Breaking: “Hillraiser” Norman Hsu is a fugitive Update: Hillary, other Dems to give away Hsu’s campaign cash
posted at 6:45 am on August 29, 2007 by Bryan
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Well. One of Hillary Clinton’s biggest supporters, the same one who turned up in a weird fundraising story yesterday, is officially a fugitive swindler.
The Los Angeles Times will report on this website later tonight and in Wednesday’s print editions that a major Democratic Party fundraiser named Norman Hsu is wanted by authorities for skipping out on an agreement to serve up to three years in prison after pleading no contest to grand theft swindling charges.
In an exclusive story by Chuck Neubauer and Robin Fields, The Times will report that for three years Hsu has been carving out a place of political and financial influence by funneling hundreds of thousands of dollars in campaign contributions into Democratic Party coffers, much of the money earmarked for Sen. Hillary Clinton. He has earned the ranking of Hillraiser for pledging to raise at least $100,000 for her.
He has given to several big-name Democrats, including presidential candidates Barack Obama and Joe Biden. Swimmer Kennedy, too.
“He is a fugitive,” said Ronald Smetana of the California attorney general’s office. “Do you know where he is?”
Perhaps he’s in China where the rest of the Clintons’ 1996 pals fled to.
Update: Sweetness & Light has the LA Times story.
Update (AP): Radioactive! Now, what about the Paws’ money?
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Rodham Clinton will give to charity the $23,000 in donations that she has received from a fundraiser who is wanted in California for failing to appear for sentencing on a 1991 grand theft charge…
Al Franken, a Senate candidate in Minnesota, Rep. Michael Honda of California and Rep. Joe Sestak of Pennsylvania said they would divest their campaigns of Hsu’s donations…
In a statement Wednesday, Hsu said:
“I believe I properly resolved all of the legal issues related to my bankruptcy in the early 1990s. Therefore, I was surprised to learn that there appears to be an outstanding warrant — as demonstrated by the fact that I have and do live a public life. I have not sought to evade any of my obligations and certainly not the law.”
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I’m shocked and stunned.
Mr. Bingley on August 29, 2007 at 6:47 AM
Birds of a feather flock together…
Zorro on August 29, 2007 at 6:52 AM
Some folks just don’t learn, and then there are the democrats…
rightg33k on August 29, 2007 at 7:01 AM
He must have missed the “USS Clinton Pardon” when Slick Willie was giving out tickets in 2000. Maybe he’s trying to purchase a ticket now.
Tennessee Dave on August 29, 2007 at 7:05 AM
Marc Rich was unavailable for comment.
JammieWearingFool on August 29, 2007 at 7:08 AM
The Clintons just love taking money from shady people. You would have thought they would have learned their lesson by now, but I guess it’s just too hard to change those spots.
SoulGlo on August 29, 2007 at 7:09 AM
And the RightWinged Times will report right now that Hsu tapped his foot under my bathroom stall in an airport recently.
Seriously though, H&C will talk about this, maybe a mention in the Political Grapevine, and that will be about all you’ll hear about it in the MSM, unless something big happens to blow this up.
RightWinged on August 29, 2007 at 7:20 AM
Case in point – How much coverage has this ever gotten? I’d be willing to bet many of you have never even heard about this:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_United_States_Senate_election%2C_2000#Hollywood_fundraiser
RightWinged on August 29, 2007 at 7:23 AM
Probably met him through Gore at the Buddahist temple. What is with the Clintons and the Dems with the Chinese “mafia”?
The strange part, is polls show that the Chinese are overwhelming Republicans. Which would probably mean the ones that a Dems are the ones that are the snakes.
When Feinstein was throwing her bids out, wasn’t more than a few going to business deals with her husband and China?
right2bright on August 29, 2007 at 7:26 AM
Try this one for size: Hsu could be a ChiCom sympathizer/agent? (Mind you, I make that speculation knowing that it nothing to do with the fact that he’s a fugitive right now…)
rightg33k on August 29, 2007 at 7:34 AM
Reading further, looks like Hsu did give a chunk of change to Feinstein.
