Former National Republican Congressional Committee Treasurer, Christopher J. Ward, "transferred" as much as $900,000 from NRCC accounts to his personal accounts. The FBI has been investigating him since the NRCC found some "accounting irregularities" in its books in February.
The Washington Post has a nice story up about the theft from the Republican Rat Bastards right now. Apparently Ward was transferring NRCC funds to other committees he controlled and then moving them on to his personal accounts. The man is already a master at illegally transferring money to various PAC's, so I'm sure the scam worked nicely for him.
Frankly, this is a nice gift to the Democratic party. The Democrats have been out pacing the Republicans in fund raising this year and I'm certain the loss of nearly a million won't help the NRCC. Even better, the Washington Post is now reporting that some lawmakers believe that money was taken from their campaign accounts as well.
Such a shame. {/sarcasm}
Pardon me while I go crack open a bottle of champagne to celebrate.
Stephanie will also be celebrating at her personal blog, Lawyer Mama.
*clinks glasses with Steph*
Posted by: debbie - i obsess | March 13, 2008 at 04:01 PM
Don't worry. I'm sure they'll find an illegal way to get it back in there somehow. I hear Halliburton has a few extra bil lying around.
Posted by: Mom101 | March 13, 2008 at 04:20 PM
It took them HOW LONG to miss a million dollars? Geez. Hope he gets a nice view in his room at Club Fed.
Posted by: Glennia | March 13, 2008 at 05:18 PM
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Posted by: libhomo | March 13, 2008 at 07:12 PM