange for legislative intercession on the behalf of her clients.  These are, of course, old charges. 

Weldon defenders are quick to point out the "political nature" of the leaks, especially this close to the election.  And for once, I think Crazy Curt is right (although his wanting to play Indiana Jones looking for WMD and stubborn insistence into the viability of Able Danger and a vast 9/11 conspiracy are definite reasons to question his logic).  Weldon's problem is that he's looking in the wrong direction.  His shrill cries of "every liberal group in the country is after me!" have largely gone unnoticed, and his functioning as a rubber stamp for an unpopular president, party, and policies will be felt at the ballot box, despite any efforts by the county political machine.

All signs point to the NRCC (National Republican Congressional Committee) throwing in the towel on some unwinnable races, all but conceeding the House (let the Democratic skeptics note that Howard Dean's 50-state strategy is singularly responsible for this).  At this point, it appears they are abandoning the river banks of the House and are instead moving to higher ground - the Senate.

Since the start of the campaign, I have received 1 Sestak mailer versus 6 Weldon mailers - 1 from Weldon's campaign and 5 anti-Sestak mailings from the NRCC.  I received TWO this Friday.  Weldon is in a dead heat.  I suspect that this leak is the "bullet in the head", giving them a politically tenable reason to leave Weldon hoisted on his own petard, allowing them to focus instead on lil' Ricky Santorum, who might find himself in a similar situation in not too much time.

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With my not being a sports fan, you might be suprised that I'm following the TO saga.  I was really suprised when Karl on PhillyFuture linked to a Texas newspaper's blog column, where the blogger was being ripped to shreds for basically saying "oh well" to TO.  Also being one to paint with a  broad stereotypical brush when it suits my needs, I find it interesting that these men (and women) so quick to bless and pray for TO can look at this "incident" totally independent of everything they previously know about TO.  I also find it curious that I saw one of the Holy Roller types on late night Christian TV talking about TO's book and how his mother never said she loveed him.  His constant attention whoring and the drama queen spectacle of his non-suicide attempt, especially given the fact that he will be facing the Philly fans in 10-days makes me hesitant to get all weepy eyed for him.

Three Curt Weldon items for the day…

First, from the Philly Inquirer - Weldon supports looser restriction on the Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms.  Meaning that it would be easier for people to illegally purchase firearms and then launder them on the street.

Secondly, the ladies at Firedoglake ask if Curt Weldon dodged the draft.  Weldon acts as though he wishes he was an armed services veteran, lamenting that he wanted to serve, but alas, during Vietnam, his eyesight was too poor.  Which, of course, is different than what he has said in the past.  Plus, based on his date of birth, and position in the draft lottery, he most definitely would have been picked.  Weldon's campaign flack have not returned any phonecalls.

Lastly, to the handfull of stalwart GOP supporters in my township - the election is what, slightly less than two months away?  Those "Independent Fighter for US" signs are up a tad bit early for local and state ordinances aren't they.  By the way, any reason why Weldon (and Swann, for that matter) are running away from the Republican tag?

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