They better start investigating that B*tch. If they don’t you know some Republicans have a hand in those “bids”.
right2bright on August 29, 2007 at 7:35 AM
Sometimes I wonder whether the Clintons are the brains, or have we all been duped and it is really the Chinese that have been the brains behind the Clintons, as well as a lot of other faces in the Democrat party.
JellyToast on August 29, 2007 at 7:46 AM
If you get away with it one hundred times, why stop?
Plan “A” is to get Hilbill elected, and wait out your pardon.
Hening on August 29, 2007 at 7:50 AM
Well, it goes without saying that if the dems went through the kind of scrutiny that all republicans go through in the MSM and even the justice department, this guy would be found to have links to all kinds of big names. Unfortunatly, this is the only place you will hear anything.
I am watching F&F this morning……..Nothing!
conservnut on August 29, 2007 at 7:50 AM
Deee-licious.
flipflop on August 29, 2007 at 8:00 AM
Johnny Chung deja vu.
Of course, the Republicans will fumble the chance to gain any political advantage from this.
Valiant on August 29, 2007 at 8:06 AM
The womanchurian candidate?
elifino on August 29, 2007 at 8:10 AM
If there is something shady going on, it’s amazing how transparent and poorly managed the operation is. I guess we can take some small comfort in the fact that our politicians and their moneymen are as incompetent in crime as they are in representing our interests.
Big S on August 29, 2007 at 8:12 AM
You know we get these Chinese spies to infiltrate into areas of national security concerns then I wonder if the same idea could be applied on influencing election in favor of Democratic candidate? You known how the Clintons love China?
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB118835199704811801.html?mod=googlenews_wsj
Kokonut on August 29, 2007 at 8:15 AM
I doubt they believe they are shady. The actions an honest person sees as “shady” are “normal” to a shady person.
_Jon on August 29, 2007 at 8:21 AM
re. MSM will bury all of this.
The good news:
1. The MSM “reportedly” adds 10% to Dem. candidates. That’s probably down somewhat, and falling, due to New Media.
2. Majority of Americans get it right, sooner or later. ex. Shamnesty. MSM was forced to “report” the story (lamely), not “create” it.
i.e. MSM will continue to make news, but not exclusively.
JiangxiDad on August 29, 2007 at 8:28 AM
It’s past time to bring Bill Harvey onto the case.
there it is on August 29, 2007 at 8:29 AM
Why should they hide it? It never hurt them before, and they will get a pass this time.
The trick is to not put them in as a political appointment, that is where the Republicans make the mistake. Then you can say it was an private act, by a private individual…you can’t know everything.
right2bright on August 29, 2007 at 8:31 AM
I guess that makes Hillary a Hsu in.
right2bright on August 29, 2007 at 8:33 AM
Nanay Reagan was ridiculed for getting new china in the White House. At least hers was porcelain.
Qzsusy on August 29, 2007 at 8:37 AM
Will he blame it on a man with a prosthetic arm?
YOU FIND THAT MAN!!!
revolutionismyname on August 29, 2007 at 8:43 AM
Tip of the Iceberg? Or just coincidence number 1,326 for the Clintons?
but lets not investigate her, lets go after the swing queen from Idaho, after all, we must save the senate!
EricPWJohnson on August 29, 2007 at 8:44 AM
right2bright on August 29, 2007 at 8:33 AM
Our names sound just as foreign to them….
This is a guy, regardless of race, doing wrong things
EricPWJohnson on August 29, 2007 at 8:47 AM
I’m loving this story. BTW, what the hell is up with California’s sentencing enforcement? Is it like Norway, where serving your prison time is based on the honor system (i.e., only if you feel like showing up)? (There was a story about that somewhere during the last couple weeks…)
Lee on August 29, 2007 at 8:49 AM
Wonder what national secrets got passed along for these donations.
Is the reporting of Sen. Craig’s foot tapping a coincidence?
Wade on August 29, 2007 at 8:49 AM
Also it is interesting to note that if you look at his history of contributions , he has also put out money for Searchlight Leadership Fund (Harry Reid) and also many others.
Here is a link for a list on the web.
CommentGuy on August 29, 2007 at 8:52 AM
Also he is mentioned in a footnote receiving funding from on of the persons being investigated in the Huang scandal.
CommentGuy on August 29, 2007 at 8:55 AM
If the Hsu fits, wear it. She is the old woman who lives in the Hsu.
right2bright on August 29, 2007 at 8:55 AM
Had to carry this one over from the other thread, it was too good.
right2bright on August 29, 2007 at 8:58 AM
Also he contributed to the mayoral campaign in LA
CommentGuy on August 29, 2007 at 8:59 AM
Senator Clinton should resign.
RushBaby on August 29, 2007 at 9:00 AM
Also had a fund raiser attended by Kirsten Gillibrand
July 9
* Meeting with Andrew Tisch with Loews Hotels
* Attended New Democratic Network reception
* Attended fundraising reception hosted by Norman Hsu
CommentGuy on August 29, 2007 at 9:03 AM
Most unintentionally funny nickname of the day, and extremely ripe for a photoshop. Which one of the Cenobytes is he? Remember, Hillary is already Pinhead.
James on August 29, 2007 at 9:04 AM
Here is another fund raiser for Debbie Stabenow of MI.
CommentGuy on August 29, 2007 at 9:05 AM
From the WSJ story:
I don’t doubt that he has played by the Clinton’s rules. If Hillary is elected, will her brother, Hugh Rodham, be appointed to the White House Office of Cash for Pardons?
Buy Danish on August 29, 2007 at 9:11 AM
LA couldn’t have been looking to hard for him, he was a co chair of a Clinton fund raiser there not long ago.
CommentGuy on August 29, 2007 at 9:16 AM
Who will be the 1st to photoshop Hillary in a john, tapping foot, hand reaching under the divider being filled with Chinese money?
Wade on August 29, 2007 at 9:18 AM
Oh and also tied to Elliot Spitzer
CommentGuy on August 29, 2007 at 9:18 AM
Hm.
amerpundit on August 29, 2007 at 9:30 AM
He even contributed to the election campaign for someone running to be the DA of LA
CommentGuy on August 29, 2007 at 9:34 AM
Even the Clintons aren’t that brazen! Howard Dean will just be setting up a card table outside the Oval Office and taking “donations” for the office flower and gift fund.
highhopes on August 29, 2007 at 9:39 AM
Also linked to donations for Andrew Cuomo for AG of NY
CommentGuy on August 29, 2007 at 9:40 AM
Also a committee chair at a major dem event hosted by Barbara Boxer.
CommentGuy on August 29, 2007 at 9:46 AM
Where is Norman Hsu? Easy. He fled to Cuba for the warm temperatures and great medical care.
Again, to whom do we have to thank for this mess? St. John.
Dr.Cwac.Cwac on August 29, 2007 at 9:46 AM
It appears to just be a part of the Chinese effort to be the world’s only superpower.
The Clinton connection?
News2Use on August 29, 2007 at 9:47 AM
Hsu is either dead or returned home after buying off the Clintoons. If alive, he’s waiting for the Clintoons next round of opportunist pardons from PIAPS.
apostle53 on August 29, 2007 at 9:51 AM
I think I’d rather this come out next year, after she’s nominated.
jp on August 29, 2007 at 9:53 AM
Plays a lot of bases
Also donated to Bill Richardson
CommentGuy on August 29, 2007 at 9:53 AM
If this gets any press at all, Hillary will just deny knowledge of it. When pressed, she’ll pull out the Right-Wing Smear-machine tagline.
Dork B. on August 29, 2007 at 10:00 AM
His total contributions for all races since 1999
And this is only his personal donations.
2219. Norman Hsu … Contribution Count/Amount – 73 / $187,470
Here is the break down of where.
CommentGuy on August 29, 2007 at 10:02 AM
Hence the Clinton’s reason for leaking this now.
fogw on August 29, 2007 at 10:03 AM
Contributing to Hitlerrie’s campaign is one thing but when you tie it to the picture of Hitlerry used in the link to the article leaves me with the impression that betting on dog (pit bulls) fights is still illegal.
MSGTAS on August 29, 2007 at 10:07 AM
Questionable money and deals are just ingrained in the Clinton psyche. This woman should not become president. In many ways she is less ethical than her husband. And….the sad part is that neither of them sees anything wrong with it.
jeanie on August 29, 2007 at 10:14 AM
Larry Barcella, Hsu’s defense counsel, is E. Lawrence Barcella Jr. He is one of the top defense attorneys in Washington DC.
gabriel sutherland on August 29, 2007 at 10:22 AM
Rightwinged
More interestingly, from your Wiki:
Wha?? Who IS she, really? Did she do any of that, actually?
Who DIDN”T Know that hilly’s senate run was nothing more than her springboard to run for president? She doesn’t give a rat’s arse about New York.
Mazztek on August 29, 2007 at 10:23 AM
The Clintons involved with crooks?!?
Get the heck outta here!!
thirteen28 on August 29, 2007 at 10:34 AM
What angers me most is someone will probably prove a direct line of cash from China (the government) to Hillary and nothing will happen. NOTHING!!!! Her adoring fans will still vote for her. She will still try to become president to ruin our country. The Chinese will still try to poison us. Nothing will be done by the media or our government. Makes me sick.
Terri on August 29, 2007 at 10:34 AM
It’s what we all think. And all of this is the prelude to the next stage. Think of it as getting our intellectual/philosophical ducks in order.
JiangxiDad on August 29, 2007 at 10:40 AM
Wait … wtf?
None of this passes the smell test. Who is this clown Smetana, that he can’t find a guy holding glitzy fundraisers for the single most prominent candidate for President — Shrillary — right there in effing Beverly Hills?
There is no way that his statement is true. None.
Zip.Zero.Zilch.Nada.
Jaibones on August 29, 2007 at 10:45 AM
Funneling funds from the Chinese Government to a political campaign for President of the United States is a violation of the law.
gabriel sutherland on August 29, 2007 at 10:47 AM
Let’s see now, so far China and Castro have put their support behind Clinton. Who’s next . . . Chávez and Ahmadinejad? This woman needs to be watched very closely, she is extremely dangerous.
rplat on August 29, 2007 at 10:55 AM
No No No, there can’t be any legality issues here. There just can’t be. Congress passed McCain-Feingold. It just can’t happen.
PappaMac on August 29, 2007 at 10:59 AM
Since the Paw’s home is so conveninent to the San Francisco airport, I wonder how many trips to China this family makes on a regular basis?
Indeed, I wonder if “Winkle Paw” and “Dimple Paw” are even real people or a joke. In any case, Winkle certainly has had an awful lot of jobs:
According to Newsmeat.com, Winkle is at Franklin Templeton; a mail carrier like his Dad William;an employee of “CoolPower” which is located in Ireland and is a solar energy company; a Director at “Next Components Ltd” and “Next Electronics” – for which I can’t find any info on Google. But, there is a company called “Generation Next Electronics” which makes…Spy camera jammers, Mobile Jammers, Mobile Detector, Video Jammer, Spy Camera Jammers, Cell Phone Jammers
I’m guessing that if Winkle is real, this is his real employer.
Buy Danish on August 29, 2007 at 11:02 AM
I should have checked out Norman Hsu’s page. Like Wee Willie Winkle, he also works at “Next Components Ltd”, but unlike Winkle, he is also in the apparel business.
Maybe “Next Components” is a button and zipper manufacturer.
Buy Danish on August 29, 2007 at 11:11 AM
Tapping his Hsu in an airport restroom?
infidel4life on August 29, 2007 at 11:11 AM
^infidel4life, lol! I wonder if even Bill can save her now?
bloggless on August 29, 2007 at 11:20 AM
The Dems don’t care about Dem corruption. The last time I saw William Jefferson brought up on a talking-heads show, the Dem was screaming “Alleged!…Alleged!…Presumption of innocence!…”
The only way any Dem will care about this is if one of Shrill’s top Primary opponents figures their own fundraising house is clean enough, and thinks it’s worth the effort and could affect her negatively.
eeyore on August 29, 2007 at 11:23 AM
Look out!!!! Here comes the Silk Pony!
bloggless on August 29, 2007 at 11:25 AM
This is well and good, but now the question is how much has he laundered through other schmucks to giv to the Dems? He has certainly manipulated the system so as not to violate McCain-Feingold even though he most assuredly has violated some campaign finance law.
Is there really a difference between drug dealers laundering money through dummy corporations and Hsu’s “friends’” donations to the Democrats?
Dr.Cwac.Cwac on August 29, 2007 at 11:27 AM
Nope, I hadn’t heard this one. Doesn’t surprise me one bit. It does amaze me how many people own the Clintons, if the Clintons do get elected (and yes I mean the Clintons.) they’re going to be too busy to run a country, they’ll spend all their time paying back their owners. Talk about gross and disgusting!
4shoes on August 29, 2007 at 11:29 AM
Pardon me while I laugh my ass off…
mojo on August 29, 2007 at 11:29 AM
As opposed to Sen. Larry “Footsie” Craig who does remember pleading guilty, but now regrets it because he really just wanted to be “expeditious”.
Just how stupid do these people think we are?
kjspeedial on August 29, 2007 at 11:39 AM
Orin Kramer, Obama’s chief fund raising adviser, defends Norman Hsu.
http://www.talkleft.com/story/2007/8/29/25254/9069
Orin Kramer is a longtime Democrat Party fund raiser. He previously was on the team that raised money for Hillary’s NY Senate run. Kramer is backing Obama in the Democrat primary.
gabriel sutherland on August 29, 2007 at 11:40 AM
Damn, those China-Clinton connections are still paying off.
Yakko77 on August 29, 2007 at 12:01 PM
CommentGuy does good work
Buy Danish does good work.
This is the greatest blog crew ever
Just extremely easy. A no-brainer money retainer. The last days of the Clinton Whitehouse the cleanup squad worked harder then they ever worked before spewing pardons
Over there by the cookie jar
entagor on August 29, 2007 at 12:32 PM
Bill Clinton is connected to alibaba.com (the Chinese trading company referenced in your link) here
Says:
Looks like the Clintons are getting money from every direction.
faraway on August 29, 2007 at 12:38 PM
The Clintons have been lying and associate with fugitives and other moral deviants? Ummm, surprise?
BKennedy on August 29, 2007 at 12:39 PM
This story will have legs, because the other Dim candidates will use it to bring Shrillary down and try to boost their own chances.
The topic for his next fund raising letter just drop in the Silky Pony’s lap.
Mallard T. Drake on August 29, 2007 at 12:51 PM
Have you infiltrated thealbanyproject yet? ;)
Connie on August 29, 2007 at 12:51 PM
Oh for gods sake, why is anyone even commenting on this, or for that matter why was a thread about it even created? Is there one single person posting here who honestly thinks this is going to stick to the Teflon Queen?
Bill Clinton raped half a dozen women and got away with it. He illegally took money from the Chinese government and got away with it. He was involved in dozens of illegal activities and got away with them. Hillary was involved up to her neck and got away with it. Democrats love winners, even when the winner lies cheats steals and kills to win.
There simply is no story here, the Clinton’s are not subject to US laws. They are above any and all law because they win elections, end of story.
doriangrey on August 29, 2007 at 12:52 PM
Mallard T. Drake: Obama’s team has already gone to bat for Norman Hsu. They’re brushing off Hsu’s shoulders.
Silky Pony might take the bait, but I doubt it.
gabriel sutherland on August 29, 2007 at 12:58 PM
You know what would make a really good Clinton story?
“Clinton Associates With Honest People, BJ Vows To Keep Pants Zipped Around The Office”
Now that would make a real “man bites dog” story.
Instead, we are subjected to this “Clinton is hanging with thieves” stuff. Ho hum…
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